Recipes for Intermittent Fasting Days

NYC Restaurants

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Thursday, eat the meals that will be posted on Wednesday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.

On November 13, 1927, the Holland Tunnel opened. Linking Manhattan and New Jersey, it was an engineering and transportation marvel: you could get to or from Manhattan Island without going over a bridge!  I remember all-night drives from our home in Connecticut to our Grandmother’s house in Pennsylvania.  My sister and I usually slept soundly while my father drove and my mother rode shot-gun, but once I remember going through a tunnel. It was other-worldly.                                                                                                                                             All this nostalgia makes me think of food in Manhattan, so let’s spend our Fast Day there.  For breakfast, we’ll head to Barney Greengrass on Amsterdam Avenue. Then for dinner, we’ll go to Lüchow’s the iconic German restaurant. Well, we would if we could: it closed in 1982, but I remember dining there with my parents in the 60s. Real German. Happily I have their cookbook to this day.  Let’s eat.

Horseradish-Cheesy Bake: 281 calories 7.8 g fat 3.1 g fiber 14.6 g protein 35 g carbs 240 mg Calcium PB GF David Rosengarten’s unusual cookbook It’s All American Food takes the reader on a tour of American ethnic and regional foods, and tells you how to make those treats in your own kitchen. This recipe is from the Manhattan restaurant Barney Greengrass, where they are renowned for their breakfasts.Greenglass Bake w: apricots

One 2-oz egg                                                                                                                                                           ¼ oz Romano cheese, grated                                                                                                                             1 Tbsp cheddar/horseradish spread***                                                                                                             1 Tbsp chives, minced                                                                                                                                                  2 oz apricots  OR 2 oz apple                                                                                                                                 5-6 oz fruit or green smoothie or unpasturized apple cider                                                           blackish coffee or tea or lemon in hot water

*** 2 Tbsp WisPride Cheddar spread OR Kraft Old English Cheddar spread                                      4 [or more] tsp prepared horseradish [the kind in a jar]                                                                   Cream together thoroughly.                                                                                                                             Save the rest for another day or another use. [stuffed celery?]

Set the toaster oven at at 350 degrees F. Spritz a ramekin with oil or non-stick spray. Vigorously whisk the egg, cheeses, and chives until well combined and pour into the ramekin. Put in the oven [it doesn’t need to be hot yet] and bake 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, brew your beverage, shake the smoothie, and prep the apricots. This will kick-start your day.

Herring Salad:  260 calories   PB  GF    Lüchow’s will live in memory as long as a certain generation lives. And there was a lot to remember about it: the decor, the old-world service, the menu. TIP: This doubles easily to accommodate a guest or provide lunch for tomorrow.

1 1/2 oz herring marinated in wine, drained                                                                                 1/4 cup beets, cooked, cooled and diced                                                                                                        1 1/2 oz apple, peeled and diced                                                                                                                 1/4 cup white beans, drained and rinsed                                                                                                                                   2 Tbsp onion, minced                                                                                                                                   1/2 oz dill pickle, chopped                                                                                                                   pinch sugar                                                                                                                                                 2 tsp vinegar, or more                                                                                                                                1 cup lettuce, shredded                                                                                                                           1 hard-boiled egg, sliced

Put the vinegar and sugar  in a bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients [except the egg] and toss gently until everything is well-incorporated. Taste to see if it needs more sugar or more vinegar.  Garnish with slices of egg.

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Thursday, eat the meals that will be posted on Wednesday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.                                                                                 Some reading for you: http://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/easiest-ways-to-shed-pounds-without-the-gym.html/?a=viewall 

Welcome to Jahid, Holly, and Carspot who are now following this blog.

Sometimes we go back to an old favorite, sometimes we develop new favorites. As long as the calories are low, the protein is high, the carbs are low, and the flavor is super, we are good to go.

Enchilada Bake:   290 calories  6.3 g fat   2.7 g fiber   19.9 g protein   42 g carbs    249.5 mg Calcium  PB GF     Since we enjoy enchiladas for dinner, why not have the same flavor at breakfast? Basically, this recipe is based on one by famous chef Rick Bayless.                                        You will notice that a ScrOmelette is pictured. There was a power outage that morning, so scrambling the ingredients seemed a better option.  Same proportions.  Great Flavors.Enchilada ScrOmelette

1 two-oz egg                                                                                                                                                                   1 Tbsp crushed tomatoes, slightly drained                                                                                                    ½ oz green chili pepper, minced and drained                                                                                                                        1 Tbsp plain, non-fat yogurt                                                                                                                               ¼ oz chicken breast, cooked and chopped                                                                                                       1/8 oz Monterey Jack or Cheddar                                                                                                                               ½ tsp cornmeal                                                                                                                                                          2 oz apple OR applesauce                                                                                                                          blackish coffee, blackish tea, or lemon in hot water                                                                                  5-6 oz fruit of green smoothie or natural apple cider

Spritz a ramekin with non-stick spray and set the toaster oven to 350 degrees F. Put the cornmeal and minced chilis into an ungreased cast iron skillet and toast it over direct heat until cornmeal becomes darker in color and fragrent. Do not let it burn or scorch. Remove from hot pan to a bowl. Into the ramekin, put the chicken and the cheese. Whisk together the egg, cornmeal, chilis, half of the yogurt, and seasonings, and pour over the eggs. Bake 12- 15 minutes while you portion the fruit and prepare the beverages. Top the eggs with the remaining dollop of yogurt.

Fish Timbale:   276 calories      17.3 g fat     1.6 g fiber      23.5 g protein   8 g carbs      95 mg Calcium  PB GF   Sounds high-falutin’ but really very easy.  The word ‘timbale‘ is based on an Arabic word for ‘drum.’  It refers to the shape of the ramekin as well as to what is cooked in that shape.Fish Timbale w: chard

3 oz fish [mackerel or salmon & haddock or cod]                                                                                                    3/4 oz egg [either part of a whole egg or a white from a large egg]                                                                                                1/3 oz white beans, rinsed, drained, and mashed                                                                                              2 Tbsp cream + 2 Tbsp spinach + 1/2 Tbsp shallot                                                                                         1 oz Swiss chard                                                                                                                                                       1/8 tsp olive oil                                                                                                                                                nutmeg + granulated garlic

Wash the spinach and leave water on the leaves. Put in a lidded pan along with the chopped shallot and a little water.  Put on the lid and cook briefly until the spinach is limp. Remove, chop, and squeeze the water out of the spinach. Thoroughly mash the white beans and add the cream. Stir the spinach/shallot into the bean/cream. If fish is raw: Put in a pan with a little water. Cover and steam until fish is cooked. Flake the fish and combine with the other ingredients, except the chard. Turn into an oil-spritzed ramekin and bake at 400 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsley chop the chard and cook it in a little water until done. Drain and season with nutmeg and garlic. Run a knife around the sides of the timbale and invert the plate over it. Turn the plate right-side-up and remove tht timbale. Plate the chard.

Reformed

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Monday, eat the meals that will be posted on Sunday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.

500 years ago today, Europe woke up to a new world view.  Martin Luther had posted his 95 Theses which sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church, not to over-throw it.  The printing press made his ideas ‘go viral.’  Among his radical ideas: printing the Bible in the language of the country so that people could read it for themselves. [Literacy soared as a result.]  Luther also got congregations singing in church [a grand experience] and many fine hymns resulted.  According to Martin Marty, Luther’s gospel of forgiveness means that tomorrow is a new day.  And let’s not forget education for both boys and girls. The Reformation swept Europe and local leaders preached in France, England, Switzerland — all due to the influence of Martin Luther.

One of the best books that I can recommend for your reformation is the Fast Diet by Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.  How are we reformed since reading it?  We are slimmer for sure. We eat in moderation.  We are more mindful of what we eat and when we eat it.  Reform your diet method.

How do today’s menus relate to the Reformation of 1517?  Well, since our sons have reformed our tastebuds by introducing us to flavors we never imagined, the breakfast is a real eye-opener from our younger son.  The dinner is in honor of Martin, the good German monk, who surely would have enjoyed sauerkraut and sausage.

Thai ScrOmelette:   279 calories   8.5 g fat   2 g fiber   16 g protein   36 g carbs   249 mg Calcium  PB GF Our younger son prepared a marvelous Thai fried rice dinner for us which bowled us over with its flavors. Here are the same flavors, without the white rice. Still marvelous.

Thai ScrOmelette

1 ½ two-oz eggs HINT: If you are serving one person, crack three 2-oz eggs into a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Whip up those eggs and pour half of their volume, crack three 2-oz eggs into a jar with a lid and put it in the ‘fridge for next week.                                                                                                                                                                    1 clove garlic, chopped               3 Tbsp scallions, sliced                                                                                                                                            2 Tbsp cooked, chopped spinach [about ½ oz]       ½ tsp Thai fish sauce                                                                                                                                          ¼ tsp Thai hot chili sauce         big pinch dried basil [Thai basil if you have it]                                                                                                  1.5 oz melon OR applesauce                   blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                5-6 oz green smoothie or fruit smoothie or unpasturized apple cider

Combine the garlic, scallions, spinach, the 2 sauces, and basil. Spritz a fry pan with olive oil or non-stick spray. Heat the pan and stir the vegetables until they are warm and soft. Whisk the eggs and pour them into the pan, stirring to mix with the vegetables. Cook until done to your liking. Plate with the fruit and enjoy with the beverages.

Sauerkraut and Sausage:   255 calories    5.7 g fat     12.6 g fiber     21.3 g protein      33.5 g carbs 196.4 mg Calcium    GF PB     Does this meal make you picture over-weight Teutons? Brunhilde, anyone? Now look at the calorie count.

Sauerkraut & Sausage w: collards

1.5 cups sauerkraut, canned or bagged or fresh               2 tsp caraway seed                                                                                                                                                    2 oz applesauce, unsweetened                   1/2 cup onions, chopped coarsely                                                                                                                          1 cob-smoked chicken sausage with apple [OR any other sausage with 110 calories]                                                                                                     1.5 cups raw collard greens, chopped or sliced cross-wise in 1/4” strips [chiffonade]                                                        salt + garlic powder + pepper to taste.

Thaw the sausage if it is frozen. Leave it whole or slice it into ½” chunks. Combine the sauerkraut, caraway seed, applesauce, and onions in a saucepan large enough to hold the sausage [if leaving whole]. Cook slowly, uncovered until half of the liquid is gone. Add the sausage, cover, and continue to cook until everything is hot. Meanwhile, put the collards into ½ cup water with seasonings, and cook covered until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.

Ingredients for next week: breakfast, single portion

1 two-oz egg1.5 two-oz eggs
 crushed tomatoes  +  chicken meat 1 Tbsp baked beans
 fat-free plain yogurt + green chili pepper 1/4 oz pork loin
 Monterey jack  +  1/2 tsp cornmeal Worcestershire sauce  +  HP sauce
 1 oz apple or pear strawberries
Whatever you need for your smoothieWhatever you need for your hot beverage
Whatever you need for your hot beverageWhatever you need for your smoothie

Dinner, single portion:

 3 oz fish, cooked or raw 1.5 cups fish stock
 1 eggcod or hake, 4 oz
 white beans, canned bacon
 cream +shallot  +  spinachonion  +  parsley
 Swiss chard2% milk [or skimmed or 1%]
 nutmeg + granulated garlic potato
Sparkling waterSparkling water
  

Run of the Mill Diet?

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Monday, eat the meals that will be posted on Sunday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.

When I look at what some people eat when dieting, it seems so lack-luster. Drink this smoothie for breakfast every day.  Eat this salad for dinner every day.  If that’s dieting, I’ll take a pass.  In our house, we like variety and we get it every Fast Day.  Here are two of our favorite menus which are unusual and delicious.

Leek & Smoked Salmon ScrOmelette:   290 calories   9 g fat   1.7 g fiber   15.6 g protein   34 g carbs   226.4 mg Calcium   PB GF   This classic flavor combination makes for a superb breakfast.Leek & Smoked Salmon ScrOmelette

1 ½ eggs HINT: If you are serving one person, crack three 2-oz eggs into a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Whip up those eggs and pour half of their volume, into a jar with a lid and put it in the ‘fridge for next week.                                                                                                  ½ oz smoked salmon                                                                                                                                           ½ oz leeks, sliced thinly                                                                                                                                     dill + salt + pepper                                                                                                                                                  1 tsp light sour cream [optional]                                                                                                                         1 oz applesauce                                                                                                                                                 blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                      5-6 oz green or fruit smoothie

Spritz a hot saute pan with non-stick spray and stir in the leeks, salmon, and dill to soften the leeks and warm the salmon. Whisk the eggs with the seasonings and sour cream. Pour into the pan and scramble to your taste or prepare as an omelette. Pour the beverages and dish the applesauce. Meals like this make Fasting easy.

Ratatouille with Chicken & Polenta:   228 calories   4.4 g fat   9.1 g fiber   29 g protein   32 g carbs   115.6 mg Calcium   PB   Oddly enough, the inspiration for this meal was a dinner on an airplane. I was determined to duplicate and improve the meal, and I think I succeeded. The polenta needs to be made ahead, and the Med Veg  could come out of the freezer. All ready in about 20 minutes with those preparations beforehand. I urge you to simplify your life by preparing these items in advance.Ratatouille Chicken

1 slice of polenta [posted in Sidekicks II October 4, 2017]                                                                                 1 cup Mediterranean Vegetables  [posted in Sidekicks II October 4, 2017]                                                                                                                                 3 oz chicken breast, skinless and boneless  [raw or pre-cooked leftovers]                                                                                                  large pinch herbes de Province OR thyme

Pour the Mediterranean Vegetables into a small saucepan and add a little water if there isn’t much liquid. Lay the chicken meat on top of the vegetables and sprinkle with pepper and herbes de Province. Put the lid on the pan and simmer until bottom of chicken is cooked. Check to see if you need to add more liquid to prevent the vegetables from scorching. Turn the chicken, cover and continue to cook until it is done. Meanwhile, spritz a heavy skillet lightly with non-stick spray and heat it. Cut the slice of polenta in half so it is about 1/3” thick. Cook it in the hot pan on both sides until it is warm and beginning to brown. Plate the polenta, spoon the vegetables around the polenta, then arrange the chicken on top.

Ingredients for next week: breakfast, single portion

1 two-oz egg 1.5 two-oz eggs
 1/2 oz salt cod  1 oz gizzards. cleaned
 dry potato flakes  + herb savory garlic
 Cheddar or ADL Old/Fort cheese  sage
 strawberries  1 oz applesauce
Whatever you need for your smoothie Whatever you need for your hot beverage
Whatever you need for your hot beverage Whatever you need for your smoothie

Dinner, single portion:

 3 oz mussel meat  Roast beef to make 1 cup ground
 mussel broth from cooking mussels 1 two-oz egg
 curry powder +  2 tsp flour  cauliflower + potato for mashing
 green beans  1/2 cup low fat beef gravy
 Gruyere cheese  peas or salad with vinaigrette
 Sparkling water Sparkling water

Rodeo

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Thursday, eat the meals that will be posted on Wednesday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.                                                                                       As you read this article, please note that several of the recommended foods are on today’s menu: http://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/best-foods-for-weight-loss.html/?a=viewall

On October 16, 1942, the ballet Rodeo with music by Aaron Copland and choreography by Agnes deMille debuted. The idea of a ballet based on cowboy tunes and the story of a tomboy cowgirl should have been shocking, but it became one of deMille’s best-loved roles and a work with endearing music.  In honor of this debut,  I will debut two recipes on that theme: the “Rounds” of breakfast to evoke a cowboy’s round-up experience; and a dinner named after Pancho Villa: legendary freedom-fighter/bandito who’s exploits extended over the border from Mexico to the US.  To be light on your feet, stay with the Fasting Lifestyle today and continue to work toward a slimmer you.

Rounds, with Pan Muffin:   272 calories   3.3 g fat   2.5 g fiber   11 g protein   49 g carbs  206 mg Calcium   PB   All the foods in this meal are round, hence the name. Easiest way to prepare this is with Canadian bacon [back bacon to readers in Canada or the UK], although the ham patty is yummy. Make the pan muffin days in advance or combine the ingedients the night before for simplicity in the morning.Rounds w: pan muffin

One ham patty ** or 1 slice Canadian Bacon [back bacon to Canadians]                                            one pan muffin++                                                                                                                                                         2 oz apple slices OR 2 0z applesauce                                                                                                    blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                              5-6 oz fruit smoothie, green smoothie or natural apple cider

HINT: For easiest breakfast preparation, form the ham patties the night before and also mix and cook the pan muffin recipe the night before. Freeze remaining batter or save for muffins tomorrow. Brew the hot beverage and blend the smoothie. Slice the apple and plate it. Cook the ham patty or Canadian Bacon. Warm the previously-cooked pan muffin. Done!

**Ham patty:                                                                                                                  1.5 oz lean ham, chopped                ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained                      1 egg white [1.5 Tbsp]                                    ¾ oz whole-grain 70-calorie bread  sage, salt, pepper                                                                                                   Combine and let sit for about 30 minutes to moisten all ingredients.                            Portion out using a 2 Tbsp coffee measure. Makes 5 patties.                                          Cook in a medium-hot pan spritzed with oil until firm.                                                 Freeze or store in ‘fridge, if using soon.

++10-Grain Muffin Batter:                                                                                                                1 cup Bob’s Red Mill 10-grain hot cereal mix         1 and 1/4 cup buttermilk                       [combine cereal + milk and let sit while preparing other ingredients.                                           1/3 cup butter                 7 Tbsp sugar                1 cup unbleached flour                                         1 tsp salt         1 tsp baking powder         1 tsp baking soda                                                       Cream the butter and sugar; mix in the egg.                                                                                     Add the dry ingredients and the cereal/milk mixture. Stir until just combined.                             Use 2 Tbsp batter for each pan muffin                                                                                       [use 4 Tbsp batter to make delicious standard muffins for Slow Days]

Eggs Pancho Villa: 293 calories   7.3 g fat   4.1 g fiber   14 g protein   32 g carbs   202 mg Calcium  PB GF  From La Cuisine magazine comes another eggs-for-dinner meal. TIP: doubles easily.  Hearty, delicious, easy.Eggs Pancho Villa

½ cup red OR white OR black beans, canned, drained, rinsed                                                                                                          ¼ cup chopped onions                                                                                                                                                    1 clove garlic, chopped or pressed                                                                                                                        1/3 cup crushed tomatoes                                                                                                                                                         ground cumin                                                                                                                                                            1 two-oz egg                                                                                                                                                               ¼ oz Swiss cheese, grated 

Cook the onions and garlic in the tomatoes until they are soft. [HINT: this could be done in the microwave] Add some water if the tomatoes get too thick. Stir in the beans and the cumin. Turn into an oven-proof dish wider than a ramekin. Poach the egg briefly and put it on the beans/tomatoes. Top with grated cheese and bake at 400 degrees F. for 3 minutes.

Roma & Parma

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Summer vacation is over and everyone is back to school or back to work.  So let’s take a little holiday to Italy, shall we?  We’ll have breakfast in Roma, the Eternal City, enjoying the racy stories of how ‘women of the evening’ developed the combination of ingredients dubbed ‘Puttanesca Sauce.’  Then we’ll dash up to Parma, known for its famous cheese, to dine on that city’s best-known dish.  And despite this wealth of flavor, we are still able to stay within our Fasting guidelines. Fantastico!

Puttanesca ScrOmelette:  288 calories  8.5 g fat   1.7 g fiber  15 g protein  37.5 g carbs  225 mg Calcium  PB GF  Yup. “Puttanesca” means ‘street-walker.’ This breakfast is based on the flavors of the iconic Roman pasta dish. If you ever make a dinner with that sauce, save some out to season this breakfast.puttenesca-scromelette

1 ½ eggs HINT: If you are serving one person, crack three 2-oz eggs into a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Whip up those eggs and pour half of their volume, into a jar with a lid and put it in the ‘fridge for next week                                                                                                       1 Tbsp marinara sauce + 1.5 tsp marinated mushrooms + 1 tsp capers, drained + 1 black olives, chopped OR 1.5 Tbsp puttenesca sauce from your recipe or from a jar                                       1/2 a clementine OR 1 oz blueberries                                                                                                                5 oz fruit smoothie or green smoothie                                                                                                                       blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water

Whisk the sauce into the eggs and scramble or cook as a rolled omelette. Enjoy with the hot beverage, smoothie, and fruit

Chicken Parmesan:  238 calories  2.6 g fat  4.7 g fiber  31 g protein  11.4 g carbs   242.5 mg Calcium   PG GF – if using GF bread   At last! The restaurant classic made suitable for Fasters. And it is delicious.Chicken Parmesan w: salad

3 and ½ oz raw chicken breast meat, boneless, skinless                                                                                  1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated                                                                                                                             ¼ oz whole-grain breadcrumbs, fresh not dried                                                                                                                   1 Tbsp milk                                                                                                                                                                                      ¼ cup marinara sauce, homemade or from a jar                                                                                        ¾ oz mozzerella, grated                                                                                                                                        2 Tbsp low-fat cottage cheese                                                                                                                                1 cup baby greens + ½ oz grated carrots + ½ tsp olive oil + ½ tsp red wine vinegar

Heat the toaster oven to 350º F.  Spritz an oven-proof pan with non-stick spray or olive oil. Pour the milk onto a small plate. On another plate combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Cream the two cheeses together until well-combined. Dip the chicken in the milk on both sides. Dredge the chicken in the crumb/cheese mixture to coat it completely. Place on the oven-proof pan and spray with olive oil. Bake the chicken about 10 minutes, until golden. Top the chicken with the marinara sauce, then mound the cheese over it. Broil for 5 minutes until the cheese is melty and starting to brown. Prepare the salad ingredients and toss with dressing. Light the candle stuck in the wine bottle for atmosphere.

Ingredients for next week:   breakfast, single portion

1 pan muffin[“Remember When” Dec. 11, 2016] 1.5 two-oz eggs
 1 ham patty: lean ham, cottage cheese, egg white, 70-cal whole-grain bread, sage  smoked salmon
 apple  leeks
 dill weed
 light sour cream [optional]
Whatever you need for your smoothie Whatever you need for your hot beverage
Whatever you need for your hot beverage Whatever you need for your smoothie

Dinner, single portion:

 1 two-oz egg  Mediterranean Vegetables [see Sidekicks II, 4 Oct 2017]
 white beans, canned chicken breast
 crushed tomatoes  polenta [see Sidekicks II, 4 Oct 2017]
 onion  + garlic  + cumin
 Swiss cheese
Sparkling water Sparkling water

Salmon

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Salmon is one of the most perfect foods for Fasters: high in protein; high in Omega3; low in calories; readily available in most locations; and it even has Calcium.  Although we wouldn’t want to eat too much of a good thing, today’s menus feature smoked salmon at breakfast and fresh salmon at dinner.  Eat these both in one day if you are a true affectionado/a of these anadromous fish, or split it up to enjoy Salmo salar [Atlantic salmon] at breakfast one day, and Oncorhynchus nerka or Oncorhynchus kisutch [Sockeye or Coho salmon] at dinner another day.

Leek & Salmon Bake:  270 calories  7 g fat  3 g fiber  15 g protein  36.4 g carbs   225.6 mg Calcium PB GF  Simply delicious.

Leek-Salmon Bake w: plum

One 2-oz egg                   ½ oz smoked salmon             1/3 oz leek, sliced thinly                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 tsp low-fat sour cream OR plain Greek Yogurt                   dill weed to taste + dash lemon juice                                                                                                                  1 yellow plum OR ¼ cup blueberries         Optional: 5 oz fruit smoothie or berry-yogurt smoothie[88 calories] Optional: blackish coffee [53 calories] or blackish tea or mocha cafe au lait [65 calories] or lemon in hot water

Spritz an oven-proof ramekin [for 2 people, Dear Husband likes to use a 6×4” oval casserole] with non-stick spray and set the oven for 350 degrees F. Slice the leek and put in a microwave-safe dish.  Cook in microwave for 30 seconds at high heat to soften the leek. Add leek and salmon to the ramekin. Whisk the egg with the sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and salt/pepper to taste. [NB: some people find dill to be a very strong flavor] Pour over the salmon/leek mixture and bake for 12-15 minutes. Prepare your beverages and dish the berries. Have a wonderful breakfast and a wonderful day.

Cucumber Boats with Salmon: 258 calories 12.4 g fat 3 g fiber 20.4 g protein 19 g carbs 162 mg Calcium PB GF So easy for the summer or anytime you crave the delicious taste of salmon.

Cucumber Boat w: salmon and 3-bean salad

2 3/4  oz cooked salmon               one 3.5 oz cucumber cut in half of which you will use only one half for this meal                                                                                                                                                                1/2 Tbsp watercress sauce [see Different, posted 27 Sept, 2017]                           1 tsp Dijon mustard                                                                                                                                                   1/8 oz leek                     ½ cup 4-bean salad [see Sidekicks I, posted 17 Sept, 2017]

Slice the leek and blanch in a little water in the microwave. In a bowl, break up the salmon and combine with the sauce, mustard and leek. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a melon-baller.  Save the other half of the cucumber for another use.  Mound the salmon into the cucumber boat and plate with the 4-bean salad.

October

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Thursday, eat the meals that will be posted on Wednesday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.   This might interest you: feel free to skip/ignore #13  https://www.yahoo.com/health/15-morning-mistakes-wreck-metabolism-150430034.html

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O-M-G Bake:  282 calories  7.7 g fat   2.8 g fiber   14 g protein  38 g carbs   271 mg Calcium PB GF  Think: Oh My Goodness! Or: Olive/Mushroom/Gouda! What Flavor!O-M-C Bake w: applesauce

1 two-oz egg                                                                                                                                                               1 black, oil-cured olive                                                                                                                                           ½ oz raw mushroom, chopped                                                                                                                            ¼ oz Gouda cheese, grated                                                                                                                                                          2 oz applesauce                                                                                                                                               nearly black coffee or tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                              6 oz green or fruit smoothie or natural apple cider

First set the toaster oven to 350 degreese F. My Dear Husband is the one who prepares the breakfasts. He says to start the coffee next and then to prepare the smoothie. Spritz a ramekin with oil or non-stick spray. Pit and chop the olive. Put the olive and mushroom in the ramekin. Whisk the egg with the cheese and pour into the ramekin. Bake in the toaster oven at 350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs. Dish up the applesauce and pour the beverages. Delicious.

Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms:  205 calories   6.4 g fat   4.3 g fiber   18.4 g protein   20.2 g carbs   98 mg Calcium PB GF- if using GF bread   So we had these small portobello mushrooms in the ‘fridge, and I thought “Stuff them!” and they were good!   And very filling, despite the LOW calorie count.   clam-stuffed mushrooms5 oz mushroom caps [four 2-3” mushrooms]                                                                                                  ½ cup clam stuffing from Stuffed Clams **                                                                                                          2 oz tomatoes                                                                                                                                                               ½ oz SnapPea Crisps                                                      

**Stuffed Clam Stuffing:                                                                                                                                        1/2 c [2 oz] clams, diced                                         ½ slice 70-cal bread, diced                                                 2 1/2 oz [½ medium] tomato, diced                                  1 oz red bell pepper                                              1 ½ turkey meatballs, diced                                           1 ½ Tbsp plain non-fat yogurt                        garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper                                                                                                               This makes enough to serve 2 [two] for one stuffed clam dinner.  Or serve one person and have stuffing left over for stuffed mushrooms.

Poach the mushrooms briefly [2 minutes] in boiling water to cover. Using a paring knife, dig out any stem in the cap to create more of a cavity for the filling. Chop the stems and add to the clam stuffing. I used a large cookie-scoop to distrubute the stuffing into the caps. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes. Plate with the cool tomatoes and the crunchy Crisps. Easy to prepare, a treat to eat.

Different

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  How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Monday, eat the meals that will be posted on Sunday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.

We Fasters are different from other people: we have wonderful self-control; we are all at our target weight; we excel at everything we do.  Or maybe we aspire to those qualities.  If you would like some foods that are different from the run of the mill, try these.  The Watercress Sauce is a great item to have on hand. Do try it. And when was the last time you saw liver as a diet food? Turns out it is high in protein and low in calories.  Now that’s different!

Watercress ScrOmelette:  291 calories   8.2 g fat  2.5 g fiber   16 g protein   34.4 g carbs   235 mg Calcium   PB GF   Having Watercress Sauce in the freezer in handy cubes sure makes this meal a snap. And is it good!Watercress ScrOmelette w:peaches

1 ½ two-oz eggs HINT: If you are serving one person, crack three 2-oz eggs into a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Whip up those eggs and pour half of their volume, crack three 2-oz eggs into a jar with a lid and put it in the ‘fridge for next week.                                        ½ Tbsp Watercress Sauce**, well drained                                                                                                                  ½ Tbsp low-fat ricotta, drained HINT: I set the sauce and cheese out to drain through a fine sieve the night before to make sure there was no extra liquid.                                                 1/8 tsp dry mustard                                                                                                                                                          1.5 oz peach, sliced or whole                                                                                                                       blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                 5-6 oz green smoothie or fruit smoothie or unpasturized apple cider

Combine the drained watercress, drained cheese, and mustard. Whisk in with the eggs and cook in a hot saute pan spritzed with olive oil or non-stick spray. Cook the way you like them and plate with the peaches. Pour the beverages and enjoy the summer taste of watercress all year long.

**Watercress Sauce:                                                                                                                                                      8 oz watercress, rinsed and trimmed of tough stems                                                                                   1 medium-large onion          1 tsp olive oil                1 cup vegetable stock                                                        Put the onion in a food processor and run until completely chopped.                                                 Heat oil over medium heat and cook onions for 10 minutes until softened.                             Process the watercress until finely chopped.                                                                                             Add to the onion and cook 5 minutes more.                                                                                               Stir in the stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve immediately or cool and store.                             I froze it in ice-cube trays and got about 18 cubes.                                                                                        The cubes were put in a bag for future use: in egg dishes; in sauces.

Liver & Onions:   273 calories   10.4 g fat    2.9 g fiber    25 g protein   20 g carbs       43.5 mg Calcium        When my father was away on business, my mother would serve us liver and onions which we came to regard as a special treat. Still a favorite on diner menus, still full of protein and Iron. Liver & onions4 oz beef liver                                                                                                                                                              2 tsp flour + salt + pepper                                                                                                                                     ½ cup onion, sliced                                                                                                                                                  ½ tsp butter                                                                                                                                                                   ½ cup green beans

Cook the onions in a non-stick saute pan with a little water and a spritz of oil to keep from scorching. Set the onions aside. Blot the liver on paper towels. Put 2 tsp flour on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge the liver in the flour. Melt the butter in the pan the onions were in, add some spritzes of non-stick spray, and cook the liver over low heat until done. If the pan gets too dry, spray it with non-stick spray. Meanwhile, cook the beans and salt them. Just before the liver is done, add the onions to the pan to heat.  A taste of home.

Ingredients for next week: breakfast, single portion

1 two-oz egg next week I will continue the list of foods that are great with other foods
 black olive, oil cured
 gouda cheese
 mushrooms
 applesauce, unsweetened
Whatever you need for your smoothie Whatever you need for your hot beverage
Whatever you need for your hot beverage Whatever you need for your smoothie

Dinner, single portion:

 four 2-3″ mushroom caps
 clam stuffing [posted 27 Nov, 2016]
 fresh tomatoes
 Snap Pea Crisps
 Sparkling water Sparkling water

Taste of Fall

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How this Fast Diet Lifestyle works: Eat these meals tomorrow. On Thursday, eat the meals that will be posted on Wednesday.  Eat sensibly the other days of the week.  That’s it.  Simple way to lose weight and be healthier.      Have you read this? Amazing how it mirrors what Fasters eat.  Hmmmm… do I see a connection? https://www.yahoo.com/style/eating-want-lose-weight-093400700.html

Apple-Bacon Bake:  270 calories  6.3 g fat   3.5 g fiber   14 g protein  37 g carbs    220.5 mg Calcium PB GF   What a perfect taste of Autumn.Bacon:Apple Bake w: S-b&Pear

1 two-oz egg                                                                                                                                                               ¾ oz apple, peeled, cored, sliced thinly                                                                                                              1/8 oz bacon, diced                                                                                                                                                  1 Tbsp ricotta cheese, drained if too liquid                                                                                                      1 tsp Parmesan cheese                                                                                                                                                                    ¼ tsp prepared mustard                                                                                                                                       sage  + salt + pepper  to taste                                                                                                                                                           ¾ oz pear OR 1/4 cup pear and strawberry compote                                                                         blackish coffee or tea or lemon in hot water                                                                                                   5-6 oz fruit smoothie or green smoothie or unpasturized apple cider

Spritz a ramekin with cooking spray. Set the toaster oven at 350 degrees F. In a saute pan, cook the bacon until done. Drain the fat from the pan and blot the bacon in paper towel.  In the same pan, saute the apple until softened. Put apple and bacon in the ramekin. Whisk the egg, ricotta, Parmesan, mustard, and seasonings together and pour into the ramekin. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Prepare the beverages and the pear. How pleasant.

Fish Roasted with Vegetables: 234 calories  6.2 g fat  4.8 g fiber  29 g protein  16 g carbs   180.3 mg Calcium  PB GF  Delicious one-pan meal. AND it is low in calories and fat.

4 0z pollock or other white fish                                                                                                                         ½ slice bacon, sliced medium to thick                                                                                                                    2 oz carrots in 1/2” chunks                                                                                                                                                        2 oz Brussel sprouts cut in half                                                                                                                       2 oz cauliflower florets, cut in half                                                                                                                       3 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half                                                                                                                                      1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Set the oven at 450 degrees F. Cook the bacon in an oven-proof pan, such as cast iron. Remove the bacon, chop it and set aside. Put the prepared vegetables in the pan and toss to coat with the bacon fat. Salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables in their pan from the oven. If you think they will need more than 10 minutes more of cooking, put them back in for 2-3 minutes. They will not be cooked through at this point. Turn oven down to 400 degrees F. Make room in the pan for the fish so that it is sitting on the hot pan. Salt and pepper the fish. Return the pan to the oven and bake 5-10 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fish. Sprinkle the entire contents of the pan with Parmesan cheese and bacon.