Mock Rice Pudding and MacNCheese - as mentioned at LB Coffee

happyteacher
on 2/26/12 7:30 am

Thank you Ms Shell for the clarification :) I am REALLY looking forward to trying this- been craving me some mac and chesse as of late, and rice pudding. Very odd that these are the recipes you posted :)

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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Ms Shell
on 2/26/12 8:24 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Ironically is that I discovering them right around the same time as you post op back in 2008 (seems like just yesterday)

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SouthernmostStar
on 2/26/12 8:29 am

VSG on 01/25/12

I love to make baked mac and cheese from scratch. This sounds like a great alternative with lots of protein from the tofu.

I'm assuming we can use half 'n half instead of full cream and, probably, lower fat cheese, too.

I think I'll cut the recipe in half. I just advanced to pureed/soft foods the other day and even if I ate this at every sitting, I'd get bored of it before I made a dent. I don't think that tofu freezes well so starting with less will mean less waste.

Thanks for posting!
Mary

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ms Shell
on 2/26/12 9:02 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Hey Mary,

When I made it in the early days it was "technically" 16 servings but I lucked up and my coworker loved it so I would bring her 1/2 the recipe and eat it and freeze part of it as well. From what I remember once it was cooked it froze well (at least I hope it did because 1/2 is going in the freezer as I type lol).

Enjoy!

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

happyteacher
on 2/26/12 9:00 am, edited 2/26/12 9:03 am

VSG on 12/19/11

Went out and picked up the ingredients. Made the rice pudding, and sampled a taste before it was set up- OMG it was an awesome alternative to the carby version! 11 grams protein, 11 grams carb, and 100 calories for 1/6 of the recipe. I estimated that to be about a half cup. A friggin' yummy half cup of protein :) I used the sugar free fat free jello.

Bought the tofu, but we have a few dinners ahead on the menu for now, so I will have to hold off on that one for a bit. Looking forward to it. Do you think the consistency could handle some smoky tabasco sauce in it? I normally do with the regular homemade version i make.

Can anyone recommend a decent cheese? Meijer carries an 8 ounce brick of 75% fat free white cheddar (by Cabot) that I am thinking of using. Also planning on replacing the cream with fat free milk. So looking forward to trying this!

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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jengo1971
on 2/26/12 10:09 am

VSG on 12/06/10

Hello happyteacher. I just wanted to mention that fat is NOT your enemy! Stay away from transfats, otherwise fats are good! Good luck on your journey.

Jennifer

hi there. pleased to meet you. ~jennifer

Ms Shell
on 2/26/12 10:41 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

With the exception of noodles really you can mix it up JUST the way you used to. Sorry I can't recommend any lower fat cheeses as they just do NOT melt like full fat so to me it would be disgusting. Good luck with the mac recipe.

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

SouthernmostStar
on 2/26/12 11:23 am

VSG on 01/25/12

Fat free cheeses probably wouldn't taste as good or give a great "mouth feel" to the dish. Maybe a reduced fat would work.

I like Cabot's cheeses and have used several varieties in different things. Sargento's are usually decent, too.

When I make, or made, home made mac and cheese, I always used an extra sharp cheddar for more flavor, some monterey jack for creaminess and a little bleu cheese just for another layer of flavor. The total quantity of cheese was the same, but the different varieties tasted good together.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen
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Ms Shell
on 2/26/12 11:42 pm - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Next batch I am so going to do this!!

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

SouthernmostStar
on 2/27/12 10:40 am

VSG on 01/25/12

I made the recipe for the Mock Mac n Cheese tonight and it was delicious!

Thanks again for sharing with us.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mock Rice Pudding and MacNCheese - as mentioned at LB Coffee

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