I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
inspiration.
If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that would
be great.

Liz

Liz wrote:

> I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
> will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
> tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
> fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
> non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
> simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
> inspiration.
> If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that
> would be great.

What to do with beef? Curries! There are dozens of beef curry recipes:
Besides the different curries found in India, you can find curry recipes in
other cuisines: Chinese, Thai, Cambodian, Burmese, Bhutanese, Javanese,
Indonesian, Malaysian, Sri Lankan, and so forth. They're all a bit
different; this could be the opportunity to discover something new that you
really like.

Regarding pulses, I think you can make falafel and remain true to your diet.
Black-eyed pea fritters are also very tasty, and I think they're allowed in
your diet. I sometimes make a meal of black-eyed peas which have been boiled
with a bit of turmeric, and served with any kind of fragrant rice, with
stir-fried greens on the side. Dal represent a staple of the Indian diet;
just browse through an Indian cookbook for the astonishing variety of Indian
recipes using pulses.

Bob

"Staycalm" > wrote in message
u...
>I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
>will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
>tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
>fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
>non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
>simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
>inspiration.
> If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that
> would be great.
>
> Liz
>

Can you have red wine vinegar, and white wine? If yes, I've got a great
recipe for you.

Staycalm wrote:
> I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
> will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
> tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
> fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
> non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
> simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
> inspiration.

The best beef dishes are roast beef, steaks, hamburgers, and stir
fries. All of which you can have within your restrictions, if I
understand you correctly. What's the problem?

> If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that would
> be great.

Have no idea what "pulses" are. -aem

at Mon, 08 May 2006 10:28:59 GMT in
> ,
(Staycalm) wrote :

>I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
>will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
>tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots
>of fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a
>smattering of non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there
>anything beside simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I
>am without inspiration.
>If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that
>would be great.

Why not any number of variations on beef stew? You can use the standard
carrot/celery/onion vegetable combo or mix it up at your leisure. Stew is
easy to toss pulses into in various ways as is soup - the liquid form of
stew. Chile (really a form of stew) is a good option, especially since that
lets you use rice as a side. I assume wheat/rye/barley are off the menu?
What about other grains (buckwheat, oats, quinoa, corn)?

Also straight traditional roast beef - which you can serve with any
vegetable you like (peas or broccoli are particularly good) and if you want
you could serve with potatoes. Pot roast as well would be equally suitable.

Is there any particular reason your thinking focusses on flash-cooking
methods? If there isn't perhaps this is why you're in a rut: it's not the
item to be cooked, it's the cooking method which has you feeling
uninspired.



--
Alex Rast

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"Staycalm" > wrote in message
u...
>I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
>will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
>tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
>fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
>non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
>simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
>inspiration.
> If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that
> would be great.
>
> Liz
>

You're already limited with this diet. Why narrow it down even more by
requiring pulses?

On Mon, 8 May 2006 20:28:59 +1000, "Staycalm"
> wrote:

>I posted here a while ago about the restrictive elimination/detox diet I
>will be on for at least two weeks (or more!). I can't have any dairy,
>tomatoes, yeast products or stuff with preservatives, etc. Mainly lots of
>fruit/veg/plain meats/rice. I can use unlimited spices and a smattering of
>non-fermented soy substitute.With that in mind - is there anything beside
>simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with beef? I am without
>inspiration.
>If anyone can suggest something hot which uses pulses in some way that would
>be great.

1) Hamburger patty
2) Meatloaf
3) Roast beef
4) Steak
5) Stew

Add that to your kebabs and stirfry, and you've got a week of beef.

I'm having a real hard time figuring out what your problem is. There
are lots and lots of things you could be eating.

Jo Anne