Adam's Diet Certified

[mqgeek]

Since a lot of people seem to be participating in Adam's Diet, we should have a thread with all the recipes that can be eaten while on this diet...

[mqgeek]

MH Spaghetti
Substitute: Spaghetti squash for spaghetti

All you have to do is cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place each half--cut side down--on a plate with a quarter cup of water. Nuke the squash for 10 minutes or until it's soft to the touch. Let it cool, then scrape out the "spaghetti" strands.

Top with turkey/beef/chicken, a few smashed tomato slices, cheese, and some spices...

[galya]

1/2 lb plain yogurt + a spoon of ground flax seeds + a dash of vanilla whey protein powder+ a spoon of wheat germ and maybe some splenda if not sweet enoughGreat snack

[galya]

Double cheese broccoli
that's a real easy one
three cups of broccoli, just put in the microwave with some water and a bit of butter, leave on high in a covered container for about 8 minutes, then take out the brocolli, move it on a plate, put some grated cheese on top (I like cheddar and parmesan combination, any meltable cheese will do-about 4 spoons of grated cheese and 2 of parmesan) and put back in for another 30 seconds (till melted). Keep all ingerients natural and enjoy.
For three cups of broccoli, 4 sp of cheese and 2 sp of parmesan, readings are
cal 315 fat 17 carb 23 prot 26

[Torque]

Todays Lunch:

Salad:
48oz of mixed salad greens
Dressing 2T olive oil plus 1 T balsamic vinegar (approximate)
2 handfuls of walnuts
1 medium apple chopped
1-2 oz bleu cheese
1 sprinkle of Splenda (important)

Main Course:
6oz of lean chopped steak
Sauce:
1T sour cream
1/2t horseradish

[galya]

Vegetable soup:
Boil a bag of mixed frozen veggies like broccoli/cauliflower/peas/carr ots mix for 15 minutes. Blend in a blender and then put back to boil. Add some fresh parsley, if too bland thicken with two spoons of sour cream and some broth. Serve with crumbled feta cheese and some freshly roasted sesame seeds.

[Adam Campbell]

These are all very cool--glad that you all are posting them here.

Here are a bunch that are simply marinades, rubs, and dressings that you can use to add variety to your foods. Also, a couple of different ways to prepare vegetables to keep things interesting. I haven't tried all these myself, so some may not be so hot. If you try them, let me know which ones are good--and which one aren't. I really like the Tuscan steak marinade:

DRESSINGS


Tangy Greek Dressing
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together or pour into a covered jar and shake vigorously. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.


Sesame Dressing

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Whisk all ingredients together until well blended. Serves 2


Atomic Dressing

2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Rub one clove garlic around bottom and sides of bowl; discard. Crush other clove of garlic and whisk together with lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add parmesan cheese and stir well. Layer assorted greens on top of dressing before serving and toss well. Serves 4.

Blue Cheese Dressing

4 oz. Blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove minced garlic
Salt and Pepper

Mash cheese to a paste. Whisk together with sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.


RUBS

Caribbean Jerk Rub

1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt

Combine all ingredients. Sprinkle liberally over pork, chicken, or fish before grilling or sautéing.


BBQ Rub

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients. Sprinkle liberally over meat, chicken, or pork and rub into all surfaces before grilling.


Cajun Seasoning

3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt

Combine all ingredients. Sprinkle over chicken, fish, shellfish or vegetables.


VEGETABLE PREPARATION


Ginger Broccoli

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 head broccoli, or 1 lb. package frozen broccoli crowns, thawed slightly
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Preheat skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil, garlic, and ginger and saute’ until garlic is soft. Add broccoli and soy sauce, stirring frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is slightly tender. Serves 4.


Thai Cucumber Salad

1 English (seedless) cucumber, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons Splenda
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced

In medium bowl, toss cucumber with salt; let stand at room temperature 15-20 minutes. Drain cucumber and pat dry with paper towels. Stir in vinegar, Splenda, and jalapeno. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 4.


MARINADES


Greek Marinade

2/3 cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons oregano
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into ziplock bag and add meat. Marinate for 15 minutes. Great marinade for chicken, shrimp, and firm white fish.


Tuscan Steak Marinade

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, slightly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed

Combine all ingredients. Pour into ziplock bag and add steaks. Marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.


Thai BBQ Marinade

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons bottled fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Combine all ingredients in blender and process to a paste. Pour over chicken or pork and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

[FlyinM]

Good stuff, Adam. I am in the beginining stages of 'your' diet. I am looking forward to results like the others have seen. I hope this thread continues, as I have gotten some pretty good additions to the cookbook here.

[djhaycock]

Thought this might need a ..... BUMP!