A mushy Thanksgiving....need ideas pls

[Moxi 0]

So I'm thinking that I will be on mushies for Thanksgiving. I will be eating with a whole bunch of people that do not know, and I do not plan on telling about my band. So I'm thinking my choices will be:

-Mashed Potatoes

-Stuffing

-Green Bean Casserole (blech)

-Cranberry Sauce

-Smooshed Sweet Potatoes

and that's about it. None of these are really healthy choices. Anyone have any ideas of a mushy semi-healthy dish that I could bring that wouldn't be out of place at Thanksgiving?

Thanks!

[msrojacks 1]

I posted this same question a few hours ago. I basically got Mashed potatoes with gravy, watery stuffing. Most of the food is mushy enough!

[sandiegokate 0]

When I was in the mushy stage I made some rutabaga (looks like a turnip but purple/yellow. I cooked it until it was soft, added some butter and salt/pepper and mashed. It is a taste that you either love or hate.. atleast in my family! I happen to love it.

Also, Jello salads are a good one... something with cottage cheese/fruit/jello would be good.

If I were you I would be the "help" before/during/after the meal that way you won't be stuck at the table feeling like you should be eating and you can't.

You will do great!!!!:wink2:

[Padanelle 2]

You could bring a stuffing, and load it up with Protein - pureed chicken or pork, eggs, some unflavored Protein Powder or chicken broth protein powder, fruits & veggies.

[kkarryall 0]

I am not sure if green bean casserole qualifies as mushie....not sure about stuffing either, although if you mush it with enought gravy!! Also, pumpkin pie--no crust. Good luck!!!

[Deekel 0]

Mashed Turnips! I love them so much I have them regularly (I'm in the mushy phase too.) My Uncle requested creamed spinach at Thanksgiving which I was happy about because it's one more mushy thing there, but I'm making my own cream sauce with 1% milk.

[gatorgal 0]

I was allowed eggs on the mushy stage. What about deviled eggs? It's Protein.< /p>

[4x4 Moma 0]

This may not sound very good, but it taste wonderful.

Here is a southbeach diet dessert that would be mushie.

one tub of SF/FF coolwhip, one sm. pack of orange SF Jello and a 16oz container of lowfat small curd cottage cheese. Just mix it all together and yummers.

After mushie stage you can add some manderian oranges to add a texture.

Hope this helps.

:w00t: 4x4 Moma

[Moxi 0]

Thanks everyone :w00t:

[Kelly~V 1]

I think broccoli,rice, and cheese casserole would be easy if you use enough velveeta!

[sandiegokate 0]

4x4,

My family has made that concoction for years on the holidays, we add crushed pineapple to it too.. tastes great! I sometimes make it to take for lunch too.

Oh, my mom used to substitute 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk for half of the cool whip. Makes it more substantial and adds more Protein also.

[4x4 Moma 0]

Great Idea Sadiegokate,

Thanks for the info. I love this fluffy stuff.

[nkara 0]

at least your at the mushy stage.. I'll be at the pureed stage on Thursday. :thumbup: Oh well... mashed potatoes here I come!