Any other low carb recipes?

Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  I've been swamped.  Hope everyone is doing okay.  Anyways, my surgery is June 10th and I've started my pre-op diet...basically, Atkins.  I went to the store and picked up some nuts, cheese, pork rinds, and sugar free jello.  I also picked up the Atkins book from the library, but the recipes seem involved and call for so many specialized items.  I don't want to spend a fortune just for a couple of weeks' worth of meals.  So far, I've done well, but my creative wheels don't seem to be working right now...Any suggestions for snacks and meals would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! PS - I also have to keep my husband in mind during meal time and he is on the "eat anything I want" diet. Amanda

I don't know if you have a Sam's membership, but there are some staples there I couldn't live without.. I get flash-frozen atlantic salmon.  It's frozen in individual fillets.  Defrost in some warm water, then cook it in the microwave.  Takes 7 minutes total to prepare, is low in carbs, super high in protein, easy to fix, and has *good* fats. I also get flash-frozen mesquite chicken fillets from Sam's (I tried Tyson's version.. they sucked).  160 cals per fillet, 30something grams protein, low fat, and cooks in microwave in 2 minutes. You could cobine both of these items with rice, or veggies for hubby and you concentrate on the protein.. or whatever. Also, fage or oikos (HT has both) are low in cals, low in carbs, and great in protein.  You can use it as yogurt (add some splenda and or sf preserves), or as a replacement for sour cream.

Thanks, Andrea! I haven't been by HT to check out there selection.  Maybe I can get by there this weekend and just browse (I know...bad idea for a grocery store).  I'll check out some of those items at Sam's next time I'm over there, too!  Anyways, thanks for the ideas.  Amanda

Hi You really don't need recipes with Atkins.  Just eliminate (virtually) all white carbs like bread, milk, rice, pasta, flour, and you can cook things any way you like.  There is an Atkins support website as well.  But it really doesnt involve any fancy recipes.  And don't forget you can do cream in your coffee instead of milk!  If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me. Congratulations on you date!  COMING UP FAST!

You aren my sister (ewbass) are surgery sisters.. she is having hers on June 10th at Mercy.  How cool! Good luck..and be glad you can still have real food.  I did a liquid diet for two weeks before surgery.  BLEH.

basically stick to meat, veggies, dairy.... so 'tacos' is a good choice - just sans shell... taco style meat, cheese, sour cream, salsa etc... you could put it on a salad like taco salad (I know atkins limits specific veggies but since you are just doing this pre-op I wouldnt think what veggies you ate would make such a huge difference?) You could do sloppy joes... again meat and the sloppy joe mix burgers sans bun... put on cheese, bacon... you could do many variations - mexi-burger, italian burger, greek burger etc buffalo burgers chicken burgers chicken... so much you can do with that... 'mock' chicken parm, buffalo chicken, grilled chicken, bbq chicken etc (just get low sugar sauces etc), rotissery chicken breasts.. chicken caesar salad tuna - mix with mayo, celery etc and scoop up with celery or carrots... or just eat plain make breakfast - eggs, cheese, veggies, sausage, bacon 'pizza'... cheese, sauce, toppings.. just no crust!  noodless lasgana using baked zucchini slices instead of pasta as for snacks - cheese sticks, pepperoni chips (take pepproni and bake or mico till crispy), spinach dip scooped up with celery/carrots, celery and cream cheese, onion dip and veggies (sour cream and onion soup mix) SF jello pudding or SF jello w/cool whip, SF ice pops, SF fudgeciles

Thanks for all the great ideas!  I do have to watch my veggies and fruit...some are loaded with carbs.  There are some I can have, though.  The doc said no carbs would be best, but it's nearly impossible.  So I'm sticking with about 20-25 per day.  Only 11 more days! Amanda

Good luck Amanda: these last days will just fly by! Take care, Pam