"OCTOBER" 2015 Whats for dinner?

Barbara101 wrote:

Apple, Leek and Butternut Squash Gratin

Adapted from “Whole Living” (September 2007)

Serves 4

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 2 medium leeks, white part only, trimmed of roots and tough outer leaves, thinly sliced crosswise, well washed and dried  ( I used onion)
  
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
  
• 1/2 cup dry sherry or apple cider
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus leaves for garnish
  
• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/8-inch thick
  
• 1 pound apples, such as Gala, Cortland, Baldwin, or Macoun, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices  ( I used granny smith,I had 2)
  
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add sherry and sage and cook until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes; set aside.
   
2. In a 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange squash in overlapping layers; season with salt and pepper. Spread leeks evenly over the squash.
   
3. Arrange apples in an overlapping layer over the leeks. Brush apples with remaining tablespoon oil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes.
   
4. Uncover and sprinkle cheese over the top. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. The tip of a paring knife should easily pierce the gratin. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sage leaves.
   

Bugster2 wrote:My microwave bit the dust today so I was in no mood to cook. A replacement costs $1500. No way in hell am I going to pay that for a piece of junk. I am not really sure what to do. The dead micro had a 300cfm fan. Do you think I can replace it with another less expensive unit with a 300cfm fan or do I have to have a special unit because the burners are 12000btu's. Does anyone know? I have or had a vent hood that we could use instead only we can't seem to find it. We are going to try again in the morning. We have to look in the garage attic which isn't easy and hot as hell. If we can find it we will install it and just buy a countertop micro. If not then I guess we will have to search for another brand of all-in-one. It won't match the stove but we don't have much choice.

cookingirl wrote:Jimmy,  just a thought, do you have one of those blood glucose meters where you check your blood sugar? With a pin prick...It is very easy to do.
I have one for myself, which I use occasionally---just for my own benefit.

I think that will help you a lot in planning foods to eat.

Barbara101 wrote:

Bugster2 wrote:My microwave bit the dust today so I was in no mood to cook. A replacement costs $1500. No way in hell am I going to pay that for a piece of junk. I am not really sure what to do. The dead micro had a 300cfm fan. Do you think I can replace it with another less expensive unit with a 300cfm fan or do I have to have a special unit because the burners are 12000btu's. Does anyone know? I have or had a vent hood that we could use instead only we can't seem to find it. We are going to try again in the morning. We have to look in the garage attic which isn't easy and hot as hell. If we can find it we will install it and just buy a countertop micro. If not then I guess we will have to search for another brand of all-in-one. It won't match the stove but we don't have much choice.

yikes..I happy with my wal mart cheap Hamilton Beach $30.hahahaha ( 6 yrs now,plus I do not use it that much).. My new range I bought was $900.and I am thrilled with it.Happy I do not have expensive taste lol..

I nearly fellout when I found out my daughter bought a $300 handbag and my DS bought a pair of sneaker for $1500.

cookingirl wrote:Jimmy,  just a thought, do you have one of those blood glucose meters where you check your blood sugar? With a pin prick...It is very easy to do.
I have one for myself, which I use occasionally---just for my own benefit.

I think that will help you a lot in planning foods to eat.

Barbara101 wrote:Have Tina get you and for her too, a Calorie King carb counter book.it is sold everywhere and it is small but FULL of the info you need.Tells you cal,carb,fat,sugar etc in ALL food.I tell that thing is my bible..

Barbara101 wrote:Whole Grain spaghetti    had it once,threw the box away..


yes greenb/peas and corn and root veggies have high carbs.no banana for me or citris except lemon/lime juice..slack on apples and lots of fruit. most berries are the lowest.


no grains that much for me. oatmeal, thats it.


wwflour is out for me..I bought almond and coconut flour very $$ and did not like the way it worked up..most type 2 like it though.I ended up throwing it out..


I would rather do without then try to make something  'just like;' and it isn't..



Tina picked up a cabbage today to do the same thing, only with bow tie pasta for me, and elbow macaroni for her likes.  NO pasta lol.. BTW I eat cabbage ALL the time brings down my ### really fast.. Fried or slaw.With or without pork..

Barbara101 wrote:each person is different with   what they can eat. I pass on any pasta..

Barbara101 wrote:each person is different with   what they can eat. I pass on any pasta..

Niagara Visitor wrote:This weekend is our Thanksgiving weekend.  Family coming over tomorrow for chicken wings for some, turkey breast for others.  Sprouts and squash casserole, salad, oven baked potatoes.  Ice cream for dessert.  No pumpkin pie in this house!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.....

No pumpkin pie? .... Why? ..... No one likes it?......You didn't bake it? ....

bethk wrote:

Barbara101 wrote:each person is different with   what they can eat. I pass on any pasta..

Boy, is this an understatement!  Barb has difficulty with carbs.  Remember Highlands 1800?  I chatted a lot with her.  She had diabetes for years and red meats caused her to spike.  She did OK as long as she had a moderate diet, sugar substitute and stayed away from red meats.  That's why it's such an ugly disease.  There is no perfect diet for everyone.  There are some things you should definately stay away from (ie: KK donuts, ice cream, cakes & cookies, RICE KRISPY TREATS, candy)  But you have to find a balance you can live with and things you can eat that do not cause you to have elevated sugar in your system.  That only comes from trying different things and testing your blood as Barb does to find what affects you and what doesn't.