Group AppleBee’s Picture – January 2008
Asian Asparagus Soup
I had 3/4ths of an order of Spicy Asparagus leftover from PF Changs and decided to turn it into soup.
POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4 ( 1-1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp store-bought horseradish *(optional to save points)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 oz fat-free evaporated milk
3 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil *(optional to save points)
15 oz canned asparagus
2 tsp garlic [...]
Group AppleBee’s Picture from September
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Read More..>>Spinach/Strawberry Salad
Spinach/Strawberry Salad
1 bag baby spinach
8 oz sliced strawberries
1/4 red onion,sliced
1/4 c sliced almonds
optional 1/2 cucumber
Divine Dressing: 1/3 c splenda or sugar
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp. poppy seeds
2 tbs. white wine vinegar
1 tbs. veggie or olive oil
Our Hearts And Prayers
One of our own has suffered a huge loss today, but the entire group has felt it.
Kat. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are in our hearts.
If there is anything at all any of us can do, PLEASE do not hesitate to ask.
We love ya!
Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese
Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese
I saw her make this on her show last weekend and thought it sounded AMAZING!
Copyright, 2007, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
FoodNetwork Link
Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger
Episode: Ready to Go
3 zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 [...]
Raspberry Bliss!
Raspberry Bliss!
Yes, it’s time for another Starbucks swappuccino, courtesy of your pal HG. She and her trusty blender are working overtime this summer, and the latest creation to come out of the HG kitchen is a rockin’ Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino swap. Even if you don’t like raspberry (or coffee!), we think you’ll dig this one. [...]
July AppleBee’s Get Together
(Click picture to see larger image)
On Saturday July 28th, 10 friends got together for lunch at AppleBee’s on the promise of love & support. We had a fun time & great food, and left on the promise that we would all be seeing less of each other next month.
There was talk about another get to [...]
Chicken Fried Bacon W/Cream Gravy
Chicken Fried Bacon W/Cream Gravy
BACON – it’s the ice cream of the meat world, high in Vitamin-G (Grease). With a side of fat, double dipped in fat and then fried in fat and served with another side of fat (cream gravy), its bound to make the FAT FOOD POLICE go crazy. The recipe comes from [...]
Soup au Pistou
Soup au Pistou
POINTS® value per serving | 3
Servings | 8
Soups |
1)Two part recipe… last 4 ingredients are separate.
*Use uncooked green beans.
Ingredients
3 1/4 oz dry navy beans
11 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
3/4 oz olive oil
3 1/4 oz onion(s)
4 1/2 oz carrot(s)
4 1/2 oz leek(s)
1/8 tsp saffron
4 1/2 oz potato(es)
4 1/2 oz cooked green beans
4 1/2 oz [...]
Jalapeno Sweet Potato Soup
Jalapeno Sweet Potato Soup
POINTS® value per serving | 7
Servings | 6
Soups |
Ingredients
4 pound sweet potato(es)
1 medium onion(s)
3 slice uncooked turkey bacon
3 clove garlic clove(s)
2 Tbsp butter
8 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup Drained Pickled Jalapeno Slices
1/2 cup cilantro
1 1/2 cup fat-free half and half
1 tsp table salt
1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Scrub sweet potatoes, cut [...]
Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet Potato Muffins
POINTS® value per serving | 3
Servings | 48
Cakes |
PRE-INSTRUCTIONS
BAKE, PEEL & MASH SWEET POTATOES – 3 CUPS
GRATE RAW ZUCCHINI – 3 CUPS, WELL PACKED
INGREDIENTS
3 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup honey
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp table salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup coconut oil
1 cup Cozy Cottage Sugar [...]
This Week’s Sales
I just got home from Kroger. The deals I spotted tonight were:
Smart One’s Dinners – 6 for $9.00 ($1.50 each)
Smart One’s Bistro Dinners – 5 for $10 ($2.00 each)
Kroger Shredded Cheeses (including the 2% Mexican Blend for the Taco Bake Recipe) – 2 for $3.00
Then, on Tuesday… I will head over to Tom Thumb to [...]
Read More..>>Standing Meetings
Last Saturday of Every Month
AppleBee’s off of Trinity Mills @ George Bush Turnpike. 1pm
Next Few Meetings Are:
July 28th
August 25th
September 29th
Hope To See YOU There!
Read More..>>Baked Potatoes
It amazes me when I go into a restaurant to see how many places still wrap their potatoes in foil in order to “bake” them. And I am completely not surprised when you unwrap said potato that it is yucky & chunky and the furthest thing from fluffy white goodness.
When you wrap it in foil, [...]
AppleBee’s June 30, 2007
AppleBee’s June 30, 2007
Standing are (L-R) Christine, Sandy (Plano), and Lisa.
Seated are (L-R) Kelly (Aussie), Sandy, Debbie, Crys, Nancy, Kat, and Marcy.
Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken
1 whole chicken, washed
2 t. olive oil
4 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt
4 – 5 Red Potatoes
1 pound Baby carrots
Spray the crock pot with Pam. Make four aluminum foil balls about the size of golf balls and place in the bottom of the crock pot. Rub the oil on the chicken and sprinkle with the Lawry’s. Place chicken [...]
Tin Star & Fat Straws Group
TheStolenOlive SLH934 JenClows Crys Texas Gidget KimAudi
We had a great night of dinner & great conversation, laughs & slimy Tapioca Balls.
Ginger-Steamed Halibut Steaks
Ginger-Steamed Halibut Steaks
POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Marinating the halibut helps bring out the flavor in this low-fat fish dish. And steaming eliminates the fishy odor that often lingers when baking or broiling fish.
Ingredients
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp ground ginger, or 1 oz fresh ginger
2 medium scallions, minced
1 [...]
Halibut with Strawberry Salsa (Core)
Halibut with Strawberry Salsa
4 Servings – 3 points on Flex – Core Approved
4 (4 or 5 oz) fresh or frozen halibut steaks, 1″ thick
1 small lime
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 c chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 of a small finely chopped, seeded fresh poblano chili pepper
2 TBS snipped fresh cilantro
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp toasted cumin seeds
Thaw [...]
Eating Right
Tom Thumb’s Private Label Frozen Meals… Brand Name “Eating Right”.
The Vegetarian Masala with Basmati Rice (7pts) I have had twice and still love it. Everyone on the office was asking me what I was smelling up the place with cause it smelled so good.
Today.. Pineapple Black Bean Chicken (6pts)… all I can say is YUMMO!
Tropical Tilapia
Tropical Tilapia
POINTS: 5
INSTRUCTIONS
3 oz raw tilapia
1/2 tsp lemon juice, canned or bottled
1/8 serving Old Bay Seasoning
1 serving Bob Evans® Bleu Cheese, crumbled
1 serving parsley flakes
1 Tbsp packaged shredded coconut
Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place one fillet in dish, and sprinkle with lemon juice and Old Bay. Top with crumbled bleu cheese. Place the other [...]
Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Sauce
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 7 min
Cooking Time: 17 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Baking the garlic cloves brings out their sweet, buttery flavor and provides a rich, flavorful sauce for the chicken.
Ingredients
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, [...]
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
For a different flair, substitute dry white wine for the chicken broth, then sprinkle on a few spoonfuls of chopped sun-dried tomatoes with the mushrooms.
Ingredients
2 tsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove(s), crushed
1 pound uncooked [...]
Layered Mexican Chicken
Layered Mexican Chicken
POINTS: 6
INSTRUCTIONS
1 sprays olive oil cooking spray
2 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
30 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cup fat-free sour cream
2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese, divided
8 oz chopped green chilies, two 4-oz cans
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 medium corn tortilla(s), cut into 2-inch strips
1 cup salsa, mild, [...]
Low Fat Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Low Fat Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Points – 3
5 eggs
2 (12 fl oz) cans Fat Free Evaporated Milk
1/2 pint Lite or Heavy whipping cream (same pts)
1 (14oz) can sweetened Fat Free Condensed milk
1 1/2 cups Splenda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (1 oz) pkg Fat Free instant vanilla pudding
4 cups of 2% Lactose Free Milk (this has more [...]
Chicken Salad in Melon Halves
4 servings, 3 points = ¼ of the cantaloupe & ¼ of the salad.
This recipe was posted on the DFW WW Community Board this morning. Enjoy.
Chicken Salad in Melon Halves
40 small seedless green grapes, halved
¾ cup diced cooked chicken breast
½ cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
4 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 small [...]
Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo
Posted on HungryGirl Newsletter on April 14, 2005
Ingredients:
1 Package Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Tofu Noodles
1/2 Wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese
1 teaspoon Fat Free Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper (if desired)
Rinse fettuccine noodles VERY well. Microwave them for one minute, then drain them and pat dry. Add cheeses and sour cream. [...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
3 cup mushroom(s)
12 wedges Laughing Cow Light Creamy Garlic & Herb
1/2 cup Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
Unwrap cheeses and place in microwave for 30sec to minute to soften. Combine together crumbs, mushroom stems and cheese. Take spoonfuls and fill mushroom caps. Place mushroom caps filling side up on UNGREASED cookie sheet. Cook 20 min at 400 degrees Fahrenheit [...]
Skinny Dip
Skinny Dip!
We’re serious suckers for layers of cheesy, bean-packed, meaty stuff we can dip crisp veggies and baked chips into (yay!). This dip happens to be so delicious, that we’ve been wrapping it up in high-fiber tortillas and even eating it straight. And why stop at seven measly layers? HG has upped the ante, adding [...]
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing
From: www.halfmysize.com
Submitted by: Susi L.
Serves – 16 (2 Tbsp. each)
Points – 1
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch original dressing mix
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced calorie (not fat free) mayonnaise
Blend all ingredients and chill for at least 1/2 hour.
30 Cal., 2 g fat, 0 g fiber
Variations:
Add 1 Tbsp. [...]
Margarita Recipes
Rockin’ Razzy Rita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
Ingredients:
*1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Raspberry Ice
5 oz. water
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If desired, run some lime juice along [...]
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
serves 9
Points 3
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp coffee, instant or regular, powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 Tbsp Stick Light Butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 2/3 cup water
Instructions
Heat oven to 350, prepare square tray [...]
Taco Soup
Taco Soup
1 lb ground turkey or lean gr. beef
1 large chopped onion
2 cans chili beans (I did one can chili beans, 1 can black beans)
1 can corn- drained
1 can chili style diced tomatoes or Rotel Chili fixin tomatoes (I used original rotel)
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1 taco seasoning packet
1 packet dry ranch [...]
Chicken n Dumplins
This recipe was on written on white paper and taped to the wall on Thursday at our last Weight Watchers meeting.
Serving size is 2 dumplings in 1 cup of Chicken Stew
Dumplings
POINTS® value | 2
Servings | 4
Side Dishes |
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup fat-free skim milk
1/2 tsp table salt
2 tsp Salted [...]
Apple Brunch Cake
Apple Brunch Cake
POINTS® value | 2
Servings | 24
Cakes | If you do not have a Bundt pan, use a 9″x11″ non stick pan. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes until it tests done with a tooth pick.
Ingredients
2/3 cup No Sugar Added Applesauce
1 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
4 items egg white(s)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 [...]
Healthy Foods For 2007
I saw this on Rachael Ray’s show that I Tivo and watch every night along with The View.
Rachael Ray
When life hands you lemons, wake up your liver!
“The lemon is the number one food you can possibly eat,” says Dr. Brantley. Lemons improve liver function — the liver cleans your blood — and when your [...]
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
POINTS® value | 2
Servings | 6
Soups |
Ingredients
16 oz frozen chopped broccoli
2 small onion(s)
42 oz Clear Vegetable Broth
12 oz fat-free evaporated milk
2 oz Mexican four cheese shreds
Simmer onion in a broth in a stockpot. Do not brown. Add broccoli and vegetable stock. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Place in a blender and blend [...]
Steak with Peppers and Spinach
Steak with Peppers and Spinach 6 pts
2 oz beef round
1/2 cup sweet red pepper(s) sliced
2 cup spinach
1 Tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
Preheat broiler. Broil steak to desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle pepper and spinach with onion flakes and season to taste. Sauté until softened. Serve over steak [...]
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana – 7 pts
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce divided
1/2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
1 cup mixed greens
1/2 cup peeled sliced cucumber
1 cup sweet red pepper(s)
2 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
4 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
Preheat broiler. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and season to taste. [...]
Three-Flavored Snapper
Three-Flavored Snapper – 6pts
4 oz snapper fillet(s) cut into chunks
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground oregano
4 cup spinach torn and slightly damp
1/4 oz pignolias
2 Tbsp golden seedless raisins
6 oz sweet potato(es) cooked
Coat snapper with cooking spray. Toss snapper, thyme, oregano and pepper in a small bowl until well coated. Season to taste. [...]
Honey-Spiced Chicken
Honey-Spiced Chicken – 7pts
1 Tbsp honey
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup zucchini sliced
3/4 cup sugar snap peas
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup cooked bulgur
2 tsp parsley chopped
4 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
Preheat broiler. Combine honey, nutmeg and cinnamon. Coat chicken breast with honey sauce and broil until no longer pink. Place zucchini and [...]
Veggie Pita
Veggie Pita 5pts
1 large wheat pita(s)
1/8 item avocado sliced
1/4 cup cucumber(s) chopped
1/2 oz feta cheese crumbled
1 medium tomato(es) sliced
1 cup grapes
Pasta e Fagiloi Soup
Pasta e Fagiloi Soup – 6 points based off of 12 serving recipe
Ingredients
2 cans of red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
2 cans of beef broth
2 small onions, chopped fine
3 medium celery stalks, chopped
10 baby carrots, chopped…. (You can use real carrots; these are just what I had on hand)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons of Italian [...]
Dill Potato Salad
Dill Potato Salad – 6 servings – 2 points
2 pound uncooked new potatoes
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 oz dry white wine
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup Green Onions
2 Tbsp fresh dill
Steam or boil the new potatoes. Combine the mustard, sour cream, wine & vinegar in a small bowl.
Quarter the potatoes as soon [...]
Buffalo Chicken Feathers
Buffalo Chicken Feathers Makes 35 – 40 pieces…. I guesstimated 5 pieces per portion
3 pounds Chicken Breast Tenders
¼ cup cayenne pepper sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 package Butter Buds
1 cup Flour
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
¼ cup Chicken Broth
1 cup low fat Blue Cheese dressing – will probably be less if you use Ranch, but [...]
She Got IT!
ThinKat got the job!!! No More Size 2!
Happy Dance! Happy Dance! Happy Dance! Happy Dance!
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
1 point – 4 servings
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 ½ cups tomato juice
½ cup chicken stock
7 fresh basil leaves
½ can evaporated skim milk
1 tbsp butter buds (that fake butter powder stuff that isn’t too terribly bad)
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Simmer tomatoes, juice & stock for 30 minutes.
Puree the tomato mixture, adding a basil leaf [...]
Chicken Okra Gumbo
Chicken Okra Gumbo
POINTS® value | 4
Servings | 6
Soups |
For those of you who have a hard time getting in your 48 oz of water, or those of you who are suffering from these early spring allergies… This will clear your sinuses & make you drink a lot of water.For those of you who can’t [...]
Apricot Chicken
Apricot Chicken
main meals
POINTS® Value: 4Servings: 12Preparation Time: 0 minCooking Time: 0 minLevel of Difficulty: EasyCourse: main meals
Subscriber built RECIPE
Ingredients
1 small onion(s)
1 envelope onion soup, dry mix
1 Tbsp Polaner All Fruit Apricot Spread
1 Tbsp Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
3 Tbsp store-bought horseradish
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except chicken & set aside.Season chicken with salt & pepper to taste.Place chicken breasts [...]
Italian Pork Chops
Italian Pork Chops
POINTS® value per serving | 7
Servings | 5
Main Meals |
Ingredients
2 Tbsp store-bought horseradish
2 tsp lemon juice, canned or bottled
24 oz canned stewed tomatoes
5 chop lean boneless pork chop
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
3 serving I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter – Food I created
Instructions
Cook Rice According to [...]
Black Bean Soup
POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6
I also serve with 2 Mission CarbControl Fajita Size Tortillas (1pt each) with 1/2 ounce of Kraft 2% Milk Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese Blend Melted inside.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp ground cumin
3 clove garlic clove(s)
1 medium onion(s)
1 medium jalapeno pepper(s) *or more if you like it SPICY
1 can or bottle beer
45 oz canned [...]
I Have Wanted To Do This For Months
I have wanted to create us a website for months, and for some reason about 1130pm last night seemed like the time to do it. I have been sending out recipes and info since January, but always felt bad when I added a new person to the email list that they didn’t get all the [...]
Read More..>>CHOCOLATE FIBER ONE MUFFINS
CHOCOLATE FIBER ONE MUFFINS
Servings: 24 / 1 pt. each
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups water
3 cups General Mills Fiber One cereal
2 egg whites
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350. Put cereal in water and set aside (make sure [...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
POINTS® value | 1
Servings | 12
Cakes |Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
2/3 cup non-fat instant dry powdered milk
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
8 packet SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
1 tsp baking soda
6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 Tbsp raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large egg(s)
1/2 cup carrot(s)Instructions: grate carots finely. mix dry ingredients first, mix wet ingredients together [...]