Janie’s Vegetable Soup (posted by Beth)

Posted in 3 Points, CrockPot, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by Nanatexas on October, 22 at 9:37 pm

Janie’s Vegetable soupPOINTS: 3INSTRUCTIONS2 pound(s) ground sirloin, raw1 large onion(s)1 tsp garlic salt3 large potato(es)1 pound(s) canned carrots, no salt added1 pound(s) Del Monte Italian Recipe Stewed Tomatoes1 pound(s) Del Monte Original Recipe Stewed Tomatoes1 pound(s) Del Monte Golden Cream Style Corn, No Salt Added1 pound(s) Green Giant Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, Canned1 tbsp sugar1 [...]

Read More..>>

Mexican Chicken Soup

Posted in 3 Points, CrockPot, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by beckham4 on October, 22 at 7:09 pm

1 can Healthy Request Cream of chicken soup1 can FF chicken broth1 can ranch style beans1 can RotelEither 1 can of cooked chicken or1 lb shredded chicken cookedPour all together in crock pot and cook on low 4-6 hours.DeliciousPoints-3 for 1 cup

Read More..>>

Good Luck Parm – HG Eggplant Parm

Posted in 3 Points, Core, Main Course by txredgirl on January, 27 at 6:42 pm

Good Luck Parm – Thanks HG for this great Eggplant Parm makeover!

HG’s No Harm Eggplant Parm

When we brought a beauteous eggplant (purple is pretty!) back to the HG HQ to make a better-for-you version of eggplant parmesan, we weren’t the only ones excited — our Fiber One practically jumped into the blender and blended itself [...]

Read More..>>

Apple Wontons

Posted in 3 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on October, 16 at 8:53 am

desserts
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 6
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 cup Cool Whip Free Whipped Topping
* 24 items wonton wrapper(s)
* 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 2 medium apple(s), cored and minced
* 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
* 5 serving butter-flavor cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. In bowl, combine apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and sugar. Drop [...]

Read More..>>

Bride’s Chicken

Posted in 3 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on August, 10 at 8:01 am

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 [...]

Read More..>>

Pizza Potatoes

Pizza Potatoes
1 (4.9 oz.) Box Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes
2/3 Skim Milk
2 Cups Boiling Water
1/4 Cup 2% Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 Cup 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
34 Slices Turkey Pepperoni
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the milk and water in the prepared dish and stir in the package [...]

Read More..>>

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana
POINTS Value: 3
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  35 min
Level of Difficulty:  Moderate
We slimmed down this fattening favorite. Baking the eggplant gives the dish a crispy texture without the fat that comes from frying.
Ingredients

1 sprays cooking spray
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs, Italian-style
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 medium raw eggplant
2 large [...]

Read More..>>

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 [...]

Read More..>>

Soup au Pistou

Posted in 3 Points, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by TheStolenOlive on July, 5 at 4:54 pm

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 [...]

Read More..>>

ENDLESS possibilities of Angelfood Cake!!

Endless Possibilities Angel Food Cake – Posted by Crissybear – WW Recipe Review Board
12 servings @ 3 points each
1 box Betty Crocker (1-Step) angel food cake mix
*see variations below directions*
Directions:
Preheat oven 350 Mix the angel food cake mix and desired flavor ingredients
together and beat by hand until blended. Pour into ungreased 9×13 pan (or muffin [...]

Read More..>>

Thai Turkey Salad

Posted in 3 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Salads, Weight Watchers Points Values by crys9 on July, 5 at 8:31 am

Serves: 8
Serving Size: 1.25 oz salad mix and 2 oz turkey
For a filling and fresh lunch, combine mango, turkey, and spinach!
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bag (10 ounces) mixed salad greens, chilled
1 pound honey roasted deli [...]

Read More..>>

Strawberry Muffins

Posted in 3 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by texas_gidget on July, 4 at 1:03 pm

2 1/2 c flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour)
2/3 c sugar
1 tsp b. soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 c lowfat buttermilk (I didn’t have buttermilk but you can mix 1 c milk w/ 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute. Let stand 10 min)
1/3 c butter, melted
1 1/4 tbsp vanilla
1 egg + 1 white, lightly [...]

Read More..>>

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 [...]

Read More..>>

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 [...]

Read More..>>

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 [...]

Read More..>>

Bacon, Egg and Spinach Breakfast Stacks

Bacon, Egg and Spinach Breakfast Stacks
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings:  12
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  55 min
Level of Difficulty:  Moderate
These omelet-like stacks win praise for both appearance and taste. Whip up a batch and leave some in the refrigerator for breakfast on the fly.
Ingredients

6 uncooked Bliss potatoes, baby-variety (about 12 oz)
9 oz spinach, baby-variety (about 1 1/2 cups after [...]

Read More..>>

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, [...]

Read More..>>

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 [...]

Read More..>>

Low Fat Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted in 3 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by TheStolenOlive on June, 14 at 10:21 pm

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 [...]

Read 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 [...]

Read More..>>

Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake

Posted in 3 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by TheStolenOlive on June, 14 at 10:11 pm

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 [...]

Read More..>>

Nut and Fruit Breakfast Bites

Ingredients:

1/3 cup reduced-calorie margarine, soft
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cup dried mixed fruit, such as raisins, apples and cranberries
1 cup uncooked quick oats
1 3/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:Combine margarine, sugar and honey in a saucepan. Cook over [...]

Read More..>>

Meatloaf Muffins

Posted in 3 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on June, 13 at 12:02 pm

1 lb 95% lean ground beef
1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing
1 medium onion – chopped
1/2 c green pepper – chopped
1 t. garlic powder
2 egg whites OR 1/4 c egg beaters
1 c hot water
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1/4 c ketchup
Mix stove top and water in a large bowl, stir with fork until moistened. In another bowl, [...]

Read More..>>

Cheesy Bacon Sandwich

Posted in 3 Points, LunchBunch, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on June, 13 at 11:48 am

Another one from HG!! Heaven Bacon
Hey, Steak ‘n Shake — keep your fatty, greasy, ridiculously high-calorie bacon and cheese melts to yourself!  HG’s got one that uses slimmed-down ingredients and tastes almost as good as the real thing.  Yeah, it really does.  Try it.
Ingredients:
2 slices Wonder Light White Bread (or another light bread**)
2 strips Jennie-O Extra Lean [...]

Read More..>>

Cinnamon French Toast

Another one from Hungrygirl.com
French toast is one of those breakfasts you dream about.  It’s decadent, delicious, warm, doughy, and just plain AWESOME.  It’s also something you THINK you need to avoid if you’re counting calories.  Wrong-o, people!   HG has been slaving over her trusty frying pan yet again (she loves that thing!), this time concocting [...]

Read More..>>

Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Casserole

Posted in 3 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on June, 13 at 7:45 am

Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Casserole
Ingredients
4 oz uncooked pasta
14 oz fat-free chicken broth
10 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup
2 cup frozen chopped broccoli
4 oz canned mushrooms
10 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast.
Instructions
Small lidded casserole dish sprayed with PAM. Rub spices on chicken tenders (I used Garlic Pepper and Sage) and lightly brown in frying pan [...]

Read More..>>