Recipes

[qualitygal]

I hope you don't abandon this for the sake of fellow low carbers. I'm going back to this, in the past I  used this way of eating WOE, and had good success.

Yesterday, I dug out more of our books on LC, by George Stella. I never saw the show he had, wish I would have seen it for he is a chef and his wife a baker. I plan to try some of his recipes. He mentioned too, Elizabeth Levenson. I have to look up what I can find on her today too.

I know doing low carb doesn't leave me feeling hungry so much of the time. My husband needs to be on this and I probably need to too. Anyway, I hope we don't give up on this. Any time someone has to eat in certain way, to find good and tasty meals can be a real challenge. My next step, is to find a way to make salmon taste good to us both. I know it's supposed to be so good for you.

So onward and upward. 

[Nuttmeg]

When I am looking for information I like to see what is online.

I belong to a few Yahoo Groups. You might want to look at "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends". This is a moderated group with 12,800 members. You can request membership.

[IamMrsG]

Update on DH's progress:  

We've been following his low carb diet together since the first of the month, 18 days now.  DH told me this morning he's lost 8 lbs. already.  Me?  Zilch. Nada. Zero. Nothing.  

[Gokat]

Lol!  Our male counterparts always lose more easily, @IamMrsG .   Just shows what a fine job you're doing! 

[chickenbutt]

Hey, Mrs G!

Yeah,, what Gokat said.    But keep up the good work.   Try not to be weighing yourself all the time.

Are you complimenting the good diet with some exercise, if you are able?   Even walking or going up and down the stairs a couple times a day is better than nothing.  

Sending you positive thoughts and good vibes!

[RespectLife]

@IamMrsG

Please forgive me if this recipe doesn't fit with low carb.  I am not very up on nutritional information...is 6g too high?  In the values it said carb choice 1/2 and that sounded low??

I was on the link of 3 ingredient recipes that @mtc posted and found my way to this recipe which seems delicious.  I have not tried it yet, just found it today.  But I thought of you!

Pork Medallions with Dijon-Mushroom Sauce

• Prep Time 30 min                     Total Time 30 min                     Servings 2

A creamy sauce adds an elegant touch to a dinner ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

5     teaspoons butter

1     shallot, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)

1     jar (4.5 oz) Green Giant™ sliced mushrooms, drained

1     teaspoon vegetable oil

1     pork tenderloin (1/2 to 3/4 lb), cut into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices

1/8  teaspoon salt

1/8  teaspoon pepper

1     tablespoon cognac or apple juice

1     tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2  cup whipping cream

Fresh thyme sprigs or basil leaves, if desired

Directions

• In 8-inch skillet, melt 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium heat. Add shallot and mushrooms; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Remove from skillet.
• To same skillet, add remaining 3 teaspoons butter and the oil. Add pork; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning slices halfway through cooking, until browned and no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Gradually add cognac to same skillet; stir in mustard and cream. Heat to boiling; boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Add mushroom mixture; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve sauce over pork slices; garnish with thyme.

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories 480  (Calories from Fat350)   Daily Value Total Fat  39g  ( Saturated Fat 20g ,

Trans Fat 1g )   Cholesterol  180mg   Sodium  740mg   Total Carbohydrate  6g

( Dietary Fiber 2g,  Sugars 3g)    Protein  29g  Daily Value*:  Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 6%  Iron  10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice  1/2    

[momtochloe]

@IamMrsG I truly do think woman's metabolism just responds more slowly to diet changes and that is why men lose weight so quickly.  God bless you for the great job you are doing in caring for your husband and I wish you both the very best of health!

[stargazergal]

Our Son-(inlaw)  was recently diagnosed Type 1 in the last 2 months he had

mysteriously lost 25 lbs, very thirsty many trips to the restroom because of

water intake.   His bloodsugar count off the charts in the 700 range.

Tomorrow he will be going in to see a nutritionist.   I had just requested

for special recipes in the Wellness Formum....shall see what happens.

Type 1 as I understand it is a bit more complicated.  Anyhow, will check

out what people have posted here as well for idea's.   Have a great day !

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@IamMrsG wrote:

On another thread, I was discussing with Kachina624 that my husband's recent diagnosis as borderline diabetic has created a need for adjustment and creativity in our diet.  His recommended carb count per meal is 60 or less.  Kachina replied, "You'll have a real challenge ahead fixing those diatetic meals that are also yummy." [sic]  That got me to thinking maybe a thread dedicated for Low Carb meals might be helpful for more folks than just myself.  

For our next meeting with his dietitian in three months, I am keeping a record of our dinners.  They're all standard meals we ordinarily enjoy, but portions have definitely been controlled.     For example, we had Fettuccine Carbonara last night, but about half as much as usual, with salad filling half the plate.  We agreed the meal was just as satisfying and filling.

That is my goal.  I do not want a deprived or hungry husband in the house.    We are trying a new recipe from Chef Mario Batali for brined pork chops tonight.  If it turns out well, I will come back and post it here. If you have favorite Low Carb dinners at your house, would you please share them with us?  I, for one, will be appreciative. 

Edited to change font.  Is it easy for you to read?

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Also....... Salt is intake is one to watch for as well right?

[Writer with Flair]

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@IamMrsG wrote:

@Writer with Flair   Thank you for the suggestions. I had not yet thought about Frittatas and have never tried Spaghetti Squash. I considered one at the grocery last week, and wondered how it would taste, so your recommendation comes as an apropos nudge.

Dear IamMrsG,

     I think that you will find spaghetti squash and cauliflower quite helpful. 

     Staying away from refined carbohydrates gives me more energy and I feel better in general when I lay off the starches and sugars.

     If you have certain dishes or cuisines that you and your family love, try to find a low carb version for it.  I actually find it fun to try to come up with versions of old favorites.  You would be surprised with what you can do.

     Good luck on your new adventure.

[IamMrsG]

@Poodlepet2 You are a real source of information. We’re trying to curb DH’s excess protein, but as you eliminate one thing from your plate, it’s natural to want to compensate with another thing. This is a delicate balance we’re trying to figure out, and your posts have been helpful in explaining–and reminding me of–the fine tuning. Thank you, too, for the personal bolstering.

@Gokat Thank you for all the recipes with the nutritional facts you have been posting. It does help quite a lot, and I have been watching for them from you.

@qualitygal  I hope for the best for you and yours as you return to low carb eating. My DH’s diagnosis of being borderline diabetic gives him a limit of 60 grams per meal, which is evidently quite a bit higher than what actual diabetics are permitted. Nonetheless, we’ve had a few challenges adjusting some of our favorite dishes, so I shudder to think how much more challenging it could be.  Besides for keeping him happy (grouse-free), my hope, of course, is to avoid getting to that point. Prevention being worth a pound of cure, and all that.

@Nuttmeg I’ve never joined an online group, and, wouldn’t have known where to find one. Thank you for the tip!

@Gokat, @momtochloe  and @chickenbutt  Thanks for commiserating with me.  I’m really not surprised at his easier and quicker weight loss. Yes, that’s the way it’s always been between the two of us, even when we were much younger. At least I can say I didn't  gain this month. That’s somethin’, isn’t it?  

@RespectLife  Forgive you?? Oh my, quite the contrary!  Pork tenderloin is practically a staple at our house, and your recipe is a very welcome addition to my files. Thank you, sincerely, for thinking to share the Pork Medallions with Dijon-Mushroom Sauce with me.  It's going to be delicious.

@stargazergal  I empathize with you for your Son-in-law. His numbers are certainly concerning. Stay with us here on Recipes, and you’ll ‘meet’ some incredible people.  (Just scroll up/down on this one post to see all the names I'm responding to.)  I believe “foodies” are among the most generous sort of people, and can assure you that those here won’t let you down. As evidence, just look at all the people who have shared recipes that bear “LOW CARB” just since I sent up a request for them. Additionally, if you find information, tips or recipes to contribute, please feel free to post them. All the best to you and yours, Flowergirl2015

@Writer with Flair  I bought a spaghetti squash late last week, but have not used it yet. DH gave it a doubtful glance, arched eyebrow and all. Just as a mother does with picky children, I’m planning to sneak it something. Question for you: Would it hide well mixed with a little real spaghetti?  Or, as I suspect, are the textures too dissimilar?

@Everyone  As ever, I thank you for your encouragement. You’re a fantastic support system.