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. [...]

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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 [...]

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July AppleBee’s Get Together

Posted in Get Togethers by TheStolenOlive on July, 29 at 1:29 pm

(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 [...]

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New Features To Dirty Martini

Posted in Welcome & Info by Brine on July, 27 at 7:46 pm

Today I added a new feature to the website.  I am not completely done but hope to be by the end of the weekend.  The new feature is being able to search for recipes based on Weight Watchers Points Values!
You will see a new section to the right with the points listed.  Each one is [...]

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Cheez-It Chicken

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 20 at 10:52 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Finally

Posted in Celebrations by jamie4443 on July, 19 at 3:25 pm

YoooHoo!! I finally got logged in.  I was hoping to find the Pot roast recipe on here….hmmmmmm now to go looking

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Weight Watcher and Weight Watcher friendly recipes (Longest list of sites ever)

Posted in Reference Guides by JenClows on July, 16 at 7:19 am

Weight Watcher and Weight Watcher friendly recipes:
with points and or nutrition listed
http://aimeesadventures.com
http://recipecircus.com/recipes/awsum34/
http://joycesfinecooking.com/weightwatchers.htm
http://halfmysize.com
http://geocities.com/CrispyRice/WW/wwindx.html
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7droh/
http://heynana.com/WW%20front%20page.htm
http://cookbookswelove.com/free_recipes.htm
http://jaimeskitchen.com
http://d21c.com/Seabird44/recipes/
http://shadesofjaim.com/recipes
http://fitfoodie.com
http://shortmomto2.tripod.com/id13.html
http://recipecircus.com/recipes/mrsbutler2000
http://livinglowfat.com
http://hungry-girl.com
http://hawaiidon.iblogs.com
http://3fatchicks.com
http://freewebs.com/wenders123/recipes.htm
http://cookingcache.com/cat/low_fat_recipes
http://cookingcache.com/cat/weight_watchers_recipes
http://mrstia.proboards45.com/index.cgi
http://stormpc.com/ww/
http://barbo.proboards102.com/
http://auntpurplescooking.com/Recipes.htm
http://recipecircus.com/recipes/krwact/
http://recipecircus.com/recipes/bjwarren123/
http://dwlz.com/recipeTOC.html
http://p067.ezboard.com/bkellysweightwatcherrecipes
http://saksfamily.no-ip.com/crockpot.html
http://waynewatcher.com/Recipies.html
http://recipegoldmine.com/ww/ww.html
http://recipezaar.com/mycookbook/book/30696
http://floras-hideout.com/recipes/lf-ALL.html
http://donnita.com/journal/100FavoriteRecipesindex.htm
www.fbnr.com
http://nancyskitchen.com/
http://groups.msn.com/WeightWatchersRecipesTips
http://getting2goal.com/recipes/food.php
http://oduamy.com/lighten_up.html
http://lowfatcooking.about.com/
http://charlie-d.com/sswanke/WWRecipes/ww.htm
http://yvesveggie.com/recipes.php
http://anitasrecipes.com/
http://angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes/
http://bitsyskitchen.com/kitchen.html
http://cooken.com/WeightWatchers.htm
http://geocities.com/alta_mom3boyz/light.html
http://wholefoodsmarket.com/
http://allrecipes.com
http://cinnamonhearts.com/
http://bhg.com/recipe/
http://deliciousdecisions.org/
http://healthdiscovery.net/recipes/index.html
http://healthrecipes.com/homemade_beauty_recipes.htm
http://aicr.org/information/recipe/entrees.lasso
http://cookinglight.com
http://lightandtasty.com
http://calorieking.com
http://mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=11620
http://reynoldskitchens.com/
http://wegmans.com/greatMeals/recipes/
http://bettycrocker.com/Recipes/
http://kelloggs.com/us/recipes/
http://tyson.com/Recipes/
http://shop.safeway.com/superstore/sixframeset.asp?page=recipe
http://shadybrookfarms.com/recipes/recipebrowser.jsp
http://kraft.com
http://splenda.com
http://backofthebox.com/recipes.html

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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 [...]

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Oven Roasted Corn

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 14 at 8:19 am

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 [...]

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What can I do when I hit a plateau?

Posted in ThoughtsFromTheTrenches by Sanderpie on July, 13 at 4:24 pm

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 [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 12 at 9:56 am

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 [...]

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TexMex Sweet and Red Potato Salad

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 12 at 9:38 am

TexMex Sweet and Red Potato Salad-makes 8 servings at 1 points (!) per serving
1 lb red potatoes cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb. sweet potatoes cut in the same size
4 tsp. oive oil
2 onions finely chopped
6 T ff mayo
3 T chopped cilantro
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cumin
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1 t grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp [...]

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Weight Watchers Coleslaw

Posted in 4 Points, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 12 at 9:37 am

Weight Watchers Coleslaw
1 8oz package cole slaw mix
¾/ cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 teaspoons splenda
1 dash cayenne pepper
Garlic powder
Celery seeds
Salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients together and serve.
Serves 4
Points value 0

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Logged in, at last!

Posted in OurDailyLives by sandy on July, 12 at 7:13 am

I am excited to finally get myself logged in.  Aimee, thanks for your patience with me.

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Mango Yogurt Cream Sauce

SERVES 10
Use this fruity light sauce on desserts such as fruit salad or sponge cake. When mangoes are unavailable, make the sauce with ripe peaches, plums, apricots, and/or fresh raspberries or blackberries.
- 1 medium mango, ripe
- 1 cup nonfat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 medium lime, zest and juice
Peel the mango and cut the flesh [...]

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Strawberry Pie

Posted in 1 Point, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 8 at 4:57 pm

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 [...]

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Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup

Posted in CrockPot, Recipes, Soups by Sanderpie on July, 8 at 8:48 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Gazpacho Salad

Posted in 6 Points, Recipes, Salads, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 8:40 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Latin Slaw

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 8:25 am

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 [...]

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Mock Wendy’s Frosty

Posted in Beverages, Dessert, Recipes by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 7:57 am

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

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Tiramisu

Posted in Dessert, Recipes by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 7:52 am

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 [...]

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Creamy Potato Salad

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dish by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 7:49 am

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 [...]

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7 layer salad

Posted in Appetizer, Recipes, Salads by Sanderpie on July, 7 at 7:47 am

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 [...]

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Oven-Fried Paprika Chicken Cutlets

Posted in 4 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 6 at 3:01 pm

Oven-Fried Paprika Chicken Cutlets
POINTS: 4
INSTRUCTIONS
2 sprays cooking spray
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 Tbsp paprika, sweet-variety, divided
15 items saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
1 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
16 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4 oz thin pieces
1 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
1/2 medium lemon(s), cut into 4 wedges
Preheat broiler and coat a [...]

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BANANA SPLIT CAKE

Posted in 4 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 6 at 7:10 am

BANANA SPLIT CAKE
16 1/2 average graham crackers (8 full graham crackers and 1/2 of another)
2 Tbsp and 2 tsp Shedds County Crock light margarine
1 small package Jell-O fat free sugar free instant vanilla pudding with 2 cups of skim milk
2 cups Del Monte crushed pineapple in its own juice (drained)
2 average bananas
2 cups Cool Whip [...]

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Pizza Cups!

Pizza Cups
1 can biscuit dough, lowfat
1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim milk — shredded
1/4 cup onions — sliced or chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper — sliced or chopped
20 slices Gallo Reduced Fat Pepperoni
1. Spray muffing tin with cooking spray.
2. Take 1 biscuit and flatten it out then pat it into the [...]

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Chicken Fried Bacon W/Cream Gravy

Posted in HeartAttackOnAPlate by TheStolenOlive on July, 5 at 5:45 pm

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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SUMMER 3/4/5 CHALLENGE

Posted in Exercise Challenges by debbie021889 on July, 4 at 12:47 pm

SUMMER 3/4/5 CHALLENGE
I stole this idea from another board (hope this stuff isn’t copyrighted–LOL).
Here’s the deal. This is a 12-week exercise challenge. It’s a challenge to yourselves, nothing to “win” at the end except feeling better about yourself.
For Weeks 1-3, exercise 20 minutes a day for 3 days during the week.
Weeks 4-7, exercise 20 minutes [...]

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Jalapeno Sweet Potato Soup

Posted in 7 Points, Recipes, Soups, Weight Watchers Points Values by TheStolenOlive on July, 4 at 10:24 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Inside-out eggroll casserole

Posted in Core, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 4 at 9:47 am

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 [...]

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Bubble up pizza casserole

Posted in Core, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 4 at 9:36 am

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 [...]

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La Bamba casserole (core)

Posted in Core, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 4 at 9:33 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Superfast Salisbury Steak

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by sandy on July, 4 at 8:11 am

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 26 minutes
Healthy Units: 4.5 per patty with 2 Tablespoons of sauce
Great with rice or coucous
Ingredients:
3/4 lb. ground turkey breast
3/4 lb. ground round
1/3 c. dry breadcrumbs
2 large egg whites
Cooking Spray
3/4 c. water
3 T tomato paste
2 T Madeira wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 t Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
1 (10 [...]

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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 [...]

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Lemon-Lime Cookie Crisps

Posted in 2 Points, Dessert, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on July, 3 at 8:48 am

POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 11 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy These ultra-thin cookies are super crunchy and flavorful. Swap orange zest for the lemon or lime if you prefer.

Ingredients

3 1/3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg white(s)
1/3 cup cake flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 [...]

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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 [...]

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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

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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 [...]

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This Week’s Sales

Posted in Sales & Money Saving Tips by TheStolenOlive on July, 1 at 9:38 pm

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 [...]

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Standing Meetings

Posted in Get Togethers by TheStolenOlive on July, 1 at 12:29 pm

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!

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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 [...]

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TERIYAKI STICKY CHICKEN

Posted in 4 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 1 at 12:18 pm

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 [...]

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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, [...]

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Weight Watcher Taco Bake

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 1 at 12:02 pm

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 [...]

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FIESTA TURKEY PIE

Posted in 7 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 1 at 11:35 am

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 [...]

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Dorito casserole

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 1 at 11:34 am

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, [...]

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Easy Enchiladas

Posted in 4 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on July, 1 at 11:30 am

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; [...]

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Baked Potatoes

Posted in Cooking Ideas by TheStolenOlive on July, 1 at 11:20 am

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, [...]

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AppleBee’s June 30, 2007

Posted in Get Togethers by TheStolenOlive on July, 1 at 11:13 am

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.

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