Thanks for the recipes
 

Hi Steven

I just completed with 1st week of IP with great success. I have been enjoying your recipes to help me jazz things up to complete Phase I. I just wanted to say thanks so so much for sharing.
Michelle (Ottawa, Canada)

Steven,
This thread, your recipes, your ideas are amazing! I am in awe of you. Thanks also to the other fine cooks who have provided recipes and ideas here.

Thank you so much!
Chloe

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I have tried many times making these and end up eating crumbs that I scraped off the waffle maker. My iron does'nt tell me what the temp is, so I put it on 400, is this to hot? I make these now and fry them in the skillet for a pancake but I would rather have the crispy waffle and not the crumbs that have been scraped off the maker!!:)

I am in heaven with all these recipes & pics! Can't wait to try some of these. It will be like I am not on a diet at all! Thanks for sharing! The pics are amazing!!!

The crispy cereal croutons saved me from salad boredom this week. So good.

And I tried the cauliflower breadsticks tonight. I'm wondering if I should have blanched the cauliflower first, though. Thoughts? Otherwise, I thought they were wonderful.

Thanks so much for taking the time to present these to the world, Steve. Well done!

Steven,

It's gonna take me awhile to get through all of these, but I just wanted to thank you for posting these! It is so generous of you to share your ideas!

One thing I've really enjoyed through this process, beyond the weight loss, was to reawaken my love of cooking and getting creative with spices and trying new things. I buy very little that is premade now - I can make it better!

Thanks and good luck!

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Since starting this past Dec 1 i have been basic in my food selections. Just started trying recipes and they are wonderful and easy!

Thanks for all the kind comments. Lots of brand new recipes on my facebook page. (My coaches finally got in the new food past customs... so look out for recipes for clam chowder, potato pancakes, fried rice, and a bunch of other new treats.)

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Click LIKE to get regular updates.

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Fried "Rice" + Shrimp with Raspberry dressing (Sugar-Free Torani syrup + olive oil & spices. Also try oil + 1 tsp of raspberry IP Jelly or 1 tsp IP Mango/Peach)

Wow that looks like real rice... thanks I still come back here and look for recipes from you.:hug:

Hi , Just started the IP today, I am excited ! I love all the recipes here ! Just gotta know how you get all the cute animated stuff on your post and the weight tracker ?

Thank you, loving all the recipes very inspiring!

FinnSteve doesn't post here anymore BUT here is the correct facebook page for recipes:

http://www.facebook.com/IdealProteinLohja?ref=ts

Great posts there!

So many yummy recipes

Those stuffed peppers look great ! Are you allowed to have red,yellow and orange peppers on phase 1 ?

bell peppers
 

All colors of bell peppers are allowed in phase 1. Note that different colors have different carbs, though.

GREEN
½ cup chopped green Bell pepper: 2.5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 15 calories
½ cup sliced green Bell pepper: 1.5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 9 calories
1 medium green Bell pepper (about 2¾" long and 2½" or about 4¼ oz.): 6 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber and 24 calories

RED
½ cup chopped red Bell pepper: 3 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1.5 grams fiber and 23 calories
½ cup sliced red Bell pepper: 2 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 14 calories
1 medium red Bell pepper (about 2¾" long and 2½" or about 4¼ oz.): 5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber and 37 calories

OMG! Thanks for sharing that difference. I didn't know this - - should I stick to green peppers on phase 1 then?

I interchange bell peppers and dont notice a difference. But if you are concerned and dont think they taste different, go green.

(Though I read somewhere that the colored peppers have more good things in them... but who knows?)

Thanks a lot for this little tip! I tried it last night as a marinade for steak and then grilled it. It was fabulous!! My hubby even commented on how good it was. Now I have to try some of the dressing ideas also.

FinnSteven we are happy to see you! I too have been ith you on FACEBOOK!

MANY of us thank you for your very valuable contributions!

More Recipes...
 

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How much do I love the new IP Potato packets? I almost never make them according to directions since there are so many other great things to do with them. (Tortilla Wraps! Potato Pancakes! Clam Chowder! Pita Bread!)

Here is the link to the photos of Phase 1 recipes...
Click Here for Pix. Click Pix for recipes. Click LIKE on Facebook to get regular updates

Thanks for the kind words. I will try to post occational updates here to help new members discover more recipes, but will continue to focus my attention on the FB pages as the one stop shop since my time is so tight.

Sunny, Happy Summer! I am so proud of you guys... especially my friends from when I first started the diet who have been so successful and are looking so GORGEOUS!!!

Rhubarb season!
 

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Click for: Easy Rhubarb "Pie" recipe link

I tried this the other night and it was FABULOUS! I normally didn't eat spinach unless it was coated in a creamy sauce, but this way mande me go out and get a big bunch full. And the DH likes it too! Thanks again Steven for all the yummy eats, and I look forward to trying more :D

Thanks for all this hard work! Amazing recipes, I'm excited by all the options!

Oh wow! This is awesome! Thanks

Potato Rolls (IP Potatoes)
 

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FLUFFY POTATO ROLLS (IP Potatoes): Yum! Super easy new recipe when you miss bread.

INGREDIENTS:
1 package IP Potatoes
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
"I Can't Believe Its Not Butter" Spray
Olive Oil (spray)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 200 C
2. Beat egg whites til foamy, but not stiff
3. Add in IP Potato mix, baking powder & baking soda. Mix well. Batter should be medium thick
4. Spray cupcake pan with olive oil or other 0/0/0 non-stick spray
5. Spoon batter into cupcake pan. I use large eggs, so the batter made 5 good size rolls, filling up each hole about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
6. Spray top of each roll with "I Can't Believe Its Not Butter"
7. Bake 7 to 12 min. Rolls should rise and brown a bit. Don't overcook or they may become too "papery".
8. Enjoy hot out of the oven!

Hints:
You can also add additional spices like Rosemary & Garlic Powder... Parsley & Thyme... use your imagination and let me know how you like these!

Truvia
 

I saw someone post that we shouldnt use Truvia as a sweetener. According to my coaches and many other resources, thats not true. Here's the story and the science why its ok...(but still only use in moderation! I have never used more than 3 packets MAX per day, with 1 packet being average.)

When I looked on the Truvia box, it said that it contained 3 carbs. So why is that allowed? Here is the why...

One of the most frequently asked questions by carb conscious consumers is whether they should count the 3 grams of carbohydrate on the label. The answer is NO. Here's why…

The carbohydrate in Truvia® natural sweetener comes from erythritol – a natural sugar alcohol that is also found in grapes and pears – that also has zero calories. Erythritol passes through the body without being broken down for calories. As a result, it has no effect on blood sugar. Erythritol is used in Truvia® natural sweetener to evenly disperse rebiana to achieve uniform sweetness, similar to how dextrose and other suitable ingredients are used by other high intensity sweeteners to evenly disperse the sweetener.

Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol that is different from other sugar alcohols in two ways.

1. Erythritol is not broken down by the body, so it cannot provide calories or affect blood sugar. Other sugar alcohols can be broken down by the body to varying degrees. This means that the body can use them for calories. Erythritol is different, it provides zero calories.

2. Erythritol has excellent gastrointestinal tolerance. This is because most of the erythritol that is consumed (up to 90%) is absorbed from the small intestine. Once it is absorbed, it is no longer available to cause problems in the gut.

"At www.TRUVIA.com our recipes include total calories, grams carbohydrate, grams erythritol, grams fiber, grams sugar. This practice allows you to subtract the grams of erythritol from the grams of total carbohydrate when you are count ing your grams of carbohydrate."

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I made the Potato Rolls for the first time last night, to eat with lunch today. They are so good! I added some herbs & garlic powder for flavor. Will def make these again!

Fantastic Food Fotos Fin!
 

Just found this and Im ready to roll. Start program PHase 1 on Monday and needed some creative inspiration- keep posting and keep cooking!
If you have any suggestions /tips please send . Im doing this along with my husband who also likes to cook. THX for doing this its soooo helpful to me.[B

I just read through every single page on this thread and I must say, I cannot wait to try these recipes. I've copied and pasted and even made a small grocery list OH and I am following you on FB now.

Thanks so much for all your time and effort to post all of these.

Thank you for all the wonderful inspirations!

I love your recipes. Following you now on Facebook.

Zuchinni Pancakes with IP Cereal
 

I just had the zuchinni pancakes for breakfast. Amazing! Thanks for the recipe.
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AMAZING!!!

Steven, I hope you still linger here to read all the wonderful things people are saying about you and your wonderful recipes!!

I have made SEVERAL of your recipes, and haven't been dissapointed yet!

This is my second go at IP (2nd child) and I was not sure how I was going to pull it off! You have saved me! And got me back in the kitchen!

Kudos to you!

I just read through all of these pages, copy and pasted LOTS of these recipes. I've been on the program 12 weeks now and got myself into a funk where I almost no longer wanted to be on this diet.... but your thread and these wonderful recipes have sparked new life in me and I can't wait to try all of these. I have more faith in myself to stay OP now until I lose all my weight. Thank you soooo much FinnSteven.... you are a life saver... in more ways than one :):cheer::cheer2::hug:

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words! So very much appreciated!
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Spanish "Rice" (IP Tomato Basil Soup)
 

Spanish "Rice" (IP Tomato Basil Soup)

Another totally easy, delicious and satisfying miracle. Shredded cauliflower + IP Soup and whatever else you want to add in makes a great meal thats easy to reheat if needed.


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INGREDIENTS
Fresh Cauliflower Head (shredded/ grated)
IP Tomato Basil Soup
Spices & Veggies to taste (Cilantro, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Tabasco)
Water as needed

DIRECTIONS
1. Shred a head of cauliflower with a large cheese grater. You will not use the full portion, and can save some for another meal.
Add the portion you want to a microwave safe bowl. (I use about 1 to 1.5 cups)
2. Microwave for about 3 minutes (longer if you want a softer rice)
3. Stir in 1 packet IP Tomato Basil soup. When mixed, determine if you want to add any extra water.
3. Add any veggies or spices to your taste. I have used combinations of some or all of the following:
fresh basil, cilantro (from a jar), mini tomatoes, tabasco, cut bell peppers, chopped green onion, chili, jalepenos, chopped celery, mini tomatoes, pepper mix (black, white, green chili, pink), etc.
4. Heat an additional 30 sec.