Well done to the losers and never mind those didn't quite make it this week .
I am having a red week this week as my Dad is with us and he is a traditional meat and 2 veg man .Have just done 5k in 35mins 37 secs on my treadmill as I have signed uo for the Tesco Race for Life in May and want to try and get it down to 35 mins or less if I can by the race .
have a good day all.
Well done Sally[clap][clap][clap][clap]
Well done Janny[sporty][sporty][sporty]I did the race for life last year, it was great fun and very worth while did it in 29mins which I was really pleased about[sporty][sporty] You will get it down to 35mins or under not problem[clap]
Oh dear Liesa[msnsad]
Still freezing but clear blue and sunny here[msnwink]
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Blimey Julie, 5 1/2 pounds!!!
Well done! (carefull, you'll be wasting away)[msnsmile2]
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Thanks Paul no chance of me wasting away[msnwink]
Some W W recipes .....................
Steak and Mushroom Pie
POINTS® value | 7
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 120 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate
Tuck into this delicious pie - just as good as the one served down your local!
Ingredients
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
700 g lean stewing beef, cubed
1 large onion(s), chopped
1 portion stock cube, beef in 450ml boiling water
225 g mushrooms, sliced
1 medium carrot(s), sliced
2 tablespoon parsley, chopped, fresh
1 pinch salt, and freshly ground pepper
2 level tablespoon cornflour, blended with 3-4 tablespoons cold water
225 g puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 tablespoon skimmed milk
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and over a high heat add the cubes of stewing steak a handful at a time, so that they seal and brown. Add the onion and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes, until softened.
Add the stock, mushrooms, carrot and parsley to the saucepan. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender. Check the level of liquid from time to time, topping up with a little extra water if necessary.
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7 / 220°C / 425°F.
Season the cooked meat with salt and pepper. Stir in the blended cornflour and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Tip the mixture into an oblong baking dish.
Lay the puff pastry sheet on top of the baking dish, trimming the edges with a sharp knife. Use the trimmings to make leaves for decoration. Position them on top, and brush the entire surface with milk. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown.
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Cod Steaks with Honey and Mustard
POINTS® value | 3.5
Servings | 2
Preparation Time | 14 min
Cooking Time | 6 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
Brush this marinade on to your favourite fish to liven it up instantly. It's delicious on tuna or salmon steaks too. Serve with fresh green vegetables or a salad and jacket potatoes.
Ingredients
350 g cod, 2 x 175g (6 oz each)
2 teaspoon honey, clear
1 level tablespoon wholegrain mustard
2 tablespoon wine, (medium white)
2 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the grill to a moderate setting. Line the grill rack with a piece of kitchen foil. Mix the marinade ingredients (honey through olive oil) together.
Brush the cod steaks with the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, basting them frequently.
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Roasted Aubergine with Feta Cheese and Vine Tomatoes
POINTS® value | 2
Servings | 2
Preparation Time | 10 min
Cooking Time | 25 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
If you love aubergine, you’ll adore this tasty way to cook it!
Ingredients
1 portion aubergine, halved lengthways
5 spray low-fat cooking spray
1 clove garlic, crushed
50 g feta cheese, (1 ¾ oz), thinly sliced
2 sprig fresh rosemary, or thyme
2 portion cherry tomatoes, on the vine (2 small bunches)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 small leaf lettuce, to serve
Instructions
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C/fan oven 170°C
Using a sharp knife, make criss-cross slashes across the cut surfaces of the aubergine halves, without slicing through the skin. Spray with low fat cooking spray, then rub the crushed garlic into the flesh.
Preheat a chargrill pan or non-stick frying pan. Char grill or dry fry the aubergine halves, cut side down, for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish, cut side up, and top with the cheese, rosemary or thyme sprigs and cherry tomatoes.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the flesh is tender. Season with black pepper and serve with salad leaves.
Sprinkle the aubergine halves with dried Mediterranean herbs instead of rosemary or thyme, if you like.
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I'm off out visiting this tea-time so here's food diary so far
toast and ginger jam
duck chow mein from morrisons 4.5 syns[sick]
banana and lemon cheesecake yoghurt
when i come home the oven will have or should have cooked
roasted peppers with sweetchilli rice and beans
and i have a bag of cadburys mini honeycomb bites for afters
will check in later Mizzy
Mizzy...I take it that you didn't care for the duck chow mein????[msneek]
Well I went for my wedding dress fitting today and it fits peeerfect!
I still would like to lose another 4lbs though so there's no wrinkly bits showing when I,ve got my swimgear on!![msnwink][msnwink]
So feeling really good today and I've still 4 weeks to go (1lb a week) on target[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Roast chicken dinner tonight. No potatoes for me, just lots of fresh veg cooked in my new steamer[msnwink]
Julie...thanks for the recipes[msnsmile2]
Sharon
Oh dear I am having one of those days, not been naughty but dreaming of chocolate, chocolate drinks, chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, chocolate custard, chocolate brownies, chocolate biscuits and I could devour a mars bar
Wouldn't it be lovely to have a chocolate bath.
Got my highlights for later and had ww vanilla and choclate mousse after tea, but not the same as the real thing melting on your tongue is it
Paula
Funnily enough Paula when I went to Reading today in Heelas they are selling those chocolate fountain machines. £45.
Got v tired though so gave in on the way back to the car and got hot choc from Starbucks and a small bar of thorntons.[}]
Chicken is sitting in its marinade of chilli sauce and will start chopping the veggies soon.
Fiona
hi everyone
i have had a rather busy day today hence the rash decision for lunch and whilst i would normally adore duck chow mein this good for you one from morrisons was double[sick][sick]
i wouldn't be that bothered but i gave up some of my precious syns for it too [msncry]
however on the positive side to the day i bought a lovely top for a party that i'm going to tommorow night and it is a size smaller than i was at christmas[msnsmile2]
and now i have a lovely full tummy thanks to the god that is the oven timer!!!
Fiona, my little one got a chocolate fountain for christmas[msneek] it's pure temptation when it up and going
Paula, have you tried those cadburys mini honeycomb bites?, they have real chocolate on and taste yummy, they are 75 cals for small packet or 4 syns with SW
Sharon great news about the dress[msnsmile2][clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy
Evening all!
Very good day today.........
Porridge with banana
skinny latte
healthy cereal bar
salad niciose without pots and olives
chicken stir fry with frylight[msnwink]
Got plums and yogurt for later[clap][clap][clap][clap]
Sharon wonderful news re the wedding dress, you will look stunning[msnsmile]
Mizzy what a shame about your lunch[msnsad] Glad you had a good day. How many cadburys mini honeycomb bites do you get in a small bag?
Paula stay strong and just have the Highlights[msnwink]
Fiona hope you enjoyed your Starbys Hot Choc[msnwink]
I need to lose 2lbs this week to get my half stone award next week, really hope it comes off[msnscared] as I have a birthday this week[msnsmile]
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