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Hi All,

I said I would post my menus this week, so here goes todays.
Please can I ask for some encouragement as I really need to do this!
Many thanks!

Brekkie:
1 Portobello mushroom, cooked in oven with olive oil and black pepper, topped with 1 poached egg, 1 tbsp creme fraiche, and 1 rasher bacon!

Lunch
Prawn stir fry with lemongrass and coconut sauce (will prob miss sauce out in future as quite high in carb!) spring onion, carrot, brocolli and green beans, beansprouts and rice noodles (will prob miss rice noodles out too!)


Main Meal
Fillet steak, Celeriac mash, mushroom and onion


3 cups coffee with milk
3 litres of water

1hr hard gym workout cardio and weights


Choccies: 0
Cheeselets:0

🙂

thanks for your support and I hope todays menu inspires some of you. 😉
 
Sounds delicious Lucy, what time shall I be round for tea? 🙂 Also very useful as we are often being asked for good low carb meal options, so your verdict on their success or otherwise will be good to know!
 
In the past I've dabbled with coconut milk with my Thai green curries. But, my issue is with the fat content rather than carb. As an occasional indulgence, though, it's OK.

I like the prawns too. They're a frequent favourite of mine but usually with my basic onion/garlic/tomato sauce.

An interesting menu. I await the future ones because I'm keen to try out some new things in 2011 too! 🙂
 
Todays menu:

Brekkie: Portobello mushroom with poached egg, creme fraiche and bacon ...again!!

Lunch: Teriyaki salmon on a bed of beansprouts, mushroom, spring onion, green bean, cherry tomatos. (Sauce made from red wine vingegar, white wine vinegar, dash of tomato juice and soy sauce)

Dinner: Chicken tikka (on a bed of salad and bean sprouts probably)

choccies: 0
Cheeselets: 0
 
Sounds heavenly i love beansprouts but get stuck with brain freeze on what to do with them, but with Lucy onboard im finding more ways to cook with them :D
 
Great Steffie - glad I could share this with someone. Its all in the new book I have purchased which is turning out to be my bible. The meals really are quick and very low in carb - and seems to be helping my energy levels too! Just hope I can stay organised when back at work on Tuesday, but looking for some meals can prepare in advance too!
 
Sounds delish :D. Do you use the beansprouts instead of rice? Never thought of doing that! Like Seffie I eat beansprouts but never know what to do with them :D xx
 
Yes - I am trying to cut down on pasta rice and noodles, so use the bean sprouts to pad the stir fries out a bit more. They cook very quickly, just toss in olive oil or fry light. I generally add them last, or just before prawns. To make things a bit clearer, this is how I do my stir fry.

Heat wok without any oil until piping hot. Chop spring onion, carrots(really thin slices) green beans, baby corn, mushroom, onion, cherry tomato. Add all to the pan with a little oil or spray. When practically cooked, add half bag (for one) of beansprouts. When all cooked, add handfuls of king prawn. - Delicious! and takes minutes!
I find it useful if others are having something different. I don;t mind making 2 meals as mine is so quick.

Just seen a recipe for carribean prawn balls with homemade mango sauce, so will prob try that this week too!
 
lucy123 said:
Yes - I am trying to cut down on pasta rice and noodles, so use the bean sprouts to pad the stir fries out a bit more. They cook very quickly, just toss in olive oil or fry light. I generally add them last, or just before prawns. To make things a bit clearer, this is how I do my stir fry.

Heat wok without any oil until piping hot. Chop spring onion, carrots(really thin slices) green beans, baby corn, mushroom, onion, cherry tomato. Add all to the pan with a little oil or spray. When practically cooked, add half bag (for one) of beansprouts. When all cooked, add handfuls of king prawn. - Delicious! and takes minutes!
I find it useful if others are having something different. I don;t mind making 2 meals as mine is so quick.

Just seen a recipe for carribean prawn balls with homemade mango sauce, so will prob try that this week too!
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Thanks for the tips Lucy, I dont make stirfrys that often and I dont know why as they are so easy and very filling - will need to start doing more of them. xx
 
Andy HB said:
In the past I've dabbled with coconut milk with my Thai green curries. But, my issue is with the fat content rather than carb. As an occasional indulgence, though, it's OK.

I like the prawns too. They're a frequent favourite of mine but usually with my basic onion/garlic/tomato sauce.

An interesting menu. I await the future ones because I'm keen to try out some new things in 2011 too! 🙂
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When i make thai red or green curry, i only add water/milk (small amount), to the paste to cut the calories.

I recently tried philadelphia (extra light, small amount), little water added and this was really nice too.
 
Monday Menu:

Brekkie:2 portobello mushroom topped with bacon and cheddar -delicious and quick!

Lunch: Chicken soup with celery, banana nutty shake.

Dinner: Spanish prawn with garlic. chilli and almonds, with a vegetable stir fry.
 
lucy123 said:
Monday Menu:

Brekkie:2 portobello mushroom topped with bacon and cheddar -delicious and quick!

Lunch: Chicken soup with celery, banana nutty shake.

Dinner: Spanish prawn with garlic. chilli and almonds, with a vegetable stir fry.
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Do you just grill the mushroom Lucy? and melt the chedder on
 
Some of these sound rather interesting (banana nutty shake?) think I'm going to have to try some thanks Lucy xx
 
Steffie said:
Do you just grill the mushroom Lucy? and melt the chedder on
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Hi Steffie - great to see someone finding this useful!

Yes - pop some olive oil on them first. You can put them in oven too if prefer. I just sprinked a tiny bit of cheddar on them. They looked great on the plate - 2 massive mushrooms in the middle with the bacon either side - I wish I could workout how to upload pics from my blackberry and then I could post some helpful pics too.

A little tip also on portobello mushrooms. They are nice and big and the longer you cook them the more meatier they become! I find them quite filling.🙂
 
lucy123 said:
Hi Steffie - great to see someone finding this useful!

Yes - pop some olive oil on them first. You can put them in oven too if prefer. I just sprinked a tiny bit of cheddar on them. They looked great on the plate - 2 massive mushrooms in the middle with the bacon either side - I wish I could workout how to upload pics from my blackberry and then I could post some helpful pics too.

A little tip also on portobello mushrooms. They are nice and big and the longer you cook them the more meatier they become! I find them quite filling.🙂
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I shall make that and get a piccy on, i use my webcam find it easier to upload then off my mobile,i was guna put the bacon on top but you cook that sepearate yer then add it to plate? x
 
Steffie said:
I shall make that and get a piccy on, i use my webcam find it easier to upload then off my mobile,i was guna put the bacon on top but you cook that sepearate yer then add it to plate? x
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Hi - I do cook it separate and this morning put it on the plate separate - mainly for presentation.

Yesterday, I broke the bacon into bits and put it on top of the mushroom, poached egg and creme fraiche - gave it a bit of a crunch!

Go for it Steffie - be adventurous!

I am still waiting for the actual book from Amazon - I think the blame lies with Citylink, but can;t wait to get all the recipes!!

Does anyone think the banana shake would be good for breakfast - I am now planning tomorrow when back at work and want something quick and easy to take with me. I am taking the left over soup for lunch!!
 
Thanks Toby - support is most appreciated.

Spanish Prawns - I just had to post to say they are absolutely gorgeous - would never have thought of putting almonds with prawns!! The whole family loved them and clean plates all around. I had them with a nice stir fry - and added a small portion of rice to the meal for rest of family, Meal was a big hit in this house!:D
 
lucy123 said:
Thanks Toby - support is most appreciated.

Spanish Prawns - I just had to post to say they are absolutely gorgeous - would never have thought of putting almonds with prawns!! The whole family loved them and clean plates all around. I had them with a nice stir fry - and added a small portion of rice to the meal for rest of family, Meal was a big hit in this house!:D
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So, when's the new restaurant section of your house opening? 🙂
 
Shall have to back off that one Lucy dont like prawns, shame i was on a 100% strike rate hehe.shall wait with baited breath for tomorrow x
 
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