How do you think this sounds for dinner?

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Registered: 10-26-2003
How do you think this sounds for dinner?
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Mon, 06-07-2004 - 1:10pm
Hubby is complaining endlessly that we never have pasta anymore.

I do have WW pasta, but already had all the carbs today that I can handle (p2). So I am fixing him some, but I am steaming some leftover cut up broccoli and cauliflower that I keep to snack on, and will put the sauce over that, along with some Parmesan cheese.

I read a similar idea here for eating out, to ask for pasta sauce to be put over steamed veggies. I can't wait to see how it is!

And BTW--I think I may have found a pizza substitute. I took a corn tortilla, added some tomato sauce and lite Mozzarella and plenty of spices. Baked on my pizza stone and BAMM! Pizza flavor, texture, crunch, and cheesiness without binge factor (before, I would think NOTHING of eating an entire large pizza. Thanks, Little Caesars Hot'N'Ready $5 Pizza). This was reasonably filling, and with a huge salad and my Metamucil, I was happy.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-07-2004 - 1:45pm

Sounds great to me!

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Mon, 06-07-2004 - 2:01pm
I saw that Bourbon Chicken recipe.

When I get paid and can (finally) go to the grocery store, I will get the SF syrup. I really haven't had a need for it, as I don't want to go anywhere near anything that looks like a pancake just yet!

It sounds really, really yummy. Good thing I love chicken and stocked up an a big bag of frozen boneless chix breasts last week!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-07-2004 - 2:08pm
In addition to making "pizza" with a corn tortilla, you may also want to try on whole wheat Pita or whole wheat flour tortilla. They come out yummy.

Good luck!

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Mon, 06-07-2004 - 2:54pm
The corn tortilla is not a good choice.
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Mon, 06-07-2004 - 3:38pm
I would try the pasta sauce over spaghetti squash. Do a search (above) for spaghetti squash casserole -- it's really good and satisfies the urge.

Also, have you tried making the pizza with whole wheat wrap/taco instead? I don't think the corn taco is legal on SBD. Just a thought. I've tried the ww wrap and it makes a wonderful pizza (I posted the recipe earlier).

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Mon, 06-07-2004 - 4:21pm
Well--it's what I have on hand. Can't shop until the 15th.

Looked it up--depending on the brands, the GI of a corn tortilla alone ranges from 38 to 52. (Low to Moderate) Adding a protein like the LF mozzarella cheese lowers it even more. And taken with the Metamucil AND the salad w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil plus veggies, I think it makes an OCCASIONAL satisfying substitute for eating an entire large Little Caesars pizza.

Next time I will try a different store to look for the whole wheat one, but the GI is not much different. God KNOWS I don't want to trigger another binge-fest!!!!!!

From the book--corn and corn products are in the "avoid or eat rarely" category during P2.

I'll eat them very rarely, until I run out. Then I'll look for the others.

Thanks for the suggestions and advice! Keep it comin'!

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Tue, 06-08-2004 - 9:00am

Try this spaghetti squash recipe - it is amazing!!!

Susan :)

 

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Tue, 06-08-2004 - 10:12am
OMG!!!!

It SOUNDS great! Too good! I'll eat it all! LOL...