Recipe ideas

char245 · July 2018

I need some new (healthy ish) recipes. What are your go dinners? Also looking for some new snack ideas.
Warning: if you’re feeling particularly nauseous you might not want to read this thread today

southerngirlinwi · July 2018

@char245 what kind of food do you like and how much time do you have? I meal prep all my food on Sundays and cook in large batches. Before my BFP, I was macro counting very closely. Now, I am still following loosely, so I might have some ideas for you.

mamakate1616 · July 2018

My hubby is doing Keto and I eat Keto with him/ crap without him (I.e, m&ms). I usually have really strong food aversions but so far I am hanging in there. We had some really yummy cauliflower fried rice and salmon the other day, and he made this “crack slaw” which is basically the inside of an egg roll in a bowl. It was seriously YUM. The pioneer woman has a killer enchilada recipe, probably one of my favorite foods, I could give a link to it if that sounds good.

Edit: my main snacks are protein shakes and hummus with carrots and pretzel thins.

char245 · July 2018

@southerngirlinwi I like pretty much everything, it’s my husband that won’t eat any seafood womp womp haha. I also have time to prep on Sundays, which I sometimes do. During the week is hard cause I have a two year old so it really makes most sense to get the prep done on the weekends. I don’t know much about macro counting but would love your ideas!

@mamakate1616 I need to know more about this “crack slaw” and the enchilada recipe please!

chocolatelemons · July 2018

I make black bean and veggie quesadillas pretty often. I sauté peppers, onions, and black beans for a few minutes. I make guacamole and spread it on a wheat torilla. Then I spread th veggies and a little cheese on top and fold
th tortilla. Lightly fry for a few minutes on both sides and serve with salsa and sour cream.

shrub · July 2018

I got an instant pot in May and I cook a lot in that. Mostly pinterest recipes. It's so easy! Lately I have been on a salad with chicken kick so I cook a batch of chicken breasts on Sunday in my IP and then it's ready whenever I want it. I also cut veggies so minimal effort is required on my part

mamaoftwomonkeys · July 2018

Minestrone has been my favorite seasonal thing to make lately... throw in whatever you have and it works! We love white beans, Swiss chard, zucchini, fresh herbs, tomatoes and carrots in ours. I’ll make a big pot and than eat it for lunches with a simple salad

TiffW2012 · July 2018

I'm a huge fan of skinnytaste recipes. Most of them come together rather quickly and are very tasty! One I just made last night is her Pepper Steak. It seriously takes under 30 min to cook. https://www.skinnytaste.com/pepper-steak/

Tonight I'm making this sausage and bell pepper mac. It's also really tasty and pretty quick. You can make it lighter by using turkey sausage instead. https://juliasalbum.com/mac-and-cheese-with-sausage-and-bell-peppers/

TiffW2012 · July 2018

Oh, and I've been craving fresh vegetables and salads a lot lately. This salad is delicious! It makes a huge salad, so scale it back if needed. https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/06/nancys-chopped-salad/

southerngirlinwi · July 2018

@char245 Okay, so I have a few staples, and they are pretty easy.

First and most obvious, grilled chicken. It is one of the fastest things to prep in bulk and reheats really well. My recent favorite marinade for grilled chicken is nonfat plain Greek yogurt and Indian spices like tandoori, lemongrass, and garam masala. So good by itself or on a salad!
Crack chicken: boneless skinless chicken, a splash of chicken stock, and a package of dry ranch seasoning in a crockpot. Cook on high or low depending on your time constraints. Pour off most of the liquid, shred the chicken and add an 8oz package of reduced fat cream cheese. Melt that in. Add more ranch powder and hot sauce to taste. I like it as the filling of a wrap, but it's also pretty good just by itself.
Crack slaw/egg roll in a bowl: https://wholenewmom.com/recipes/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/
healthy chicken salad: buy a rotisserie chicken (I get mine from Costco for $5) and pull all of the meat from the bone. Save skin and carcass to make the best chicken stock ever. Shred chicken. Add in nonfat plain Greek yogurt until it reaches a consistency you like (for me it's about 3 cups). Add garlic, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Add whatever other add-ins you like - for me, celery, sliced almonds, and craisins.
Breakfast egg bake: saute a pound of ground beef/turkey and whatever veggies/spice profile you like in a pan. I like Mexican spices. When cooked through, pour into a greased 9x13 pan. I suggest placing the pan on a lined baking sheet to protect your oven from overflow. Then pour in 4 cups of egg whites and whatever cheese you like. Stir gently to mix everything together. Bake at 350F for 1-1.5 hours, or until golden brown on top and it looks like the center is cooked through. Makes 10 servings.

I have more meal prep recipes, if anyone is interested. I tend to cook a lot by taste, hence not a lot of exact measurements.

chocolatelemons · July 2018

@mamaoftwomonkeys I love minestrone soup!

char245 · July 2018

Wow ladies thanks so much for these fabulous ideas!! I’m going to make a list of many of these ingredients and do a lot of shopping and cooking on Sunday!!
@southerngirlinwi I’m really looking forward to trying that crack chicken and breakfast egg bake!!

shrub · July 2018

@TiffW2012 I also love skinnytaste! If I'm looking for a recipe I always look for skinnytaste in my Google search

Shelbyville30 · July 2018

Love love LOVE making this salad in the summer... see a lot of ladies like Skinnytaste which is what this is from so include me in! SO GOOD.

https://www.skinnytaste.com/zesty-lime-shrimp-and-avocado-salad/

Quick and easy for me is roasting veggies, love throwing some Brussels on a pan with salmon. Easy Peasy. In the winter one of my go-to’s is a chicken chili I cook in the crock pot.

sginem96 · July 2018

I love grilled chicken over salad
the dressing is- tbs olive oil, tbs of lemon juice, and some salt to taste, I also add this natural spice called sumac optional

coffeeandcupcakes · July 2018

This is a great recipe to make pork carnitas. Very fresh tasting and easy to make!

https://www.hollyhillyer.com/blog/2017/10/11/carnitas

char245 · July 2018

@Shelbyville30 that salad looks amazing!!!

dtspmama · July 2018

Another +1 for Skinny Taste. That's my default site when I'm not sure what to cook. If you have an instant pot, her recipes for that are great!

hummingbird35 · July 2018

Any other vegetarians in here? I made this last night without the pepperoni and it was amazing. MH loved it too. https://delightfulemade.com/2016/04/03/italian-tortellini-salad/ I'm trying to eat healthier this pregnancy and right now I'm big into zoodles and spaghetti squash too! Also, anyone have a good healthy smoothie recipe?

mamaoftwomonkeys · July 2018

Not vegetarian but I’ve cooked a lot for my sister who is... this is a great recipe but I usually double the sauce and add more veggies https://browniesfordinner.com/2010/05/11/easy-pad-thai/

would love a smoothie recipe, too!

hummingbird35 · July 2018

Here are a few smoothies I want to try! https://www.tasteslovely.com/ultimate-superfood-pregnancy-smoothie/https://www.motherrisingbirth.com/2016/11/protein-punch-pregnancy-smoothie.html

@mamaoftwomonkeys thanks for the pad thai recipe, looks delicious!!

zionsmama85 · July 2018

i just wanna pop in and say thank you for this post! i have the worst appetite/nausea right now but i still have a 9 year old to feed and these recipes are great!

KatieJo1205 · July 2018

@flyingmombula - I am not a vegetarian but my fiance is. Here are a couple of our favorites:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16715/vegetarian-chickpea-sandwich-filling/
https://www.isabeleats.com/mexican-street-corn-tostadas/
https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/basil-pesto-spaghettini-with-corn-tomatoes

hummingbird35 · July 2018

@katiejo1216 omg those all look amazing. Thank you!! I can’t wait to try the chick pea sam!!!

Shelbyville30 · July 2018

@char245 It is!! Refreshing and light! Can’t resist sharing this one too.. I hate potato salads that are drenched in mayo. I found this recipe which actually uses no mayo and it’s Ri-donk-ulous!! IMO

https://www.jessicagavin.com/lemon-herb-fingerling-potato-salad/

char245 · July 2018

@Shelbyville30 thanks!! Now I can’t wait to try that potato salad too!!!

chocolatelemons · July 2018

@Shelbyville30 I grew up only eating German potato salad which is similar to the recipe you posted. I remember being so grossed out th first time I had potato salad with mayo.

greenbee · July 2018

@flyingmombula Yes - vegetarian here! And raising my 2 yr old veg as well.

Loving this thread. So many ideas (both veg and things that could easily be made that way). My husband is a chef, but works crazy hours where he's not often home to cook, so I'm always looking for recipes!

maggiemadeit · July 2018

I’m not a vegetarian, but I have a wicked aversion to meat right now, so I really appreciate the veggie suggestions! Who knows, maybe this will end up being a vegetarian pregnancy!

mamaoftwomonkeys · July 2018

@maggiemadeit Totally feeling anti meat here too! So strange!

dtspmama · July 2018

@maggiemadeit @mamaoftwomonkeys just the *thought* of meat makes me sick, too! These recipes are great!

maggiemadeit · July 2018

These are the vegetarian menu items for my house this week:

Crispy sesame tofu, broccoli, brown rice

Cuban black beans, cilantro rice, sweet plantain

Fresh spring rolls in rice paper (with rice noodles, red peppers, avocado, mango)

Cheese pizza with simple salad

mamaoftwomonkeys · July 2018

@maggiemadeit Cilantro rice sounds amazing!!

southerngirlinwi · July 2018

So strange how so many people are feeling anti-meat; but for me, I'm craving red meat. Must need iron or something.

hummingbird35 · July 2018

https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-orzo-salad/

I made this today. It’s bomb!!! Vegetarian too!

babya422 · August 2018

@char245 I like the Budget Bytes blog: https://www.budgetbytes.com/

Most of her recipes are really easy, healthy, delicious, and affordable. She also does a lot of meal prep and sometimes sends meal prep ideas in the emails if you subscribe.

Here's the link to a particular favorite of mine, Sweet Potato and Chorizo Skillet: https://www.budgetbytes.com/chorizo-sweet-potato-skillet/

chocolatelemons · August 2018

Does anyone have any easy recipes for a lot of people? I have to cook for about 15 people this weekend. Not looking forward to it.

southerngirlinwi · August 2018

@chocolatelemons Most of the meals I make have 12-16 servings. So, what kind of food are you interested in serving?

meggyme · August 2018

@chocolatelemons I'm a fan of carnitas. You get a pork shoulder, onion, salt pepper and oregano and cook it in the crockpot for hours. Then let people make their own tacos.

JLaVO888 · August 2018

@chocolatelemons crock pot or roasted is your friend. Posole is easy and feeds a ton. You would also do pulled pork sandwiches.

chocolatelemons · August 2018

@ meggyme @JLaVO888 Crock pot is a great idea. Thanks!

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