california cioppino

November 10th, 2009

You might not accept that you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes california cioppino but it is feasible. It is fundamental to not eat california cioppino or other high calorie soups every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food one day per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for most of the week, say 1200 to 1600 calories each day, and then 1 day, I eat whatever I like – within moderation of course.

I have been using this method for the last few weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet food. I have only been careful of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

I also find it helps to have a little support when trying to lose weight and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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On my one day off|non diet day|free day per week, I like|prefer|tend|usually like to eat southwestern food. I never imagined|thought|believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating southwestern meals but am very pleased|happy|glad|elated to see it is possible|does work|can work|can happen. If you would like to try|want to try|feel like trying some southwestern food, I suggest|advise|propose you make california cioppino which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved southwestern recipes.

California Cioppino

2 freshly cooked whole crabs,
    approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds each
24 clams, well scrubbed
3 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
2 pounds fresh white fish such as sea bass, rock cod,
    halibut, or ling cod, cut into large pieces
3/4 pound scallops
3/4 pound raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Chopped fresh parsley

Remove the legs and claws from the crab and break the body in half, reserving as much of the soft, mustard-colored center (crab butter) as possible. Set crab pieces aside and force the crab butter through a sieve into a small bowl. Set aside.

Place the clams in a pan, add 1 cup of wine, and steam, covered, over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until clams open. Remove clams, discarding any that do not open. Strain the stock through cheesecloth and reserve.

In an 8-quart heatproof casserole or a kettle, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and saut? over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 2 cups of wine, pepper, herbs and clam stock. Partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the fish, scallops, shrimp, crab and crab butter. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until all seafood is cooked. Do not stir.

Add the clams and heat for a scant 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately from the cooking pot.

You can vary|alter|change|adjust|adapt the recipe to make it a little|a little bit|quite a bit healthier or with fewer|less|not so many calories as this can help|aid|assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly|rapidly|easily. It worked|did work|was successful for me and could help|aid|assist you to lose weight too|also|as well%.

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