What's for dinner tonight: sandwiches and potato soup?

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The thread centers around participants sharing their dinner plans and favorite recipes, with a focus on low-fat options and personal cooking experiences. Various meal ideas are exchanged, alongside humorous interactions about food and cooking challenges.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions they are having sandwiches and smashed potato soup for dinner.
  • Another participant shares their experience of being on a 10-day diet, consuming shakes, salad, and jello.
  • Several participants discuss their plans for BBQ'd chicken and roasted vegetables, with one noting they will use fresh herbs from their garden.
  • One participant expresses a desire for low-fat recipes but admits to not being inspired to create them, preferring naturally low-fat meals.
  • Another participant shares a link to low-fat recipes, while also mentioning they are unwell and unable to eat.
  • One participant humorously discusses their overabundance of squash from their garden and the challenges of dealing with it.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter about food names and cooking experiences, including a discussion about making Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares.

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Views differ regarding low-fat cooking, with some participants expressing a lack of interest in modifying recipes to be low-fat, while others share their experiences with healthier meals. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to low-fat cooking.

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The thread reflects a casual and humorous atmosphere, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and engaging in friendly exchanges about their cooking experiences and preferences.

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rennea
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It's Monday!!!

What is everyone's favorite low fat recipe?


Today we are having a very easy dinner:

Sandwich's and smashed potato soup:chef:
 
I get to have a shake, salad, and jello...lots and lots of jello.

LOL!! I am on a 10-day diet. Today is day 1 and so today and tomorrow are the same and on Wed I get to eat meat!!!!
 
pampered.chris said:
I get to have a shake, salad, and jello...lots and lots of jello.

LOL!! I am on a 10-day diet. Today is day 1 and so today and tomorrow are the same and on Wed I get to eat meat!!!!
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What diet is that? can you do jello shots???? yummmm
 
merego said:
What diet is that? can you do jello shots???? yummmm
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Hmm...never thought of that?! Does vodka have any sugar in it?!
 
Dinner....I have to think about dinner?

Hmmmm, I may do BBQ'd chicken in the crockpot, and then roast some fingerlings, beets, and carrots w/ some EVOO and Rosemary herb mix....
 
chefbeckyd said:
dinner....i Have To Think About Dinner?

Hmmmm, I May Do Bbq'd Chicken In The Crockpot, And Then Roast Some Fingerlings, Beets, And Carrots W/ Some Evoo And Rosemary Herb Mix....
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Mmmmmmm!!!
 
http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipeCategory?category.fat+orderBy.fat


Try this link for low fat recipes! :) Enjoy--- I've got a stomach bug or something so I won't be eating and DH will have left over One Pot Creamy Goodness...
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Dinner....I have to think about dinner?

Hmmmm, I may do BBQ'd chicken in the crockpot, and then roast some fingerlings, beets, and carrots w/ some EVOO and Rosemary herb mix....
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Okay - skip the rosemary herb mix......I just picked some fresh rosemary, parsley, thyme, and basil - so I will be doing my own fresh herb seasoning on my roasted veggies...along with fresh sliced tomatoes from my garden! The first of the season, WAHOO!

And for lunch, I am having Cascade Fresh Lemon Yogurt (natural brand sweetened with only fruit) with a bowl of freshly picked black raspberries from my garden!

I am loving my garden today!:love:
 
pampered.chris said:
Hmm...never thought of that?! Does vodka have any sugar in it?!
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Some vodka is made from potatoes, molasses, soybeans, grapes, sugar beets and sometimes even byproducts of oil refining or wood pulp processing. ...
 
hmm... I have to make something that has reheatable leftovers, so DH has food for his lunch tomorrow and while I'm at Conference. We just had One Pot Pasta a week ago, but I guess I could make it again. He likes that, and with just 2 of us, there are a lot of leftovers.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Okay - skip the rosemary herb mix......I just picked some fresh rosemary, parsley, thyme, and basil - so I will be doing my own fresh herb seasoning on my roasted veggies...along with fresh sliced tomatoes from my garden! The first of the season, WAHOO!

And for lunch, I am having Cascade Fresh Lemon Yogurt (natural brand sweetened with only fruit) with a bowl of freshly picked black raspberries from my garden!

I am loving my garden today!:love:
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I'm loving your garden today too! :) Mmmmm except when you said Cascade I thought for a split second you were going to eat dishwashing liquid- eeewww:yuck:
 
Kitchen Diva said:
I'm loving your garden today too! :) Mmmmm except when you said Cascade I thought for a split second you were going to eat dishwashing liquid- eeewww:yuck:
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mmm... lemony fresh and sparkling!


:yuck:
 
chefann said:
mmm... lemony fresh and sparkling!


:yuck:
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Funny you should say that! It was lemony fresh!:chef:......not so sparkly though.:confused:
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Funny you should say that! It was lemony fresh!:chef:......not so sparkly though.:confused:
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Cascade has a lemony fresh dishwashing detergent...that's why we were giggling at the name of your yogurt- it sounded like dishwashing detergent!

Glad it was yummy however!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Some vodka is made from potatoes, molasses, soybeans, grapes, sugar beets and sometimes even byproducts of oil refining or wood pulp processing. ...
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And yet it tastes so good!! LOL
 
pampered.chris said:
And yet it tastes so good!! LOL
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Who knew ! :) LOL

I wanna be the person that decided to try and see if consuming octopus or squid ink would be yummy... gotta wonder what they were thinking!

"Hey Vern- I double dog dare ya to squeeze that there octopush and drink his black ooze"

Naw-Earl I double dog dare you to cut off them legs and fry em up, and....

oh forget it... I'm too dehydrated to continue being creative...
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Cascade has a lemony fresh dishwashing detergent...that's why we were giggling at the name of your yogurt- it sounded like dishwashing detergent!

Glad it was yummy however!
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I knew that Kacey......:p
 
I have no idea. Something WITHOUT squash tho. I'm sqaushed out. We have tons in our garden right now. I put up 8 gallon freezer bags this morning, plus I have about that much to do tomorrow. Anyone want some squash? LOL
 
crystalscookingnow said:
I have no idea. Something WITHOUT squash tho. I'm sqaushed out. We have tons in our garden right now. I put up 8 gallon freezer bags this morning, plus I have about that much to do tomorrow. Anyone want some squash? LOL
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NO MORE SQUASH! We have a psycho squash plant in our garden that we KILLED last year and it came back! (shhh- if I talk about it, it hears me and grows another foot!) yikes!
 
OK, tonight I plan on making the Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares for the first time. Does anyone have any tips?
 
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I've never made the Hame and Cheese Squares, they sound good though. You'll have to let me know how they turn out.
 
Sorry Rennea! I am just very uninspired to come up with good lowfat recipes. I LIKE fat! Any lowfat recipe I make is that way because it would naturally be lowfat, but I'm not great at taking good recipes and turning them lowfat.I think what I am having for dinner tonight is pretty healthy...and probably lowfat. BBQ'd chicken, roasted veggies w/ fresh herbs, and sliced tomatoes and basil with balsamic dressing.....but I don't have a recipe for any of it - I'm just making it!:D
 
Rennea, I agree with the rambles or post whatever the heck you want! :)

Did you click on that link I provided for low fat recipes? I am with Becky on the, I don't make it low fat unless it already is on purpose. :) LOL
 
DessertDivaFL said:
OK, tonight I plan on making the Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares for the first time. Does anyone have any tips?
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I've made these twice. I use 3 cups of the cheese instead of 2. Everyone liked it better with bacon. If you precook your bacon, I don't think it's critical to cook them in the saute pan with the green onions. I also put the tomatoes on top right before it went into the oven. (My sister hates raw tomatoes and my husband thought it's weird to have a warm dish with a cold topping on it.) Make sure to use name brand toaster hash brown patties. I used the store brand ones the first time and they were flavorless. Second time was with Ore-Ida and they were good. Everyone at the show loved it!

When I made this for dinner the first time to try it out, I didn't feel satisfied with it as a dinner. It seemed that I needed something else to go along with it. Fruit, rolls, or something else.

Hope you have success! :)
 
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I'm in the "fat's my friend club" :)
 
rennea said:
I'm in the "fat's my friend club" :)
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I LOVE fat...just not on my face, thighs, stomach or toosh! Shoo-fat, shoo!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of sandwiches pair well with potato soup?

Grilled cheese sandwiches, turkey and avocado sandwiches, or classic BLTs are great options. Their flavors complement the creamy texture of potato soup, making for a satisfying meal.

Can I make potato soup ahead of time?

Yes, potato soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat it on the stove or in the microwave before serving. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

What ingredients do I need for a basic potato soup?

A basic potato soup typically requires potatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, milk or cream, butter, salt, and pepper. You can also add toppings like cheese, bacon, or green onions for extra flavor.

How can I make my potato soup thicker?

To thicken potato soup, you can mash some of the potatoes in the pot, add a cornstarch slurry, or incorporate heavy cream. Another option is to use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup for a creamier texture.

What sides can I serve with sandwiches and potato soup?

In addition to the sandwiches, consider serving a simple side salad, pickles, or chips. These sides add variety and texture to your meal, enhancing the overall dining experience.

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