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[lulu2]

I'm an extremely picky eater and seldom try anything new.  I say "No, thank you" frequently.

[ECBG]

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@PA Mom-mom wrote:

@ECB, I agree with you about when you go out to eat. Then, all bets are off. I sure do wish I had my grandchildren nearby, so I could make comfort food casserols, desserts, and other ooey gooey things. My grandkids are so thin from exercise that the pediatrician would like them to gain weight! Can you imagine that?? Making comfort foods is one of my favorite things to do. A few years ago I decided to only eat whole foods. By that I mean anything that has not been processed into anything else - except for a few things: Yogurt, cheese, olive oil, and one or two other things. I lost 60 lbs. in 9 months. It was a heck of a lot of work to alter recipies to comply! I still use that as a guideline, but I have worked whole wheat pasta into a once every one or two week basis. I don't want to become gluten intolerant. And now, I EAT ONE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE EVERY NIGHT, AND I DON'T CARE!

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@PA Mom-mom,Having taught nutrition, macaroni and cheese is very healthful because the pasta is enriched.  I have a recipe that our then 4 yr old GS said "Gram!!!  THIS is delicious!)  Most children don't like "mixed foods. many men don't like casseroles.  My two GS, now 5 and 10, love homemade chicken pot pie, homemade meatloaf with mushroom gravy, homemade spagetti, pot roasts, grilled salmon with dill sauce and eat my fresh salads by the bucket!  I start them on salad as soon as they can chew.  They want to stay here because they want me to make or DH to grill everything.  The boys are beyond thrilled if I send home the leftovers!Grilling is pretty much the way our son cooks.  He doesn't use many recipes.  Our DIL didn't have a lot of adult influence and has never been crazy about trying to learn although she will watch what I ask her to if it's a loved family dish.

This is unreal!  ENJOY!  (Don't over cook).

The  Oh! My! Mac and Cheese

 Doubled, it will fit a 9 x 13.  One recipe does a

9 x 9.

Reheats like a dream!  I loved it so, I took it home in a baggie!!!

4 C hot small macaroni noodles (8 oz uncooked)

2 C (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 C cottage cheese

3/4 C sour cream

1/2 C milk 

2 Tbsp grated fresh onion

1  1/2 tsp butter, melted

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Cooking Spray

Topping

1/4 C dry bread crumbs

1 Tbsp butter, melted

1/2 tsp paprika (optional for extra flavor)

2 C shredded sharp cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine first 10 ingredients, stir well.

Pour into sprayed casserole.

Spread 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over top of casserole.

Mix butter, breadcrumbs, and paprika

Spread on top of casserole

Cover with foil.

Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Uncover and bake 10 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned.

Six one cup servings

[chrystaltree]

I never say I won't eat something; I prefer to say "I choose not to eat:" something.  I learned that in my wellness program.  I CAN eat anything I want to eat and I do indeed sometimes WANT to eat things that are not healthy but I CHOOSE not to eat those things.  It's about choosing healthy lifeystyle and thinking about it in a positive way which is empowering.  Also, I find that when I am with friends and relatives who like to push food on me; saying that I choose not to eat this or that stops them in their tracks.  They don't rattle on with 15 reasons why it's ok for me to eat that thing.  I lost my 55 on medical meal replacement program, I'm in mainenance now but I still do eat the cereal and some of the meals.  I eat lean proteins and fruits and vegetable.  Nothing fried, low fat, I don't eat bread, crackers etc.  But I am person and I do have a taste of dessert...once....on the weekends.  It's summer, so it's usually soft serve icecream cone.  However, this weekend I enjoyed a small slice of birthday cake.  

[suzyQ3]

Just reading through these posts, I realize that I am pretty much an equal-opportunity eater. Other than liver or other innards, I'm like nearly everything. I eat meat, poultry, fish, seafood, all veggies, and all fruits.

We've had to cut down the carb intake around here because my husband is gallantly trying to avoid going from pre-diabetes to full-blown diabetes. And he is doing remarkably well.

I actually do even prefer more healthful foods. I'm not very much into junk and overly processed foods. Not being holier-than-thou here, just my preference.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I love looking through recipes here and elsewhere online.  I know I'll pass on by if it involves any kind of seafood...or anything else I don't like, has a million ingredients or would make me buy a spice, ingredient that I would probably never use again.  

[PA Mom-mom]

@ECBG, Thanks for the mac and cheese recipe! I'll try it next time the grandkids come in. I have been using John McLemore's recipe and smoking it, but sometimes the kiddos don't like the smoke, so this would be a nice change.

[SeaMaiden]

@ECBG  I say that a lot.  My health is much more important than a food that tastes good but is bad for your health. I will never indulge in food that is not conducive to good health.  I will not eat out. Only eat what I know is in the meal. 

[FrostyBabe1]

Anything with any artificial sweetner in it. They make me sick, and very quickly.

Bananas or melon. The texture makes me gag.

Fish, casseroles, mayo, yellow mustard, rice, brussel sprouts, canned cream of anything soup, cool whip, liver, ground beef, egg beaters, and instant pudding. All yucky. 

What I find both amusing and perplexing is when I politely turn something down or say that I don't eat it, someone says "oh, but you haven't had it the way I make it!"  Ummm, no I haven't. And I'm not going to. 

[RedTop]

Food allergies and sensitivities govern the majority of what I eat.   I don't eat fish, or any type of seafood, and basically eat the same foods over and over.   

[LizzieInSRQ]

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@ECBG wrote:

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@PA Mom-mom,Having taught nutrition, macaroni and cheese is very healthful because the pasta is enriched.  I have a recipe that our then 4 yr old GS said "Gram!!!  THIS is delicious!)  Most children don't like "mixed foods. many men don't like casseroles.  My two GS, now 5 and 10, love homemade chicken pot pie, homemade meatloaf with mushroom gravy, homemade spagetti, pot roasts, grilled salmon with dill sauce and eat my fresh salads by the bucket!  I start them on salad as soon as they can chew.  They want to stay here because they want me to make or DH to grill everything.  The boys are beyond thrilled if I send home the leftovers!Grilling is pretty much the way our son cooks.  He doesn't use many recipes.  Our DIL didn't have a lot of adult influence and has never been crazy about trying to learn although she will watch what I ask her to if it's a loved family dish.

"Many men don't like casseroles"....I've never known a male, young or old who didn't love a casserole.

Not sure what gender has to do with food either.

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