A Week of Potatoes. What I Ate ALL WEEK on Mary's Mini Potato Diet | Potato Diet Reset

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Recipe for Hash Browns:
1 bag of frozen hash browns (Potatoes should be the only ingredient)
1 bag of frozen peppers/onions (again veggies should be only ingredients)
Salt
Pepper
Sriracha
Lay out on towel to thaw, squeeze out excess water and then cook
Let brown about 8-10 minutes before flipping
cook another 6-8 minutes
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Recipe for Potato and Veggie stir fry
2 cups of small potato pieces cooked in air fryer for 24 mins
1 bag of frozen stir fry veggies
saute veggies for 5 mins until soft with a few tablespoons of water
add 2 TBS soy sauce, saute for 2 mins
add cooked potatoes.
stir fry for 5 minutes until potatoes are heated.
Serve
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Recipe for Mashed Potato Balls
Cold mashed potatoes
tablespoon of no salt seasnoning
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Mix together in a bowl for coating
make small 1TBS size balls from mashed potatoes
rull in mixture to coat
cook in air fryer 390F for 15 mins, shake halfway trough
serve
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Recipe for Oven Brown Steak Fries
Cook washed, whole russet potatoes in Instant Pot for 12 mins
let cool overnight
Cut into potatoe wedges
coat with seasoning from link above
Lay out on sheet pan and broil on high for 5 mins, turn 5 mins again
serve with ketchup or vegan cheese sauce
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Mashed Potato Recipe (no plant milk)
2lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp online powder
1/2 - 3/4 cup water from when you boiled the potatoes
salt
pepper
wash, scrub, rinse and cut potatoes into quarters. Put in a stockpot of cold water as you are cutting
Put the pot with the potatoes and cold water on cooktop and bring to boil. Let cook for 12-15 mins until you can split with a fork with very little effort. Save about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain potatoes in a colander but don't rinse them. Put potatoes back in the stockpot and simmer on very low heat for a few minutes while stirring to get out excess water. Pour potatoes into mixing bowl. Add garlic and onion powder. Use an electric whisk on lowest speed and pour cooking water into potato mixture gradually until potatoes are creamy. Add salt and pepper to tasted. Serve and top with fresh parsley, chives or scallions.
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[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi folks. Thanks for watching my Week of Potatoes video. The is all the food I ate on Mary's Mini for 7 days. We are also starting our 9 day Mary's Mini diet in our Facebook Group "Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts". Join the group if you want to do the challenge with us. Leave a comment below telling me your experience with Mary's Mini. You know I love comments and I love answering them.

[@globetrekkinggranny458]

I oven roast potato wedges in one step. Toss in seasoning of choice, stand potato wedges upright on baking tray (skin side touching tray). Bake 25 minutes in 425 degrees preheated oven. The wedges puff and brown beautifully.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Sounds great!

[@karengilchrist3854]

Great video! Try doing your hash browns in a waffle maker. They turn out crispy and delicious

[@PlantBasedDads]

I have seen a few people do that. I need to try it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Love from Ireland ☘️🇮🇪. Thank You 💚

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@beee___]

Great video! Thanks! And FYI, there's a really yummy cheese sauce recipe that is made with carrots, onions, potatoes, and garlic.. you just boil it all and then blend it with some of the boiling water and add nutritional yeast 😊 super easy and super yummy

[@jackiegallagher2768]

You are a gem Joey. No BS, just the way it is!!! Thank you.

[@PlantBasedDads]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching.

[@user-cs1xz]

i LOVE that you shared eating 6 potatoes and worried about the scale and it going DOWN. this has happened to me so many times on my journey and it shocks me and fills me with so much happiness and knowing that i am doing the right thing for my body! they simply do not make you fat! thanks joey

[@sherri.]

Since I didn’t get a chance to get to the grocery store yet, I will do a rice MM and use up my fresh and frozen veggies, excited to join you!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Sounds great! Thanks so much for watching.

[@christopherhill2103]

You're looking so much more lean. This food is simply amazing!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Chris, I feel great. I still cant believe that the number on the scale is my actual weight and its still going down slowly. I am very excited. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sherrylenser]

I just love the ideas that you us with all of the re pies to go with . Thank you Joey for helping us succeed ! You are so honest and down to earth. So glad we are all here with you ! You are more like the guy next door. ❤️

[@diananelson2233]

Mary said 10 minutes then flip. Thank you for inspiring me week by week.

[@leemacpherson4286]

Hi Joey, love eating plant based! I just started 3 weeks ago and your channel has been so helpful for me to get more familiar with this lifestyle. I love to cook and went from eating a traditional SAD to plant based overnight. Keep the recipes coming!

[@angelgregzion]

I'm starting in a couple days and this video makes me excited. I'm gonna find your group!

[@jackie386]

Perfect timing! I was just sketching out my meals so I can start Mary's mini. Thanks for the ideas!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for watching.

[@jillford2990]

I’m starting my first Mary’s Mini today. Thank you for these recipes and suggestions! I’m finding lots of helpful info in the Facebook group too.

[@PlantBasedDads]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

[@LauraCastillejos]

Lots of great ideas! I'll be using the tip to squeeze out my veggies for hash browns. Thanks for the video Joey!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@christinagarcia1189]

Thank you!! Just baked 15 potatoes. And I have 10 crowns of broccoli. I keep it really simple BUT that potato salad looked SO good I might have to try it out. 🤓

[@PlantBasedDads]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mammabear2183]

Thanks Joey for another awesome video!!! Great ideas for a Mary’s mini! I am definitely going to try the twice cooked instant pot potatoes and the mixed veggies stir fry. I love simple recipes! It keeps it easy😃

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for watching.

[@susanweiler4948]

Thank you for explaining how Mary’s mini works.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@peggyharper8193]

I love your video food ideas!! Going to try all of these!! Plant base for a month. loosing weight and feeling healthy!! Thank you and keep it up! They are easy and quick which we all need!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Peggy, thanks so much for updating me on your progress. I am loving eating this way too. Thanks so much for watching.

[@karensveganvibe1794]

You used my favorite spice mix for roasted veggies ! I love it

[@PlantBasedDads]

It's so good! Thanks so much for watching.

[@WineDinewithJeff]

What a great idea I love that little nine day mini challenge that you used potatoes for. I like some of the recipes you came up with using potatoes. From the stirfry to the hashbrowns to the oven baked potato wedges and then the mini potato balls yummy

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-xw7zo1un7y]

I’m trying the starch solution. It’s great i love starches and its been taboo for so long!! Now I get to eat them guilt free… Love the videos

[@ariu6779]

Hey, loved the video, loved the glass container and the mini violation, hahaha, a bit of cheese sauce to do on my mini too! thanks for sharing

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@dhlolaa]

Your rice mini's challenge video is what motivated me to do the challenge, I am now in my sixth day and its going really well, thank you so much .. keep going :D

[@PlantBasedDads]

You got this! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mymia731]

Love potatoes from the instant pot.

[@PlantBasedDads]

I dont know why they don't taste that great to me. But I still make them that way because they still taste good when I reheat them as something else. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jenniferwhalen2104]

Joe I am just starting the starch solution. I been 5 years but need to lose 100lbs. your channel has been a huge help. I am going to join your facebook group now. Thanks a bunch

[@robz.3225]

One thing I like to do try dry the potatoes out even further is to cook with a lid. Every few minutes remove the lid and dry the lid off and put it back on. Really dries it out.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Great tip! Thanks so much for watching.

[@finnomara4148]

Steam them or cook with less water. Drain them when they are cooked and put a dry teatowel under the mid so that the excess stream is absorbed into the towel. When i was young be we used to put newspaper under the lid when they were cooking

[@LaurenVacula]

So crazy how much water comes out of the frozen ingredients!! So smart to do though and helpful to cook without the oil!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Right?! Thanks so much for watching.

[@jillmorton3096]

Love the videos. Hope you are all doing well🙃🙂

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Jill. We are all well. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gregcleveland8806]

Thanks for these ideas as I start my MM for the first time, today. Potatoes here I go.

[@PlantBasedDads]

You got this Greg!!

[@gregcleveland6270]

@@PlantBasedDads Oh yeah!! I'm going on DAY 5 today!! Have steamed potatoes in the fridge, along with mashed as well. It's amazing. So far have dropped 5 pds. Thanks again for you do. Making the German potato salad today.

[@juliepayn7696]

Yes great ideas, really enjoy your channel.

[@PlantBasedDads]

So glad! Thanks so much for watching.

[@stephennickles7389]

Thanks for hash brown suggestion, it's now on my grocery list

[@gingersanders4167]

I like your point about the cheese sauce. I think the point about the reasons for sticking with one starch was well made. We can switch but here is the reason behind why they don’t recommend it. Thank you!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Exactly!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@DaveDabomb]

Hi Joey! Thanks so much for these recipe ideas. You are very creative. I’m loving your channel so far. I just liked and subbed. I have a Cooking Channel of my own also, but I’m trying to go plant-based to see how it works. I already have a friend that’s going to do the potato challenge with me. You gave me some great ideas! Thanks again and take care!

[@francescotseres2084]

Thank you for all this great information...

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@annmariepostiglione1828]

Great video thx for the ideas!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching.

[@fatmahussein8683]

Thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@bellebeauty67]

Corn starch and water is a great binding agent/egg substitute

[@PlantBasedDads]

Very true. Thanks so much for watching.

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

You are not supposed to have any additional starches or any flours on a Mary's Mini, though.

[@annadanielova2310]

I will start tomorrow 🤩thank you

[@PlantBasedDads]

You got this! Thanks so much for watching.

[@lindahedge]

I had some of this on my salad with my baked potato. I put about 2 tsp of the dressing on the salad and about 1/2 tsp of Stevia over top of the dressing. It was delicious!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Linda, that is awesome, I love hearing this. Thanks so much for watching

[@gracehollow6293]

Too garlicy??? Figment of your imagination... Such a thing doesn't exist! ;)

[@PlantBasedDads]

Can you believe I said that? I am 100 percent Italian! But really, it was too much garlic. HA! Thanks so much for watching.

[@damitabarnes8716]

Wow ,that is a good idea ,keep it simple

[@PlantBasedDads]

Damita, that is how the Mary's Mini works. So a just simple starch and some veggies. I tried to get creative with the potatoes but not make it so creative that I over ate all my meals. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jenphotontorpedo6567]

Use agua faba and a few tsp. of tapioca flour, they will stick together just great!

[@hkinley55]

Interesting. Great ideas for a newbie. I will do this with y'all. Potatoes. I became plant base 2 months ago, and weight seems stuck. Praying this gets me under 200. 8 lbs left

[@marziacahill4978]

Fantastic!!!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@beverleycumming1876]

I did the hash brown casserole with HCHannahs cheese sauce but did potato and cabbage!

[@PlantBasedDads]

That is a great variation. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sunnyshine6609]

That potato salad looks great!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Its a great option for a mayo free potato salad. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gigielizabeth5636]

Love it !!

[@JEC2007]

I am mesmerized by those bendy spatulas...

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@melmckane2913]

IKEA has similar for under 1. 00, excellent quality.

[@HealthyVeganLiving]

Good video Joey. 👍 Gary

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks for the visit

[@gbucksath]

The griddler or or the foreman grill work great for making hashbrowns. Just put your hashbrowns, with or without added veggies and mushrooms, and close the lid. Let them cook until the steam has stopped coming out the top or until they don’t stick. Makes perfect hashbrowns.

[@PlantBasedDads]

I actually cook hash browns on my foreman in a video I did a few months back, but it was just too small to make them all at once. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lyndseydugan5663]

Thanks!!! This is great

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad you like it!

[@cvholm5904]

Wonderful thank you 🎉 You were pointing for links to other recipes but there was nothing showing up… or saying it’ll be linked below in the video description but I don’t see anything. Where are the recipes you were referring to?

[@sherrylenser]

Oh I forgot to mention, I made mashed potatoes this evening for my meal prep and only used some of the cooking water from the potatoes 👍

[@mbalingcamu1550]

I really liked the simplicity of your meals, it made me feel I could do it as well Thank you I will check out the rice mini as well, I am one person who honestly thrives on starch, and I want to make this my lifestyle I would like to join your Facebook group to start the journey

[@joestasch]

yes!!! greetings from Germany!

[@suzyn9119]

Such great ideas! I'm going to try those hashbrowns.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching. Hope you enjoy!

[@miyisimiyisi2477]

Perfect joe one week. Thanks

[@PlantBasedDads]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks so much for watching.

[@reneejaurequi5808]

Get it back. I needed to hear that. I’m 65. Diabetic way too long. Thank you

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@sn232]

You can do the same thing with rice as you do hashbrowns on the griddle, but do not flip until the bottom side is totally cooked and the entire rice sticks together like a crust.

[@PlantBasedDads]

That is a great option I had not thought of. Thanks so much for watching.

[@brendaleick]

Your experience with dinner wedges just shows how many fries we may have consumed in the past. I wonder how many potatoes an extra large order from the Golden Arches represents. And how much beef tallow grease we used to consume. Yuck. But you consumed healthy food that nourished your body, didn't damage your blood vessels and showed eating potatoes regularly doesn't cause us to hate them. Good job!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Brenda, I never thought of it that way but you are correct. Can you imagine what we had been doing to our bodies for so many years eating fast food fries? I have not had fast food fries in over 14 years because even as a vegetarian for most of those years I still couldn't eat the fries. Like you said, they are covered in some type of beef based grease. It is nice to be able to eat fries/wedges now and not feel like I am poisoning myself. Thanks so much for watching.

[@EstherBloise]

I’m in the group but I didn’t get it now after watching both your videos I’m going to try it. 😊

[@PlantBasedDads]

You could always PM me on FB if you ever have questions. The Mary's Mini is just a really simple, scaled back version of SS. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mslsalwayz7]

Mash potato Balls Guinness! Can't wait to try

[@karengilchrist3854]

If you want something amazing try doing the hash browns in a waffle iron until crispy.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Karen, I actually have a video where I use my waffle iron to make potatoes. I love them. Thanks so much for watching.

[@melissaramirez2875]

You're looking healthy and happy! I can see the difference ♡ Side note- do you mind sharing where you get your couch? I love it!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Melissa, It is the Karlstead Couch from IKEA. We got it many years ago. I dont think they sell that anymore but they have one similar to it.

[@melissaramirez2875]

@@PlantBasedDads thank youuu! I have been bingeing your channel and loving these last few weeks.

[@evelyneself4938]

Started the mini yesterday.

[@PlantBasedDads]

YAY!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

New Subscriber! Happy to find your channel. I make recipe videos too. I'm searching for healthier recipes and found your channel! This looks delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lcwathome821]

I am so glad to be here new to McDougall..10 years with Chef aj.. glad to fund Mary's mini. Do u have examples of food to eat like do others share food plans for 10 days. Or is there instructions o can use as a guide..how much for starch non starchy thanks so much for the help.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

I just came across this tonight, not sure as a subscriber why it doesn’t show up sooner. Anyway, so I watched the mini corn and watching this one, can you explain the point of the mini’s and selecting one starch? Thank you! Love your channel.

[@PlantBasedDads]

I see your next comment where you figured out the reason for the one starch for the mini. Thanks for being a loyal follower Giselle.

[@kisammi6945]

I did one week of potato but l wasnt disciplined enough, kudos to you

[@PlantBasedDads]

I find it easier to stick to rice when I am doing Marys Mini. Thanks so much for watching.

[@amycaruthers7858]

Thank you!

[@PlantBasedDads]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

[@amycaruthers7858]

@@PlantBasedDads I made your One Pot Pasta tonight- such a great and easy recipe! Rave reviews from my Sicilian hubby- lol! Definitely will be repeated weekly! Thanks again!

[@createwithconfidence8094]

While my husband can eat the same type of meal 5 or 6 days a week, I like some variety in my veggies and starches. My weight is still coming down so what I'm doing works for me at this time. I do watch your channel for ideas and I really appreciate all of them! Thanks. I'm 3 months in to WFPB lifestyle and 19 pounds lighter. While I may need to modify my diet, right now it's do-able with results. Love the potato varieties you presented here.

[@PlantBasedDads]

19lbs is amazing for 3 months. Thats way better than my progress. I am proud of you. Dont worry about how others are doing this program, do what works for you. It sounds like you have found your rhythm so stick with that. Thanks so much for watching.

[@createwithconfidence8094]

@@PlantBasedDads I easily lose weight when I eliminate sugared soda and milk chocolate, my binge items. That eliminates hundreds of calories, haha. As I inch downward, I expect to have to make changes. My first change I'm attempting is bringing movement/exercise back... trying to tone up and keep a decent metabolism going. Linda

[@marysmith7765]

I made that potato salad. So good. Go make some.

[@PlantBasedDads]

So good! Thanks so much for watching.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

Ok, got to the part where you explained 8-))

[@PlantBasedDads]

Awesome. Thanks so much for watching

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

I have just discovered your channel. Thank you for the ideas here... and I laughed..... your bag of veggies mixed with the potato chunks (but you threw away the mushrooms) LOL.... just what I do!!!!! I will NOT eat mushrooms! YUCK!

[@ritahall2378]

Love the hash brown recipe - why can’t you use egg replacer or make a flax egg replacement to hold the patties together ?

[@PlantBasedDads]

You cant use flax anything on Mary's Mini. Flax is a fat, and fats are avoided on MM. They are fine on Starch Solution though. Egg Replace is process and no processed food on MM. Thanks so much for watching.

[@serenakoleno9338]

I wonder if you couldn't just blend up some of the mix and use that to bind it?

[@cherylshort5005]

If making potato patties I'd add a part of s flax egg ro act as a binder

[@PlantBasedDads]

We could not do that because flax is not part of Mary's Mini, otherwise thats exactly what I would have done too.

[@cherylshort5005]

@@PlantBasedDads i understand, I admit I'm not clear on all rules of a Mary's Mini. My brain us wracking, there should be an smacceptable binder lol well so far hmm maybe a but if potato starch & water? I'll look into it.

[@lvp8068]

You mention the marinara sauce and that the recipe is in the description but I didn’t find it? Can you please add it or link to the video? Ty!!!

[@sjr7822]

The problem with the potato diet is the weight of lugging bags of potatoes and the looks of the store clerks~

[@PlantBasedDads]

HA! You are so right. Clerks have asked me what I am going to do with 50lbs of potatoes. I am like "Eat them for meals this week". HA! Thanks so much for watching.

[@christined2495]

Thank you for this video, I will start Mary Mini today, I love how simple it will be too You look great too One question, can you have morning coffee with oat milk?

[@PlantBasedDads]

I know its strange, but neither Tim nor I ever acquired a taste for coffee. So we are a coffee free household.

[@christined2495]

@@PlantBasedDads I live for coffee, I do limit tho Thanks for the reply

[@belmaryfeliciano587]

You should create a Twitter account! Very informative and encouragement

[@PlantBasedDads]

We are on twitter but I never post there. I need to start doing that. Thanks so much for watching.

[@camillecullen1503]

I would like to do the MM & follow these recipes but don’t know how to access the links as mentioned. Could someone send me directions or links on how to get recipes-they sound awesome - Camille

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Camille. Here are the links: www.plantbaseddads.net/post/nut-free-oil-free-vegan-cheese-sauce That is for the cheese sauce), www.plantbaseddads.net/post/potato-and-zucchini-squash-bake (Zucchini and Potato Bake) and www.plantbaseddads.net/post/fat-free-mayo-free-potato-salad (Mayo free potato salad)

[@deniset1005]

How long have you been doing the Starch Solution

[@beverleycumming1876]

I like spudfits mashed potato fries!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Awesome. Thanks so much for watching.

[@glowronkyra]

I bought the seasoning for the fries, fixed the potatoes just like you described, in the end they didn't have much flavor, got any tricks to keep the seasoning sticking more on the potatoes without oil?

[@PlantBasedDads]

I just splashed a very small amount of water over the potatoes first. That was it. I used a lot of seasoning and they had plenty of flavor. Not sure why that happened. I used about 1/4 of that seasoning on the whole bowl of fries.

[@glowronkyra]

Thanks for that, I'm going to use more next time.

[@cherylatkins7600]

Joey!!!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Cheryl!!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@cruznvso1860]

I want to make my own shredded potatoes... I know every Potato type has different textures and differs how they should be cooked for best results. What kind of potatoes are best for shredding? Yukon, Idaho?

[@PlantBasedDads]

I think the Yukons are great for shredding but get the bigger ones if you can because they will be easier to shred. Thanks so much for watching.

[@OMGaNEWBIE]

I'm wondering if that water that you're squeezing out of the frozen/defrosted veggies contain lots of nutrients?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Lets hope not.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

I haven’t cooked potatoes in the instant pot, I thought they would turn to mush. How long did you cook those in the instant pot?

[@PlantBasedDads]

I cook them for 12 minutes in the instant pot. They DO turn to mush so you have to take them out and put the in the fridge overnight. Then the next day they are fine and not soft. You can reheat them for fries which is what I do. Thanks so much for watching

[@abi2270]

Are these recipes for one person or two? I've been on the rice mary's mini, and the rice and veggie I consume doesn't hold for 41/2 hours when I get off work. When I come back to cook dinner, I'm so ravenous, I eat a banana, dates anything before I can even start working on dinner. Any suggestions?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Those are just my plate sizes, I fill it up. If you get hungry, have more of the same things. I sometimes have an extra plate too. But I am always eating whatever I made until its all gone and then I make something else.

[@eshoup13]

Thanks for these videos and recipe ideas! I also watched your video on the rice Mary’s Mini. I’m curious how the rice MM compared to the potato one. Did you get better results with one over the other? Was one easier to follow? For your next one, which starch you plan to use? Thanks in advance!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Emily, I got the same results on rice and potatoes. Tomorrow I am starting a 7 day Corn mini. Tacos every day, baby! I am videoing the whole thing and it will probably be released the third week of may. Thanks so much for watching.

[@patchoulijulie7769]

Joey is a cute boys name😍

[@bobnorris7395]

Ok...I'm old I guess. I can't find the recipes you mention in the video. You say they are below but I don't see them. Help?

[@PlantBasedDads]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe for Hash Browns: 1 bag of frozen hash browns (Potatoes should be the only ingredient) 1 bag of frozen peppers/onions (again veggies should be only ingredients) Salt Pepper Sriracha Lay out on towel to thaw, squeeze out excess water and then cook Let brown about 8-10 minutes before flipping cook another 6-8 minutes ____________________________________________________ Recipe for Potato and Veggie stir fry 2 cups of small potato pieces cooked in air fryer for 24 mins 1 bag of frozen stir fry veggies saute veggies for 5 mins until soft with a few tablespoons of water add 2 TBS soy sauce, saute for 2 mins add cooked potatoes. stir fry for 5 minutes until potatoes are heated. Serve ____________________________________________________ Recipe for Mashed Potato Balls Cold mashed potatoes tablespoon of no salt seasnoning 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Mix together in a bowl for coating make small 1TBS size balls from mashed potatoes rull in mixture to coat cook in air fryer 390F for 15 mins, shake halfway trough serve ____________________________________________________ Recipe for Oven Brown Steak Fries Cook washed, whole russet potatoes in Instant Pot for 12 mins let cool overnight Cut into potatoe wedges coat with seasoning from link above Lay out on sheet pan and broil on high for 5 mins, turn 5 mins again serve with ketchup or vegan cheese sauce ____________________________________________________ Mashed Potato Recipe (no plant milk) 2lbs Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp online powder 1/2 - 3/4 cup water from when you boiled the potatoes salt pepper wash, scrub, rinse and cut potatoes into quarters. Put in a stockpot of cold water as you are cutting Put the pot with the potatoes and cold water on cooktop and bring to boil. Let cook for 12-15 mins until you can split with a fork with very little effort. Save about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain potatoes in a colander but don't rinse them. Put potatoes back in the stockpot and simmer on very low heat for a few minutes while stirring to get out excess water. Pour potatoes into mixing bowl. Add garlic and onion powder. Use an electric whisk on lowest speed and pour cooking water into potato mixture gradually until potatoes are creamy. Add salt and pepper to tasted. Serve and top with fresh parsley, chives or scallions.

[@sjr7822]

I like your presentation I went down four sizes, easily, no hunger and fully satisfied, follow Spud Fit channel all potato diet, about five years ago. He spent a year, on just potatoes as he had a lot of weight to lose. Once in a while I check on his channel, he is still looking good. This diet worked when others did not, it's difficult to lose when you are older, not so much muscle mass to burn the calories

[@PlantBasedDads]

Believe me, at almost 60yrs old, I understand that for sure. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lisarussom5935]

Does your plan include beans, nuts, avocados?

[@PlantBasedDads]

Mary's Mini does not include any of those. It is only a 10 day diet. The Starch Solution, which is our regular way of eating, includes all of those.

[@lisarussom5935]

@@PlantBasedDads Thanks, that’s what I was asking . If you starch solution diet included those? And obviously it does. Mary’s minis seem to be a great idea to get the scales moving. You’re cute too.

[@nettier9748]

Wow, haven't seen you in a while, you are really thinng out!

[@PlantBasedDads]

Thanks Nettie. It is a very slow process but I am still moving forward. Thanks so much for watching.

[@annamariabrown5409]

Brand new here! Kinda confused if you lost weight on SS why is there a need for Mary's mini? I'm really hoping SS works for me!

[@Bloomingsolo]

You will lose weight on SS. I lose about 2-3 pounds a month on SS but I will lose about 3-4 pounds if I do the Mary’s mini. The Mary’s Mini is harder if you like variety. I can only do it for about 5 to 7 days. But that 5-7 days help to get the scale moving. I have lose 16 pounds since September and that is with many days of eating vegan pizza and a lot of sourdough breads. 10 more to go. Good luck to you. :)

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Annamaria. Yes, Happy Happy Joy Tran is right. You will totally lose weight on SS. But, for some of us, weight loss stalls and we hit a plateau. This used to happen to me on Weight Watchers also. So occasionally you have to change something. The Mary's Mini diet is perfect for those of us on The Starch Solution because it's some of the foods from SS. This is a 10 day diet that you only do if you need an extra push. Otherwise its not necessary. Thanks so much for watching.

[@marimcclurg2806]

Do you loose weight on Mary mini

[@PlantBasedDads]

It got my scale moving again when I had not lost weight for months. The first time I did it I lost 3lbs in 7 days. The second time I lost 4 lbs in 9 days. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Immumar]

Too garlicky? Not possible!!