6 days of dinner with the Singletons - what we eat

what we ate this week!
As you know, Mum has had her breast cancer tumour removed so I have been making dinner for a few weeks now, which I am really enjoying!
I thought I would put together some of the meals we have had.
Chicken Korma, Cottage Pie, Frittata / Spanish omelette and rice, mixed bean Enchiladas (first time making it and made up the recipe omg it was incredible), Roast Dinner and Lasagne!
What is your favourite dinner we ate?
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[@Nicolacurran1]

It's so nice to see you gain confidence in this video and even though it was with cooking it wasn't centred around your eating disorder. I could see how proud you were that you tried something different, achieved it and helped your family. I think setting goals like getting back into playing your guitar, picking up a new hobby or looking into college courses that you may like when you're recovered could do you the world of good. Maybe I'm wrong but you seem ready to tackle another challenge outside of recovery. It might open your eyes to a world where your ED takes a back seat and the less power you can give it the better right? Well done taking care of your Mum and your family this week. You really stepped up to the plate x

[@mexinda_195]

great to see you so much more comfortable with food 💓 like if u think so too

[@LikedGecko315]

Mexinda _1 quick question what’s that song 3:57?

[@mexinda_195]

LikedGecko 315 Bruv how am I supposed to know

[@mexinda_195]

LikedGecko 315 What’s ur ig man

[@MadisonTiahn]

Times like this we can give back to the oriole who usually give us everything. I am sure your mumma was super grateful for everything you did. All my love. X

[@LikedGecko315]

Madison Killer quick question what’s that song 3:57

[@peapod9972]

Absolutely lovely how well you've taken care of your mum and the girls. This speaks volumes about how strong you truly are because you're able to do this while recovering. All of us with an ED know how hard recovery really is and stepping outside of ourselves can be a challenge during this time...GREAT job in stepping up!! Keep smashing it and stay the course!!! I know we are all just random people on the internet but you know what...we are proud of you and we love you!! Keeping your mum in my prayers all the way from Houston, Texas ☺

[@nktigger99]

You serving your family is such a wonderful blessing and something to be extremely proud off. And this really shows how far you have come. Praying for your mom!

[@sunnyD9]

I love your video ideas! You’re becoming more creative on what to share with us and I’m so happy to see you cook all these meals without the sight of fear in your eyes. You’ve grown so much from what I’ve seen in the beginning. Your relationship with food has become so beautiful. I’m so proud of you Elzani!

[@emilywilliams3385]

Just goes to show how much courage and strength you have when you and your family are going through this tough time and yet you STILL keep kicking EDS ass! You go girl! X

[@Kate-um6me]

You’re so good at cooking omg! It all looks delish😋

[@louharmon6386]

you look so much more full of life force these days. I‘m so happy you‘re doing ok, you’re so strong. Proud of you

[@cherryonyourshake6877]

I can't put into words how proud I am of the progress you are making mentally, I CAN'T WAIT to watch you rise and live your life again😍😭

[@emilybroad5778]

I know there are days that you probably struggle or do wonderful, but over all you are looking great and it’s amazing to see you have so much life in you.

[@raspberrydream7329]

Good job Elzani - every single meal looked absolutely delicious!! Who knew you were such an amazing chef 👩‍🍳 What a great way to tell anorexia to f**k off 😁👍

[@anna-kristijrstad9115]

Great Work Elzani! But no cheese on your lasagna?

[@shiftingrealities4213]

Hi Elzani, how lovely that you can help, whilst Mum is recovering, give your gorgeous Mumma a kiss and hug from me. You are glorious darling one, keep going. Yum, the food looks fabulous 👌👏💜😋🤤😘

[@truebluedreams]

awwww this was so sweet! Looked like fun and delicious food, plus I loved Mom's proud comments :) she was so greateful that you took care of so many things, including her. You're such a kind and loving daughter!

[@jadejeffree7258]

You're doing an outstanding job looking after your mum and the family.#Chef Elzani.

[@taeto828]

I’m soooo jelly your family’s dinners look absolutely amazing!!! 😍😍😍

[@tenuousgrip6599]

Nothin' says lovin' like somethin' from the oven!!! Nice cooking skills - it all looks so yummy!

[@risuhana]

Even tho you and your family are for sure having a hard time with everything going on with your Mum, I feel like you're glowing more and more in every video!! It's a real sparkling glow from the inside out, I can't really describe it but you seem so much more... glowing!! :D ♥ Lots of love and best wishes to your Mum!!

[@SeekerKC]

Well done, Elzani! I'm glad you enjoy cooking! I can cook, but I don't really enjoy it, myself; although I have a lot of fun cooking with my daughter. I meant to comment on the video about your mom that I'm so glad she's doing alright!

[@bjewel2672]

So proud of how far you've come. It gets easier in time, I know I was once where you are at ! Stay strong, because you are!

[@akimotokumiko5479]

this can definitely help improve your recovery as you enjoy cooking :) it is even rewarding when you get praised as well. I enjoy watching your video! I think the frittata would be my favourite despite all looked amazing!

[@rebeccamorrison1313]

I'm so proud of you Elzani!! Your mom is so lucky to have you to help out while she's recovering. Sending all the love and good wishes to Mumzani!!!

[@luciaortega819]

i love love looove your videos, Elzani. could you give me sum recipes :) i've been wanting to get into cooking and i see your cooking and it just looks amazingggg, i want to be as positive as you AND cook like you. much love

[@ohwellwhateverr]

So proud of you Elzani! You’re looking so much healthier and happier and you’re a great cook! Keep doing what you’re doing, we’re all supporting you!

[@beautifulmitchell]

Taking such great care of your mom! You really should cook more. It's clearly something you are confident doing and love to do.

[@wicklandtube]

I think your family should put a cookbook together!!!! Everything looks incredible. And healthy homemade is the best!!!!

[@niki8863]

Well done young lady. Such a good cook.

[@sandraatkins1613]

You really were taking care of EVERYONE in your family while you were taking care of your mum. You cared about all the little details, like the jokes that you left for Satara, and the veggie meals for Alisha. You even took time to love on Blaze a little extra in the mornings. (cont'd below) You're always so thoughtful, but in this video it showed how far you have come as you really focused on others, not just on your e.d. It seemed to give you a renewed sense of purpose. Would you consider ever having a P.O. box or sharing an email address so viewers can send you encouragement? Only love, no hate. :) P.S.: Maybe you could call your version of lasagna, "Elzagna" . (insert Elzani laughter here)

[@rosielee9875]

I live in the same town as you and I’ve seen you around a few times,I’m too scared to come say hello though haha xx

[@andreaesquivel5519]

Do iiiit omg ❤️

[@cinnamon3174]

Wow you should do it! That’s a super cool opportunity :)

[@kecrn4132]

I think that she wou,d really appreciate the hello!

[@digitaldisaster1298]

Awww your mom is so nice

[@marlies8764]

i am so incredibly proud of you!! 😘💕

[@pennymcdonald538]

Your a good daughter!! Well wishes to mom!

[@bettybasgetti]

WOW how far you have come from your early videos to Actual Pro chef and kitchen queen. so Inspired by you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@DivineDianne]

You did great. I'd like to see more cooking vids. ^^

[@jessami3692]

What a blessing you are 😇

[@denamullen340]

2:01. I’m so impressed with you as well!! ✨✨✨✨✨💖

[@heather6711]

Do more cooking vids!! Really enjoyed this one

[@jessicamarsden1039]

Yessss can not wait to watch this 😊😊🎉🎉cool idea 😊😊looks so good😊😊well done! I’m incrediblely proud of you recently and your doing so well to beat this ❤️❤️❤️never heard of this and it’s so cool! Your so beautiful xx keep going and I’m always here 😊hope your mum is ok too! Love you loads 💗💗

[@kayleigh2632]

well done elzani you did so well! so happy to see your hard work paying off💜💜

[@kirstyindark4972]

Oh my gosh the things you cooked look feckin amazing 😍

[@ihateboys25]

You have become one of my favorite youtubers 💕

[@deyaniraramos1396]

1) Ooh, first day...a formal..is that something like a curry dish? Looks amazing. 2) minced cotish pie...looks exactly like your Mom's...you did a great job Elzani! I'm impressed too. 3) Spanish omelet cool. Wow your such a great cook and helpful especially during this time when your mama is resting. that's a perfect slice. 4) dang your created that master piece...daaang Elzani 🖤 wow! 👏👑 Elzani's Enchiladas devine dinner lol. 5) aaaawwwww....Blazy...of course can't go without your sister's favorite dish... Lasagna...it's sooo kind you make the veggie one too for Alisha. You did amazing 😍 band the fact that you had all the dishes yourself makes it even better 🌠🦋💪😊👏👑🕊️ recovery wins.

[@jcb24146]

you’re freakin amazing in every aspect elzani. all i have to say.

[@jademusic1211]

777 likes and 7 unlikes. Hmm.. Glad to see you enjoying making the food, Elzani..and I'm so happy to see your mom up and about. Praying for a speedy recovery for you, Mum.. xx

[@MR-iy6jx]

Hi Elzani! I’m currently in recovery and one of the things they told me not to do was cook myself, but it’s really a personal decision but I’m just checking in to see if you’re doing it for joy or a way to control what you’re eating? But I love you’re videos and you make me smile all the time! Keep going you’re doing great ! 😁

[@shannenmerwick8747]

You should be so proud of yourself - I am!

[@laurahadwin2700]

Great video Hun :), your portions seem very small at the moment though, after starving your body and brain for so long you are going to need a lot more, like your section of lasagna has barely any cheese on at all, you HAVE to pile it on!! Sending love ❤️

[@ashleeparchmont3623]

Elzani you look amazing and are a wonderful cook!!! 💗💗

[@jessicalynnbrown4944]

You're amazing!!!! So proud of you!!!

[@boobearrock7989]

And i love that ur making food in confident ❤️❤️💗

[@kensieolson8425]

Hey elzani I cannot get over how great and bright you look!!! It is absolutely amazing and so inspiring:)

[@watchingyou7945]

God Bless your Mum! I’ll pray for you both! Would you please give us the recipe for your Cottage Pie? My Mum (from England) passed away last year and I’d love to have a recipe for Cottage Pie. She didn’t leave me one. Oh, also please your roasted potato recipe. Thank you and sending love and hugs!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@margocouturie2692]

You should do a "eat what my sisters eat", that would be cool.

[@jessicalynnbrown4944]

I just finished watching you last video while eating part 1 of dinner now eating part 2 and watching!

[@ilikeyoutube836]

You're such a good daughter Elzani. Give Mum a hug and kiss for me!! 🙂

[@meligumundsdottir3243]

You give me so much hope

[@moldz1508]

This is so great!! Challenge repeat 5,000 calories for several days?? Think of all the C O N T E N T

[@moldz1508]

Or a Q&A??

[@alycia1236]

Awesome 😁

[@amyhunt96]

Your mum is so sweet

[@zinebagouzoul2983]

Heey elzani love you so much kisses from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@hallefranklin2646]

Have you ever topped your cottage pie with grated cheese before it goes in the oven?? 😍 divine melty cheesey goodness

[@Hazeydaze92]

Seems like she covered half of it in cheese, then took the part with no cheese on top for herself..

[@hallefranklin2646]

@@Hazeydaze92 theres no cheese on any of it, it doesnt look like that when cheese melts

[@georgieroberts8697]

Hazeydaze22 that was for the lasagne! And I’m pretty sure it was for her dad because he doesn’t particularly like cheese X

[@helens.undead666]

great video It's so good to see you progressing :) haha but as a mexican, I'm just gonna say those enchiladas I don't think were enchiladas l don't know where you got that recipe from buuttt.. hahah I'm mostly joking though either way they're probably good !!

[@andreaesquivel5519]

Please do mexican enchiladas. I love them ❤️

[@Reem-lc9bc]

I really want to try your cooking 😩💖

[@jessicamarsden1039]

Great to see this 😊😊

[@kittyscat8905]

That rap station was impresive.

[@boobearrock7989]

Come on u need too make more vids !! I love ur videos soo much ...

[@samanthamatus9534]

i think your hair would look so good if you got bangs. Glad to see your mom is doing a bit better. Keep up the good work!

[@jujuliana5023]

She would look adorable

[@Lizzyyyya]

Ik everything going inside of u when ur smiling while eating u wanna cry ik but plz handle it everything will pass

[@shiftingrealities4213]

My favs are Korma, lasagne & cottage pie, I too give all a 10/10 & a big divine 👌👏🙌💜

[@zarasingleton9505]

Swear I saw the title and was like “ANOTHER FAMILY WITH THE SURNAME SINGLETON?!!!”

[@berriesthoughts5251]

I hope that one day you can visit Mexico so you can taste a real enchilada :))

[@reannelawson726]

You're amazing ❤️

[@beautybygeorgia12]

What are those things that kinda look like potatoes and have a duvet with gravy

[@annahjacobs3700]

Yorkshire puddings

[@oliviaa7973]

Chef elzani!!!! Check you out, your doing amazing girllllll!!! Xxxx

[@toxicchlorine2119]

you are very cool! Good luck and hello from Russia ;3

[@loempiaenzo4230]

have you cried @ 2;09? you're doing so good! Looks so simple all of it. I'm feeling like i'm struggling every bite if there's no compensation in any way.

[@loempiaenzo4230]

what were you normally doing the time you spend on cooking etc. now?

[@LikedGecko315]

3:57 what’s that song?

[@talitalotter4780]

Food is looking good girl...and off topic your hair is beautiful.

[@onlyme7308]

We need to get you an amazing apron. 💫🌻💛

[@luciemcadams9016]

Andrea or a divine apron!

[@21wubwubs84]

I’m still hoping for the cottage pie recipe 😭

[@harrietjackson8655]

Well done for doing the cooking, you did a great job :) Maybe try and use oil to fry, not using oil is letting the ED have a little win.

[@georgieroberts8697]

I mean, if it’s a nonstick pan it’s not really needed - AS LONG as she’s getting those calories from somewhere else of course:) x

[@harrietjackson8655]

@@georgieroberts8697 Its not really about the calories, not using oil reinforces the anorexic mindset. If using oil makes someone with anorexia feel anxious then they are avoiding it for disordered reasons. Therefore in order to mentally recover, they need to challenge their ED and use oil.

[@natreygadas4908]

Hello, I'm just gonna write this down as a way to take out all I am feeling right now... I just had a talk with my mom, it all started because we were talking about how I need to get my period back (it's only been 6 months without it but anyways), and I just came to accept that... I do have an ED, and I've been struggling for sooo long, It's been controlling my life for a couple years, and I just don't wanna live this way anymore, so I just realized I may actually need to recover...? But I don't feel safe at all to do it, I don't feel like I'm there yet... Something keeps telling me that I will recover when I get skinnier, when I know that it is enough, but I also know that it is never going to be enough. Another thing that also keeps me back from recovering is that I see all these recovery channels, where girls are super skinny, I know I'm far from looking like that, which kinda means I still don't deserve recovery. I hate this SO MUCH I just feel so overwelmed! I need help 😭 I may need to start recovery, but I'm just extremely scared to do it... I don't feel good enough to eat yet... I know I just CAN'T gain weight... I also want to do it for my mom, because I can truly see how this has affected her through the years, I hate to make her feel that way... But for me... you know, I just can't.

[@vviolet934]

I know it’s terrifying, but you can do it! It may seem scary now, but just remember that the number on the scale will never in your life define you, it’s your relationships and quirks and awesome personality that defines you. Obviously you are wanting to recover, and you just have to take the leap and do it- it won’t be easy, but from experience it is one of the most worthwhile things I have ever done. I don’t know you, but I’m totally rooting for you! We can work to get our periods back together

[@natreygadas4908]

@@vviolet934 Thank you so so much for your kind words! I swear you just made me feel better 💖 I actually did challenge myself and ate flavored yoghurt with cereal, a big fear food of mine... Let's just continue doing this girl!

[@vviolet934]

Nat Taylor I’m so happy for you! We got this!

[@sarahl3744]

Elzani will you ever start showing proof of weight gain because over the last few months there should've been a visible improvement and there isn't. Your portions are still too small for someone who is supposed to be recovering and you are no-where near reaching a healthy weight, you need to be having way more food than everyone else at every meal! I was rooting for you for so long but I'm starting to lose hope until there is any proof of weight gain or a visible difference. You can lie to the viewers but not yourself, don't let this disorder win x

[@AssassinKillua15]

I'd say there's been a visual improvement since the very first video... But whatever she's gained since has just stayed that way. She gained a few pounds but that's it. Nowhere near were she should be weight wise

[@sarahl3744]

Horseman Secretariat I agree there is definitely a change from the very first video! Hopefully there will be an even bigger change at some point :/

[@Laura-jl7vc]

That's exactly what I wanted to say. Unfortunately I think she keeps lying to herself and to the viewers, when you can definitely see she is not okay and she's showing almost no improvement over the last months. I wish she could understand that and ask for professional help.

[@emilyjayne0112]

2:13 you can see she’s been crying☹️

[@eveyjackson7163]

😁😁😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joannasaunders2179]

[@empoweringmindsets6667]

This is such a good video !!! Would love if you could checkout my recovery channel too!! You are doing so well I am so proud! Can’t wait until you post again 😍

[@A.Victoria12]

#chef Elzani but those weren’t enchiladas

[@Ladyfingers-333]

beans with shepards pie? thats a hard no from me

[@passion287]

I have an eating disorder. I restrict food and binge on Sunday. Now I really want to restrict food all the time and become as skinny as her, just so that i could eat the way she's eating every day and not worry about weight. I honestly am not happy with my thoughts and I can't believe i am thinking this way.

[@lolayeo9464]

First

[@werkhunnayy]

adopt me pls

[@cristinax6081]

0:17 I’m sorry but that isn’t enough for dinner. Especially for someone who is in recovery and trying to gain weight 3:49 and what the fuck is that?