Daily Post--2/18/08

This is REALLY late! But, here goes: Please post a WLS friendly recipe of some type--entree/meat, veggie dish, snack item, high-protein food, whatever! Hugs, Lea

Kashi go Lean, peanuts, and sunflower seeds. A high protein trail mix!

Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Dip 3 doz. med. shrimp, cooked 1 large avocado, cut up 1 - 2 hot chili peppers 1 sm. onion, chopped 1/2 c. lime juice 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 T. cumin 2 T. cilantro 1 T. chili powder 3 T. olive oil salt & pepper to taste Wish I had the actual nutritional information for this, but I don't - sorry. This is an hors d'oevre that is meant to be eaten with tortilla chips, but I put it on a green salad on a hot summer day and have it as an entree. Delish! (Of course, I feel like we'll never see "a hot summer day" again!)

AchievOne shakes... Starbucks lattes w/ added Unjury unflavored protein

Veggie Salsa (can use as a "dip" or just by itself as a side dish) 1 can black-eyed peas 1 can black beans 1 can Mexi corn (actually, you can add any other kind of beans you like) 1 can diced tomato (or fresh tomato) chopped green pepper (just however much you want) chopped onion--yellow or purple (however much you want) about 1/2 a bottle of reduced cal. Italian salad dressing--you can adjust the amount according to how much of the other ingredients you're using--just use enough to marinate the mixture--the amount doesn't matter much Just mix everything together. It's best after marinating awhile. "Normal" people will probably like it best w/ the Scoops-type Doritos, but if you want to keep it as wls-friendly, you might use some kind of soy chip or something similar. Or--I just like to eat it by itself. Sorry I don't have the nutritional stats on it.

I just sort of wing this one...no real measurements....sorry... Chicken Taco Pizza 1-2 paks purdue (or any brand) pre-grilled chicken strips (depending on how much chicken you like) 8 oz low fat cheese (like 2% mexican blend, or part skim mozzerella) 1 packet of taco seasonings Lightly sauted veggies (black beans, mushrooms, onions, peppers) about 1/2 cup salsa Pizza Crust (I use the kind that comes in the can in the refrigerator section, I've also used a pre-cooked crust they sell, and I've used pita bread and tortillas) Mix the taco seasoning, chicken and veggies, warm in the microwave Put salsa on the crust top with chicken and veggie mixture sprinkle with cheese bake 10-12 mins I usually just eat the chicken, cheese and veggies and the edge of the crust. The family eats the rest.

I swear I have been off kelter since we started this round...it just dawned on me that I didn't even post my weight yesterday...ugh!! Since food really hasn't been my friend there isn't much I can offer here though I do ocassional eat a turkey wrap so heres. the ingredients: Turkey Wrap 1 serving of Oscar Mayer's 98% fat free turkey breast I use the miquite grilled. Lower sodium bacon bits Lowfat cheeder/monterey jack cheese Lowfat ranch dressing 1 whole wheat flour tortilla I put the turkey and cheese on the wrap and nuke it for a couple seconds and then add the rest. It is really tasty. Kellie

Not sure where I got this recipe...but I am sure it was on OH somewhere... Crab Stuffed Mushrooms ingrediants: 1-box Couscous Mix (Near East Wild Mushroom & Herb is good) 7.5 oz. Crab meat (canned, fresh or in a package - NOT imitation) Package of small mushrooms (portabellos or craminis - no stem) White Wine - about 1/2 cup Fresh or pre-chopped garlic - about 1-clove worth Salt & Pepper - pinch to taste Olive Oil - enough to cover the pan Preparation: Saute Mushrooms with white wine, garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper for 3-5 minutes. Mix up couscous as directed on box and add in crab meat after couscous finishes cooking. Take the mixture and stuff the mushrooms & serve. Calories: 270 Fat: 1.5 Cholesterol: 110mg Sodium: 830mg Carbs: 40-g Sugars: 1-g Protein: 25-grams 1-serving is based on approximately 10 medium sized mushrooms. 1-Mushroom is 15-30 calories, depending on the size.

hmmm...I don't do well with the recipe things, b'c I cannot cook, but here's one I stole... (I got this from a recipe off a raisin box) turkey celery raisins ff mayo diced apple After cutting into bite size pieces mix ingredients together with ff mayo and voila. It is really yummy!!

Black Bean Dip 1 Can Black Beans, rinsed. 1 onion, minced 2 cloves chopped garlic olive oil Salsa Salt and Pepper to taste run beans through a food processor to process roughly. saute onion and garli****il soft add beans, salsa and salt and pepper to taste heat until very thick enjoy! I use this as a side dish.