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  • These are likely not traditional - but they're our variations and delicious. Paneer Jalfrazie 12 baby corns , cut lengthwise 1 1/4 cups low fat cottage cheese (Breakstones) 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/8 tso garam masala 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste 3 spring onion whites , sliced 3/4 cup chopped spring onion greens 1/2 green…
  • Well look! We happen to have some experience with this! While I don't consider myself an expert on Indian cuisine, we (shadus, myself and all 5 of our kids) LOVE indian dishes. We make some kind of curry dish generally once a week or so. The challenge with cooking this particular ethnic food is finding replacements for the…
  • Blogging is great therapy :) It's a way to let your feelings out in a safe place - and the MFP community is by and large full of fantastic people who are making this journey with you every step of the way. There's always a few naysayers and people who have strong opinions - the great thing is you can take that advice for…
  • Bump. We have a family of 7 - red beans and rice and baked/stuffed potatoes are a staple in our house, especially when we're cooking on a budget.
  • The only thing I have to compare this to in my life is an incident that happened 15 years ago when I was pregnant with my eldest son. I was about 7 months pregnant and at a friend's house with a bunch of other people. One girl there said to me in front of everyone "you know I don't know how you do it. I could never ruin my…
  • To the OP - perhaps instead of judging other people's food choices, you might have something more positive and constructive. Do you have healthy alternatives suggestions? Did you use coupons to cut the costs of your healthy choices? Maybe you should consider making a post that includes recipes using healthy low cost…
  • People have already stated the most important things - things you need to really take to heart. 1. If he didn't want you, whatever your size; he wouldn't be with you. 2. Sexy has nothing to do with your weight. It's all about how YOU feel about you. You project that all around you. If you accept yourself and find something…
  • There comes a point in life where you either accept yourself as you are and do things that make you happy, or you look at yourself in the mirror and acknowledge that you don't like the person looking at back at you. For me, it's about accountability. I have 5 kids and a very busy life and when I'm not running around for…
  • Happy Birthday Donna. I turned 35 yesterday. Im also a SAHM with 5 kids. My boys are 15, 8 and 19 months and I have twin girls who are 3. Over the years Ive gained about 120lbs. I started in May at 265 and I'm down 10lbs. If I can get another 10 down, I'd like to start belly dancing again. My first "goal" is to be rid of…
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