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chiarivari · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 17

Hi!

I suffer from a degenerative condition called Chiari. One of the things it makes me struggle with is cooking. I also run a website about it and this is what I'm looking for:

If anyone has any quick recipes that are quite nutritious or otherwise good. By quick I mean either short preparation time, using few pots, or not requiring too much physical exertion (so kneading dough isn't really a good idea). I'm basically trying to compile a page of chiari-friendly recipes for sufferers to try.

They can be meat, vegetarian, vegan, anything :)

I look forward to receiving your suggestions and thank you in advance for any you can give me!

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Davbro · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject:

Chiarivari,
I have just looked up Chiari because I had never heard of it and now realise why you need a certain type of recipe. I had been thinking, before I looked it up, that it was some form allergy but I see it is more serious than that.
I am afraid that I have no recipes as I like the eating part and the fact that alot of people on here have become friends over the last couple of years.

dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 929 Location: Devon

I'm struggling to recommend recipes at the moment, so could you give bit more information about what is a no-no for you? I've had a look to see if I could find out more, as I'd never heard of the condition before. Is it ease of preparation which is paramount, or are there digestive issues too? I ask becauase the site I looked at said there could be problems swallowing.

chiarivari · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 17

It's more the ease of preparation I have in mind, as the tiredness and problems standing are more universal than the problems swallowing :)

Thanks for taking the time to find out a bit about it and help me with this, it's appreciated.
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caprice62 · Commis Chef Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 144

how about one pot meals, casseroles ,clay pot cooking and slowcooking recipes?? I have quite a few recipe books for these but you could do a google search for any of the above.
for a quick and easy roast
( I do this in my remoska ) but you can do it in a slow cooker or heavy casserole
layer your pot with onions garlic and root veg put joint of your choice on top pour over some stock and cook until joint is nearly cooked then put your greens in and if you are feeling really cheaty andd your frozen yorkies not for the slow cooker though) drain off and thicken the juices for gravy

dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 929 Location: Devon

Wonder if the equipment you use is more important than the food you prepare?

For example, do you have a steamer? Great in terms of sealing in the nutrition, and saves on the amount of pots used too. Likewise the foreman type of grills, are handy for ease of cooking. Another love of mine is my breadbaker-so easy to use, and such great results. I swear with some homemade bread and homemade soup you'd have a meal fit for a king!

Soups can be a bit of a fiddle to prepare at times, but would last you a few days, and so would save time in the long run. Likewise with casseroles-they always tend to taste better on the second day too!

Nannyp · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:51 am Post subject:

Preparing more than you need and freezing meals will save tie and tiredness on days when you feel less like cooking....I often prepare more veg than I need, or I make two meals whilst I am making the dinner. So, making a casserole/stew whilst I am cooking something, means that the following day, I can put my feet up

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MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

Yep that's what I do... make a big chilli or spag bol and then freeze it in containers, then all I need to do is defrost it during the day and heat it up when I get home, either make some rice or spaghetti! Very easy for everyone...

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