Holiday recipes!! - Page 9

WildflowerMama · 12-09-2010, 08:39 PM

WooHoo! Hit the mother lode! My local health food store was clearancing out their Z Sweet - I got 100 count boxes of the little packets of Z Sweet for $2.50 each and I got the canister's for $2.99 each! Screaming deal.

It made up for me not being able to get my nuts

torister · 12-10-2010, 04:25 PM

OK...I have my first attempt at a *cake* in the oven right now. It is chocolate and made with coconut flour. Fingers crossed it turns out well!! Will update later! Not frosting it until tomorrow AM for a party tomorrow night. I will also be making coconut macaroons to take to a friend's house on Sunday. I am using a Martha Steward recipe and simply substituting the sugar with xylitol.

WildflowerMama · 12-10-2010, 05:01 PM

Mmmm!! Can't wait for results (and pics!!)

So, what's everyone's Christmas meal looking like?

We do Christmas Eve at my house and our tradition is vegetable soup. I can't eat it because of the corn and potatoes but, I think I'm going to make a bunch of appetizers. Probably some dips with Parmesan or almond crackers, crab stuffed mushrooms - any other ideas?

We're having standing rib roast and ham on Christmas day at Mom's house. I won't eat the ham because of the sugar. I think I'm going to bring Pumpkin Risotto:
Creamy Pumpkin "Risotto"

4 cups cauliflower, chopped into "rice"
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup diced onion
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup unsweetened unflavored almond milk (I think I'll use half and half)
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
2 wedges The Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss cheese (I'll probably use cream cheese or would another cheese be better? - maybe I'll just up the Parmesan cheese since 4 tsp isn't very much)
4 tsp Parmesan cheese
OPTIONAL: pumpkin seeds

Place cauliflower in a food processor, and blend until small pieces of rice. In a nonstick pan, combine all ingredients except cheese wedges and Parmesan. Stir until well mixed. Bring to a soft boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until veggies are tender. Add cheese wedges and Parmesan, and stir until evenly distributed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and top with pumpkin seeds if desired. Enjoy! Makes 4 servings (1 1/4 cup per serving).

Stevie Renee · 12-10-2010, 06:37 PM

Sounds lovely Peggy. Let us know how it turns out.

Wild,
Christmas Eve we are having filet kabobs, salmon, lobster. I am going to attempt to make some low carb crackers and hummus dip. Plus a bottle of wine.

Christmas morning, I am trying the coconut/almond meal pancakes with sf syrup. Then for dinner we are smoking a prime rib. I will make a side dish of broccoli and cauliflower gratin. The rest of the sides others are making, stuff I cannot have.

For dessert, I am making Linda Sues brownies. They freeze well and I will enjoy those!

I am not over baking as I ate too much for Thanksgiving and it took a week to lose that - lol

I wrap up P2 on Christmas Eve.

torister · 12-11-2010, 07:32 AM

Here is a pic of the cake. I just finished frosting it and pouring the ganache on top. Will try and get a pic of it when it is sliced. Sure hope it tastes good! I don't normally bring stuff I have never made before.

Stevie Renee · 12-11-2010, 07:48 AM

Well it sure looks great!

Let us know!

Chouter · 12-11-2010, 08:08 AM

Wow, Peggy. That looks so yummy!

WildflowerMama · 12-11-2010, 08:39 AM

So pretty!

jabbok · 12-11-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks again Peggy it looks really good.

torister · 12-11-2010, 07:25 PM

OK....it tasted great! My nephew insisted I leave him another big piece when I took the leftover home!

Somewhat Damaged · 12-12-2010, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

OK....it tasted great! My nephew insisted I leave him another big piece when I took the leftover home!

Okay, recipe please! =)

torister · 12-12-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somewhat Damaged

Okay, recipe please! =)

It is in this thread....on one of the earlier pages. I think these would work as great cupcakes as well with some cream cheese frosting....altho the choco-peanut butter combo was delish!

dawnyama · 12-12-2010, 08:16 AM

So glad you enjoyed it Peggy. Mine is still in the freezer!!! I have to get in my window before I can start snacking on it. You are so lucky to have no troubles in P4!!! Me...I just have to avoid eating out!!! Oh, well, one of these days maybe I can go out and not gain so much.

heatherwagnon · 12-12-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

OK....it tasted great! My nephew insisted I leave him another big piece when I took the leftover home!

oh jeez NOM NOM NOM NOM!! I love choc/pb together so ******ic!!

Starduster · 12-12-2010, 01:04 PM

Oh, that looks DIVINE! I just stated P3 yesterday (FINALLY!!), so am still testing sensitivities for the next week, but I think this may be one of the 1st things I make!

My NGguys orders arrived, with 1 due tomorrow, so for those ordering expect approx a week or more to receive goods.

Chouter · 12-12-2010, 01:07 PM

I got my NG package yesterday. The one I sent to my parents has only now been shipped. Took them a WEEK! Good thing I ordered early!

Somewhat Damaged · 12-12-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

It is in this thread....on one of the earlier pages. I think these would work as great cupcakes as well with some cream cheese frosting....altho the choco-peanut butter combo was delish!

Thanks, I'll go look!

Stevie Renee · 12-15-2010, 05:02 PM

Netrition sent me my coconut flour so we are going to make coconut shrimp next week.

Shrimp rolled in egg, coconut flour, unsweetened coconut shavings and fried in coconut oil!
If those babies don't taste like coconut, I don't know what will! LOL

SoccerHd4 · 12-16-2010, 11:43 AM

Stevie,

I am dying to make coconut shrimp, bought my shrimp, coconut flour (or I may use parmesan cheese), coconut oil, but I cannot find unsweetened coconut flakes ANYWHERE! Any suggestions??

Thanks!
Haley

Stevie Renee · 12-16-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Stevie,

I am dying to make coconut shrimp, bought my shrimp, coconut flour (or I may use parmesan cheese), coconut oil, but I cannot find unsweetened coconut flakes ANYWHERE! Any suggestions??

Thanks!
Haley

Haley,
that is a very hard product too find! But...I found it at an Indian market. And I fridge it after use so it seems to stay fresh.

Otherwise, I would say order on line.

Hope you find some!!

droy · 12-16-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Stevie,

I am dying to make coconut shrimp, bought my shrimp, coconut flour (or I may use parmesan cheese), coconut oil, but I cannot find unsweetened coconut flakes ANYWHERE! Any suggestions??

Thanks!
Haley

Have you tried Whole Foods?

dawnyama · 12-16-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Stevie,

I am dying to make coconut shrimp, bought my shrimp, coconut flour (or I may use parmesan cheese), coconut oil, but I cannot find unsweetened coconut flakes ANYWHERE! Any suggestions??

Thanks!
Haley

I found it in the organic/natural foods section in the Kroger, which is a supermarket.

SoccerHd4 · 12-16-2010, 12:55 PM

Great ideas ladies! I will be heading to those places today! I am making an appetizer dinner for some friends this weekend -- jalapeno poppers, wings, fried mozzarella, meatballs and coconut shrimp -- and all I need is the coconut flakes! You all are wonderful!

Haley

Stevie Renee · 12-16-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Great ideas ladies! I will be heading to those places today! I am making an appetizer dinner for some friends this weekend -- jalapeno poppers, wings, fried mozzarella, meatballs and coconut shrimp -- and all I need is the coconut flakes! You all are wonderful!

Haley

Now that is a wonderful menu!

Is that your son playing soccer?

amap · 12-16-2010, 01:51 PM

Yum...could you please post or link to the recipe for coconut shrimp??? Pretty please? With Stevia on top??

Stevie Renee · 12-16-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amap

Yum...could you please post or link to the recipe for coconut shrimp??? Pretty please? With Stevia on top??

Post number nine

Ok, off to the dentist. Bye!

coconut flour tempura batter

heatherwagnon · 12-16-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Great ideas ladies! I will be heading to those places today! I am making an appetizer dinner for some friends this weekend -- jalapeno poppers, wings, fried mozzarella, meatballs and coconut shrimp -- and all I need is the coconut flakes! You all are wonderful!

Haley

I looked everywhere here and finally had to break down and order it from netrition so that's an option too

heatherwagnon · 12-16-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amap

Yum...could you please post or link to the recipe for coconut shrimp??? Pretty please? With Stevia on top??

only hcg'ers would say that lol! "normals" don't even know what stevia is (compared the popular splenda) that really made me laugh out loud!

SoccerHd4 · 12-16-2010, 03:12 PM

Hahaha, Stevie, that is me playing soccer! About 7 years ago when I was in college

Stevie Renee · 12-16-2010, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoccerHd4

Hahaha, Stevie, that is me playing soccer! About 7 years ago when I was in college

Oh gosh I need to wear my glasses!! LMAO!

How tall are you?

12-10-2010, 05:01 PM	#243
WildflowerMama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desperate for Fall Posts: 1,402 Gallery: WildflowerMama Stats: 185.5/143.2/revised to 140 Start Date: Nov 2006	Mmmm!! Can't wait for results (and pics!!) So, what's everyone's Christmas meal looking like? We do Christmas Eve at my house and our tradition is vegetable soup. I can't eat it because of the corn and potatoes but, I think I'm going to make a bunch of appetizers. Probably some dips with Parmesan or almond crackers, crab stuffed mushrooms - any other ideas? We're having standing rib roast and ham on Christmas day at Mom's house. I won't eat the ham because of the sugar. I think I'm going to bring Pumpkin Risotto: Creamy Pumpkin "Risotto" 4 cups cauliflower, chopped into "rice" 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 cup diced onion 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup unsweetened unflavored almond milk (I think I'll use half and half) 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, or more to taste 2 wedges The Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss cheese (I'll probably use cream cheese or would another cheese be better? - maybe I'll just up the Parmesan cheese since 4 tsp isn't very much) 4 tsp Parmesan cheese OPTIONAL: pumpkin seeds Place cauliflower in a food processor, and blend until small pieces of rice. In a nonstick pan, combine all ingredients except cheese wedges and Parmesan. Stir until well mixed. Bring to a soft boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until veggies are tender. Add cheese wedges and Parmesan, and stir until evenly distributed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and top with pumpkin seeds if desired. Enjoy! Makes 4 servings (1 1/4 cup per serving). __________________ Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. Lance Armstrong Losing weight is hard, but being fat is harder. Choose your hard. Don't sit if you can stand. Don't stand if you can walk. Don't walk if you can run. Get Moving! Last edited by WildflowerMama; 12-10-2010 at 05:09 PM..

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12-09-2010, 08:39 PM	#241
WildflowerMama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desperate for Fall Posts: 1,402 Gallery: WildflowerMama Stats: 185.5/143.2/revised to 140 Start Date: Nov 2006	WooHoo! Hit the mother lode! My local health food store was clearancing out their Z Sweet - I got 100 count boxes of the little packets of Z Sweet for $2.50 each and I got the canister's for $2.99 each! Screaming deal. It made up for me not being able to get my nuts

12-10-2010, 04:25 PM	#242
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	OK...I have my first attempt at a cake in the oven right now. It is chocolate and made with coconut flour. Fingers crossed it turns out well!! Will update later! Not frosting it until tomorrow AM for a party tomorrow night. I will also be making coconut macaroons to take to a friend's house on Sunday. I am using a Martha Steward recipe and simply substituting the sugar with xylitol.

12-10-2010, 06:37 PM	#244
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	Sounds lovely Peggy. Let us know how it turns out. Wild, Christmas Eve we are having filet kabobs, salmon, lobster. I am going to attempt to make some low carb crackers and hummus dip. Plus a bottle of wine. Christmas morning, I am trying the coconut/almond meal pancakes with sf syrup. Then for dinner we are smoking a prime rib. I will make a side dish of broccoli and cauliflower gratin. The rest of the sides others are making, stuff I cannot have. For dessert, I am making Linda Sues brownies. They freeze well and I will enjoy those! I am not over baking as I ate too much for Thanksgiving and it took a week to lose that - lol I wrap up P2 on Christmas Eve.

12-11-2010, 07:32 AM	#245
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Here is a pic of the cake. I just finished frosting it and pouring the ganache on top. Will try and get a pic of it when it is sliced. Sure hope it tastes good! I don't normally bring stuff I have never made before.

12-11-2010, 07:48 AM	#246
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	Well it sure looks great! Let us know!

12-11-2010, 08:08 AM	#247
Chouter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East of Seattle, WA Posts: 762 Gallery: Chouter Stats: 199.6/162.6/152 WOE: HCG Start Date: 8/6/10	Wow, Peggy. That looks so yummy!

12-11-2010, 08:39 AM	#248
WildflowerMama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desperate for Fall Posts: 1,402 Gallery: WildflowerMama Stats: 185.5/143.2/revised to 140 Start Date: Nov 2006	So pretty!

12-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#249
jabbok Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 7,814 Gallery: jabbok	Thanks again Peggy it looks really good.

12-11-2010, 07:25 PM	#250
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	OK....it tasted great! My nephew insisted I leave him another big piece when I took the leftover home!

12-12-2010, 08:16 AM	#253
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,183 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	So glad you enjoyed it Peggy. Mine is still in the freezer!!! I have to get in my window before I can start snacking on it. You are so lucky to have no troubles in P4!!! Me...I just have to avoid eating out!!! Oh, well, one of these days maybe I can go out and not gain so much.

12-12-2010, 01:04 PM	#255
Starduster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 243 Gallery: Starduster Stats: start 38/ loss 40/ goal -1.2 under WOE: Simeon HCGrx injects Start Date: SMOKEFREE R2P4	Oh, that looks DIVINE! I just stated P3 yesterday (FINALLY!!), so am still testing sensitivities for the next week, but I think this may be one of the 1st things I make! My NGguys orders arrived, with 1 due tomorrow, so for those ordering expect approx a week or more to receive goods.

12-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#256
Chouter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East of Seattle, WA Posts: 762 Gallery: Chouter Stats: 199.6/162.6/152 WOE: HCG Start Date: 8/6/10	I got my NG package yesterday. The one I sent to my parents has only now been shipped. Took them a WEEK! Good thing I ordered early!

12-15-2010, 05:02 PM	#258
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	Netrition sent me my coconut flour so we are going to make coconut shrimp next week. Shrimp rolled in egg, coconut flour, unsweetened coconut shavings and fried in coconut oil! If those babies don't taste like coconut, I don't know what will! LOL

12-16-2010, 11:43 AM	#259
SoccerHd4 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 20 Gallery: SoccerHd4 Stats: 158/141/130 WOE: HCG rx R1P2 Start Date: Nov 2010	Stevie, I am dying to make coconut shrimp, bought my shrimp, coconut flour (or I may use parmesan cheese), coconut oil, but I cannot find unsweetened coconut flakes ANYWHERE! Any suggestions?? Thanks! Haley

12-16-2010, 12:55 PM	#263
SoccerHd4 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 20 Gallery: SoccerHd4 Stats: 158/141/130 WOE: HCG rx R1P2 Start Date: Nov 2010	Great ideas ladies! I will be heading to those places today! I am making an appetizer dinner for some friends this weekend -- jalapeno poppers, wings, fried mozzarella, meatballs and coconut shrimp -- and all I need is the coconut flakes! You all are wonderful! Haley

12-16-2010, 01:51 PM	#265
amap Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165 Gallery: amap	Yum...could you please post or link to the recipe for coconut shrimp??? Pretty please? With Stevia on top??

12-16-2010, 03:12 PM	#269
SoccerHd4 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 20 Gallery: SoccerHd4 Stats: 158/141/130 WOE: HCG rx R1P2 Start Date: Nov 2010	Hahaha, Stevie, that is me playing soccer! About 7 years ago when I was in college