Baked Oatmeal

Posted in Breakfasts/Breads, Core, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 20 at 11:03 am

2 cups uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup fat-free skim milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters or 2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup Splenda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (or more) or use apple pie spice
2 medium bananas, mashed
1. Preheat oven to 350*. Combine wet ingredients and add dry ingredients. Bake in sprayed [...]

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Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute

Posted in Core, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 14 at 1:16 pm

Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute

Servings |  4
Preparation Time |  20 min
Cooking Time |  25 min
Level of Difficulty |  Easy side dishes |  This combo of feta, chickpeas, sauteed scallions and spaghetti squash makes a fantastic vegetarian main course or a great side dish with chicken or fish.

Ingredients

2 pound raw spaghetti squash
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup scallion(s), sliced
2 [...]

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3 Zero Point Soups

Posted in Core, Main Course, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 13 at 5:32 pm

Asian-Inspired Zero POINTS-Value Soup
Makes 12 servings
POINTS® value | 0 per serving
Ingredients

2 cups bok choy, chopped
2 cups Chinese cabbage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh ginger root, thinly sliced and julienned
1 cup oyster mushrooms
2 cups scallions, chopped
1 cup canned water chestnuts, sliced (8 oz can)
½ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
6 cups [...]

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Baked Banana Splits

Posted in Core, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 11 at 4:13 pm

Servings |  4
Preparation Time |  15 min
Cooking Time |  30 min
Level of Difficulty |  Easy desserts |  Try substituting any flavored extract you like in the sauce for this creative take on banana splits. Almond, maple, rum, orange – whatever you prefer.

Ingredients

1 sprays cooking spray
4 large banana(s), ripe, peeled
8 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 [...]

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Mexican-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew

Posted in Core, CrockPot, Main Course, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 11 at 4:12 pm

Mexican-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew

Servings |  4
Preparation Time |  20 min
Cooking Time |  420 min
Level of Difficulty |  Moderate main meals |  Ready for Cinco de Mayo? Turn up the heat in this delicious Mexican stew by stirring in a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite spicy salsa just before serving.

Ingredients

1 small [...]

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Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili

Posted in Core, CrockPot, Main Course, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 11 at 4:10 pm

Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili

Servings |  10
Preparation Time |  35 min
Cooking Time |  480 min
Level of Difficulty |  Easy main meals |  Chunks of pork tenderloin make this chili especially robust. Spicy peppers add even more flavor.

Ingredients

1 medium onion(s), chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup carrot(s), chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder, medium-hot
1 tsp dried oregano, [...]

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Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew

Posted in Core, CrockPot, Main Course, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by jray on January, 11 at 4:08 pm

Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew

Servings |  6
Preparation Time |  25 min
Cooking Time |  420 min
Level of Difficulty |  Easy soups |  This stew is a wonderful winter-warmer. You can also substitute 2 cups of fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, for the zucchini.

Ingredients

1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 large zucchini, diced
1 [...]

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