But I like the idea of mixing them into sauces- do you do that? What kind of sauces, if you do? I know some people like them in marinara.
So I now realize this is a little weird.. I grew up with a dad who HATES anchovies and a mother who loved to cook Italian (like all good jews, of course!!!). So the classic putanesca sauce calls for anchovies and she would substitute sardines...
But putanesca sauce is actually not bad for a food choice--except maybe for the salt... onions, olives, capers, tomatoes (anchovies (or in my family sardines) It is easier, quicker than marinara.. and pretty tasty. ( It is the ultimate kitchen sink dish.. you throw whatever you have in there and it always works out!
So I now realize this is a little weird.. I grew up with a dad who HATES anchovies and a mother who loved to cook Italian (like all good jews, of course!!!). So the classic putanesca sauce calls for anchovies and she would substitute sardines...
But putanesca sauce is actually not bad for a food choice--except maybe for the salt... onions, olives, capers, tomatoes (anchovies (or in my family sardines) It is easier, quicker than marinara.. and pretty tasty. ( It is the ultimate kitchen sink dish.. you throw whatever you have in there and it always works out!
That sounds good- I will have to look up a recipe. Thanks!
High fiber tortillas, sandwich thins, peanut butter and co maple peanut butter (so good I can have a fraction of the serving and be satisfied!), trader joe's peanut butter protein bars, trader joe's peanut butter unsalted pretzel bites (mmmm, can you sense my peanut butter love?) Also the cinnamon bun miniwheats (a serving size is 47!!!) to snack on when I'm craving sweets or crunchy snacks.
Also digging sugar free torani syrup + skim or 1% milk in my coffee to replace all flavored creamers.
Edited to add: AND AND AND CHOCOLATE VITA TOPS. OMG.
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-soup. 2 cups=200 calories (I know it's high in salt, but some of the low sodium ones taste ok)
-chicken bratwurst (a lot of them have mozzerella cheese in it. 130 calories for one and % of fat isn't very much either. SOOOoo good it doesn't need any ketchup/salsa/sauce)
-Jimmy Dean's turkey sausage/egg white sandwich (260 calories)
Homemade soups - with beans and veggies
Chili
Chana Masala
Butternut squash
Veggies of all types- seasonal and what is discounted at organic grocery
Dark chocolate
Oatmeal
Apples
I find it most helpful to cook at home and to have leftover soup etc. in the fridge.
So I now realize this is a little weird.. I grew up with a dad who HATES anchovies and a mother who loved to cook Italian (like all good jews, of course!!!). So the classic putanesca sauce calls for anchovies and she would substitute sardines...
But putanesca sauce is actually not bad for a food choice--except maybe for the salt... onions, olives, capers, tomatoes (anchovies (or in my family sardines) It is easier, quicker than marinara.. and pretty tasty. ( It is the ultimate kitchen sink dish.. you throw whatever you have in there and it always works out!
I really like this idea. I would love to add fresh fish as my MVP but too costly. I do like tinned sardines but never sure what to do with them other then throwing on top of salad. And they are so good for us too.
Eggs
Egg beaters - for when I just need a big meal
Baby spinach - keeps longer than other bag salad
Frozen grilled veggies - my grocery store has their own brand of red/yellow peppers, zucchini, and eggplant - perfect in scrambled eggs or quick soups
Plain Greek yogurt with sugar free jam
Fat free ricotta
Fat free cottage cheese
Flavored/infused olive oil and balsamic - haven't bought salad dressing in 2 years!
Chicken sausages
