I'm eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge

Lip_Stick

Morning all. Had poached egg on toast this morning for brekkie. Think I've had my quota of eggs for this week. Ds won't be happy if I steal them all!

Ds is going to hospital today to see the ENT specialist. Hopefully they'll agree to him having a hearing aid put in soon.

Have virtually nothing in my purse, or bank, once the end of the month bills leave it, so reallyyyyy skint.

Dinner is maccy d's. Tea, a fish thing. lol

donnajt - hope you're feeling better soon, and that you have lots of support.

Florenceem

Lip_Stick wrote: »

Morning all. Had poached egg on toast this morning for brekkie. Think I've had my quota of eggs for this week. Ds won't be happy if I steal them all!

Ds is going to hospital today to see the ENT specialist. Hopefully they'll agree to him having a hearing aid put in soon.

Have virtually nothing in my purse, or bank, once the end of the month bills leave it, so reallyyyyy skint.

Dinner is maccy d's. Tea, a fish thing. lol

donnajt - hope you're feeling better soon, and that you have lots of support.

Skint but having a maccy d's?

Jelly_Biactol

Veggie Week Challenge + Aldi Super 6 recipe:
Couscous-stuffed Cabbage



A whole stuffed cabbage makes a wonderful main dish, especially for a Sunday lunch. It can be made ahead and steamed when required. Cut into wedges and serve accompanied by a fresh tomato or cheese sauce or even a vegetarian gravy.

Serves 4

1 medium size cabbage (Aldi Super 6)
115g/4oz/1 cup couscous grains
1 onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
30 ml/2 tbsp olive oil
5 ml/1tsp ground coriander
2.5 ml / 1/2 tsp ground cumin
good pinch ground cinnamon
115g/4oz/1 cup green lentils, soaked
600ml/1 pint / 2 1/2 cups stock
30ml/2 tbsp tomato puree
salt and ground black pepper
30ml/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
30ml/2 tbsp pine nuts or flaked almonds
75g/3 oz mature Cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten

1. Cut the top quarter off the cabbage and remove any loose outer leaves. Using a small sharp knife, cut out as much of the middle as you can. Reserve a few larger leaves for later.
2. Blanch the cabbage in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain it well, upside down.
3. Steam the couscous according to the instructions on the pack, ensuring they are light and fluffy.
4. Lightly fry the onion, pepper and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes until soft then stir in the spices and cook for a further 2 minutes.
5. Add the lentils and pour in the stock and tomato puree. Bring to the boil, season and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are cooked.
6. Mix in the couscous, parsley, nuts or almonds, cheese and egg. Check the seasoning again. Open up the cabbage and spoon in the stuffing.
7. Blanch the leftover outer cabbage leaves and place these over the top of the stuffing, then wrap the whole thing in a sheet of buttered foil.
8. Place in a steamer over simmering water and cook for about 45 minutes. Remove from the foil and serve cut into wedges.

Variation: you could substitute healthy brown rice for the couscous.

(from 'The Practical Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking')

zafiro1984

jak wrote: »

Well I'm doing well with using stuff up but I always have extra to freeze so it's kind of filling up the freezer too!

Jak:- I know exactly what you mean lol

I haven't found out how to do these multiple quotes yet so I have had to copy and paste

From Edwardia:- I'm thinking of taking ghee to melt and brush filo pastry with, chop up some figs and dates leftover from Christmas, add in a few shelled pistachios, layer up stick in oven and call it done.
Sounds really good - may try it

From Edwardia:- zafiro1984 you eat pistachios...if you have a Lidl might be worth having a look as my local one had huge polybag on Friday and you could buy pistachios by weight.
I don't have a Lidi anywhere near me - its 18miles away so by the time I've factored in the diesal, there's not much to put between that and ordering online and I'v found Mr A is the cheapest (he's 10 miles away but at least delivers)

DH is still ill and not eating much, it's been 6days now and he's lost 9lbs - at least he's cheap to keep at the moment :rotfl:

Edwardia:- you mentioned you once had Diabetes symptoms - I feel I'm heading that way but my Blood Sugar is normal - you mentioned having difficulty with low carb and the veggie week. What don't you eat as a general rule.

Went to Docs again yesterday, lost another 1kg, that's 5 kgs in 2wks.

ms_night_ryder

Afternoon.

Had a satsuma for brekkie, having the last bap with ham, lettuce and mayo for lunch, leftovers for dinner, decided to set a £10 budget for veggie week, should be plenty.

Jelly_Biactol

Veggie Challenge Week & Aldi Super 6 recipe:
All-Day Veggie Breakfast Irish Colcannon

This lovely warming winter's dish is a breakfast-inspired variation on the traditional Irish colcannon, and bears a slight resemblance to eggs florentine. Here, baked eggs nestle among creamy potatoes with cabbage and bacon, and a topping of grated cheese.



Serves 4

1kg/2lb potatoes, cut in even pieces
225g/8oz cabbage, shredded (Aldi Super 6)
4 rashers veggie bacon
2 spring onions, chopped
butter or margarine, to taste
fresh nutmeg, grated salt and ground black pepper
4 large eggs
75g/3oz mature cheese, grated

1. Cook the potatoes until just tender, then drain and mash well.
2. Cook the cabbage until just tender but still crisp.
3. Cook the veggie bacon according to the packet instructions, and cut into small pieces.
4. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
5. Drain the greens and mix them into the potato with the onions, butter or margarine and nutmeg. Season to taste.
6. Spoon the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish and make four hollows in the mixture. Crack an egg into each and season well.
7. Cook for about 12 minutes or until the eggs are just set, then serve sprinkled with the cheese.

Options:
- try kale instead of cabbage
- veggie hotdogs would work instead of veggie bacon
- add 2-3 flat mushrooms, grilled and sliced, into the mix for even more of a breakfast theme

(adapted from 'Practical Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking')

Welsh_Poppy

That recipe is very similar to one I use I make Irish calcannon and add the eggs as above but dont use the veggie bacon.

Edwardia

zafiro1984.. the classic symptoms of type 2 diabetes are thirst, increased urination, fatigue, sudden weight loss and can also include things like blurred vision, insomnia, and feeling unwell after eating.

I've had diabetes since 2007 but eating low carb since 2010 stabilises it for me.

I don't eat and drink (takes deep breath):

Bread, biscuits, cake, pastry and other baked goods.
Puddings, fruit yogurts, desserts, ice cream (except ice cream in small amount very occasionally)
Porridge, breakfast cereals, granola, muesli
Pizza, takeaways, ready meals, Pot Noodles
Pasta, rice, noodles,
Potatoes
Lentils, split peas, chick peas, quinoa, polenta, spelt, couscous, semolina and other grains
Baked beans, cannellini beans, butter beans, haricot beans, kidney beans etc
Any fruit which spikes my blood glucose (for me that means only eating small amounts strawberries, banana, pears, cherries, melon)
Dried fruit
Fizzy drinks, squashes, cordials, lemonade
Beer, white wine (could drink red wine and spirits but don't)

That leaves vegetables, fish, seafood, meat, poultry, game, some fruit, water, tea, coffee., milk, cheese, non fruit yogurt, creme fraiche, cream and other dairy. I have just found organic toddler snacks without added sugar and additives which are only 10g carbs per packet And yes I can eat 90% cocoa chocolate.. 14g carbs the whole 100g bar

donnajt

Lip_Stick wrote: »

Morning all. Had poached egg on toast this morning for brekkie. Think I've had my quota of eggs for this week. Ds won't be happy if I steal them all!

Ds is going to hospital today to see the ENT specialist. Hopefully they'll agree to him having a hearing aid put in soon.

Have virtually nothing in my purse, or bank, once the end of the month bills leave it, so reallyyyyy skint.

Dinner is maccy d's. Tea, a fish thing. lol

donnajt - hope you're feeling better soon, and that you have lots of support.

Thank you Lipstick x

Breakfast sounds lovely - I can't poach an egg

Fingers crossed ENT appointment went well for DS

donnajt

Welsh_Poppy wrote: »

Morning

Donna---take care and hoope the depression lifts soon.

Off for my walk with my mother
Breakfast is at cafe so poached egg and beans on toast.

Fruit for mid after noon

Dinner will be veg soup have a huge pan I made yesterday.

Thank you Welsh Poppy - have been out for a long walk on a local farm today and the fresh air has definitely left me feeling a bit brighter and hopefully blown away a few unwanted cobwebs lol

Hoe you enjoyed your walk x