gdp's Comments

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Roast Pumpkin and Lentil Soup

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 22:41:04 +0000

Hi Timothy,�
Yes you are right, sorry!! Add with the pumpkin if they are uncooked. You can also use the pre-cooked or canned type and add later.�
Happy cooking!!

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Shepherds pie with a twist:

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:15:03 +0000

Very yummy with chopped carrot and celery sticks as a starter! Also yummy with grilled lamb :-) happy cooking!�

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Hearty Apple and Pear Porridge (Oatmeal)

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:43:04 +0000

Oh, I forgot to mention, you don't have to stir over the stove for five minutes, you can do 2-3 minutes in the microwave (covered with gladwrap or in a microwave safe dish with a lid) Every microwave is different though, and you might get bubbling over the first few times- I'd suggest start with two minutes, then stir, then additional 30 second lots till ready the first couple of times till you see how long it takes in your microwave. Stir the grated fruit etc in after it cooks.�

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Hearty Apple and Pear Porridge (Oatmeal)

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:38:04 +0000

I have done this before, I wouldn't store for any longer, but Id suggest refrigerating right after preparing (dont leave it out on the bench etc) and zap it in the microwave in the morning then stir in a little cold milk. The only thing about storing cooked porridge is it can be a bit gluggy and not as nice second time round.�

I usually grate the apple in the food processor, and make the coffee while the porridge is cooking- you'd be surprised how quick it is to prepare then.

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Hearty Apple and Pear Porridge (Oatmeal)

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:14:03 +0000

Hi Liesbeth, Good question! the Uncle Toby's whole oats I buy take about 10 minutes to cook and are considered Low GI - so I imagine the steel cut would have to be even better for you - they are thicker, and so would take longer to cook. Sounds delicious!! Have you checked out the official GI site? http://www.glycemicindex.com/ Via their contacts page you could email Jenni Brand Miller who is the real expert - I'm just a blogger who uses the Low GI principles to try to adapt my recipes - not really an expert!! Best wishes, Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : How to make things sweet?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:03 +0000

Thanks for your comments, and thanks for the info on blue agave! Good luck with the healthy cooking and don't forget about exercise too! Regards, Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Cauliflower potato bake

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:54:27 +0000

Hi Linda, thanks for the feedback! The thickness the potatoes are cut as well as the variety of potato can make a difference to cooking times. Cut the potatoes thinner for quicker cooking, and always good to push a knife into it to check if it is soft before removing from the oven. Happy cooking! Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Nonna's red lentil & lamb stew

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:57:03 +0000

Hi, lentils go in with the other veges! Cheers & hope you enjoy it! Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Ginger and apple upside down cake

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 23:18:02 +0000

Sorry to hear that! Our tastes have become less and less sweet over time, if you have a sweet tooth perhaps this one is not for you... we loved it! Was it the lack of sweetness or something else you didn't like?

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Pom & avocado cucumber mint salad

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:30:03 +0000

You are spot on! They flower in summer and the fruit is in season in autumn, and they fill supermarket shelves here in Sydney in Summertime because we import them from India and California. Apparently we also grow it in Western Australia (but not in any significant amounts). In fact I bought half a dozen last week at the markets, the last of the season so I thought!!

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Pom & avocado cucumber mint salad

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:16:03 +0000

Very interesting! They are coming to the end of season here now- perhaps we import them? I will find out?!

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Bread: why it can be worse than pure sugar

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 22:56:03 +0000

Hi Jan, good on you for doing such a fantastic job for your daughter. The information published by the official low GI site seems to suggest that multigrain and sourdough are the best. Do you have access to seeds and nuts? I would suggest making a mix of seeds and nuts (like sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds or almond slivers, poppy seeds, linseeds (or whatever it is you can easily buy where you are) to the mix. You could also experiment with adding bean flour (like lentil flour for example) if this is available - use one part bean flour to 4 parts ordinary flour otherwise you may find it too chewy and dense. I'll be interested to hear how you go as I have not yet delved into the art of breadmaking (being lucky to live in Sydney where lots of multigrain sourdough is easy to access). Happy baking!!

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Lunchbox cherry granola bars

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:14:03 +0000

Hi Catherine, your partner is very lucky to have a lovely person around to put their lunch box together!! I find this one is quite filling too - I agree, there are not a lot of quick, healthy options out there for lunchboxes. Recently we found something else we love, Tamar valley is now making a sugar free range of yoghurts which are pot set - and absolutely delicious - that has been our morning tea snack now for a couple of months since we discovered them, and we are still not sick of them yet! Happy cooking, Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Diet versus exercise versus blogging - meet our solution!!

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:28:08 +0000

Hi Lisa, thanks so much for your story, I bet it was delicious with black sesame and mixed beans! It's really good to know that the interchangeability of ingredients is apparent in my recipes - I'm trying to follow general principles, so I'm glad they work out well when tested!! Very hard to watch the waistline at this time of year - I have to admit I broke my own advice today and cooked up a plum pudding ice cream (using a recipe from Taste).. boy was it good too! Back to the drawing board tomorrow!! Happy cooking! Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Diet versus exercise versus blogging - meet our solution!!

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:28:04 +0000

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Banana pancakes

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:59:23 +0000

Thanks Meg!! Hope you both enjoy them! Go lightly on the maple syrup though, as even though it is low GI, lots of fructose (fruit sugar) is still not good for you - although less of a strain on the pancreas, and less of an immediate sugar hit, there is still some fruit sugar there that has to be processed eventually. We just use a small drizzle - for taste and a tiny bit of sweetness. Happy cooking and eating!!

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Passionfruit ricotta cupcakes

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:05:06 +0000

Hi Laura, glad you enjoyed!! The macademia taste is great isn't it - feels a whole lot better for me than a butter aftertaste too :-)

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Your Suggestions

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:19:09 +0000

Hi Jen, this is exactly the principle I applied in designing these recipes. Spot on...We can never be sure what the GI will really be, but carb portions are very important in preventing blood sugars from getting too high. And I've read that insoluble fibre reduces the absorption of carbs, and there is lots of insoluble fibre in nuts, legumes, and some fruit too. I'm sure orange peel has some fairly insoluble fibre in it!! I have recently come up with a pastry base alternative - I haven't posted the recipe yet. Essentially it is a can of precooked white beans pureed with a cup of almond meal added, and one or two eggs, depending how dry it ends up and how big the eggs are. It sort of comes out tasting like a dry crunchy water cracker - and is a very nice base for apple pie (though it is harder to roll out - I usually end up pressing it into the pan, and topping with strips of it). The pie itself does not end up sweet, but I serve it with some sugar free ice -cream. Peters have recently come out with one that is pretty yummy. Enjoy experimenting! Cheers, Libby

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Lunchbox cherry granola bars

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:23:05 +0000

I'm starting to get a sense that the consensus is they do not generally turn out crunchy!! Perhaps I got lucky that first time, because when I recooked these recently I noticed the same - not very crunchy, but yummy all the same.. hmmmmm...

Low GI Cooking Recipes : Pear chocolate fudge cake

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 11:26:07 +0000

Ah yes - I use the packham pears, which are quite large - like a big granny smith apple. I would use four small pears. The worst that will happen if you use more fruit is that it will end up a bit mushy and fall apart a bit when you try to cut it. It's funny, even the way I cook it, it is not that peary - I'd recommend if you want it to taste a lot like pear, to cut several pears in large chunky slices (longwise) and place it on top (on top of the raw cake mix). Then cook, and the pear on top will roast while the cake is baking. Oh yes, and the 'fudgy' taste seems only to happen for us when we microwave it for 20 seconds before eating. the cold cake can taste a little bit dry (courtesy of the rye flour) but when you zap it in the microwave the small amount of chocolate in it melts and it becomes more like fudge). Happy experimenting!!