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Recipe of the Week 9/11/09

September 24, 2009

Tweet Turkey Meatloaf Ingredients 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup skim milk 1 medium onion, peeled 2 pounds ground turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup tomato ketchup Directions Preheat the […]

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Recipe of the Week 9/4/09

September 16, 2009

Tweet Cheesy Chicken Pasta Shells Serves 4Cooking time 50 minutes: 20 minutes prep, 30 minutes cooking9 points each Ingredients 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 3/4 cup Grated Part Skim Mozzarella 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano 1 Tbsp Dried Basil 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 3/4 cup Chopped Frozen Spinach 4 oz skinless chicken breast, cooked 1 […]

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Recipe of the Week 8/30

September 5, 2009

Tweet One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream2 points Ingredients 2 Frozen Bananas Directions Cut up the frozen bananas and place in a food processor or blender. Blend until light and fluffy and the consistency of ice cream. The bananas will go through a sort of liquidy phase, don’t panic just keep blending it will become light […]

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Recipe of the Week 8/22/09

August 27, 2009

Tweet Sloppy Joes Serves 8 Cooking time 20 minutes 5 points each (including bun) Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 can small red beans or pinto beans, low sodium drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce 2 tablespoons […]

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Recipe of the week 8/8/09

August 12, 2009

Tweet Sausage, Bulgur and Kale 6 points per serving Ingredients 12 oz Chicken Italian Sausage 8 cups Kale, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups Chicken Broth (or one 14.5 oz can) 1 cup Bulgur 1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes 4 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese Directions Heat a pan over medium high heat, spray with cooking […]

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Lighter Pesto

August 8, 2009

Tweet Lighter Pesto 2 points for 2 Tbsp Ingredients 3 cups Basil 1 oz Pine Nuts 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan 1/2 cup fresh Lemon Juice 3-6 Garlic cloves (based on personal taste and potency of the garlic 2 Tbsp Olive oil Directions Combine the garlic, parmesan, pine nuts and basil in a food processor. […]

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Recipe of the Week 8/1/09

August 8, 2009

Tweet Crab Cakes with Smarter Tartar From The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger 5 points for 2 crabcakes and 2 Tbsp Tartar Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Dash hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch […]

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Recipe of the Week 7/25/09

August 3, 2009

Tweet Orange-Chipotle BBQ Pork Chops with Grilled Onions Serves 4Points 5 per serving Ingredients 3 sprays cooking spray 9 Tbsp chipotle barbeque sauce 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped, plus more for garnish zest of one orange 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 pound lean pork loin (four 4 oz boneless chops, 3/4 inch thick) Medium […]

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Breakfasts (by request)

August 1, 2009

Tweet Buttermilk Whole Wheat Waffles Serves 6Points 6 per serving Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp double acting baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 egg yolks 1 3/4 buttermilk 5 Tbsp Melted butter 2 egg whites Directions Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, […]

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Recipes of the Week 7/19/09

July 23, 2009

Tweet Peanut Chicken Soba Salad Serves 4 Points 6 per serving Cook time 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups water 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 black peppercorns bay leaf 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp roasted peanut oil 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce 1 tsp honey 1 tsp chili garlic sauce 1/2 tsp […]

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