Polenta with Bolognese / Spaghetti Bolognese
Polenta with Bolognese
Ingredients:
1 tube prepared polenta
about 6 cups of Bolognese sauce
soy mozarella, grated
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, butter a casserole dish.
Take 1 tube prepared polenta and slice into 1/4″ thick discs. Layer the polenta in the dish, making three rows of discs. Salt and pepper the polenta. Spoon bolognese sauce in between the rows [...]
Tamale Pie
Beth posted this on the board, but I wanted it here so I could find it!
Put in casserole dish at 350 degrees until cornmeal mixture is no longer runny……maybe 35-45 minutes
From: www.halfmysize.com
Serves – 8
Points – 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 pound extra lean ground beef, browned and [...]
Good Luck Parm – HG Eggplant Parm
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..>>Popcorn in a Brown Bag
1 brown lunch bag
1/4 cup popcorn (1 handful)
Put popcorn to cover the bottom of a lunch style brown bag. Set the timer for anywhere from a 2 minutes to 2 1/2, just listen for the popcorn to stop popping (in my microwave it takes 2 minutes). Enjoy.
Ways to spice it up:
Sprinkle some Butter Buds for a buttery taste
Sprinkle with a [...]
Jerk Halibut with Apple-Sweet Potato Mash
Jerk Halibut with Apple-Sweet Potato Mash
From Good Housekeeping, triple-tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute
Jerk seasoning is a popular spice blend sold by many companies. Some, but not all blends, contain salt. Choose one that’s salt free — the spice combination in all brands is so flavorful, you won’t even miss it.
Ingredients:
2 lbs sweet potatoes, [...]
Baked Oatmeal
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 [...]
Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute
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 [...]
3 Zero Point Soups
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 [...]
Baked Banana Splits
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 [...]
Mexican-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew
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 [...]
Read More..>>Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili
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, [...]
Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]