BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Posted in 5 Points, Appetizer, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks by JenClows on August, 14 at 9:02 am

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP – Reduced Fat
2 cups cooked chicken breast
16 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup Louisiana hot sauce
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
Saute chicken and celery in the hot sauce. Add everything but the cheddar. Put in baking dish. Top with the cheddar. [...]

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Decadent Dessert

Posted in 1 Point, Dessert, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:46 am

Decadent Dessert
2 non-fat yogurts, 80 cal.
1 pkg. of FF, SF Vanilla pudding (instant)
1 small can of Mandarin oranges, drained
1 small can of pineapple tidbits or crushed, not drained
12 oz. Cool Whip light or FF
Mix yogurts and pudding.
Add Oranges and pineapple.
Fold in Cool Whip.
1 point for 1 1/2 cups.

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Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:24 am

Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken
4 servings, 5 points a piece
1 lb chicken
6oz light sour cream
1/4 c shredded Parmesan cheese (I used the 3 cheese blend, so good)
1 clove garlic pressed
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4-cup Italian breadcrumbs
Place fillets in single layer in Pam sprayed 13×9 inch baking pan. Stir together sour cream and next [...]

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Beef Stroganoff

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:21 am

Beef Stroganoff
POINTS® value per serving | 5
Servings | 4

Main Meals |

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean/5% fat raw ground beef
1 cup 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1 cup fat-free sour cream

Instructions

Brown and season ground beed to your liking. Drain. Add soup and cream cheese cook to incorporate and heat. Serve over egg noodles( add points for [...]

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Oriental Green Beans (goes good with Bourbon Chicken)

Posted in 1 Point, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:05 am

Oriental Green Beans
POINTS® value per serving | 1
Servings | 4

Side Dishes |

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound frozen cut green beans
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
1 Tbsp minced garlic

Instructions

Cook beans until tender,4-5 minutes.
While beans are cooking combine soy sauce, oil, and sugar; set aside.
Drain beans; set aside.
Spray a wok or [...]

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Bourbon Chicken

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:01 am

Bourbon Chicken
POINTS® value per serving | 5
Servings | 4

Main Meals | Note: This has a kick to it, you can make more or less spicy by playing with the amount of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes you put in

Ingredients

1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Apple Juice
1 1/2 pound uncooked [...]

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Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites

Posted in 4 Points, Appetizer, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks by JenClows on August, 14 at 7:44 am

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites
1 Cup Flour*
2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 cup Egg Substitute
1 Tablespoon Skim Milk
1 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Non-stick Cooking Spray
1/4 Cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
2 Tablespoons Fat Free Margarine Spread
2 Tablespoons Water
*You’re only going to use 1/2 of the flour and salt. The nutritional information reflects this [...]

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Love & Blessings

Posted in OurDailyLives by sandy on August, 10 at 4:19 pm

Kat, I’m so very sorry to hear of Bobby’s death.  It has really affected so many of us today because we care about you.  It serves as a reminder of so many important life lessons.  I’m just very, very sorry for this huge loss in your life.
Love & blessings,
Sandy 

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Our Hearts And Prayers

Posted in OurDailyLives by TheStolenOlive on August, 10 at 2:54 pm

One of our own has suffered a huge loss today, but the entire group has felt it. 
Kat.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  You are in our hearts.
If there is anything at all any of us can do, PLEASE do not hesitate to ask.
We love ya!

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Roasted Corn,BlackBean,& Mango salad

Posted in Appetizer, Condiments and Sauces, Meal Components, Recipes, Salads by Sanderpie on August, 10 at 8:08 am

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Crunchy Ranch Chicken

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on August, 9 at 8:16 am

Crunchy Ranch Chicken
Servings 4
1/3 cup crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup RF Parmesan cheese
1 pkt Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Preheat oven to 350, spray 9×13 glass dish with cooking spray. Combine corn flake crumbs, cheese and dressing mix. Spray chicken with cooking spray then roll in cornflake mixture
Bake for 45 mins or [...]

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Italian Meatballs

Posted in 1 Point, Meal Components, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on August, 9 at 8:06 am

Italian Meatballs

From: Halfmysize.com
Serves – 25 (2 meatballs each)
Points – 1
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey breast
1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated nonfat Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp. minced onions
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl [...]

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Orange-Scented Vegetable Couscous

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Side Dish, Weight Watchers Points Values by crys9 on August, 6 at 7:55 pm

Enjoy this as a vegetarian entrée or side dish. Or, turn it into a one-dish meal: Add chopped cooked chicken breast when you add the peas.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup golden seedless raisins
3/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tsp olive oil
1 [...]

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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 [...]

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Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna
Makes 6 serving
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate
2 eggplants (about 2 pounds total)
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons water
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup grated part-skim [...]

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BUBBLE UP PIZZA CASSEROLE

BUBBLE UP PIZZA CASSEROLE
6 Servings @ 7.5 Points
(OR)
8 Servings @ 5.5 Points
1 lb. very lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
16 oz. tomato sauce
½ t. dried basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. Italian seasoning
17 slices turkey pepperoni (I cut in half)
Veggie Toppings for additional points if necessary– onion, mushrooms, peppers, banana peppers, black olives, etc.
2 cans (7.5 oz.) [...]

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Parmesan Herb Baked Tilapia

Posted in 4 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by Sanderpie on August, 6 at 6:51 am

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°. [...]

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Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese

Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese
I saw her make this on her show last weekend and thought it sounded AMAZING!
Copyright, 2007, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
FoodNetwork Link
Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger
Episode: Ready to Go
3 zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 [...]

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Doritos Chicken Casserole

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on August, 2 at 4:01 pm

Doritos Chicken Casserole
Points 6
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 cup cooked light meat chicken, cubed, shredded, or sliced ( I used canned)
16 oz fat-free canned refried beans
10 3/4 oz Campbell’s Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup
1 10 oz can Ro-Tel Tomatoes (if you have kids use just diced tomatoes)
8 oz Doritos Baked Nacho Cheesier Tortilla Chips
1 1/4 oz reduced-sodium [...]

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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Posted in 7 Points, Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on August, 2 at 4:01 pm

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
POINTS® value | 7
Servings | 6

Main Meals | Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Detailed ingredients:
3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or diced
1 small onion, chopped
16 oz container fat free sour cream
2 cups shredded low-fat cheese, divided
1 can enchilada sauce
Taco seasoning
Tortillas (corn, flour or wheat)

Ingredients

What I ran through recipe builder:
3 item chicken breast, cooked, skinless
1 [...]

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