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[GreenTealael 25,096]

38 minutes ago, GettinSkinnywithit said:

That looks good but does anyone else get dumping from heavy cream? Five years out and only 2-3 things truly give me issues and heavy white cream dishes are at the top of the list.

It happened to me the in first year after my revision, but now after 5 yrs it’s more of an aversion because I completely avoid rich creamy sauces and Soups.

[GreenTealael 25,096]

On 7/24/2024 at 8:27 AM, GettinSkinnywithit said:

This was a fun dish to make. It was the viral zucchini and feta dish that was trending in social media a few months ago. Roasted chick peas, feta with dill and mint and baked zucchini. Not bad but wasn’t as tasty as the time it took to cook.

I’m glad I’m not the only one trying viral dishes 🤣

[GreenTealael 25,096]

I went out for a late coffee/tea with BF and got a Tarta de Santiago. I really like the flavors and almond flour consistency. Now I want to learn how to make it with a sugar substitute because I can only have a few bites before I have to stop.

[Tomo 1,181]

On 7/16/2024 at 6:17 PM, GreenTealael said:

Birthday cake! I only eat cake 2-3 times a year now so this one was special.

Happy Birthday! That cake is so cool

[ms.sss 15,173]

14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I went out for a late coffee/tea with BF and got a Tarta de Santiago. I really like the flavors and almond flour consistency. Now I want to learn how to make it with a sugar substitute because I can only have a few bites before I have to stop.

thanks google for telling what tarta de santiagos are, lol

i've made many an almond cake/cookie/tart with sugar substitutes. i've had the best luck with the coarser or granulated versions of Monk Fruit sweeteners.

i've also just reduced the amount of real sugar by half and replacing with ½ amount of left out sugar with of almond flour. works great...and still delicious!

[GreenTealael 25,096]

8 hours ago, ms.sss said:

thanks google for telling what tarta de santiagos are, lol

i've made many an almond cake/cookie/tart with sugar substitutes. i've had the best luck with the coarser or granulated versions of Monk Fruit sweeteners.

i've also just reduced the amount of real sugar by half and replacing with ½ amount of left out sugar with of almond flour. works great...and still delicious!

I didn’t know what they were either. I just assume everyone has more foodie knowledge than me and I’m just trying to play catch up 🤣

Oh and great tips! I always have trouble with substitute flours and sugars in baked goods. This winter I may return to baking again. Thanks

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[GreenTealael 25,096]

20 hours ago, Tomo said:

Happy Birthday! That cake is so cool

Thank you! It was a good one 🤣

[Lilia_90 238]

Fixed myself a small bowl of sugar free belgian chocolate ice cream (it’s super good), I crushed one pistachio chocolate Protein ball on top and 3 roasted salted cashews. Had exactly 3 bites (mainly the protein ball and cashews) and started feeling sick and passed it to the hubby. I don’t even know how many calories I ate Lol.

[GreenTealael 25,096]

13 hours ago, Lilia_90 said:

Fixed myself a small bowl of sugar free belgian chocolate ice cream (it’s super good), I crushed one pistachio chocolate Protein ball on top and 3 roasted salted cashews. Had exactly 3 bites (mainly the Protein ball and cashews) and started feeling sick and passed it to the hubby. I don’t even know how many calories I ate Lol.

That’s too bad 😢

I can’t imagine it was more that 100 cals since it’s a sugar free ice cream.

[Arabesque 6,970]

Bought a slow cooker and this is its first outing: beef cheeks. Two huge 400+g (almost a pound) each cheeks. Had to cut them into quarters after a couple of hours (and they were more tender) otherwise they still would’ve been cooking today. 😉 Forgot the mushrooms so added them a couple of hours in. Supposed to blend the stock & vegetables & simmer to reduce for a gravy but I couldn’t be bothered last night when it was ready. I’ll freeze several portions for future meals.

[Spinoza 1,286]

I absolutely adore beef cheeks. The most tender meat ever, if properly cooked. I can't get them with the tough sinew pre-removed any more so have to do that myself (think - hatchet job, LOL!)

I cook them verrrrry slowly in a Bourgogne sauce - always. Favourite dinner. Yours looks lush Arabesque. 😍

[GreenTealael 25,096]

19 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Bought a slow cooker and this is its first outing: beef cheeks. Two huge 400+g (almost a pound) each cheeks. Had to cut them into quarters after a couple of hours (and they were more tender) otherwise they still would’ve been cooking today. 😉 Forgot the mushrooms so added them a couple of hours in. Supposed to blend the stock & vegetables & simmer to reduce for a gravy but I couldn’t be bothered last night when it was ready. I’ll freeze several portions for future meals.

Ooooo very nice!

When my children were young I used a large slow cooker almost daily. I would set up the meal in the morning before we left and return home to dinner being ready. It had the option for warming or auto off after the timer ran out (instead of keeping it in warm mode) That was very helpful if we were returning later than expected. It was wonderful. Now I have a tiny one that I’ve never used and probably never will 🤣.

[GreenTealael 25,096]

Turkey meat ball sub w/ basil oil

[Arabesque 6,970]

4 hours ago, Spinoza said:

I absolutely adore beef cheeks. The most tender meat ever, if properly cooked. I can't get them with the tough sinew pre-removed any more so have to do that myself (think - hatchet job, LOL!)

I cook them verrrrry slowly in a Bourgogne sauce - always. Favourite dinner. Yours looks lush Arabesque. 😍

That sinew is the worst! I started hacking at it too but gave up. After a couple of hours of cooking it cut through like butter and no sign of it since. Think it melted away. So maybe just leave it & see if it cooks out for you too.

My sauce was pretty much a Bourgogne sauce too except I did one cup red wine & 2 cups stock (1 chicken 1 beef) instead of 2 cups red wine & 1 of stock, plus carrots, onions, celery, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh chives, dried thyme & bayleaves. They were delicious. Froze four individual meals & will have the last of it as the third meal tonight.

4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Ooooo very nice!

When my children were young I used a large slow cooker almost daily. I would set up the meal in the morning before we left and return home to dinner being ready. It had the option for warming or auto off after the timer ran out (instead of keeping it in warm mode) That was very helpful if we were returning later than expected. It was wonderful. Now I have a tiny one that I’ve never used and probably never will 🤣.

My sister-in-law puts hers on in the morning too and comes home in the late afternoon to dinner cooked. Hers is huge to feed their family of 7. They use it a lot. I bought my mum a little one probably like yours which barely fits in 2 teeny tiny lamb shanks which is why I didn’t buy myself one - too small even for just me. Happy when I found this 5.5 litre (11.6pints) in between size.

[Spinoza 1,286]

On 8/1/2024 at 4:27 AM, Arabesque said:

Happy when I found this 5.5 litre (11.6pints) in between size.

That's my size - family of 4 here though. 🤩 I have done beef cheek in various ways. Even with the pesky tough sinew in - although - TEXTURE!!!