Onwards And Downwards Continues In July 2013

[AB Editor]

Hello all,

So as we now have all those lovely salad recipes, thank you, how about some tasty and unusual fish dishes to go with them in July?

We welcome anyone serious about losing weight and we offer support and kind thoughts - not magic fixes, just sensible help.

Don't forget your weekly weigh on Wednesday and remember we don't judge!

Here is last months thread

[Old_Geezer]

Thanks :-)

[xstitcher]

Thanks Ed.

[AB Editor]

wow that was quick, were you all poised and waiting :-)

[EcclesCake]

Ooh, I don't think I've ever contributed to one of these threads before!

An Asian noodle salad made with fine rice noodles and shredded and julienned veg of choice, make a dressing with soy, lime juice, brown sugar and chilli, add ginger too if you fancy. Finish with a sprinkling of toasted peanuts and some fresh coriander. Serve with sea bass marinated in a little garlic, chilli and ginger.

[Old_Geezer]

Just happened to look in at the right time.

I'm still wondering what a lovely salad recipe is though. Although Harvester and their ilk offer some reasonable ingredients for the bowl.

Love to hear folk's fish recipes. I seem to just bung them in the oven for a bit and wonder why the skin stuck to the foil.

[AB Editor]

Eccles that sounds lovely.

Here is my fish contribution, not really a recipe just the way I like it to be cooked.

Personally I love a juicy chunk of salmon steak with new potatoes and aspargus, unfortunately, I do tend to slather on the Hollandaise :-).

Or something that is really quick and tasty are those boneless smoked mackerel fillets, just pop them under a medium grill for 3-4 mins each side yummy. Fantastic with some salad.

Apprently oily fish like salmon and mackerel are good for boosting the old brain cells. Could do with some of that this Monday morning :-)

[AB Editor]

OG our posts crossed there :-)

[EcclesCake]

A tabbouleh made with bulgar wheat, lots of soft herbs (parsley, coriander, mint are all good), some shredded watercress, rocket or spinach work well too, then add chopped spring/red onions, de seeded chopped cucumber, handful of raisins, toasted pine nuts, a splash of olive oil and lots of lemon juice. Serve it with swordfish kebabs marinated in oregano, garlic and lemon juice/zest.

Left over tabbouleh makes a good snack with a bit of feta crumbled over.

[xstitcher]

LEMONY STEAMED FISH

Mild flavoured, flaky fish filets. Any number of different types of fish will work and you can increase the recipe easily.

6 ounce filets halibut
3 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
3 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)
Cut 6 foil squares, large enuogh for the size of each filet
Center filets on foil squares and sprinkle with dry ingredients.
Sprinkle lemon juice over each one
Fold foil over filets to make a pocket and pleat seams to enclose
Place on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, less in a fan oven.
salt to taste

[Old_Geezer]

Went to buy whole sardines yesterday, they had sold out, so I got a whole trout. In the fridge, probably this evening's dinner.

Do anyone recommend a particular cookbook for fish ? I was looking at some from Rick Stein on the web yesterday but didn't commit to getting one. I think one needs to browse them first or find they are full of difficult to source ingredients or something after purchasing them.

[wendilla]

Where are all our regulars come on new month new start. It is when you don't post trouble starts then the lbs go on so come on get back.
Like the sound of the fish recipe Xstitcher. OG I like the Harvesters salads but must keep away from the dressings.
Welcome EcclelesCake. are you joining us each week with your loss or gains you never said if you need to lose weight .

Thank you ED for out new monthly thread.

[EcclesCake]

Wendilla, I'm quite happy with my lumps and bumps! If I lose weight I'd have to go clothes shopping and I really can't be doing with that ;-)

I only dropped in as I saw the call from Ed for some recipes. The Asian Noodle salad is a good recipe so thought I would throw it in as it is low fat and is very versastile.

I'll drop in again as more recipes occur to me.

[xstitcher]

I did answer your question this morning OG but did I forget to click on submit......??

What I said was that I have given up on cookbooks as I only use a few recipes so I Google now for ideas and haven't been disappointed yet.

[Old_Geezer]

True, but the fat free vinaigrette ain't so damaging Wend. It's the roll, croutons, bacon type bits, raisins, oh I don't know, all the stuff one doesn't think of as proper salad. Not that I go there much these days anyway. Don't think they are the same as they used to be. But there again where is ?

Ah yes, but I don't have a tablet to use in the kitchen x, maybe if I got a printer working but I gave up on that years ago. Used so rarely they just dry up on me. But an open book ..... Maybe I've found the very first reason to have a portable computer ? Not going to hold my breath about getting one though.

[xstitcher]

Ah....I see OG...I print mine out...

[Old_Geezer]

That rainbow trout didn't look that big on the shop slab ! Due in one minute, I hope I can cope with a big meal. I think I should stop going for whole fish and try the fillets instead.

[xstitcher]

How did it turn out OG?

[wendilla]

No problem EcclesCake we welcome any ideas . XTITCHER started this over 2 years ago and I replied . Then the Ed gave us a monthly posting to keep us going .We have lots come and go but lots keep coming back. It is not easy so all the ideas are appreciated.

[wendilla]

Forgot to add what works for some doesn't for others like I swear by a glass of unsweetened grapejuice every morning but some people on certain medication are not allowed it. It does help to break up body fat .

[Old_Geezer]

Brilliant x. Managed to cope with the quantity although after weighning before and after I estimated over 500 calories in the one fish. It put me over goal for the day :-( . I should have allowed for it earlier on.

I opted not to leave it open for the skin to crisp, as I usually prefer, but to make a foil parcel with a little oil, small (honest) knob of margarine, lemon juice, basil, s&p, and left it in the oven for about twice as long as I normally do. Tasted divine.