Recipe suggestions - please help!

AllergyMommy

Mon, Sep 09 2013, 10:59 pm

I am sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum...
My in laws are coming for sukkos and I have no idea what to serve! I need a main and 3 sides for the main course for each meal: one side can't be too carb'y since my FIL is diabetic; one can't be vegetable for DH since he won't eat it; one should be vegetable for me and mil who are dieting. And I don't want to serve the same thing every meal..
Please suggest!!! Help....

ra_mom

Mon, Sep 09 2013, 11:18 pm

AllergyMommy wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

Which carbs can your FIL eat?

He prefers something low in he glycemic index. But it doesn't have to be heathy since he's a real junk lover.

Can you be more specific?
Does he eat quinoa, brown rice, barley, beans?
Or does it have to be more like carrots and turnips?

AllergyMommy

Tue, Sep 10 2013, 6:45 am

ra_mom wrote:

AllergyMommy wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

Which carbs can your FIL eat?

He prefers something low in he glycemic index. But it doesn't have to be heathy since he's a real junk lover.

Can you be more specific?
Does he eat quinoa, brown rice, barley, beans?
Or does it have to be more like carrots and turnips?

I wasn't so specific cuz I'm not sure myself and that's why I need suggestions. He SHOULD be eating vegetables and brown rice but hates it so I need to make something he'll accept and eat that tastes yum. But it's more the other sides I need ideas for.
I reached out for help cuz plain and simply, I need IDEAS of any shape and form!
Thanks. (Sorry I'm so overwhelmed!)

yamz

Tue, Sep 10 2013, 12:44 pm

what about roasted sweet potatoes? Would your husband eat those? Would your FIL? They are definitely lower glycemic index than white potatoes or rice.

Broccoli kugel might be another idea. You can make a healthier version to accommodate the needs of the dieters and the carb averse.

ra_mom mentioned quinoa. That might be a good thing, especially since you can make a delicious quinoa salad and it's something that doesn't need to be served warm.

As far as the meat goes, it sounds like you don't need to worry too much as long as you don't choose sweet recipes or recipes where meat is wrapped in dough. So roasted chicken, pot roast, meatballs, etc. would all work.

ra_mom

Tue, Sep 10 2013, 9:28 pm

AllergyMommy wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

AllergyMommy wrote:

ra_mom wrote:

Which carbs can your FIL eat?

He prefers something low in he glycemic index. But it doesn't have to be heathy since he's a real junk lover.

Can you be more specific?
Does he eat quinoa, brown rice, barley, beans?
Or does it have to be more like carrots and turnips?

Can he have high salt items like corned beef?

Mains:
roast beef
corned beef
rib steak with parsley sauce
garlic roasted chicken

Light Sides:
barley salad
quinoa salad
brown rice salad
rice and black beans

Vegetable Sides:
carrot fries
zucchini "spaghetti" salad
bruschetta zucchini
garlicky green beans

Illegal Sides:
herb roasted baby red potatoes
cabbage and noodles
doughless potato knishes
pastrami orzo

Do you need more than 4 options?