Posts by momma83301

I never had knish and am unsure of what it is, but I do have MasterCook on my computer with a billion recipes in it so I searched and this seems to be a healthier version:

Potato Knishes

From the LA Time

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
salt
nonfat chicken broth
1 whole onion, chopped
pepper
paprika

Place potato pieces in medium saucepan. Cover with cold water.  Add 1
teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer,
covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Spray medium non-stick skillet with non-stick vegetable spray. Add
1/2 cup nonfat chicken broth and heat until hot. Add onion and cook
until broth evaporates and onion is browned. Add more broth if broth
cooks away and onion is not yet brown.

Drain potatoes from cooking liquid. Reserve some of liquid. Mash
potatoes with potato masher or hand mixer. Add browned onion.  Season
to taste with salt and pepper. If potatoes seem too thick, add some
cooking liquid or more nonfat chicken broth. Continue mixing until
potatoes have smooth consistency.

Spray large baking sheet with non-stick vegetable spray. Fill pastry
bag fitted with 1/2-inch star tube. with potato mixture. Squeeze bag
onto sheet to form flowerets. Sprinkle with little paprika, if
desired.  Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned, about 20
minutes.

To make muffins, spray 8 cups of 12- cup muffin pan with non-stick
vegetable spray. Fill prepared cups with potato mixture. Season to
taste with paprika, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes.
Potatoes will puff up slightly. Cool in pan before trying to remove.

To make kugel, spray 9-inch-square pan with non-stick vegetable
spray. Fill pan with potato mixture. Season to taste with paprika.
Bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes. Cut into squares.

I hope this helps, if not I have a few more recipes if you would like them.

I agree with the banana or a good cold, crisp apple.

I also really like a good granola bar or some flavored oatmeal.

Yogurt is another good one too.

Here's another good one that I like that's pretty simple:

Ingredients:

1 egg (70 cal)

1/4 cup black beans (35 cal) (or whatever you like)

1/2 cup peas (optional) (62 cal)

1 low fat or fat free tortilla of your choice.

Scramble the egg, heat the tortilla in the microwave for 10 sec, and then put it all together for a really good burrito.

I always like how the beans and the eggs keep me full for a long time.  Good thing about this too is that you can mix and match with whatever vegetables or beans you have on hand.  You could add a little salsa or cheese as well.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): momma83301
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Momma or Carly
3. Age & Sex: 25/f
4. General Location: Jerome Idaho
5. Married? Single? Well might as well be married we've been together 5 years
6. Kids? Furbabies? 3 cats
7. Favorite color? blue
8. Favorite movie? meh, too many to list
9. Hobbies? Fitness, PC gaming
10. Favorite Snack? ice cream
11. Favorite Beverage? diet pepsi or water
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? I love to eat!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 155lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? cleaning the bathroom or vacuuming
15. How did you find Calorie Count? I don't remember, browsing around one time
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I started this whole journey about 5 years ago to a better me.  I weighed 255lbs at 20 years old and was having chest pains.  I finally said enough to being a fat girl my whole life and I got down to 155.5lbs through healthy eating and working out.  I have floundered the last 3 years and have gained back 30lbs.  I am ready to shed this and get back to 155 because it felt good to be there.  The hardest thing I battle everyday with is finding that balance between having what I love and deprivation.  I love to work out, its just the food that kicks my butt.  I hope that this will be the community and support I need to get through this since that seems to always be my missing element in all of this.