Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Elyse, I saute' french green beans in butter, then before they are done I add cubes of whatever meat or poultry I have already cooked from the fridge or freezer. Then maybe I add some diced red, yellow or orange bell pepper (which I also keep in the freezer because I don't use it up fast enough) and continue cooking until the meat is warmed. Once it is in my bowl I press fresh garlic in it, then stir in 1 T of coconut oil and season with Celtic seasalt to taste. Yum! This has become one of my favorite meals. I also have found a yummy salsa made by Timpone's that is called Family Recipe 'salsa muy rica', with wood roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chilie chipotles, seasalt, herbs and Vit. E in it. It is yum! While it is still cooking I will add a few tablespoons of it in to give it a yummy different flavor. I have also found that I really enjoy chopped cabbage, (either red or green) sauteed in butter with cubed or strips of meat, with garlic, coconut oil and seasalt added after cooking. Simple, fulfilling and yummy! There's my two cents for now, hope it helps. I think it takes time to get familiar with your new foods for the creativity to begin to come forth for meal planning. I am taking wee steps and have noticed a difference right from the beginning and I am feeling better and getting stronger as each day passes, so hang in there, Bee's diet and suggestions are well worth it. :-) Hugs and love to you! Debra NW Hi everyone, I'm interested in what people are eating on their diet. Are you eating more or less the same thing everyday? Are you having some super easy quick meals that aren't necessarily in the recipe files. So far, I've just been having burgers and salad (and eggs at breakfast) because I don't have energy to make any of the recipes. I'm sure I'll tire of it very quickly. Is there anything else that's just as simple? I really need to come up with acceptable meals that need hardly any prep until I get past the level of exhaustion I have now. Thanks. Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I do eat the same things every day which is stir fry. I make a big pan of it once a day and eat that all day long. A few things that make it simpler to make: - Buy packages of pre-cubed stir fry meat (I'm able to find pork, chicken and beef at my local grocery store) - Buy bags of veggies that are already washed and ready to go. For instance I like the bags of green beans that already have the ends cut off for me for when I'm really feeling lazy. I usually keep both kinds in my fridge, that way on nights where I am really rushed I can use the bag, and other nights I trim the ends myself. You can also get bags of cauliflower and broccoli already cut into pieces, as well as onions and peppers (some places carry fresh in their veggie dept. but you can also get frozen onion/peppers in your freezer section). I usually steam my veggies in the steamer and then saute meat and onions and peppers in olive oil. Then at the end I often add cilantro, sea salt and pepper. I use different veggies/meats combos every day so even though it's always stir fry, it always tastes a bit different since it's a different veggie/meat/herb combo. Luv, Debby San , CA > Hi everyone, > I'm interested in what people are eating on their > diet. Are you > eating more or less the same thing everyday? Are > you having some > super easy quick meals that aren't necessarily in > the recipe files. > So far, I've just been having burgers and salad (and > eggs at > breakfast) because I don't have energy to make any > of the recipes. > I'm sure I'll tire of it very quickly. Is there > anything else that's > just as simple? Website for my son Hunter Hudson, born 10/11/04: http://debbypadilla.0catch.com/hunter/ Today is the most important day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I am having a lot of success using the Moosewood cookbooks for sauces, dressings, and egg recipes. It's a vegetarian cookbook but has fish recipes and I just add meat or remove the grains from the recipe. I eat a lot of the same stuff everyday but I try and mix it up. Today I made a frittata with no cheese - eggs, broccoli, onion, asparagus, and salmon. Even my carb addicted guest who is a pro chef said it was delicious. I also try to sneak raw eggs into things. Today we made frosted decaf espressos and instead of using milk, I put an egg in. I used the magic bullet to blend it with ice. I also make salad dressings to dip veggies in. I think this diet is also happening to force me to get cooking again! I forgot how relaxing it is for me. I sure do miss cheese... Kim Hot Diggity Dog! " Where it's all about dogs! " 372 Street North borough, Ontario K9H 3R3 (705) 743-7297 www.hotdiggitydog.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Debra, That's good idea to put cooked cubes in the freezer. Do the peppers freeze ok? Elyse On 4-Jun-06, at 2:51 PM, wee_steps wrote: > I saute' french green beans in butter, then before they are done I add > cubes of whatever meat or poultry I have already cooked from the > fridge > or freezer. > > Then maybe I add some diced red, yellow or orange bell pepper (which I > also keep in the freezer because I don't use it up fast enough) and > continue cooking until the meat is warmed. > > Once it is in my bowl I press fresh garlic in it, then stir in 1 T of > coconut oil and season with Celtic seasalt to taste. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Elyse, Yes, the peppers actually do freeze ok. I just dice them, put them in a jar to freeze, then use as many as I want from the jar and keep the rest frozen until I need them. I like the color they add to food, so keep some of each color frozen to throw into whatever I am cooking. I also keep cubes of meat in the freezer ready to go for stirfrys, etc. and always have french green beans and other vegetables available in the freezer. I am learning as I go, and it is so worth it to feel better and know there is a way to better health and wellbeing. :-) This morning when I finished making the salsa from Cory's recipe, I realized I hadn't eaten breakfast or lunch yet. (It was 12:30pm, long morning, lol.) So I made scrambled eggs with some of the salsa and it was delicious. When I put it on my plate to eat I put some coconut oil on it and some Celtic seasalt and it was yum! I find that I use coconut oil and seasalt on just about anything I eat anymore, so have no problem getting in my 5T a day. I use it in soups, teas, top off my stirfrys, eggs, just about anything and it is good to go. :-) The more coconut oil I consume, the better I feel. I really enjoy Bee's egg drink, so if I am hungry and don't know what to make to eat, sometimes I'll just make an egg drink to tide me over while I think about what I want to eat. I also make salads and add cubes of meats, chicken and fish in it. Then I drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on it, press some fresh garlic on it, and add some fresh herbs from the garden or fresh grind a provence herb mixture which is a blend of marjoram, oregano, rosemary, savory and thyme, toss it and enjoy. :-) Anyway, there are some more ideas for you to play with. Hope this helps. :-) Debra NW Hi Debra, That's good idea to put cooked cubes in the freezer. Do the peppers freeze ok? Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Kim, I would love to try the frittata recipe, would you like to share it with all of us? :-) Thanks! Debra NW I am having a lot of success using the Moosewood cookbooks for sauces, dressings, and egg recipes. It's a vegetarian cookbook but has fish recipes and I just add meat or remove the grains from the recipe. I eat a lot of the same stuff everyday but I try and mix it up. Today I made a frittata with no cheese - eggs, broccoli, onion, asparagus, and salmon. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 You know what I discovered? I accidently added the egg drink from my thermos to my cup of coffee while driving on a trip and boy was it good!!! It tasted like cappachino. Try it in your decaff. Val Hot Diggity Dog <kim@...> wrote: I am having a lot of success using the Moosewood cookbooks for sauces, dressings, and egg recipes. It's a vegetarian cookbook but has fish recipes and I just add meat or remove the grains from the recipe. I eat a lot of the same stuff everyday but I try and mix it up. Today I made a frittata with no cheese - eggs, broccoli, onion, asparagus, and salmon. Even my carb addicted guest who is a pro chef said it was delicious. I also try to sneak raw eggs into things. Today we made frosted decaf espressos and instead of using milk, I put an egg in. I used the magic bullet to blend it with ice. I also make salad dressings to dip veggies in. I think this diet is also happening to force me to get cooking again! I forgot how relaxing it is for me. I sure do miss cheese... Kim __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Elyse, I have been on a candida diet of one form or another for over a year. It's amazing how my eating has evolved over that time. I used to make lots of turkey burgers and some chicken and fish and made spicy (Indian style) veggies. I would have salads with lemon juice and olive oil also. Breakfast was always eggs and veggies. I seemed to spend lots of time cooking and was very sick and fatigued at that time. My diet now is completely different. I have discovered sprouting and now eat a huge sprout salad at each meal. I grow six types of sprouts and have nine 8x10 inch trays going at all times. My husband eats the same diet as me. I have been reading lately about the benefits of raw foods, so am trying to incorporate more raw meats into my diet. My recent experiment making ceviche (a marinated raw fish salad, the recipe is in Nourishing Traditions) and also trying barely cooked steak turned out great. These more simple raw foods don't need much seasoning and minimal prep time. I also bake herbed chicken and broil fish with cajun seasoning. I make bone broths and use this for vegetable soups that usually contain meat. I also cook burgers and buy some sausages at Whole Foods that are consistent with the diet. I have about 1/2 cup of homemade sauerkraut at each meal. I usually eat cooked veggies at least once per day. There wasn't much cooking involved in my dinner tonight. The sprouts and kraut just had to be dished out and the steak I had was lightly seared in a cast iron pan with a bit of salt and pepper. It was wonderful. I also had some curried cauliflower soup. Be patient with yourself and keep a journal of your successful meals. Your cooking will evolve over time and your tastes will change also. It's funny that now that I'm feeling pretty good I spend very little time cooking. I do have to rinse and harvest my sprouts, but that can be done any time. I have a turbo oven also which is great for cooking any type of meat. It seals in the juices and is quicker than the oven. I loved mine so much that I got a second one so we could make larger quantities for the family. Mercola sells these ovens, but I ordered mine through Amazon. Happy eating, Jan > > Hi everyone, > I'm interested in what people are eating on their diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Debra, this is terrific, thank you for sharing. I think getting things out of the freezer and popping them into the frying pan will be something a little easier to handle for me. Thanks, Elyse On 4-Jun-06, at 6:08 PM, wee_steps wrote: > Yes, the peppers actually do freeze ok. I just dice them, put them > in a > jar to freeze, then use as many as I want from the jar and keep the > rest frozen until I need them. I like the color they add to food, so > keep some of each color frozen to throw into whatever I am cooking. > > I also keep cubes of meat in the freezer ready to go for stirfrys, > etc. > and always have french green beans and other vegetables available in > the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Hi Debra Does this mean you use the meat cubes and veggies straight from the freezer in the pan, without defrosting them previously? Thanks > > I also keep cubes of meat in the freezer ready to go for stirfrys, > > etc. > > and always have french green beans and other vegetables available in > > the freezer. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Thanks everyone for all the meal ideas, I'll be giving them a try. Jan, thanks for lettin gme know about the turbo cooker. I've heard of them and was interested, but it's good to hear from a user that they're happy with it. Elyse On 4-Jun-06, at 9:06 PM, Jan wrote: > I have a turbo oven also which is great for cooking any type of meat. > It seals in the juices and is quicker than the oven. I loved mine so > much that I got a second one so we could make larger quantities for > the family. Mercola sells these ovens, but I ordered mine through > Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 You are most welcome Elyse. :-) We have a great group of people here that are learning so much from Bee and so willing to help each other out. It is a great support system. :-) Debra NW macedgeca <macedgeca@...> wrote: Debra, this is terrific, thank you for sharing. I think getting things out of the freezer and popping them into the frying pan will be something a little easier to handle for me. Thanks, Elyse On 4-Jun-06, at 6:08 PM, wee_steps wrote: Yes, the peppers actually do freeze ok. I just dice them, put them in a jar to freeze, then use as many as I want from the jar and keep the rest frozen until I need them. I like the color they add to food, so keep some of each color frozen to throw into whatever I am cooking. I also keep cubes of meat in the freezer ready to go for stirfrys, etc. and always have french green beans and other vegetables available in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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