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cappy11448
on 4/9/16 9:25 am
Topic: Orange chicken thighs with spinach

Hi I tried this yesterday for a change of pace and I really liked it.  The original recipe includes spaghetti and sage butter sauce, which I eliminated due to calories and carbs.  I didn't figure out how many carbs are in the marmalade, but it makes at least 4 servings so its less than 1 Tablespoon per servings, so hopefully its not over the top. 

I also didn't add the pecan because the texture didn't appeal to me in this dish.

Best wishes,

Carol

 

Orange Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered

  • 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade

  • 2 packages of frozen spinach

  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

  • 1/3 cup honey-roasted pecans, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat EVOO over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sprinkle the rosemary on top and cook the chicken until crispy and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

  2. Whisk the balsamic vinegar and marmalade into the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the arugula or spinach.

  3. Add the 1/2 cup grated cheese and season with salt. Sprinkle the pecans on the chicken and serve with the pasta and a little extra cheese.

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

(deactivated member)
on 4/7/16 3:18 pm
Topic: RE: "Pancakes"

Have you tried banana egg pancakes? The texture is a little different from actual pancakes but they're super easy and full of protein. The recipe is on this board but it's simple enough to make from scratch! Just mash one banana with one large egg, mix, and cook on the stovetop.

cappy11448
on 4/7/16 7:50 am
Topic: RE: Pizza Casserole

I bet the Italian sausage was excellent in this.  I'm going to try that next time.  Chicken would be even healthier.

I'm glad you liked it.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

seasley
on 4/6/16 12:50 pm
RNY on 12/17/15
Topic: RE: Pizza Casserole

I have tried this recipe and my family devoured it. I substituted the 1 lb. Italian-style ground meat for sweet Italian sausage ( DE skinned prior to frying ). I also added some mushrooms to this .

 

I do not do hamburger meat since my surgery so that is why i used the sausage. Will try it again but with chicken next time. 

 

Good recipe if you are looking for that pizza taste. 

(deactivated member)
on 4/2/16 1:36 am
Topic: RE: Buffalo wings ---- sorta

maybe will try this satisfying recipe .

(deactivated member)
on 4/2/16 1:33 am
Topic: RE: Pizza Casserole

nice maybe will try it out !

joanne0658
on 4/1/16 6:44 am
Topic: RE: Craving cheesy broccoli rice casserole? Use red lentils instead...

this will definitely be on the weekend cooking list!!  thank you so much for posting.  wish more recipes (easy ones in my case) were shared here.

 

again, thank you!

jo

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

lking
on 3/30/16 4:29 pm - Indianapolis, IN
RNY on 12/04/15
Topic: RE: My Wish List

WooHoo...my wish list is slowly but surely dwindling down.  I purchased my much wanted chest freezer and it's due to be delivered on Monday (4/4).  I got a great deal at Sam's Club, on sale at $40 off.  I bought the Haier 7.1 cu ft chest deep freezer for only $149 including tax.  I decided to buy it online so it could/will be delivered to my home (free shipping).

67 yrs old, 4'10", BMI 31.8 (51.8 at start), HW 256.4 (8/4/15), SW 217.4, CW 152.8 (4/30/18), GW 125.0, RNY 12/4/15 Dr. RoseMarie Jones, Breast Cancer DX 2/16, Bi-lateral mastectomy 8/9/16.

cappy11448
on 3/30/16 9:12 am
Topic: RE: Crock pot chicken in Thai peanut sauce

I reconstituted it, and actually, I needed to add a little more water to the dish as it cooked so it wouldn't burn. 

I hope you enjoy it.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

Hkinzfnp
on 3/30/16 5:39 am
Topic: RE: Crock pot chicken in Thai peanut sauce

Carol, did you just use 1/2 cup of the PB2 powder or did you reconstitute it first?  I can't wait to try this!!

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