Diet Discovery

be sure to avoid processed foods: aspartame: hfcs: genetically modified foods & those with soy
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Stay on the outer periphery of the supermarket & bulk-food aisle.
Avoid processed foods: flour, sugar, salt, & lard, (aka white death).
Avoid red meat, get ground turkey instead of hamburger.
Get fish 2 or 3 days a week, even if only canned tuna or sardines.
Buy seasonal vegetables in quantity, go for variety of colour.
Get whole grain pasta, brown rice, instead of white processed kinds.
Casserole
To make a casserole; use a base of cooked rice, pasta, or potato.
Pre-cook your chicken, or use tuna; then slice, chop, or tear it up.
Add diced celery, onions, or peppers, for extra flavour & some crunch.
Throw in any seasonal vegetables like: peas, corn, carrots, or green beans.
Make a cream sauce of flour & oil heated with milk or bouillon, & pour it over.
You can top with bread-crumbs, grated cheese, or sprinkle with spices.
Bake the whole thing at 400F until bubbly & browned.
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Hi Jessenia

Have a look at the site below which is being developed with budget cooking in mind. The idea is that you cook a main meal and then cook an entirely new meal from the leftovers. This way you save on time and money.

The November Meal Plan is now available and is designed with the seasons mind – so lots of Butternut Squash recipes! Also lots of Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes.

There are also freezer ideas so that as you get close to having your baby, you can stock up the freezer with meals.

Hope that you get some inspiration and good luck on your precious journey.
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http://www.easy-meal-planning.com

pasta

4 egg yolks
1 egg white
parmesan cheese to taste
150ml double cream
3 rashers bacon diced
buffalo mozarella

mix the eggs and cream in a bowl with some parmesan cheese, season with plenty of pepper.

dice and fry off your bacon or you can use parma ham in a little oil and garlic

when your pasta is al dente add the sauce plus the bacon to the drained pasta and let the heat of the pasta cook the sauce through. tear buffalo mozarella over the top and season again if needed
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Fettuccini Carbonara

5 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1 pound bacon, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots until softened. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4
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Baked Ziti

1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.
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Pesto Di Basilico

2 oz. fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pinenuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
1 pound fettucini, spaghetti, or spaghettini

1. Put the basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt into a food processor or blender and grind until fine and almost creamy.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the two grated cheeses.
3. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan or pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, stir well and cook until al dente. Drain and toss with the sauce, two tablespoons of water from the cooked pasta and the butter.
You can always add some shrimp, artichoke hearts (not marinaded) and/or kalamata olives for further texture and flavor.
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Parmesan Puffs

16 slices Italian bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese(about 3 oz)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 350°.

With a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes per side until lightly toasted.

While it’s toasting combine mayo, cheese, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.

Slather each toast withabout 3 tablespoons and spread evenly. 3. Now back into the oven for 5 to 8 minutes until lightly puffed and golden. Serve ’em hot.

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Little Chicken Burgers

These easy appetizers are small patties made with ground chicken, get it? And apparently mini burgers are a big thing at the coolest parties these days, so serve these and be cool.

1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 lb ground chicken
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced Italian parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Place the bread crumbs in a small shallow dish. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 16 patties, each flattened and about 2 inches in diameter.

Press the patties into the bread crumbs to coat each side. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and cook, turning once, until each side is browned and the patties have firmed up, about 10 minutes total. Serve hot.

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Chicken Almond Puffs
Serves a bunch (depending on size of spoonfulls)

For your chicken use eithe
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There are many good suggestions on here–

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Try eating a lot of soy but not too much providing the baby needs nutrients. I usualy use this site to find mosty of my recipies. Maybe your up for trying somthing new?

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