Saurday was a busy day for me I cooked and I cooked and I cooked and I got so many compliments! as long as you stick with serving sizes you can venjoy any food you like but here is what I made for our taco night! Thanks again goes to skinnytaste.com
I made carnitas with this meat and used corn tortillas and filled them with the meat, lime and cilantro YUM!
Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 4 oz (1/2 cup) • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 176 • Fat: 7.7g • Protein: 25.8 g • Carb: 1.3 g • Fiber: 0.1 g
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Ingredients:
2.5 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed (I used Smithfield)
6 cloves garlic, cut into sliver
cumin
dry adobo seasoning (I used Goya)
garlic powder
3/4 cup 99% fat free chicken broth
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)
2 bay leaves
Directions:
Season pork with salt and pepper. In a medium sauté pan on medium-high heat, brown pork on all sides for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Using a sharp knife, insert blade into pork, cutting small holes and insert garlic slivers. Season pork generously with cumin, adobo and garlic powder all over.
Pour chicken broth in the crockpot, add bay leaves and chipotle peppers. Place pork in crock pot and cover. Cook low for 8 hours. After 8 hours, shred pork using two forks and combine well with the juices that accumalated at the bottom. Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and cumin (you will probably need to add more). Let it cook another 15-30 minutes
FOR Appetizers we had taco dip and avacado mango salsa
(now the mango avacado dip will be used for the chicken quesidillas too)
Skinny Taco Dip
Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1/24th of dip • Old Points: 1.5 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 59.2 • Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.2 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g
8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese
8 oz reduced fat sour cream
16 oz jar mild salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
2.25 oz black olives,
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mixer. Spread on the bottom of a large shallow glass dish. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and black olives. Serve with baked tortilla chips
Avocado and Mango Salsa
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 119.4 • Fat: 8.2 g • Carb: 12.6 g • Fiber: 3.4 g • Protein: 1.3 g
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 plum tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalepeño, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and fresh pepper to taste
Combine all the ingredients and let it marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
we also had the cilantro rice and avacado bean salad which is in a previous blog!
now for dessert YUM! we had pink lemonade cupcakes they were not my favorite but you want to try go to skinnytaste.com we also had strawberry cheesecake YUM! IT WAS SO GOOD AND WHAT I WAS MISSING!
Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
Here's a simple summer dessert that takes less than 10 minutes to make. With strawberries at their peak this time of year, this is a great way to enjoy them. I also like making this with mixed berries. This is slightly modified from my no-bake cheesecake.
Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 slice • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 233.5 • Fat: 9.6 g • Protein: 3.1 g • Carb: 29.9 g • Fiber: 1.5 g
8 oz Cool Whip Free
8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
12-14 strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise
In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, vanilla extract and sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm. Arrange strawberries on top and serve
after this week I still lost two pounds! here is to another week of eating great and losing weight!
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
catching up on recipes!
first lets start with dessert! peanut butter banana muffins OMG these were soooooooooo good I had to use regular peanut butter as I couldnt find the one she refered to I ad to adjust my points a bit! again thank to skinnytaste.com for all these wonderful recipes I have lost ten pounds and have been eating WONDERFULLY!
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 12 • Size: 1 muffin • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 160.6 • Fat: 3 g • Protein: 3.9 g • Carb: 30.8 g • Fiber: 1.6 g • Sugar: 13.2 g
Sodium: 104.3 mg
Ingredients:
3 ripe medium bananas
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 tbsp Better'n peanut butter (divided into 8 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce, vanilla, and 8 tablespoons better'n peanut butter, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
Pour batter into muffin tin halfway, then add 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining better'n peanut butter into each muffin well. Top off each muffin with remaining batter, and bake on the center rack for 25 minutes
Dinner took very little effort but it was very good and filling!
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Size: 2 thighs plus vegetables • Old Points: 8 pts • Points+: 9 pts
Calories: 347.1 • Fat: 17.0g • Protein: 31.1 g • Carb: 19.2 g • Fiber: 5.8 g
10 (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
20 medium asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
3 red bell peppers
1 cup carrots, sliced in half long way
2 red onions, chopped in large chunks
10 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
3 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
2 tbsp oregano or thyme
4 leaves fresh sage, chopped
Preheat oven to 425°. Wash and dry the chicken well with a paper towel. Combine all the ingredients together and using your hands and arrange in a very large roasting pan. The vegetables should not touch chicken or it will steam. All ingredients should be spread out in a single layer, if necessary use two baking dishes or disposable tins to achieve this. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.
String Beans with Garlic and Oil
I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.
String Beans with Garlic and Oil
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 97 • Points: 1.5 ww points
1 lb fresh string beans, washed, ends trimmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
salt and fresh pepper
Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil. Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly cover the pan, and steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.
Monday night we had enchiladas these were good I felt the chicken was a little dry but I think it was my fault not the recipes :)
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
White beans, shredded chicken, green chile, sour cream and cheese. Need I say more? These have just the right amount of kick to them and hit the spot if you're craving Mexican food. They are high in fiber and so filling (one enchilada is a perfect serving size). The easiest way for me to make shredded chicken is in my crock pot. I let it cook all day while I'm at work, then I come home and shred it and freeze the broth for other recipes. Click here for the recipe. For other great enchilada recipes try my favorite Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce, or Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas. Look for half point tortillas that are whole wheat and low carb such as La Tortilla Factory.
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Old Points: 4 • Points: 5
Calories: 230 • Fat: 7.3 g • Protein: 20.4 g • Carb: 28.7 g • Fiber: 12.2 g
Chicken and White Bean Filling:
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
15.5 oz can Navy beans (or Cannellini beans)
8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1/3 can water
1 chicken bullion
1 tsp cumin
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
1 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tbsp flour
1 cup fat free chicken broth
7 oz can chopped green chile
2 jalapeños, chopped (I used jarred)
salt
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
8 medium low carb tortillas
chopped fresh cilantro or scallions (or both!)
Preheat oven to 375°.
For the Filling:
In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add green chiles, beans, water, bullion, and cumin. Mix well and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes. Remove cover, add chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens and liquid boils down. Set aside.
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepeños, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or scallions
Fiesta Lime Rice
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 2 pt • Points+: 4 pt
Calories: 152.8 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 5.7 g • Carb: 33.7 g • Fiber: 4 g • Sugar: 1.7
1 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and heated
3/4 cup cooked corn (I used Trader Joe's Fire Roasted frozen Corn), heated
1 large tomato, diced
1 large scallion, diced fine
2-4 tbsp chopped cilantro (to your liking)
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
salt to taste
In a large bowl, combine hot rice, heated corn, heated beans, tomato, scallion, cilantro, lime juice and salt if needed. Toss and serve
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 12 • Size: 1 muffin • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 160.6 • Fat: 3 g • Protein: 3.9 g • Carb: 30.8 g • Fiber: 1.6 g • Sugar: 13.2 g
Sodium: 104.3 mg
Ingredients:
3 ripe medium bananas
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 tbsp Better'n peanut butter (divided into 8 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce, vanilla, and 8 tablespoons better'n peanut butter, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
Pour batter into muffin tin halfway, then add 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining better'n peanut butter into each muffin well. Top off each muffin with remaining batter, and bake on the center rack for 25 minutes
Dinner took very little effort but it was very good and filling!
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Size: 2 thighs plus vegetables • Old Points: 8 pts • Points+: 9 pts
Calories: 347.1 • Fat: 17.0g • Protein: 31.1 g • Carb: 19.2 g • Fiber: 5.8 g
10 (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
20 medium asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
3 red bell peppers
1 cup carrots, sliced in half long way
2 red onions, chopped in large chunks
10 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
3 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
2 tbsp oregano or thyme
4 leaves fresh sage, chopped
Preheat oven to 425°. Wash and dry the chicken well with a paper towel. Combine all the ingredients together and using your hands and arrange in a very large roasting pan. The vegetables should not touch chicken or it will steam. All ingredients should be spread out in a single layer, if necessary use two baking dishes or disposable tins to achieve this. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.
String Beans with Garlic and Oil
I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.
String Beans with Garlic and Oil
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 97 • Points: 1.5 ww points
1 lb fresh string beans, washed, ends trimmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
salt and fresh pepper
Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil. Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly cover the pan, and steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.
Monday night we had enchiladas these were good I felt the chicken was a little dry but I think it was my fault not the recipes :)
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
White beans, shredded chicken, green chile, sour cream and cheese. Need I say more? These have just the right amount of kick to them and hit the spot if you're craving Mexican food. They are high in fiber and so filling (one enchilada is a perfect serving size). The easiest way for me to make shredded chicken is in my crock pot. I let it cook all day while I'm at work, then I come home and shred it and freeze the broth for other recipes. Click here for the recipe. For other great enchilada recipes try my favorite Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce, or Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas. Look for half point tortillas that are whole wheat and low carb such as La Tortilla Factory.
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Old Points: 4 • Points: 5
Calories: 230 • Fat: 7.3 g • Protein: 20.4 g • Carb: 28.7 g • Fiber: 12.2 g
Chicken and White Bean Filling:
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
15.5 oz can Navy beans (or Cannellini beans)
8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1/3 can water
1 chicken bullion
1 tsp cumin
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
1 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tbsp flour
1 cup fat free chicken broth
7 oz can chopped green chile
2 jalapeños, chopped (I used jarred)
salt
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
8 medium low carb tortillas
chopped fresh cilantro or scallions (or both!)
Preheat oven to 375°.
For the Filling:
In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add green chiles, beans, water, bullion, and cumin. Mix well and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes. Remove cover, add chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens and liquid boils down. Set aside.
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepeños, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or scallions
Fiesta Lime Rice
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 2 pt • Points+: 4 pt
Calories: 152.8 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 5.7 g • Carb: 33.7 g • Fiber: 4 g • Sugar: 1.7
1 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and heated
3/4 cup cooked corn (I used Trader Joe's Fire Roasted frozen Corn), heated
1 large tomato, diced
1 large scallion, diced fine
2-4 tbsp chopped cilantro (to your liking)
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
salt to taste
In a large bowl, combine hot rice, heated corn, heated beans, tomato, scallion, cilantro, lime juice and salt if needed. Toss and serve
Friday, July 29, 2011
Herb crusted rib eye mmmmm
I loved this recipe it had great flavor if you like a lot of flavor with your meat you will love this recipe! again thanks to skinnytaste.com for this recipe!
Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast
Modified from Everyday Food
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 5 oz • Old Points: 7 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 304.6 • Fat: 12.3 • Carbs: 8.1 • Fiber: 1.4 • Sugar: 0.7 • Protein: 38.1
2 1/2 lbs beef eye round roast, all fat trimmed off
2 tbsp fat free sour cream
3 tsp prepared horseradish
kosher salt and fresh pepper
1/2 cup whole wheat seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp herbs de provence (rosemary, thyme, marjoram and savory)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl combine sour cream, salt, pepper and horseradish. In another bowl combine breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic and oil.
Season meat with salt and pepper. Sear roast in a large skillet on high heat for about 10 minutes total on all sides. Place in roasting pan and cover with sour cream and breadcrumbs on top of roast. Place in the oven and cook until thermometer reads 140°, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing
we had it with crock pot baked potatoes a great way to cook potatoes and meat at the same time :)
Crock Pot "Baked" Potatoes
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 potato • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 4 (large is 5 points+)
4 medium russet potatoes
aluminum foil
Toppings (extra pts): light sour cream, fresh chives, bacon bits, broccoli, cheese
Wash and scrub potatoes until clean. Dry thoroughly. When dry, prick potatoes with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil.
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4
Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast
Modified from Everyday Food
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 5 oz • Old Points: 7 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 304.6 • Fat: 12.3 • Carbs: 8.1 • Fiber: 1.4 • Sugar: 0.7 • Protein: 38.1
2 1/2 lbs beef eye round roast, all fat trimmed off
2 tbsp fat free sour cream
3 tsp prepared horseradish
kosher salt and fresh pepper
1/2 cup whole wheat seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp herbs de provence (rosemary, thyme, marjoram and savory)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl combine sour cream, salt, pepper and horseradish. In another bowl combine breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic and oil.
Season meat with salt and pepper. Sear roast in a large skillet on high heat for about 10 minutes total on all sides. Place in roasting pan and cover with sour cream and breadcrumbs on top of roast. Place in the oven and cook until thermometer reads 140°, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing
we had it with crock pot baked potatoes a great way to cook potatoes and meat at the same time :)
Crock Pot "Baked" Potatoes
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 potato • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 4 (large is 5 points+)
4 medium russet potatoes
aluminum foil
Toppings (extra pts): light sour cream, fresh chives, bacon bits, broccoli, cheese
Wash and scrub potatoes until clean. Dry thoroughly. When dry, prick potatoes with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil.
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
kalua pork mmmmmmmmmmm
Last nights dinner was so easy and it tasted so good!!!! again this is from skinny taste.com
Crock Pot Kalua Pig
Adapted from La Fuji Mama
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: about 8 • Serving Size: 4 oz • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 160 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 24 g • Carb: 0 g • Fiber: 0 g • Sugar: 0 g
Ingredients:
3 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed
1 tbsp liquid mesquite smoke
1 tbsp coarse sea salt
Directions:
Place pork in the crock pot and stab it all over with the tip of a knife. Rub sea salt all over pork. Drizzle the liquid smoke all over and set crock pot to low; cook about 16 hours.
Remove from crock pot and place on a large platter. Remove any fat you may have missed and shred pork with two forks. Discard liquid reserving a little as needed to keep pork moist.
with it we had habanero cilantro rice (tasted like chipotles) and grilled pineapple
Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: 3/4 cup • Calories: 192 • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 habanero pepper, diced
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups water
2 scallions, diced
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
In a small heavy pot add oil and saute pepper on medium heat. Add rice, water and salt. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce flame to low and cover about 15 minutes. Shut off stove and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped scallions, cilantro, lime juice, rice and toss until completely mixed. Makes approx 3 cups
Grilled Pineapple
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 servings • Time: 1 slice • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 1 pts
Calories: 51.1 • Fat: 0.8 g • Carb: 12.0 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 0.3 g • Sugar: 10.4 g
Sodium: 0.9 mg
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
2 tbsp dark honey
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ripe pineapple, cut into half inch slices
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, lime juice, and cinnamon and whisk to blend. Set aside.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill. Lightly coat the grill rack with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the flame.
Lightly brush the pineapple with the marinade. Grill or broil, turning once and basting once or twice with the remaining marinade, until tender and golden, about 3-5 minutes on each side
Tonight we are having arroz con pollo (diet version of course) let you know tomorrow if its post worthy :)
Crock Pot Kalua Pig
Adapted from La Fuji Mama
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: about 8 • Serving Size: 4 oz • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 160 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 24 g • Carb: 0 g • Fiber: 0 g • Sugar: 0 g
Ingredients:
3 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed
1 tbsp liquid mesquite smoke
1 tbsp coarse sea salt
Directions:
Place pork in the crock pot and stab it all over with the tip of a knife. Rub sea salt all over pork. Drizzle the liquid smoke all over and set crock pot to low; cook about 16 hours.
Remove from crock pot and place on a large platter. Remove any fat you may have missed and shred pork with two forks. Discard liquid reserving a little as needed to keep pork moist.
with it we had habanero cilantro rice (tasted like chipotles) and grilled pineapple
Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: 3/4 cup • Calories: 192 • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 habanero pepper, diced
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups water
2 scallions, diced
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
In a small heavy pot add oil and saute pepper on medium heat. Add rice, water and salt. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce flame to low and cover about 15 minutes. Shut off stove and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped scallions, cilantro, lime juice, rice and toss until completely mixed. Makes approx 3 cups
Grilled Pineapple
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 servings • Time: 1 slice • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 1 pts
Calories: 51.1 • Fat: 0.8 g • Carb: 12.0 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 0.3 g • Sugar: 10.4 g
Sodium: 0.9 mg
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
2 tbsp dark honey
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ripe pineapple, cut into half inch slices
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, lime juice, and cinnamon and whisk to blend. Set aside.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill. Lightly coat the grill rack with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the flame.
Lightly brush the pineapple with the marinade. Grill or broil, turning once and basting once or twice with the remaining marinade, until tender and golden, about 3-5 minutes on each side
Tonight we are having arroz con pollo (diet version of course) let you know tomorrow if its post worthy :)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hey there again!
I know I know its been a long time! As most of you know I started weight watchers so say goodbye to the cheesecake recipes lol! but wanted to share for those trying to eat healhty or looking to join weight watchers!Now I did not make these up my credit goes to skinnytaste.com but I have tried the things I posted and will give you an honest opinion!
Chicken Enchiladas
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 159.5 • Fat: 5.9 g • Protein: 16.2 g • Carb: 17.8 g • Fiber: 8.3 g
For the sauce:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the chicken:
1 tsp vegetable oil
8.5 oz (2 breast halves) cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 (6-inch) reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it. Place on baking dish seam side down. Top with sauce and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions
Now these were pretty delicious and definitly did not taste like diet! perfect sunday meal! the kids thought they were a little spicy if you like the chipotle flavor you will love these!
with this dish we made brown rice and this salad which was AMAZING! I am not a tomato or avacado fan but man this was good!
Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 12 • Size: 1/2 cup • Calories: 106 • Old Points: 2.5 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 105.9 • Fat: 6.0 g • Protein: 3.2 g • Carb: 13.0 g • Fiber: 3.6 g Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 137.8 mg
Ingredients:
1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
9 oz frozen corn, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
1 small hass avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 scallion, chopped
1 lime, juice of
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp cilantro
salt and fresh pepper
Directions:
Combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix with lime juice and olive oil. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Add avocado before serving!
The next night was my first time broiling chicken! I think next time I was brush more marinade on it during the baking but Jorge said it was the best chciken I ever made!
Broiled or Grilled Pollo Sabroso
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 thigh • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 154.1 • Fat: 9.5 g • Protein: 15.5 g • Carb: 0.4 g • Fiber: 0.1 g
Ingredients:
6 medium chicken thighs
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 packet Sazon (in Spanish aisle, I prefer Badia brand with no MSG)
Adobo (in Spanish aisle)
garlic powder
oregano
Directions:
Season chicken with vinegar and soy sauce. Add sazon, a generous amount of adobo, garlic powder, oregano and adobo and mix well. (Don't use your hands or they will turn orange) Let chicken marinade at least 20 minutes. Broil or grill on low until chicken is cooked through, careful not to burn. Enjoy with rice and salad
with this I made veggies and this potato salad tasted good!!!!!!!!
Baby Red Potato Salad
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 • Size: 3/4 cups • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 107.2 • Fat: 3.2 g • Carbs: 17.8 g • Fiber: 2.1 g • Protein: 2.2 g
4 cups baby red potatoes, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 scallions, diced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
salt and fresh pepper
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, approx 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
While the potatoes are boiling, combine red onion, green pepper, mustard, olive oil, vinegar and mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and let the flavors marinade while the potatoes cook. Once the potatoes are done and cool, mix into the bowl and add scallions and additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve
hope you enjoy I hope to share may more recipes with you!
Chicken Enchiladas
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 159.5 • Fat: 5.9 g • Protein: 16.2 g • Carb: 17.8 g • Fiber: 8.3 g
For the sauce:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the chicken:
1 tsp vegetable oil
8.5 oz (2 breast halves) cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 (6-inch) reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it. Place on baking dish seam side down. Top with sauce and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions
Now these were pretty delicious and definitly did not taste like diet! perfect sunday meal! the kids thought they were a little spicy if you like the chipotle flavor you will love these!
with this dish we made brown rice and this salad which was AMAZING! I am not a tomato or avacado fan but man this was good!
Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 12 • Size: 1/2 cup • Calories: 106 • Old Points: 2.5 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 105.9 • Fat: 6.0 g • Protein: 3.2 g • Carb: 13.0 g • Fiber: 3.6 g Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 137.8 mg
Ingredients:
1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
9 oz frozen corn, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
1 small hass avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 scallion, chopped
1 lime, juice of
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp cilantro
salt and fresh pepper
Directions:
Combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix with lime juice and olive oil. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Add avocado before serving!
The next night was my first time broiling chicken! I think next time I was brush more marinade on it during the baking but Jorge said it was the best chciken I ever made!
Broiled or Grilled Pollo Sabroso
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 thigh • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 154.1 • Fat: 9.5 g • Protein: 15.5 g • Carb: 0.4 g • Fiber: 0.1 g
Ingredients:
6 medium chicken thighs
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 packet Sazon (in Spanish aisle, I prefer Badia brand with no MSG)
Adobo (in Spanish aisle)
garlic powder
oregano
Directions:
Season chicken with vinegar and soy sauce. Add sazon, a generous amount of adobo, garlic powder, oregano and adobo and mix well. (Don't use your hands or they will turn orange) Let chicken marinade at least 20 minutes. Broil or grill on low until chicken is cooked through, careful not to burn. Enjoy with rice and salad
with this I made veggies and this potato salad tasted good!!!!!!!!
Baby Red Potato Salad
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 • Size: 3/4 cups • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 107.2 • Fat: 3.2 g • Carbs: 17.8 g • Fiber: 2.1 g • Protein: 2.2 g
4 cups baby red potatoes, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 scallions, diced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
salt and fresh pepper
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, approx 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
While the potatoes are boiling, combine red onion, green pepper, mustard, olive oil, vinegar and mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and let the flavors marinade while the potatoes cook. Once the potatoes are done and cool, mix into the bowl and add scallions and additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve
hope you enjoy I hope to share may more recipes with you!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Soups and cheesecake!
Loaded Potato Soup
(Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 -40 minutes)
6 medium to large potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cups flour
6 cups milk (skim or whole, whatever your family drinks)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (I prefer to use “Better Than Bouillon” chicken base. It’s concentrated stock found in a small jar in the same aisle as chicken broth. Refrigerate after opening)
2 green onions
1 cup sour cream (non-fat or low fat is ok to use)
2 cups crisp bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Peel and cube potatoes into bite size pieces. Place cubed potatoes in a 3 quart stockpot and cover with water. Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain potatoes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add flour and stir until mixture is blended and bubbly. Gradually add milk to the butter-flour mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add bouillon, green onions and cooked potatoes, sour cream and cooked bacon. Just before serving, reduce heat and add cheese. Stir well and serve.
Serves 8-10 If you have leftovers and reheat this soup the next day, it may be too thick (the potatoes will do that!). Just add enough milk to thin and adjust the seasonings.
Make Ahead Tips: Potatoes can be cooked ahead of time, drained and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Potatoes can also be peeled and cubed a few hours ahead, but they then must be covered with water to prevent them from turning brown.
Carmel Pecan cheesecake
1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 in)
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 cup caramel ice cream topping
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread into pastry shell; sprinkle with pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining eggs; gradually whisk in caramel topping until blended. Pour over pecans.
Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned (loosely cover with foil after 20 minutes if pie browns too quickly) Cool on wire rack for an hour. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers.
Enjoy!
Zuppa tuscana better than the olive garden
* 1 lb ground Italian sausage- I use hot I like it spicy
* 1½ tsp crushed red peppers
* 1 large diced white onion
* 4 Tbsp bacon pieces
* 2 tsp garlic puree
* 10 cups water
* 5 cubes of chicken bouillon
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
* ¼ of a bunch of kale
# Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.
# In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.
# Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.
# Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
# Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.
# Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve. Delicious!
(Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 -40 minutes)
6 medium to large potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cups flour
6 cups milk (skim or whole, whatever your family drinks)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (I prefer to use “Better Than Bouillon” chicken base. It’s concentrated stock found in a small jar in the same aisle as chicken broth. Refrigerate after opening)
2 green onions
1 cup sour cream (non-fat or low fat is ok to use)
2 cups crisp bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Peel and cube potatoes into bite size pieces. Place cubed potatoes in a 3 quart stockpot and cover with water. Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain potatoes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add flour and stir until mixture is blended and bubbly. Gradually add milk to the butter-flour mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add bouillon, green onions and cooked potatoes, sour cream and cooked bacon. Just before serving, reduce heat and add cheese. Stir well and serve.
Serves 8-10 If you have leftovers and reheat this soup the next day, it may be too thick (the potatoes will do that!). Just add enough milk to thin and adjust the seasonings.
Make Ahead Tips: Potatoes can be cooked ahead of time, drained and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Potatoes can also be peeled and cubed a few hours ahead, but they then must be covered with water to prevent them from turning brown.
Carmel Pecan cheesecake
1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 in)
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 cup caramel ice cream topping
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread into pastry shell; sprinkle with pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining eggs; gradually whisk in caramel topping until blended. Pour over pecans.
Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned (loosely cover with foil after 20 minutes if pie browns too quickly) Cool on wire rack for an hour. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers.
Enjoy!
Zuppa tuscana better than the olive garden
* 1 lb ground Italian sausage- I use hot I like it spicy
* 1½ tsp crushed red peppers
* 1 large diced white onion
* 4 Tbsp bacon pieces
* 2 tsp garlic puree
* 10 cups water
* 5 cubes of chicken bouillon
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
* ¼ of a bunch of kale
# Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.
# In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.
# Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.
# Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
# Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.
# Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve. Delicious!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Chicken brocooli streudal
wonderful~~~~
Chicken and Broccoli Strudel
(Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes)
2 cups cooked chicken , chopped (purchased rotisserie chicken works fine)
1 cup raw broccoli, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages unbaked crescent roll dough
1 egg, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 375°. Combine first 8 ingredients (everything except dough and egg) in a medium sized bowl. Mix well. Unroll 1 package of crescent roll dough – do not separate. Arrange longest sides of the dough across the width of a cookie sheet. Repeat with the second package of dough, slightly overlapping the two packages of dough (you are trying to form 1 large piece of dough). Using your fingers, press the edges of the two pieces of dough together. Spread the filling down the middle of the large piece of dough. Using a knife, cut lines 1 ½” apart down both sides of the dough that has not been covered with filling. To form a “braid”, start at one end and lift 1 strip of dough from the right side of the chicken mixture and lift it up and half way across the chicken mixture. Repeat with a strip from the left side. When the strips meet in the middle, slightly press and twist them together. Repeat until all strips have been braided together. Brush beaten egg over top (you don’t need to use all of the egg, just enough to slightly coat the braid). Bake 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 1 ½” slices and serve.
Chicken and Broccoli Strudel
(Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes)
2 cups cooked chicken , chopped (purchased rotisserie chicken works fine)
1 cup raw broccoli, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages unbaked crescent roll dough
1 egg, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 375°. Combine first 8 ingredients (everything except dough and egg) in a medium sized bowl. Mix well. Unroll 1 package of crescent roll dough – do not separate. Arrange longest sides of the dough across the width of a cookie sheet. Repeat with the second package of dough, slightly overlapping the two packages of dough (you are trying to form 1 large piece of dough). Using your fingers, press the edges of the two pieces of dough together. Spread the filling down the middle of the large piece of dough. Using a knife, cut lines 1 ½” apart down both sides of the dough that has not been covered with filling. To form a “braid”, start at one end and lift 1 strip of dough from the right side of the chicken mixture and lift it up and half way across the chicken mixture. Repeat with a strip from the left side. When the strips meet in the middle, slightly press and twist them together. Repeat until all strips have been braided together. Brush beaten egg over top (you don’t need to use all of the egg, just enough to slightly coat the braid). Bake 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 1 ½” slices and serve.
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