Re: frozen sandwiches + cooking veggies

[Guest guest]

I can't answer the other questions... but steaming is the preferred method

for cooking veggies. Never heard anything about the type of pan. That's news

to me! I've also heard that cooking tomatoes actually INCREASES their

nutritional value...

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frozen sandwiches + cooking veggies

First question,can you freeze sandwiches and for how long?

Second question,I heard that cooking vegetables takes away the

nutrients it may carry,but if you cook it in the right type of metal

pan the nutrients won't be taken away.I remember one of them was

glass,which I don't have,but I can't remember the other one.I can't

eat raw veggies so that's why I'm asking.When I say cooking

vegetables I mean steaming and allowing them to cook in water.

And I guess this is an additional question,can you turn sweet

potatoes into mashed potatoes?

Thanks~Cherry

[Guest guest]

" I can't answer the other questions... but steaming is the preferred

method for cooking veggies. "

Would you steam veggies like you'd steam frozen ones?

" Never heard anything about the type of pan. That's news to me! "

I heard about the certain pans through a health article.Can't

remember where from though.Or maybe it was the news...

" I've also heard that cooking tomatoes actually INCREASES their

nutritional value... "

Now,that's news to me,lol.How would you cook a tomato anyways?Would

it get a lil too soggy and fall too much apart for any use?Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Tomato sauce, tomato soup, marinara, salsa. Things like that are supposedly

better sources of lycopene than fresh tomatoes.

Re: frozen sandwiches + cooking veggies

" I've also heard that cooking tomatoes actually INCREASES their

nutritional value... "

Now,that's news to me,lol.How would you cook a tomato anyways?Would

it get a lil too soggy and fall too much apart for any use?Thanks.

[Guest guest]

> Tomato sauce, tomato soup, marinara, salsa. Things like that are

supposedly better sources of lycopene than fresh tomatoes.

>

>

Aren't those all processed foods though?You can make them home made?

Where would I look for the homemade recipes?Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I've never tried to freeze sandwiches, it doesn't sound very

appetising.... perhaps if you toasted them once defrosted?

You say you " can't " eat raw vegetables. Why is that? The way I

cook my vegies is to put them in a regular bowl, put a tiny amount

of water in the bottom to stop the vegies from drying out, cover

them with a paper towel or plate, and nuke them in the microwave for

anywhere from 2.5 minutes onwards, depending on how much is in there.

As for your sweet potato, you'll never known until you try! I would

say " yes " , but I think sweet potatoes are different in America, so I

don't know. Ours are very similar to regular potatoes, so no

problem.

in NZ

> First question,can you freeze sandwiches and for how long?

>

> Second question,I heard that cooking vegetables takes away the

> nutrients it may carry,but if you cook it in the right type of

metal

> pan the nutrients won't be taken away.I remember one of them was

> glass,which I don't have,but I can't remember the other one.I

can't

> eat raw veggies so that's why I'm asking.When I say cooking

> vegetables I mean steaming and allowing them to cook in water.

>

> And I guess this is an additional question,can you turn sweet

> potatoes into mashed potatoes?

>

> Thanks~Cherry

[Guest guest]

> Hi there,

>

> I would never freeze a sandwich just 'cause the bread would get

soggy when it defrosted........(for me that's rather yucky an

experience when I'm hungry and want something satisfying).......

>

I was watching this show they have here called something like Taking

It Off and one of the men on the show last year put his sandwiches

in the freezer,but maybe I saw it wrong.He probably put other foods

in the freezer,but the camera didn't show him put it in the fridge.

> As for cooking veggies....... I prefer steaming, but for some

recipes I'll 'sautee' in a cast iron pan with some olive oil. Cast

Iron is just that - heavy and leaches Iron into whatever it is

you're cooking....I always avoid aluminum since it's use has been

attributed to Alzheimers disease.....

>

I have to keep the connection of aluminum and alzeheimers in mind

now that you remind me.But that also reminds me of something

else,would using olive oil and something else fulfill the

requirements of fat that our bodies need?I've heard of people saying

they use it as a salad dressing.

> In fact, the ONLY pans I own are made of Cast Iron - old hand me

downs from my dear departed Pepere........ however, my extended

family has always used them and continues to do so today.........

>

> ........ if you don't want to sautee, you can steam in them as

well........ a little PAM, some water, add the veggies, cover and

let simmer for a bit.........

>

> I was always told that the benefit of cooked veggies was for taste

and texture in recipes.... just don't overcook and you won't lose

the nutrients........

>

> I've seen from other posts, however, that tomatoes and carrots are

supposed to increase in benefits from cooking????........... good to

know.........and perhaps time for me to do some more research on the

subject.....*S*..........

>

> As for turning Sweet potatoes into mashed..... sure!..... the only

difference I know of is that I was told not to eat the skin, so I'll

nuke them when short of time, but love them best baked.........once

cooked, just peel and mash 'em like you'd do any other 'spud'.....

*S*..........

>

> Best,

>

> Diane

>

So,sauteeing and steaming,if I don't overdo it, won't take away any

nutrients?Sorry I'm asking so many times just gotta make

sure,Thanks=)

[Guest guest]

> For quick-cook broccoli, I just put a handful in a microwave-proof

bowl, Put a little

> water over it, (Like maybe 3 TBS, whatever) and then mircowave it

for 1 1/2 or 2

> minutes (depending on your microwave) That is essentially steaming

it. Instead of

> buying the whole head of broccoli, I buy the (fresh, not frozen)

florets in the bag, so

> all I do is grab it and nuke it and no mess. Just pour off the

excess water, if there is

> any.

>

That reminds me.I buy the whole head of broccoli.Are there any

nutrients to the trunk/stalk of the broccoli?You know the part that

goes up to the head when you buy it?Thanks.

[Guest guest]

> Oh my gosh yes........ I'd be hard pressed to get through a week

without Mwaving frozen veggies at some point........

>

> I have " fish steamer " that I throw veggies in with water in the

bottom........it's perfect for warming up semi-thawed veggies, or

other items in a pinch.........

>

> but, like 'Jodi' will throw in meats as well in a casserole with

water in the bottom........

>

> is hard to get beyond the convenience..... even if the

alternatives on taste leave something to be desired since seasonings

are kinda meshed into things if you Mwave.........not like slow

cooking, etc........but who has the time?... and at this time of

year... who wants to heat up the house even if they have the

time?.......

>

> *S*.......

>

i don't know if i got your response right,but how would you season

veggies that are being steamed or such?I'm thinking of letting them

sit in salsa after they are steamed so they have a touch of spice to

them.I don't know if that's a good idea though.

[Guest guest]

>

> You say you " can't " eat raw vegetables. Why is that? The way I

> cook my vegies is to put them in a regular bowl, put a tiny amount

> of water in the bottom to stop the vegies from drying out, cover

> them with a paper towel or plate, and nuke them in the microwave

for anywhere from 2.5 minutes onwards, depending on how much is in

there.

>

I don't eat raw veggies because I'm a texture eater and the texture

to raw vegetables is one that I can't stand.It may have even made me

gag in the past because of it.I know that if I eat raw vegetables

for awhile that I'll get used to the texture,but for now I'd like to

seek the alternative.

[Guest guest]

I'm like that too. Textures make a HUGE difference in my food preferences.

" Nothing is more powerful for your future than being a gatherer of good

ideas and information. That's called doing your homework. " -- Jim Rohn

Re: frozen sandwiches + cooking

veggies

>

> You say you " can't " eat raw vegetables. Why is that? The way I

> cook my vegies is to put them in a regular bowl, put a tiny amount

> of water in the bottom to stop the vegies from drying out, cover

> them with a paper towel or plate, and nuke them in the microwave

for anywhere from 2.5 minutes onwards, depending on how much is in

there.

>

I don't eat raw veggies because I'm a texture eater and the texture

to raw vegetables is one that I can't stand.It may have even made me

gag in the past because of it.I know that if I eat raw vegetables

for awhile that I'll get used to the texture,but for now I'd like to

seek the alternative.