1. < Just Want to Talk

Recipes, Food Tips, Healthy Eating & More

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Feb 22, 2019

Some of the members of the Gratitude Discussion Group were interested in having a place to share recipes and food ideas. I’m hoping that we can use this thread as a place to have that kind of discussion. I’d love to hear your ideas for quick meals, comfort food, healthy snacks, and more.

Personally, I’ve just been through a bad reaction to one of my medications that left me with a very queasy stomach. I would love to hear ideas – or recipes – that might be used when you need to get something on your stomach, but don’t want to overdo it.

Hopefully, this thread will even be a place where we can share recipes for special treats and yummy rewards. It doesn’t always have to be healthy!

I’d love to hear from members who have been part of other discussions AND from new members who have good ideas, recipes and food tips to share. I’m excited to see who might start us off here with an awesome food suggestion!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@Erinmfs Don't put it in the toaster horrible smell. After its thawed just add it to..." + (show)
@lioness

@Erinmfs Don't put it in the toaster horrible smell. After its thawed just add it to boiling water till it turns pink . I use to have to cook those jumbo shrimps for a client . ug

Jump to this post

@lioness- You boil them? IIICCCKKK. You lose all the favor. Just saute them

REPLY
Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@jakeduck Don’t try it with hamburger meat...it’s got too much grease...and not enough “body” unless you..." + (show)
@imallears

@jakeduck

Don’t try it with hamburger meat...it’s got too much grease...and not enough “body” unless you get a preformed one.....
You’ll need a hazmat suit.

FL Mary just trying to save lives here

Jump to this post

@imallears- I always use turkey burger, much healthier for you. I know that you've probably cooked them before, haven't you?

REPLY
1 reply
Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "Hi @Erinmfs Erin - I'm with @imallears - fresh is so much better than frozen you'll..." + (show)
@debbraw

Hi @Erinmfs Erin - I'm with @imallears - fresh is so much better than frozen you'll want that in the future. However, if you have frozen shrimp, thaw as she suggested. It won't take long. Then, I would heat some olive oil/canola oil mix then add the shrimp. Season with some garlic powder and a little sea salt. Cook no more than 2-3 minutes per side. It doesn't take long and if you cook too long they will get a rubbery texture. Good luck. Keep us posted.

Jump to this post

@debbraw- I agree- 3-5 minutes depending on the size. If they are slightly opaque that's ok too. I've eaten a lot of raw fish but unless it's in sushi and professionally caught and cared for I never eat raw fish.

REPLY
Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@lioness Hi, Yes mussels are shellfish....crustaceans and mollusks(like clams) are both types of shellfish so you..." + (show)
@imallears

@lioness
Hi,
Yes mussels are shellfish....crustaceans and mollusks(like clams) are both types of shellfish so you can’t have either if you are allergic. I think octopus and squid are considered shellfish but not sure about that. I’d Goggle any type of caned fish (there are canned mussels and oysters) if you were to go shopping and were thinking of buying a can. Smoked oysters are good canned but you can’t have them.

Mary

Jump to this post

@imallears- They are the only shell fish that I can't eat and I love them. One time when my husband and I were in Paris we went to this beautiful and expensive seafood restaurant. I ate a pile of them. I thought that maybe I had out grown my intolerance, but no I didn't and had to make a mad dash to our little apt.

REPLY
Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@merpreb I told the pain where to go alright but not as politely as you suggest..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@merpreb
I told the pain where to go alright but not as politely as you suggest but it didn’t mind.
@lioness
I was taking Percocet every hour for 6 hours. Not smart. I have some Fentanyl but don’t want to start that again. Tomorrow will be better.
Jake

Jump to this post

@jakedduck1- Is your pain mostly in your lower back? You need ab exercises to strengthen your muscles too. What did you do, pick up something to heavy?

REPLY
1 reply
Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@imallears- Jake- I defrosted shrimp in water with some ice in the refrig. But I only..." + (show)
@merpreb

@imallears- Jake- I defrosted shrimp in water with some ice in the refrig. But I only buy them fresh now. Also do not buy shrimp from Asian countries. There water is filthy. Shrimp should be cooked very quickly. Maybe 4 minutes to 5 on each side. You can marinate them for about 5-7 minutes in a vinaigrette, pat them dry and put them on heat with a bit of EVOO. Jake, have you tried them?

Jump to this post

“Jake, have you tried them?”
Not Intentionally, when I went to lunch with a bunch of police officers we went to a Japanese restaurant. I ordered deep fried vegetables. One of the cops ordered some shrimp on steroids. When I excused myself he put some shrimp on my plate. When I bit into it I knew immediately something was amiss and all the laughs confirmed it.
Wouldn’t have been so funny if I had puked all over the place.
Talk about police brutality!
Jake

REPLY
imallears | @imallears | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@imallears- I always use turkey burger, much healthier for you. I know that you've probably cooked..." + (show)
@merpreb

@imallears- I always use turkey burger, much healthier for you. I know that you've probably cooked them before, haven't you?

Jump to this post

@merpreb
Turkey burgers, turkey meatloaf, turkey meatballs, .turkey chili or ground chicken with 20% fat, turkey tacos....Made it all. I also keep veggie burgers in the freezer..Costco had a brand I liked but can’t remember the name. They’re handy when I’m at a loss for a quick lunch or just because ..for dinner...some brands are mushy and others have a nice consistency. I just make sure there’s no sugar or fructose in them.

Regards from FL Mary

REPLY
2 replies
MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@lioness Mussels in wine sauce soaked up with good bread and a white wine to drink..." + (show)
@imallears

@lioness
Mussels in wine sauce soaked up with good bread and a white wine to drink ....that’s a dinner. Not so much shrimp or lobster now but I like clams and all kinds of sushi. Used to go claming in Long Island where we lived. Picked up clams with our toes ...clams on the half shell....sautéed oysters.....hmmm ...
Had raw conch once in the Bahamas....that was ugh! Smoked eel....so good..... betcha Jake just passed out lol.

Regards from FL Mary

Jump to this post

wow, yum! I should try those dishes, I've never had mussels... I like scallops, crab, lobster. I had oysters just once, an oyster shot at a Texas cajun restaurant called pappadeux (sp?) in the 1990s. Very memorable, I'll never forget that night. that restaurant is still there! I just checked their online menu, no oyster shots! It was a giant oyster served in a shot glass with a few scallions ontop. There is some alligator on that menu online. One Mayo Dr I saw in Rochester, she is from Houston. What a climate difference between Rochester and Houston! I have some relatives in Houston and have visitted.

REPLY
1 reply
MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Jul 14, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@merpreb Turkey burgers, turkey meatloaf, turkey meatballs, .turkey chili or ground chicken with 20% fat, turkey..." + (show)
@imallears

@merpreb
Turkey burgers, turkey meatloaf, turkey meatballs, .turkey chili or ground chicken with 20% fat, turkey tacos....Made it all. I also keep veggie burgers in the freezer..Costco had a brand I liked but can’t remember the name. They’re handy when I’m at a loss for a quick lunch or just because ..for dinner...some brands are mushy and others have a nice consistency. I just make sure there’s no sugar or fructose in them.

Regards from FL Mary

Jump to this post

that's a good suggestion, ground turkey. I'll have to try some. my cholesterol is rising, this would be one way to eliminate the red meat.

I've been watching the stock market, Beyond Meat is a company doing well in the stock market. Gotta figure out if I can find some of their products here locally. veggie burgers that imitate real meat.

REPLY
2 replies
imallears | @imallears | Jul 14, 2019

@lioness
Hi
I rarely see perch in supermarkets in FL and only once (frozen) in Walmart (ugh) so I never think to look for it anymore in places like Whole Foods or Fresh Market.
Can’t remember the last time I ever ate it, probably at a restaurant. Does it have small bones? It’s a fresh water fish so I’m thinking it would be more available in coastal states. Wonder if it is expensive. Had some frozen Haddock couple of weeks ago that had some tiny bones but not enough to choke on. I wish they would stop selling that trashy tilapia. I can’t even remember seeing perch on menus and I always peruse the seafood items.
Will let you know if I ever come across it.

FL Mary

REPLY
1 reply
View MoreView Less
Please sign in or register to post a reply.