Mexican Polenta Casserole
Mexican Polenta Casserole:
9×13 pan
1 medium chopped onion
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1-2 cups tomato sauce
prepared polenta (1 tube or about 2 cups cooked)
1 lb. can spicy refried FF beans (I use Garden of Eden black)
6 slices SoyaKaas jalapeno Mex-Kaas soy cheese
Brown onion and meat. Add spices (or use packet of [...]
Brined Roast Turkey
1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey
For the brine:
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 gallon vegetable stock
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 tablespoon allspice berries
1/2 tablespoon candied ginger
1 gallon iced water
For the aromatics:
1 red apple, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup water
4 sprigs rosemary
6 leaves sage
Canola oil Combine all brine ingredients, except ice water, [...]
Crunchy Ranch Chicken
Crunchy Ranch Chicken
Servings 4
4 points per serving
1/3 cup Corn Flake crumbs (count points)
1/4 cup reduced fat Parmesan Cheese
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine corn flake crumbs, cheese and dressing mix. Spray chicken with butter flavored Pam, [...]
Cheesy Chili-Mac
Cheesy Chili-Mac
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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Adults will love how easy this chili-based meal is to prepare. Both kids and adults will love its taste.
Ingredients
1 sprays cooking spray
2/3 pound raw extra lean ground beef
2 medium onion(s), chopped
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2 1/2 cup canned [...]
Chicken Taco Soup
TACO SOUP
3 FROZEN chicken breasts
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 medium onion, diced
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 can cannelli (or any white) beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can vegetarian baked beans
1 can kernel corn
Put everything in crockpot in order listed.
Do NOT rinse or drain beans.
DO NOT STIR.
Cook on low for 6 [...]
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Servings 6 Points
3 chicken breast, skinless/boneless
16 oz FF sour cream
2 C FF Cream of chicken soup
30 Ritz crackers
Salt & pepper
Poppyseeds
Boil chicken and shred. Combine sour cream and soup. In a 9×13 pan layer chicken and soup mix. Crush crackers and place on top. Bake @ 350 for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Points [...]
Crockpot Balsamic Chicken
2 T olive oil
6 Turkey bacon slices diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper cubed 1″
1 red pepper, cubed 1″
1 bunch green onions
1 lb boned, skinned chicken breasts, 1″ cubed
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 t marjoram(I used oregano)
1/2 t salt(I used garlic salt)
1/4 t pepper
1/4 cup FF chicken broth
2 cups tomatoes, canned (I used two 14 oz [...]
Roasted Corn,BlackBean,& Mango salad
Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad*
You can make this simple, fresh salad up to 8 hours ahead of time.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears)
1 large ripe mango (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
1 15-ounce or 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced [...]
Bride’s Chicken
Bride’s Chicken
Serving Size : 4
4 – 3-ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fat-free vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Place chicken breasts in prepared baking pan. In small bowl, combine dressing, soup mix and spreadable fruit; spread over chicken.
Bake 20–25 [...]
Parmesan Herb Baked Tilapia
Parmesan Herb Baked Tilapia
Adapted from Cooking Light, January 2004
Points:4
Servings: 4
Note: I used Italian breadcrumbs and dried minced onions.
Ingredients:
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
Cooking spray
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise
2 T minced green onions
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°. [...]
Cheez-It Chicken
Cheez-It Chicken
Serving Size : 4
6 tablespoons sour cream — ff
3 ounces Cheez-its — rf, crushed
1 pound chicken breast — boneless, skinless, cut into strips
butter spray
Preheat oven to 350. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Put sour cream in a bowl and crumbs on a plate. Coat strips w/sour cream, then cheez-its. Place on pan and [...]
Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew
Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew
1 1/4 lbs. lean beef stew meat
1 chopped onion
4 small potatoes — chunked
1 can baked beans — (28 oz) any flavor
Place beef, onion and potatoes in slow cooker. Spread beans on top.
Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 6-8 hours.
Pure comfort food!
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Too Good To Be Stew
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE STEW
1 1/2 cups=2 points
1# ground beef or turkey
1 bag coleslaw mix
1-46oz can V-8 juice
1-28oz can stewed tomatoes
4-10oz cans Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies
3-15oz cans of beans (1 each of black,red,kidney)
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 pkg dry Italian dressing mix
Saute onion and garlic until tender. Brown the meat. Cook [...]
Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Crockpot Barbequed Chicken or Pork
2 servings
Core Recipe; 3 points on Flex
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 8 oz lean pork
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup diet cola
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
Mix ketchup and cola together in Crockpot. Add other ingredients. Cook on ‘high’ for 4 hours, then reduce heat to ‘low’ or [...]
Oven Roasted Corn
Oven Roasted Corn
4 Ears Fresh un-husked Corn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the corn by pulling off any parts of the husk from that stick out or are brown. If the corn has a lot of silks sticking out of the top, use a pair of kitchen scissors and cut them off. Soak corn for [...]
What can I do when I hit a plateau?
These suggestions are from a lifetime member. The question asked “What can I do to help with a Plateau?”
Try changing meal frequency. Eat 3 meals instead of several or go to 4-6 mini-meals instead of 3.
Walk for at least 20 minutes extra on 3 days.
Cut out alcohol for an entire week.
Think about sweet foods and [...]
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad
From: www.halfmysize.com
Serves -8 (1/2cup servings)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat free ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup Miracle Whip® Free
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups dry whole wheat macaroni
1 medium tomato, diced
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to [...]
Strawberry Pie
STRAWBERRY PIE
(.8 oz.) Package of Sugar Free Cook N Serve Vanilla Pudding
2 Cups Water
3 Cups Strawberries, sliced
1 (0.3 oz.) Package Sugar Free Strawberry Jello
Fat Free Cool Whip (optional)In a medium saucepan, add water and pudding mix. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add the strawberry Jello, stirring until dissolved.
Set aside and [...]
Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup
Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup
1 lb. Navy beans (washed), soak overnight
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 ham hock
4-5 quarts of water or chicken stock (or enough to cover beans)
salt, pepper to taste
1tsp. Cayenne pepper
1tsp. Thyme
1 tsp. Garlic powder
Sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown. Combine beans, onion, ham [...]
Curried chicken Salad with Mango (Core)
4 c diced, cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1.5 lb)
2 TBS lime juice
2 mangoes or papayas or a combination of the two, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1″ pieces
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 scallions, sliced thin (use the white part and some of the green part)
1/4 c FF plain yogurt
1/4 c FF mayonnaise
1.5 tsp curry [...]
Gazpacho Salad
Gazpacho Salad
Makes 6 servingsPoints® value | 1 per serving
Ingredients
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (4 cups)
1 medium English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and chopped (2 cups)
2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 garlic [...]
Salmon Burgers with Peach Salsa
Salmon Burgers with Peach Salsa
POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Canned salmon is much less expensive than fresh salmon and involves much less prep work, too. Keep some in the pantry and you’re ready to make a quick burger anytime.
Ingredients
2 large peach(es), diced
1 small jalapeno pepper(s), cored, seeded [...]
Latin Slaw
From the food network- Ron Lieberman show
For the dressing:
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
20 grinds fresh black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
1 small head green cabbage, trimmed, cored, and shredded
1/2 small head red cabbage, trimmed, cored, and shredded
1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels
1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed, dried, and finely chopped
1 [...]
Mock Wendy’s Frosty
MOCK WENDY’S FROSTY
1 c. skim milk
2 T. FF SF Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
1 T. Vanilla
2 T. FF Cool Whip
8 Ice Cubes
Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until ice chunks are all broken up.
For a thicker shake, place in freezer 5-10 minutes
Tiramisu
TIRAMISU
8 Servings
10 oz. angel food cake, about 10” round
8 oz. FF cream cheese
4 oz. RF cream cheese
½ c. sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
2 T. unsweetened cocoa
1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely grated
4 fl. oz. (1/2 c.) brewed espresso or strong coffee
Using a serrated knife, cut angel food cake into 12 equal slices. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl [...]
Creamy Potato Salad
CREAMY POTATO SALAD
8 Servings
WW Recipe Review Board
Courtesy of BHODGES 2
2 lbs. potatoes, boiled, cooled, and cubed
1 c. celery, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ c. green onions
1/2 c. FF mayo
1 c. FF plain yogurt
1 T. vinegar
1 T. mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ c. green onions
Boil potatoes, cool slightly and cut into cubes.
Mix mayo, yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt [...]
7 layer salad
SEVEN LAYER SALAD
6-8 servings
1 head lettuce
6-8 hard-boiled eggs
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. green peppers, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
4 oz. RF shredded cheese
DRESSING
1 c. FF mayo
1 c. FF sour cream
1 (7/8 oz.) pkg. Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix
Tear lettuce into a large glass bowl.
Layer all salad ingredients in order [...]
Inside-out eggroll casserole
Inside-out eggroll casserole (Core)
We used sesame oil (points) in place of the canola oil, and topped the casserole with a bit of Chinese hot mustard.
1 bag cole slaw mix (cabbage, carrots, etc.)
1 TBS canola oil
Soy sauce, to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder OR allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins: 1.5 [...]
Bubble up pizza casserole
Bubble up pizza casserole (core + ? WPAs)
Calculate points only for the biscuits. Add turkey pepperoni if you like, counting points for those.
1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
16 oz tomato sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
your choice of veggie toppings: mushrooms, olives, peppers, etc.
15 oz refrigerated [...]
La Bamba casserole (core)
La Bamba casserole (core)1 (5.25 oz) can whole green chilies, drained
Cooking spray
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 c chopped onion
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, such as Ro-Tel brand, undrained
2 c frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
1 (16 oz) can FF refried beans
1.5 c [...]
Unstuffed Cabbage (Core)
Unstuffed cabbage
12 Servings – 3 Points Flex – Core Approved
6 c chopped green cabbage (buy a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw cabbage to save time)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c water
2 cans tomato soup
2 c instant brown rice (not cooked)
1/3 c grated or shredded FF or soy cheddar cheese
Preheat [...]
Texas Caviar
Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salsa or Salad)
Recipe by: Susan Voisin
This recipe makes a Texas-sized amount of salsa, so halve it if necessary.
12 Servings – 1 point
2 cans (16 ounces each) blackeyed peas
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
6 roma [...]
Crock Pot “To Die For” Roast
CROCK POT “TO DIE FOR” ROAST
8 Servings – 8 Points Each
4 lbs. lean beef round
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, dry
1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix, dry
1 pkg. reduced-sodium brown gravy mix, dry
1 can reduced-sodium beef broth
Place veggies in slow cooker. Place meat on top.
Blend dry mixes into beef broth. Pour over [...]
Creamy Chicken and Ranch Potatoes
Creamy Chicken and Ranch Potatoes
POINTS: 4
INSTRUCTIONS
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
20 oz frozen hash brown potatoes
1/4 medium onion(s)
10 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 serving Good Seasons Ranch mix
Combine all ingredients into a slow cooker. Mix and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Servings: 6
Points: 4
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
2/3 cup chopped plum tomato
1/4 cup(1 oz) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (I used Fat free)
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 teasoon finely chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
4(5 in) portobello mushroom caps
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
cooking spray
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Prepare grill. Combine [...]
KIM’S SHRIMP AND SNOW PEAS
4 Servings (2 c. rice w/ 1 t. almonds)
FROM: WW Recipe Review Board
Courtesy of KIMMDARLINN
*10 Points Per Serving!!*
1 c. brown long grain rice, uncooked
1 c. water
1 c. FF reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 T. low-sodium soy sauce
3 T. rice vinegar
1 T. dark sesame oil
2 t. minced garlic
2 c. snow peas
1-1/2 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
4 t. slivered [...]
TERIYAKI STICKY CHICKEN
4 Servings
201 calories 0 g. fiber 3 g. fat
4 4-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ c. ketchup
3 T. brown sugar
2 T. vinegar
2 T. light teriyaki sauce
1 t. dry mustard
Preheat oven to 350.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
Spray an 8″x8″ baking dish with Pam.
Place ½ of the sauce into bottom of baking dish.
Place [...]
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
Yields 6 servings, 6 points on Flex
Core Recipe
Marinara Sauce:
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasonings (or use 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon basil)
1/2 teaspoon sugar or Splenda (sucralose) sweetener
Spray medium saucepan w/ nonstick spray; heat. Add garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, [...]
Weight Watcher Taco Bake
1 can of Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls
12 ozs. of 96% lean ground beef
1 pkg of taco seasoning
1/2 cup of 2% 4 cheese blend mexican cheese
1/4 cup of Pace Chunky Pcante sauce w/cilantro
lettuce and tomatoes for garnish
Cook hamburger then drain and add taco seasoning
Roll out crescent rolls and pinch seams together in a 13 x 9 [...]
FIESTA TURKEY PIE
7 Points 6 Servings
1 lb. very lean ground turkey
1 c. salsa
1 can RF crescent rolls
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
¼ c. FF shredded cheddar cheese
Black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450.
Cook turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
Stir in salsa and corn. Heat until most of the [...]
Dorito casserole
DORITO CASSEROLE
5 Points 12 Servings
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
8 oz. 2% Velveeta
2 T. chili powder or taco seasoning
1 can FF cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes
½ bag baked Doritos – Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with Pam.
Brown ground beef; drain.
Stir in chili powder or taco seasoning, [...]
Easy Enchiladas
EASY ENCHILADAS
4 Points 6 Servings
1 lb. BSCB or very lean ground beef
1 can FF cream of chicken soup
2 cans Old El Paso red enchilada sauce, divided
1/2 c. RF shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
6 FF flour tortillas
If using chicken, cook and shred. If using beef, brown and drain.
Preheat oven to 350.
Reserve 1 c. enchilada sauce; [...]