Slimming World support thread for 2010

Mrs_Hedgehog

hi

I'm having a friend over for dinner tomorrow who is a bit of a "foodie" and wondered if anyone had any ideas of a nice starter to go with -

main smoked haddock and pea risotto (from the EE book)
desert baked New York cheesecake (from Slimming Eats)

I was wondering about a French onion soup maybe? Need to keep it v. low syns as I'm saving them for wine!!

thank you!

wendyphant

Mrs_Hedgehog wrote: »

hi

I'm having a friend over for dinner tomorrow who is a bit of a "foodie" and wondered if anyone had any ideas of a nice starter to go with -

main smoked haddock and pea risotto (from the EE book)
desert baked New York cheesecake (from Slimming Eats)

I was wondering about a French onion soup maybe? Need to keep it v. low syns as I'm saving them for wine!!

thank you!

How about the salmon pate and melba toats

I will search the exact recipe for you but basically it is quark, salmon (i used smoked salmon for a stronger flavour - am not posh I use the sainsbury's basics trimmings) either horse radish sauce (1/2) or I like a dash of sweet chilli (1/2) you could have it with 2 melba toast (1)

Mrs_Hedgehog

wendyphant wrote: »

How about the salmon pate and melba toats

I will search the exact recipe for you but basically it is quark, salmon (i used smoked salmon for a stronger flavour - am not posh I use the sainsbury's basics trimmings) either horse radish sauce (1/2) or I like a dash of sweet chilli (1/2) you could have it with 2 melba toast (1)

doh! sorry Wendy - that sounds really good, but I hate salmon! (fussy mare eh! )

robpw2

Mrs_Hedgehog wrote: »

hi

I'm having a friend over for dinner tomorrow who is a bit of a "foodie" and wondered if anyone had any ideas of a nice starter to go with -

main smoked haddock and pea risotto (from the EE book)
desert baked New York cheesecake (from Slimming Eats)

I was wondering about a French onion soup maybe? Need to keep it v. low syns as I'm saving them for wine!!

thank you!

scollops and mint puree its on the slimming world website - its free i think

sammylou100

Hello, quick question...I usually go to SW on a Tues eve but next week I have a meeting after work and can't make it, I really need to get weighed though because I am trying to maintain the momentum! (1st & 2lb lost in 7 weeks!!) am I allowed to just pop in to another group on another eve? It will be with a different leader but I guess if I take my book & card (AND MONEY!) then it should be ok? I left a message on my leader's phone yesterday and she's not called me back so I thought I would ask you guys. x

gocat

robpw2 wrote: »

b bacon and egg on toast with spoonful of ketchup (1syn)(heb)
l cheese and bean jacket potato (hea)
t cod and slimming world chips with peas(not mushy Yeuck)
snacks mug shot fruit and yoghurt

Think you will need to put your food diaries on here daily so we can follow your example. Wow 2 stone in 2 months :T

I just cant seem to shift the weight despite feeling I am following the diet properly. Think I need to drink more water and syn a bit more :rotfl:

wendyphant

sammylou100 wrote: »

Hello, quick question...I usually go to SW on a Tues eve but next week I have a meeting after work and can't make it, I really need to get weighed though because I am trying to maintain the momentum! (1st & 2lb lost in 7 weeks!!) am I allowed to just pop in to another group on another eve? It will be with a different leader but I guess if I take my book & card (AND MONEY!) then it should be ok? I left a message on my leader's phone yesterday and she's not called me back so I thought I would ask you guys. x

Yes you can go to any group ust pop your postcode in on the website and it will give you a list of all the other groups

sammylou100

Fab, thank you. x

wendyphant

Mrs_Hedgehog wrote: »

doh! sorry Wendy - that sounds really good, but I hate salmon! (fussy mare eh! )

I don't know you just can't please some people;)

You could do a royal family starter and do a cuppa soup but put it in a bowl as a twist:rotfl:

how about melon balls they are free

cheesey herb souffles from the mag this month theyt are free if using HE

Zesty monkfish spedini is 1/2 a syn

melanzane alla parmigiana free

Chiili Skins

Green Salad

Now for the million dollar question...........guess who has ust flicked through this months mag :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl:

blackberry-rum

Mrs Hedgehog, how about a SW hummous with carrot/celery sticks to dip in? I make it with a tin of drained chickpeas (keep the liquid in case needed later), some big dollops of plain fat free yoghurt, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to SYN, or more if you want a bigger SYN and more flavour, sprinkling of chilli powder or flakes, black pepper, squeeze of lemon juice. Blend all together, adding a tad of the chickpea liquid if it is too dry. Put it into a bowl, swirl a fork across the top and sprinkle with a little paprika or chilli powder and a sprig of parsley, tres posh.