alexeleni 15 Posted March 12, 2012 So, a little explanation. One of my challenges is that I really want to make this a lifestyle, and not make it feel like a diet. So I am trying to eat small portions of sensible food, but not deprive myself. This fits in really well with the fact that I LOVE to cook and also that I cook for my fiancee, who loves to eat! But cooking is super-hard to motivate myself for sometimes, since I can eat so little.... ....so I started a blog. The recipes are mostly healthy (and even the decadent ones include modifications you could use to make them lower calorie), but are not "diet food." It's food for real people with or without sleeves, and I put in the nutrition facts. Last night, I made smoky chipotle burgers with 99% lean ground turkey and managed to actually make them moist and yummy, so I thought I would share (the secret is ricotta cheese, believe it or not.) Here's a link to my recipe with nutrition info, photos, etc: http://savorysweetie.com/smoky-chipotle-turkey-burgers-with-cooling-creamy-salsa/ I hope that if you're interested you'll read my blog and comment, as well! I'm just starting off and would love some readers . The more support I can get for all parts of this journey, the better off I feel, and cooking is definitely a big part of the journey that's a change for me! 1 kimmy*custis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted March 12, 2012 Looks good!! I think I will try this recipe!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexeleni 15 Posted March 12, 2012 YAY! Let me know how you like it! 1 donniej reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbacoRaveness 44 Posted March 12, 2012 Wow! That looks delicious. I need all the recipe sites/blogs I can find. I'm from the Bahamas and I can cook the hell out of some Bahamian food, but it's not exactly the most healthy or the fastest. So I need to learn some new, quick, healthy things to help me stay on track. Two nights ago I was CRAVING a cheeseburger. But, I'm six weeks out and, while I've been instructed to start adding back some whole grain bread or crackers, I can't just eat any old cheese burger!!! Fortunately, with a little creativity I made my own out of those Nature's Own Whole Wheat Sandwich Rounds that are about 2mm thick (maybe a little exageration), a lean ground angus patty, low fat cheese, and a dill pickle slice. I cut it in half and couldn't quite finish that. Best part was I had the other half for lunch today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandymarie81 108 Posted March 12, 2012 I sooooo want a pickle! I have been wanting one for DAYS!!!!! But I can't have one yet!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbacoRaveness 44 Posted March 12, 2012 I sooooo want a pickle! I have been wanting one for DAYS!!!!! But I can't have one yet!!! Oh no! That's the worst feeling. Early on when I was craving that taste, I put some chicken, greek yogurt, and some pickle juice in the food processor and made a "chicken salad" puree out of it. Don't know how far out you are, or if it would even come close to helping with your craving, but might be worth a try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandymarie81 108 Posted March 12, 2012 Oh no! That's the worst feeling. Early on when I was craving that taste, I put some chicken, greek yogurt, and some pickle juice in the food processor and made a "chicken salad" puree out of it. Don't know how far out you are, or if it would even come close to helping with your craving, but might be worth a try! Holy COW that sounds sooooo good!!! I know what I am going to make tonight!!! lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanb0052 40 Posted March 13, 2012 Thank you for starting this blog! I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohhuera 5 Posted March 13, 2012 I'm about to give this recipe a try....thanks so much!! Keep the recipes coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjmom 200 Posted March 13, 2012 I saved your website to my favorites !!! I am sooo making 40 garlic chicken in the crock pot this Saturday.... Thank you for doing all the hard work for me...the nutritional values AND posting pictures!!! i love to see what it is suppose to look like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb of Maryland 17 Posted March 13, 2012 I sooooo want a pickle! I have been wanting one for DAYS!!!!! But I can't have one yet!!! Oh my gosh that is so funny I was at the grocery store today and I told my son I sure wish I could have a pickle and have craved them now for at least a wrek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexeleni 15 Posted March 13, 2012 Thank you everyone for all the wonderful feedback! If you end up making one of my recipes, please comment on the blog and let me know what you think and what you changed, etc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullockes 0 Posted March 19, 2012 Totally unrelated to this thread, but how do I get the ticker factory or my fitness pal weight loss tracker under my posts? I'm not the most computer savy out there so any help is appreciated! sAndi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexeleni 15 Posted March 19, 2012 Go to http://www.tickerfactory.com and you set it up there. It'll give you a code you can copy and paste into your signature (which you access through your profile here on VST) let me know if that helps, I can explain more if needed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCWriter 19 Posted March 21, 2012 Love the looks of your recipe ... will have to try it. Carol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites