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I've followed the Hairy Dieters recipe (linked to above) but used aubergine instead of leeks. I just sprayed the slices (thin slices!) with olive oil mist and roasted in a lowish oven until soft. I suppose it makes it more of a moussaka, but it's still delicious! Otherwise follow the Hairy Boys' recipe - really tasty and…

Peel & chop an onion and a butternut squash. Sauté onion in a little oil. Add chopped garlic, some ginger and chilli. Add pumpkin/squash and sweat for about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, stock and a splash of fish sauce (Nam pla?) Simmer for 25 minutes until squash is soft. Zuzz with a hand blender. Serve with a squeeze of…

I've not read through the thread, so maybe they've already been recommended, but you could try these Hairy Dieters recipes: http://www.womanmagazine.co.uk/food/hairy-dieters-chicken-jalfrezi-recipe/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chicken_korma_16352 http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/masala-marinated_chicken_18088 I love…

sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushrooms, carrots (parboiled), pumpkin, squash - any other veg that roast well - all thrown into a big baking tin. Add 50g of chopped chorizo per person. Sprinkle on herbs, ground peper. Toss together. Put in oven at about 200°C for about half an hour until…

I love the book and am recommending it to everyone! We've not had a bad recipe from it yet! I'm using it to cook for a dinner with friends: smoked salmon paté (not in the book!), Jambalaya and carrotcake. They are top guys!

Hi! I've messaged you, but would like to add for anyone else who's interested how much I love the Hairy Dieters book - it's taken the UK by storm, knocking Fifty Shades of Grey off the No1 bestseller spot! It's good simple food, low cal/high taste. You can find some of the recipes here…

Central-west France (by way of Liverpool, London and Milton Keynes)

If people insist, you could try saying "No thanks - I've already lost --- pounds in weight, and I don't want to sabotage that. But thank you for the offer" That way, they understand that there's a good reason for you to say No. They might also ask you how you did it, and get interested themselves...

I too liked what I saw of the show (last two episodes) and have ordered the book - due to arrive next week. OK, they did it for money - well, after all, it IS their job! I also wonder if they will stick to the weight loss or whether it will creep back on, because they were talking about "when this diet is finished..." BUT…

I don't know, my dear - but I clicked on your thread because I feel the same way. I KNOW I need to lose weight for my health, but it all seems like too much effort!!! I have weight associated sciatica and am heading towards long term health problems but STILL I can't get motivazted. Hey, what's wrong with me?!

A friend who's not seen me for a year said "Blimey! You've lost a shedload of weight"!! The "comfortable" jeans that I had fall down, even with a belt. The jeans that were tight a couple of months back I can pull down without undoing them. I'm cycling 35 km (that's about 20 and a bit miles) without really thinking too much…

That's great - often it takes something like this to realise what a great job we're all doing. Well done.

I would say have as much cabbage, other veggies and fruit as you want. Save your concern and weighing for the higher calorie stuff. Having said that I weigh my pasta/rice before cooking (75g each portion) and my meat after cooking. Go figure! :-)

This isn't very helpful - but I go with them! I don't have a lot of Munchie Food in the house (my biggest weakness is wine!) but if I want it I will have it. Tomorrow is another day...But I never have been a binge eater, so I can stop at 2 squares of chocklit. But it's certainly worth thinking about!

I don't have the luxury of a microwave so I always have something cold. I usually have a sandwich, with a protein rich filler (coronation chicken is a curent favourite), and some tomatoes. A pot of fresh fruit and sometimes a biscuit. An apple as well - and there you go! I have to make the sandwich the night before as I…

Chop a tomato into small pieces. Chop the avocado. Chop 1/2 a red onion. Mix together with some chopped chilli and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chopped coriander (cilantro) if you like it. Cut a tortilla wrap into smallish triangles (or a pitta bread) Bake until crisp. Enjoy. Or use the avocado mix as a sandwich filler with…

On my blog there are some salmon recipes (http://fatdormouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipes-salmon.html) I hope you like them!

Over on my blog (fatdormouse.blogspot.com) there are some recipes with a slightly ethnic twist (though not very!) I'll try to remember to look out some others for you.

Honey Mustard Chicken (serves as many as you wish) 1 chicken breast for each person. Get a sheet of foil for each chicken breast. Spread each with a tsp of grain mustard. Put the chicken breast on, and spread on another tsp of mustard. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over each, and put a couple of slices of lemon in, as…

Whilst I understand that for busy people processed food such as yoghurts and Special K bars can a life saver, I don't understand how they are any quicker to eat than, say, a banana or an apple. And fruit & vegetables give you loads of stuff (I'm no nutritionist, but fibre/vitamins/minerals etc) that are often not contained…

As you say, thank God noone was killed. My personal advice would be "Be Kind to Yourself" - be aware of what you're eating, but don't stress about it too much. You're probably still a bit in shock too. Try to exercise gently - find something your broken bones/hurting body will allow you to do - even lifting weights while…

I'm not sure if anyone's posted this... Get a sheet of foil for each chicken breast. Spread each with a tsp of grain mustard. Put the chicken breast on, and spread on another tsp of mustard. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over each, and put a couple of slices of lemon in, as well) Wrap up the foil into a parcel. Bake at…

Peel whatever vegetables you fancy - onion, parsnip, courgette (don't peel), carrots, aubergine, peppers (don't peel), turnips, celery, squash etc etc Chop into 1" dice. Put in pan. Add tin of chopped tomatoes, dried herbs, hot pepper sauce if you like heat. Add about 1 litre of vegetable stock. Maybe a bit more. Boil,…

Low fat cream cheese (with garlic & herbs) frozen spinach mushrooms canneloni tubes low fat pasta sauce Chop mushrooms. Defrost spinach. Mix both with cream cheese. Stuff canneloni tubes. Pour sauce over. Bake in oven for about 45 minutes till cooked. (If I'm allowed a 6th ingredient, I'd sprinkle some cheese on top of the…

Sorry about that maeadair. Here's the link again: http://fatdormouse.blogspot.com/ I've tried copying & pasting it into the bar and it worked for me. Try again...let me know if there's still a problem. I've added some salmon recipes - some more low calorie than others, I must admit, but all very delicious!

There's another on there for a delicious Pork, Apple & Herb meatloaf. It is yummy!

That is Awesome! Best wishes for a continued recovery

I've posted a recipe on my blog (Fatdormouse.blogspot.com) for Oriental baked fish. I guess this would work for you. I've never really considered where my salmon comes from or the difference in taste... I'm obviously a bit of a Salmon ignoramus!!!

Here's a fishy one - Oriental Baked Fish (I use salmon, but the recipe says to use cod. I guess you could use whichever fish you like best.)

14 pounds = 1 stone. So 14 x 16 = 224 lb + 12 = 236 pounds. When I started the maths there were no replies - and now there's two more!!! Oh, well...at least we're all saying the same thing.:smile: