What are you cooking?

[jaylach2 137]

With some exceptions... pasta... I actually eat fairly healthy even if it does not sound like I do. Often, when I post about a protein I'm having, there is nothing else but veggie. I do a LOT of green veggies such as Brussels Sprouts and green beans.

If you don't know; when it comes to things like berries such as grapes, raspberries and black berries, the darker the color the better they are for you. The darker berries have much more anti oxidants. As an example my favorite grape is green yet red or black grapes are actually healthier. Same with raspberries, blue berries and black berries. Black and blue berries are healthier as to anti oxidants than raspberries but raspberries are not bad.

 

[10 Tanks]

Some good information, for sure. Everything in moderation, I suppose. As I've aged, there are two things that have been the most difficult to manage. They are cholesterol and sugar. Eggs were my problem, so I've essentially eliminated them and found other sources of protein, like cottage cheese and beans. Even if you're very careful, genetics can play a part in your cholesterol number. Also the higher sugar fruits like bananas and apples. Even natural sugar in fruits can become a problem if you eat too much fruit.

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[fishorama 10]

I thought the latest thinking on eggs was that while they contain a lot of cholesterol, they don't raise blood LDL levels nearly as much as previously thought. I suppose, like many things, it can depend on the individual. Our big weakness is cheese. We eat meat often in small quantities.

I'm not sure I buy into the current "ton of protein" fad(?). I will not be drinking soy powders. We eat beans fairly often without issues, a few bites of tofu are ok but soy in general is not something I can tolerate. Curled into a ball of gas pains won't be part of my regular diet, lol. To each their own.

We tend to be more seasonal fruit & veg eaters. Partly due to cost but also to taste. Off season both are expensive & less tasty, meh. It's often a compromise between my preferences & my husband's. Stress is also bad for health, lol.

My husband is having his last real food before his colonoscopy prep starting tomorrow. We'll have whatever he chooses, healthy or not.

 

[jaylach2 137]

Tonight will be a pork chop, asparagus and fried peaches.

 

[jaylach2 137]

Tonight will be a pork chop, asparagus and fried peaches.

Cancel all that. Went with delivered meatball sub instead.

 

[jaylach2 137]

New Omaha Steaks order arrived today and I waiting to try a new side dish, creamed spinach. I don't care for all of their sides but the green stuff has been really good as to green beans and Brussels Sprouts. As to some other sides, not so much. Whipped sweet taters are way too sweet and their creamed corn, canned is better although theirs is likely more like what would be served a restaurant.

Here is a quote of the description...

This side dish is a perfect choice to serve with your next steakhouse-style dinner at home. Vibrant, all-natural green spinach with onion and garlic, accentuated with sea salt and white pepper. This blend is served in a rich, creamy sauce with the distinctive taste of Parmesan cheese for enticing layers of flavor in this popular side.

Also got a 4-pack of chicken kebobs. I've had these once before and they are quite good. Takes 2 kabobs for a meal but they are good. Other than chicken they have onion and green and red bell peppers.

https://www.omahasteaks.com/product/Air-Chilled-Chicken-Skewers-With-Vegetables-4-7-oz-03551

 

[RyanKieser]

Early hours Friday morning in Cape Town. Will be making my standard breakfast of non-refined raw oats,

 

[jaylach2 137]

OK, another opinion asked.

As has probably been figured I eat some odd things... Some I follow through and some not. Below is a thought that I may actually do.

How does this sound?

Pizza tots. The deli at my local grocery actually does pretty danged good pizza dough. Hmmm, how do I describe? OK small amounts of dough about pierogi dumpling size stuffed with pizza toppings such as cheese, bell peppers, onion, sausage, etc; Different fillings for each dumpling with multiples of each with just a touch of red sauce. Even fill with meatballs but that would mean, for me, more red sauce for those. A bowl of red sauce for dipping. If I do this, as I likely will, it would probably be best to deep fry nut I'd probably just bake. Problem there is I bought the wrong deep fryer. To big for just me as it takes a bit over a gallon of oil and does not reach a high enough temperature. Its max. of 350F which sounds fine but isn't. A proper fryer has to reach 375 F as a minimum but 400 is better. Has to be remembered that,t when food is added to the cooker the oil temperature drops.

While I think this could be good anytime it seems to sound like a perfect game day munchie.

 

[fishorama 10]

I made a batch of spaghetti sauce yesterday. Today was ham, sautéed potatoes & onion, with carrots & spinach on the side.

jaylach, I thought you were having tater tots in some new way, lol.

 

[jaylach2 137]

I made a batch of spaghetti sauce yesterday. Today was ham, sautéed potatoes & onion, with carrots & spinach on the side.

jaylach, I thought you were having tater tots in some new way, lol.

I'll be making a batch of sketti sauce soon myself. Do you add red wine to your sauce? I like it as it makes it richer. I prefer Burgundy for this.

LOL! Nope, not tater tots. More like baked pizza dumplings. I just don't know if would be worth the effort when I can just do a Calzone or Stromboli a lot easier.

 

[fishorama 10]

I drink red wine but don't cook with it.

 

[jaylach2 137]

I drink red wine but don't cook with it.

I also put it in stews. Adds a nice acidity. I also use wine in a lot of marinades.

 

[fishorama 10]

We tried a friend's "best ever" steak marinade w/red wine & herbs. Meh, we didn't like it. My husband likes rubs or Kalbi Korean marinade sometimes, mostly I like my steak plain with a ton of sauteed mushrooms. I often use various marinades for chicken but no wine.

 

[fishorama 10]

Chili & corn muffins tonight. Not quite as big a batch as usual, enough for 3 kinds of beans. There's not enough crushed tomatoes in the pantry & I like to have 1 spare can just in case we need Spanish rice or goulash before I go shopping.

 

[fishorama 10]

I finally did some much-needed post-tax filing housework. I'm tired & sore but not done. My newish little vacuum is a PITA to empty. Dirt & my long hair clog it faster than I thought possible. An Aleve, a shower, a brief massage & half a glass of wine have all helped

My husband is making grilled cheese on rye & a green salad