It’s not Saturday, and it won’t be Saturday all day today, but here I am posting a Super Saturday Supper recipe on top of a Weekly Winners post. I have an excellent excuse…I re started a diet two weeks ago.
Do you know when you start that low-carb diet, how they tell you to lay off the booze for a while? Do you know why? It’s not because booze is packed with sugar, it’s because proteins do not absorb vodka as well as a bowl of pasta would, and if you decide to sit down with a good movie and a rather large glass full of your favorite cocktail, you probably won’t remember much between your third slurp, the bird’s eye view of your toilet, and your pillow.
However, being O+, I function much better in life if I drop the carbs. Too bad I’d rather have mashed potatoes than oxygen. Sucks to be me, yo. But when I stepped on the scale two Sundays ago, a year and a half after rocking some very hot size 4 jeans and saw 160? I decided to break up with Ding Dongs.
So, here I sit, down 10 pounds already, watching JFK on the tv (45 years already? Dag) trying really hard to will myself out of a wicked hangover, and posting this a day late. Maybe I should get to that already, huh?
Chicken Parmesan is my mostest favoritest dinner in the whole freaking world. Not so totally compatible with a low carb diet, though, unless you tweak it a bit. You dredge chicken breasts pounded thin (or sliced in half through the middle, I’m lazy) in eggs and flour.
Normally, you’d also dredge them through breadcrumbs, but I had to leave out the bread crumbs *sob* so I subbed them with grated parm (just the Kraft stuff), salt and pepper, and extra basil and oregano.
By the way, it’s really nice to hide yourself little messages in your kitchen that will totally crack you up when you stumble on them later.
![](http://www.whiskeyinmysippycup.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/chicken-parm-005.jpg "\\"Yeah, right.\\"")
You fry those chicken breasts in a pan with hot olive oil until they are JUST done, no more than that. After that, you load the chicken breasts into a 9X13 glass pan, pile them up with marinara and cheese (I use that 4 cheese Italian pre-grated blend, also lazy)
and bake them until the cheese is really melted and a little brown on top, maybe 10 minutes? Since I’m on that stupid diet, I didn’t make the pot of pasta I’d usually throw under the chicken before I served it, I just made green beans instead. And you know what?
It kicked ASS. See all Lotus’ Weekly Winners here, and all the Super Saturday Suppers recipes here.
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Backpacking Dad
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 2:04It was still Saturday when I read this, so I say it counts.
No what also counts? The midnight cheese sandwich I just ate while reading about no-carbs. It counts as 10 fat ass points.
I can’t do no-carbs. But I can do “get my ass on the bike tomorrow because of that fucking cheese sandwich I just had at midnight.” At least it was whole wheat bread.
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Zoeyjane
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 2:15Barely not Saturday, right now…
If I gift you the Blood Type Diet recipe book, will you use it as
a) a bookend
b) a trusted meal planner, or
c) something to lob at me?
High fives for O+s!
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tiff
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 2:30I hate all carbs. They are evil. Evil, I tell you.
Looks like the CP was a winner with the kids.
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Maggie's Mind
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 3:25Mmm, that does sound so very good. I’ve never even attempted to reduce carbs, but it’s always great when you can find a recipe that works into your goals.
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Courtney
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 4:07That looks really tasty. The carbs, they hate me, too. I can work out all that I want to and my ass stays the same size. I drop carbs? I drop pounds. It’s ANNOYING. I love BREAD.
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Ali
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 4:44Ah, yes. I also cannot do carbs. I accumulate large deposits of fat just looking at a slice of bread. So depressing. Recipe looks good though.
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bluestreak
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 6:29yummmmmmmmmmmmm.
carbs are like crack to me, but i could totally did this meal.
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Mike Marshall
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 6:38Hey Lady! I look at my fat fucking face in the mirror and wonder what the fuck happened…………………..it must be my meds……or maybe that I stopped smoking crack….(wink, wink). I don’t watch what I eat…..but I don’t eat alot. Sorry about that hangover……….hehe. Peace, Mike.
Vicky (Secret Mom Thoughts)
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 6:42Looks ymmy.
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Jeanette
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 7:08Yum, that looks delicious!
MamaWise
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 7:25Chicken Parmesan is also my most favoritest dinner EVAR! I don’t make pasta with it though – but a huge helping of mashed potatoes hits the spot! I have tried low-carbing several times in the past, but alas I unfortunately am hypoglycemic so I pass out. So, I am stuck having sugar and carbs every day. :( Doesn’t help my waistline but at least it keeps me conscious LOL.
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daysgoby
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 7:44I was watching Cooks in the Country (the offshoot of America’s Test Kitchen) and they had a recipe yesterday for Chicken Parmesan that they coated with cheese and cooked (medium heat, non-stick saucepan) in olive oil – no sauce or anything that I saw…but yum! Here, because I love you…http://www.cookscountry.com/pwlogin.asp?did=5310&area=recipe&iseason=
Enjoy! And congratulations on your weight loss!
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Tiaras & Tantrums
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 8:14look delicious
Lisa
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 8:51When you get 3 thumbs up…it must have kicked ass! It looks fabulous.
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Hockeyman
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 8:53I want some. Eggplant, Veal, or Chicken parm is well loved by these taste buds. I’ll bring desert! Key Lime Pie, dunno how low but is actually really low fat.
1 14oz Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
8 oz (or more or less to taste) Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime Juice (or another brand I guess)
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 lime
Mix milk and juice all together in a bowl. Shave the zest of the lime into the bowl to add a little color. Pour into crust and freeze.
5 mins prep time, few hours to freeze
Serve with a dab of whipped cream if you want and enjoy!
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Mrs4444
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 9:10Mouth-watering, even at 9am. Thanks for the idea.
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Tara R.
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 9:30Okay… I know what I’m having to dinner tonight. I’ve been looking for a good chicken parm recipes. Thanks!
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SECRET AGENT MAMA
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 9:38I’m doing the low-carb, too. Great for those diabetic types, ya know! We should dish about dishes on the phone soon. ;)
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matt
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 9:45Wow! That looks delicious! Great post….I’m going to make it tonight!
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Kate
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 9:55Congrats on losing 10! That’s awesome.
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phhhst
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 11:06I now want chicken parm at 7 am on a Sunday morning. Hm I might just do it.
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One Mom's Opinion
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 11:18Looks great. Congrats on the weight loss. I need to change-up my diet and ref up working out. Over the past few months, I’m retaining in my middle and suddenly getting love handles. I doubt that I could survive on eliminating the carbs.
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mn
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 12:18i hate cooking. but i like looking at pictures of other people cooking.
i think it’s bc i don’t consider myself a good cook at all.
160? is that in grams. you must be tall. i was probably a size 4 in college. too bad when i was 90-100 pounds then, i never looked at sizes, i just looked at S,M,L.
and said medium it is.
now, i wish i had savored my body. have a good weekend.
CynthiaK
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 13:18Mmmm….I think that’s going on the list for this week’s meals!
Oh, and here’s a little bloggy karma coming your way – an award for you.
http://crumbsintheminivan.blogspot.com/2008/11/day-twenty-two-lets-start-day-with.html
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Tyler @ Building Camelot
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 15:37I’m guessing with the thumbs up you don’t have any leftovers? Looks delicious! How the hell are you going to go low-carb through the holidays? I’ll send some good vibes your way.
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Corina
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 15:48That does look delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I need more low carb recipes. The kids look like they loved it. Nice work!
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Colleen - Mommy Always Wins
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 16:00Yum. I haven’t made that in a long time – don’t know if would enjoy it w/o the pasta, though! (And I’m an O+, too…bah.)
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Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 16:08I’ll have my chef work that up for me. I hear he makes a mean Key Lime Pie.
Rachel
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 17:00Yum.
Um 10 pounds. Yah, I need that Diet.
O neg here baby :-)
That sounds delish!
Ree
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 19:13July, right? I have until July to get rocking hot?
Damn good thing.
And what would have been in there EXCEPT oregano? ;-)
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the planet of janet
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 19:50is this where i run to my kitchen and slam back a chocolate cookie?
all you people who do food for weekly winners are killin’ me!!!!
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Beth Fish
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 20:43Diet? Sweetheart, I (and the rest of the internet) have recently seen you (mostly) naked, and I would be thrilled to look as good as you. Eat.
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jessica
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 21:20I guess asking for the vegetarian version of chicken parm would just be obnoxious. I’ll have seconds on the green beans though!
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Kim
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 22:25Congrats on the drop.. that is flipping awesome.. and hey..I am O-. cute.. :) That food looks delish!!!
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SuburbanGypsy
Sunday, 23 November, 2008 at 23:22I am now going to go raid the fridge. That looks so lovely. Exactly my type of meal. Yummo!
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BusyDad
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 1:23I’ve had “oregano” before. It’s gooooood…
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Kelley
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 3:49My intestines and anyone in a five mile radius thank me when I steer clear of bread.
Pity I am deaf to their screams (and that of my scales) as I just scarfed down a huge burger.
Save me biatch.
Send me all your recipes and perhaps a little ‘give a shit’ so I can be bothered cooking.
(oh and my commentluv seems to be stuck on my babysitting post, seems it is mocking you!)
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Christy
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 8:30If I didn’t know you were a lifelong drug abstainer, I’d say that “oregano” label saved you from giving your kids extra munchies….(but maybe I’m thinking of me…..)
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Stephanie
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 9:03I’m sorry, still giggling over the quotation marks around the word oregano. Heh.
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mommypie
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 11:43You give me hope that even the mostest kitchen challenged, such as myself, can cook. Some of that”oregano” wouldn’t hurt.
Jim
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 12:00I’m all over that. One of my favs too.
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Carrie
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 13:54I don’t think I’d survive Thanksgiving doing low/no carb. But damn woman, that chicken looks perfect! Now I know what to make for dinner and I don’t even have to go to the store – I wonder if my oldest will eat 3 bowls of green beans though . . . maybe if I cover them in cheese? :)
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Zak
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 15:26Dude, I too am on a Low Carb Diet, due to my love affair with cake, potato chips and my thyroid problem. I have lost 13 pounds so far and I refuse to give up booze. Ice cream, sure. Booze, no way.
Good luck with the diet. (I cheat a lot.)
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tena
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 15:39I have the same addiction to carbs- fuck oxygen!
Ed
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 15:48Dinner looks good. Good food porn pics too.
Can I tell the dear ol’ Mr. Lady she’s wrong about alcohol not being full of sugar? It’s the simplest (is that a word) sugar of them all…plus a minimum of around 100 calories a serving.
Then turn your favorite booze into a foofy foofy cocktail and add another few hundred calories and BAM! now you’ve got yourself a fat storing, hip bangin’, belly bustin’, fat ass makin’ recipe.
Sorry, but given my profession I had to call you out on that one.
ed
1sttimedad
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 17:57I bet that chicken would taste awesome after some “oregano”. Oh, and have you ever microwaved smores after sampling the “oregano”?
TO
FUCKING
DIE
FOR
(do I really need exclamation points?)
!!!!!!
(obviously I do)
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Jaina
Monday, 24 November, 2008 at 18:28Sounds delicious, I need to drop the carbs as well. And get out an exercise. Haha. Congrats on the dropping pounds! :)
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OhCaptain
Saturday, 29 November, 2008 at 1:5010 pounds, very nice!
I’m down 18 pounds on the “I eat soup for lunch” diet. I also started yet another blog that no one reads :-P If you are bored, check it out: http://shrinkingfamily.blogspot.com
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