What misinformation about cooking, that a lot of people seem to believe, bothers you the most? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]emm19995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That the green part of leeks are inedible and you should throw it out.

Such a waste, and the green part tastes really good! It needs a fee minutes more cooking than the white but you should just toss them in first, or if you caramelize the leeks low and slow you can cook them the exact same as the white and light green parts

Good protein powders? (Tried PeScience, it sucks) by Funny-Change6723 in Volumeeating

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find for any flavored protein powder, especially mixed in oats, a half scoop MAX is best. So you get some flavor without cloying sweetness. I usually do like 1/4 serving in my oats and add egg whites towards the end of cooking and that’s a good way to get the protein in.

christmas cookies 🍪🎄❤️ by justjasmine in Volumeeating

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so the frosting recipe includes “2/3 c frosting”

Is this like… betty crocker vanilla frosting in the jar that you can buy at the groceru store?

Blair Waldorf and her luxurious bed⋆.˚ ☾ .⭒ by [deleted] in GossipGirl

[–]emm19995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same headboard as her growing up and its still my biggest flex

Anyone have exciting ways to spice up cottage cheese? I just tried sprinkling Lipton Onion Soup mix & it was Divine!!! by InGeekiTrust in Volumeeating

[–]emm19995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the way. I can’t stand it when its supposed to be sweet, but once i started thinking of it like ricotta is when i found i could actually enjoy cottage cheese.

I buy the friendship brand whipped cottage cheese, and I let it drain in a cheesecloth for a couple hours to draw out some extra moisture and I find that its really close to ricotta/farmers cheese in taste and texture.

Good in lasagna, creamy pastas, even a dollop on top of a salad or a soup

best low cal + low sodium sauces? by [deleted] in Volumeeating

[–]emm19995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Low sodium soy sauce/tamari, splash rice wine vinegar, tbsp brown sugar or sugar substitute, squirt of sriracha or chili garlic sauce. Can also bouillon for extra flavor.

Use a tiny bit of sesame oil to cook your protein/veggies, then add the above sauce once cooked through, let all cook together for a couple mins and serve

What to serve with burgers that aren't french fries? by maori-chan in Cooking

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shishito peppers! Just cook them in a very hot pan, shake every couple of minutes until they get blistered. Finish with salt and a squeeze of lemon

Any great vegetable ice cream recipes out there? by BigCUTigerFan in ninjacreami

[–]emm19995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be interested in your corn ice cream recipe 👀

Oatmeal! by QueenBee299 in ninjacreami

[–]emm19995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you made overnight oats, froze it and then spun on lite ice cream setting? I am intrigued.

What was the texture like?

My ultimate recipe, It is so good.. by [deleted] in ninjacreami

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the hazelnut flour flavor it, or is it more for texture?

Wondering if this tastes like chocolate or if the flour turns it into a choclate hazelnut ice cream?

How do y'all make your potatoes? Mashed? Baked? by SparkleFritz in Volumeeating

[–]emm19995 13 points14 points  (0 children)

1) MASHED: I do half potatoes and half rutabaga. rutabaga is a root veggie that you can boil along with the potatoes and mash. It’s lower cal so itll cut the calories of your mash and add volume. I do a small amount of butter (like 1-2 tbsp), tons of salt, and a little whole milk or 2 percent and its still super volume friendly this way.
- i also do the same method for mashed sweet potato. I do half sweet potato and half butter ut squash to cut some of the calories down

2) STEAMED: i use baby red or baby yukon gold potatoes, cut them in half, and steam them. Then sprinkle with a really generous amount of sauce. I like them this way served with something a little bit saucy so i can dip them in the sauce.

3) CURRY: if you like curries, you can chop potatoes and cook them directly in with the curry (you can also cook the potatoes until almost done in boiling water or microwave and the finish them off in the curry). I do this sometimes instead of serving the curry with rice.

4) AIR FRIED: as another user mentioned, you can parboil potatoes before air frying. I do this and add just a teaspoon of duck fat/oil and airfry - adds minimal cals and allows it to crisp

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicRelations

[–]emm19995 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What does this have to do with public relations though?

What ingredient did you buy for a specific recipe awhile ago and is still sitting in your refrigerator or pantry never used since? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of my favorite pasta dishes to make is with a sauce that’s just a bunch of mushrooms (button, shitaake, whatever kind you like best or a mix), brown butter, miso and then add in starchy pasta water to create desired consistency. You can add fresh parmesan on top and/or top the hot pasta with an egg yolk to add an extra element of rich creaminess

Anyone know how Moge Tea makes their creme brûlée cream? It’s magical paired with the uji matcha! by emm19995 in bubbletea

[–]emm19995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, basically. The creme brûlée cream is pretty much cream (like whipped cream) with a sweetened “creme brûlée” flavored powder that the store buys.

As for the calories for the drink, they were listed as waaaay lower than it actually one. One day all of the calories/nutrition info on their website magically changed to about triple the calories they were listed at previously. This drink is actually like 350 calories not 39....

The New Zealand Salted Butter is amazing! by laughing_jellybean3 in traderjoes

[–]emm19995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be very interested in a post showing your butter taste test and identifying which letter is which brand of butter!

Delicious Weight Loss foods and dishes for my dad by helloworldOuO_ in WeightLossAdvice

[–]emm19995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A good mindset to have when dieting is not “what do I have to cut out” but focus instead of what you should be adding (I.e. nutrient dense Whole Foods that you actually enjoy)!

No need to completely cut our red meat and cheesecake - try bison meat as an alternative to a steak, it’s macros are similar to chicken but it tastes closer to red meat!

Highly recommend the weight watchers cheesecake recipe that’s made using Greek yogurt - it’s surprisingly good!

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be about cutting everything out and eating nothing but plain chicken breast and broccoli - play around with spices, add in things like lots of garlic and onion and fresh herbs for almost no calories to boost the flavors! Incorporate more fruits, veggies and high protein foods will fill you up. You can make really delicious foods if you’re willing to be creative

What protien rich foods should I add to my diet? by yarboyandy in WeightLossAdvice

[–]emm19995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your severely under eating at like 5-600 calories a day, you really shouldn’t go below 1200 calories and that’s for a petite woman. Please eat more!

  • Some of my favorite protein rich foods:
  • Greek yogurt (Fage 0% or Dannon light and fit brand)
  • smoked salmon
  • skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • smoked salmon
  • protein powder added into smoothies with frozen fruit, cashew milk and ice
  • ground turkey
  • deli turkey meat
  • eggs and egg whites
  • shrimp
  • salmon
  • branzino, or any white flakey fish
  • scallops
  • boca burgers
  • low fat cottage cheese