What did you have for din dins last night?

[Tezzz]

I'm looking for inspiration for SIMPLE healthy things to cook (read not cremate)

My skills are rather basic (read like a student on his first day at uni) and I've binned all the ready meals as they are so naughty (high sugar, fat and salt). I'm trying to build up a store cupboard of things to make fresh meals but it's a steep learning curve for someone like me who has spent years living on take aways and anything a la ding (microwaved).

I went round Tescos and bought some fresh veg (shock horror) and frozen meat like chops (I know to cut off the fat after cooking) and chicken breasts and diced meat and mince.

I was quite brave last night and made Cauliflower cheese with a whole Cauliflower, 3 tablespoons of flour, 2oz low fat margarine instead of butter and half the amount (2oz) low fat cheese, half a tea spoon of English mustard and half a pint of skimmed milk. I had a TINY grilled to almost cremation pork chop to go with it. Oh and no added salt. For pudding I had a dozen red grapes.

It was OK (read boring) but I am sure there are other things I could do. However I need inspiration....

So gang, what did you have for din dins last night?

 

[Vanessa]

Last night was a small multi seeded pitta bread (Food Doctor version) 1/2 pack of Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself smoked bacon medallion and side salad. Thursday night was the old favourite of foiled baked salmon, roast vegetables and small portion of brown rice. Both very easy and simple

 

[mikep1979]

last night was my old fave of chicken (grilled) and baked potato. as i am not training at the min my intake of carbs is coming down great so i had 2 medium sized spuds and 2 chicken breasts. always have at least 3-4 different types of veg with my food to as i love any type of veg. and the best part is it is so easy to cook.

 

[insulinaddict09]

I'm looking for inspiration for SIMPLE healthy things to cook (read not cremate)

My skills are rather basic (read like a student on his first day at uni) and I've binned all the ready meals as they are so naughty (high sugar, fat and salt). I'm trying to build up a store cupboard of things to make fresh meals but it's a steep learning curve for someone like me who has spent years living on take aways and anything a la ding (microwaved).

I went round Tescos and bought some fresh veg (shock horror) and frozen meat like chops (I know to cut off the fat after cooking) and chicken breasts and diced meat and mince.

I was quite brave last night and made Cauliflower cheese with a whole Cauliflower, 3 tablespoons of flour, 2oz low fat margarine instead of butter and half the amount (2oz) low fat cheese, half a tea spoon of English mustard and half a pint of skimmed milk. I had a TINY grilled to almost cremation pork chop to go with it. Oh and no added salt. For pudding I had a dozen red grapes.

It was OK (read boring) but I am sure there are other things I could do. However I need inspiration....

So gang, what did you have for din dins last night?

Hi for tea last night i had a piece of cod { not in batter or sauce} cooked in foil in the oven with a squirt of lemon and fresh garlic, and fresh veg, brocolli green beans and cauliflower. No potatoes- im low carbing at moment. I had an apple for dessert. Im not usually this good!!! i am quite partial to a kebab

 

[mikep1979]

mmmmmmmmmmm donkey meat donner!!!!!! i love the folded calzones!!!!! are type 2's not allowed to eat to much cheese??? god i couldnt live without my cheese, especially my mexicana cheese and emental!!!!

 

[insulinaddict09]

mmmmmmmmmmm donkey meat donner!!!!!! i love the folded calzones!!!!! are type 2's not allowed to eat to much cheese??? god i couldnt live without my cheese, especially my mexicana cheese and emental!!!!

I love cheese.. i can give up chocolate but not cheese!!! i love all types of cheese.. Mmmmmm the only one i cant stand is philadelphia but thats not real cheese.

 

[mikep1979]

mmmmmm i do like philly on my ryvitas!!!! yeah yeah i know i know its not a nice snack for most, but i tell you what they are totally nice when you come in from a hard training session and need something to eat while waiting for your food to cook lol

 

[insulinaddict09]

mmmmmm i do like philly on my ryvitas!!!! yeah yeah i know i know its not a nice snack for most, but i tell you what they are totally nice when you come in from a hard training session and need something to eat while waiting for your food to cook lol

i love ryvitas just not the philly.. yuck What about brie.. thats a proper cheese for on a cracker that Mmmm i'm having cheese today... Bugger!!! no crackers for me tho.. sob sob.

 

[vince13]

Last night we ate a King Prawn and Mushroom stir fry (NOT from the local Chinese Takeaway) with rice noodles followed by fresh raspberries. Don't know if it was naughty or not but it was enjoyable and filling too.

 

[mikep1979]

mmmmmmm brie is a great choice!!!! love the stuff. love any cheese really lol. i have a soft spot for most cheese. had a really nice steak the other day with a red wine and blue cheese sauce to it. by god was it nice!!!!! and well worth the ?30 i paid for it!!! lol

 

[Tezzz]

Hi for tea last night i had a piece of cod { not in batter or sauce} cooked in foil in the oven with a squirt of lemon and fresh garlic, and fresh veg, brocolli green beans and cauliflower. No potatoes- im low carbing at moment. I had an apple for dessert. Im not usually this good!!! i am quite partial to a kebab

Hmm cod in the oven sounds fab... 🙂 I got a veg steamer so I just throw those in and leave it for 20 minutes. The burning question is how long does the fish take to cook. I've got some frozen cod fillets so I'm really keen to give it a go...

Please can you tell me how hot the oven should be and how long it takes...?

My stomach is rumbling at the thought of it. Hi ho, hi ho it's off to the grocers (for some lemon and garlic) I go la la la la la....

 

[mikep1979]

lol you can steam the cod in the steamer tez and it tastes fab!!!! also try and make a little glaze out of the lemon and garlic. i tend to use a extra virgin olive oil to make the glaze/dressing and it always tastes nice 🙂

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hmm cod in the oven sounds fab... 🙂 I got a veg steamer so I just throw those in and leave it for 20 minutes. The burning question is how long does the fish take to cook. I've got some frozen cod fillets so I'm really keen to give it a go...

Please can you tell me how hot the oven should be and how long it takes...?

My stomach is rumbling at the thought of it. Hi ho, hi ho it's off to the grocers (for some lemon and garlic) I go la la la la la....

Hi i usually cook the fish from frozen for about 15/20 mins. gas mark 5, does depend how big the fish is etc but its quicker to cook than chips!!!! 🙂

 

[mikep1979]

easy stuff to cook is chilli, spag bol, shepards pie, fish pie, coq au van etc. if you cant make them from scratch then my sister tells me the colemans sauces are very good.

 

[Tezzz]

Hi i usually cook the fish from frozen for about 15/20 mins. gas mark 5, does depend how big the fish is etc but its quicker to cook than chips!!!! 🙂

Brilliant 🙂 Thanks for the advice. Will add it to my recipe/inspiration book.

 

[mikep1979]

best thing to do tez is to download a diabetic cook book (can get loads of them for free online) and then just follow the recipies 🙂

 

[Tezzz]

Thanks everyone for their replies - they have given me inspiration.

I will have another rummage round Waterstones and Smiths. Perhaps somebody may be able to suggest a title?

 

[Vanessa]

Have a look at the recommended books too. My most used one is still "The Everyday Diabetic Cookbook" by Stella Bowling. Several of us don't like the Worrall Thompson ones - too "chef-fy" and difficult

 

[aymes]

I'm looking for inspiration for SIMPLE healthy things to cook (read not cremate)

My skills are rather basic (read like a student on his first day at uni) and I've binned all the ready meals as they are so naughty (high sugar, fat and salt). I'm trying to build up a store cupboard of things to make fresh meals but it's a steep learning curve for someone like me who has spent years living on take aways and anything a la ding (microwaved).

I went round Tescos and bought some fresh veg (shock horror) and frozen meat like chops (I know to cut off the fat after cooking) and chicken breasts and diced meat and mince.

I was quite brave last night and made Cauliflower cheese with a whole Cauliflower, 3 tablespoons of flour, 2oz low fat margarine instead of butter and half the amount (2oz) low fat cheese, half a tea spoon of English mustard and half a pint of skimmed milk. I had a TINY grilled to almost cremation pork chop to go with it. Oh and no added salt. For pudding I had a dozen red grapes.

It was OK (read boring) but I am sure there are other things I could do. However I need inspiration....

So gang, what did you have for din dins last night?

Last night was scrambled egg and smoked salmon on toast.

Tonight was roasted veg (white potato, sweet potato, red pepper, red onion, chilli and garlic) topped with grilled halloumi.

 

[mikep1979]

last night for me was a very healthy tea of greek style chicken (slow roasted in garlic, with herbs and olive oil on it) and boiled potatoes. also had green beans, cauliflower, brocolly, carrots and some tzatsiki. was very very nice