BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

1 1/2 C Diced chicken breast
2 C part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 TBS chopped onions
1 TBS chopped cilantro
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 C reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated
1 roll Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Dough
2/3 C + 2 TBS BBQ Sauce, any variety


Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 deg (425 if using pizza stone according to dough package instructions). Prepare dough as instructed on packaging. Dice chicken and cook in small amount of oil until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to small bowl and mix with 2 TBS BBQ Sauce. Spread remaining sauce on pizza dough & top with chicken, onions, garlic, pepper, cheeses & cilantro. Cook about 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.

6 WW pts per serving.

Smoky Orange BBQ Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

3 TBS BBQ Sauce
2 TBS Chopped Cilantro
1 tsp orange zest, plus extra for garnish if you so choose
1 1/2 TBS fresh orange juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 lb extra large shrimp, shelled & clean - I use the previously cooked kind
2 TBS Chopped onion
1/4 tsp ground cumin


Directions:

Combine BBQ suace, cilantro, orange zest, juice, vinegar & cumin in a large bowl. Add shrimp & toss to coat. Let marinate at least 10 minutes. Thread 5-6 shrimp onto each of the four 12" skewers & brush with remaining sauce. Lightly coat skewers with cooking spray.

Grill skewers on med-high heat, turning as needed, just until shrimp are cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove to serving plates/platter & sprinkle with remaining onion & orange zest as a garnish (optional). Makes about 4 skewers.

3 WW pts per skewer.

Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

3 TBS Olive or Canola oil
3 TBS lemon juice
3 Cloves garlic - smashed or minced
2 tsp minced rosemary
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, shelled & clean - I use the previously cooked kind
Crushed red pepper (to taste)
Chili powder (to taste)


Directions:

Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper(s) and chili powder in a medium bowl. Add shrimp, toss well. Cover & marinate at least 15 minutes in the refridgerator. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent scortching.

Heat grill to med-high heat. Thread shrimp on skewers (about 5 shrimp per skewer) and brush with remaining marinade. Lightly mist with cooking spray. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Makes about 8 skewers.

3 WW pts per skewer.

Crockpot Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients:

8 C potatoes, diced
1/3 C chopped onion
3 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 oz) can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed

Directions:

Mix all ingredients except cream cheese into crockpot. Cook on low 8-10 hrs until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese and blend (I also added 1/4 C shredded cheddar cheese). Top with shredded cheese, bacon bits and chives if desired. Makes 6 servings.

5 WW points per serving

Fruit Salad and Orange Honey Yogurt Dressing

Salad:

1 bunch (head or whatever) of romaine lettuce, chopped

1 medium orange, sliced (use the peel for the zest for the dressing below)

2 kiwis, sliced

1 packaged blueberries

1/2 package strawberries, chopped

2 apples, chopped (I used Granny Smith brand)

1 C dried cranberries

1 C cinnamon brown sugar roasted almonds (I used Blue Diamond brand)

Dressing:

12 oz. Light Vanilla Yogurt

2 TBS Honey

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 TBS orange zest

Mix all salad ingredients in bowl and mix all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or container. (I used an old yogurt container so I could use the rest later).

So tasty! The dressing serves about 10, the salad probably about 5. It's about 3 WW pts per serving.

Mexican Casserole

Ingredients:

1 can fat free cream of mushroom soup

1 can fat free cream of chicken soup

1 can water

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can diced tomatoes with chilies, drained (use plain diced tomatoes if you don't want it really spicy)

1 1/2 c brown rice

1 pkg taco seasoning (I made my own seasoning to save on the sodium. See bottom for the ingredients)

cilantro and green onions chopped (optional)

frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)

shredded cheddar cheese (optional-not included in point value)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spray 13"x9" casserole dish with cooking spray. Wisk soups, water and seasoning in bowl, then add rice and stir. Pour into bottom of dish. Place chicken breasts FROZEN over soup/rice mixture. Pour beans and tomatoes over chicken. Add cilantro and green onions on top if you choose. Cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour 40 mins. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over top to melt if you want cheese. Makes 8-12 servings depending on how hungry you are! This is really filling and can be really spicy with the seasonings below and chilis. I added a couple tablespoons light sour cream over top.

*Home-made taco seasoning*
1 TBS chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper

8 servings = 5 WW per serving

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients:

1 C Water

2/3 C White Sugar

1/2 C Walnuts

4 Egg Whites

2/3 C Mochiko (Sweet Rice Flour) - most health food stores (Good Earth) have sweet rice flour.

1/4 C Light Mayonnaise

1 Lb. Large Shrimp, peeled, deveined

2 TBS Honey

1 TBS Canned sweetened condensed milk

1 C Canola oil for frying

Directions:

Stir together the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the mochiko until it has a pasty consistency. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the mochiko batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve.

Makes 4 servings - these are 13 WW points per serving, but so very delicious!

Mock Wendy's Frosty

Ingredients:

1 CUP Nonfat (skim) milk
2 TBSP Sugar-Free, Fat Free Chocolate Pudding Mix
1 TSP Vanilla Extract
1 TSP Unsweetened Cocoa
1/2 TBSP Splenda (2-3 small packets)
2 TBL Cool-Whip Free (optional)
7 Ice Cubes (we did 9-10 in order to make it more thick, 7 just didn't do it)

Directions:

Place all in a blender that chops ice well. Blend until all is well mixed and all of the ice is chopped up. Mixture should be nice and thick. I like to pour the drink in a Starbucks cup or some other attractive-looking container!

This recipe makes almost 20 ounces, which I personally think is too much for one serving. I highly suggest dividing this recipe in half or share the full recipe version with someone special.

*77.4 Calories/serving, 1 WW point/serving

Baked Chicken Tortillas

Ingredients:

2 C cooked chicken breasts (shredded or cubed)

1 C salsa (divided)

1 C fat-free sour cream

3 oz shredded cheese

6 tortillas (I used light tortillas to keep fat low)

1 C canned tomatoes with green chilies

2 TBS chopped/minced onion

3 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 C sliced mushrooms (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Boil chicken and shred and mix with cumin, chili powder and onions. Mix 1/2 C salsa with sour cream in small bowl. Spread evenly over the 6 tortillas. Scoop chicken and canned tomatoes/chilies in the center of the tortillas. If using mushrooms, place mushrooms in center of each tortilla as well. Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down onto baking sheet coated in cooking spray. Top with salsa (any any remaining sour cream/salsa mix if there's any left). Baked for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and continue cooking 5 more minutes until cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings.

*Approx. 6 WW per serving

Spring Asparagus and Lemon Fettuccine

Ingredients

2 tsp butter

2 tsp olive oil

1 pound asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 large egg

1 cup fat-free creamer, such as fat-free half and half

1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water

1/2 pound uncooked fettuccine, cooked and kept hot

1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp lemon zest

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Place butter and olive oil in a large skillet; melt over medium heat.

Add asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring

occasionally, until asparagus begins to brown, about 6 minutes;

remove from skillet and set aside. (Note: if using thick asparagus,

peel the bottom of each stalk with a vegetable peeler and then

slice each in half lengthwise to ensure they'll be properly cooked.)

2. Meanwhile, whisk egg and creamer together in a small bowl; add

mixture to skillet used to cook asparagus. Place skillet over

medium heat and add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly, until

thickened. Add remaining ingredients and asparagus back to pet,

stir to combine and serve immediately. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per

serving. (If desired top with grilled chicken). Makes 4 servings.

*7 WW points per serving (without chicken)

Super Chocolate 113 Calorie Brownies

Ingredients:

1/4 C unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 egg whites

1 C sugar

1/4 C unbleached, all-purpose flour

1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp instant espresso powder (optional - does not give brownies a coffee flavor)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 C mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spray 8" x 8" non-stick cake pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, using a sturdy whisk or spatula, mix the egg whites, applesauce, vanilla and sugar until well combined. Add flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt. Stir the mixture until it is just combined and no lumps remain. Pour it into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Bake brownies for 20-22 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (a few crumbs are okay). Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow them to cool 5 mins. Cut into 12 equal brownies. Makes 12 (1 brownie) servings.

These are very rich, so the small brownie is all you need for your chocolate fix and only 113 calories unlike traditional double chocolate brownies, which have 260 calories per serving.

*2 WW pts per brownie

Cream Ranch Pork Chops & Rice

Ingredients:

1 TBS vegetable oil

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4" thick

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 soup can fat free milk

1 pkg (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing mix

paprika

2 C prepared brown rice

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet. Add chops and cook until browned. Add soup, milk and 1/2 pkg ranch mix. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 mins until done. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve over ranch-style rice. I added one TBS of low fat mozzarella cheese to each chop, which makes it taste even better (not included in WW points).

To make ranch-style rice: Add remaining ranch mix to water when making rice.

*9 WW pts per serving (with brown rice)

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

1/2 C canned green chilies

1 can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup

8 oz. fat free sour cream

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 C fat free milk

3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded

1/2 C reduced fat mexican style shredded cheese

4 large tortillas (I used flour, but if you use wheat it'd be less WW points/calories)

1 TBS olive oil (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Boil chicken and shred. Saute chilies in oil for a minute, then add the soup, sour cream & garlic powder. Stir & cook on low 4 minutes. In a separate bowl, add chicken and 1/2 of the soup mixture with 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Fill tortillas. In leftover soup mixture, add milk and pour over tortillas & sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook approx. 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

*8 points per serving

Carmel Apple Salad

Ingredients:

8 oz. tub of fat free whipped topping

1 box sugar free instant Butterscotch pudding mix

14 oz. can pineapple tidits in juice

4 large red apples (or more)

4 large green apples (or more)

Directions:

Combine pudding mix and pineapple (with juice) in bowl. Mix well and set aside. Dice apples into small pieces and combine with pudding mixture. Fold in whipped topping until well mixed. Chill and serve. Makes 16 servings.

*1 Point per serving

Cream Cheese Chicken with Broccoli

Ingredients:

4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 package (1 ounce) Italian salad dressing mix

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 cup chopped onion

1 can (10 3⁄4 ounces) condensed low-fat cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1 bag (10 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

1 package (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese, cubed

4 tablespoons vanilla extract

Hot cooked pasta

Directions:

Toss chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian salad dressing mix. Place in 5-quart CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 3 hours. Coat large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 5 minutes over medium heat or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add soup, broccoli, cream cheese and vanilla extract to skillet; cook and stir until hot. Transfer to 4 1⁄2-quart CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 1 hour. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta. Makes 2-4 servings.

I cooked the soup and chicken in the same crock pot for the last hour and it worked just fine. It was so delicious!!

*10 points per serving

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Ingredients:

1 box spice cake mix

1 can pure pumpkin (15oz. can)

Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Spray cookie sheets with non- stick cooking spray. In a large bowl mix together the cake mix and the canned pumpkin. Drop cookie dough onto cookie sheets and then bake for around 10-12 minutes. Makes 48 cookies

*May add chocolate chips if preferred, but it will change point values

*1 point per cookie

Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients for Cake:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 whole wheat flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup flaked coconut

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg, optional

1 pinch ginger, optional

3 tbsp canola oil

2 whole large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups grated zucchini, unpeeled

20 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained

Ingredients for Frosting:

8 oz. 1/3 fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir well with a whisk. In a medium bowl, combine oil, eggs, and vanilla; stir well. Add grated zucchini and pineapple; mix well. Fold wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, batter will be stiff and dry but keep folding it and it will all come together. Spoon batter into a Bundt pan or 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for about 33-40 minutes, depending on pan size or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cake is pulling away from sides of pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack. To prepare frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cake. You can garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired (extra points). Serving size 1 slice.

Calories: 224, 5 Points Values

Oven-Fried Mozzarella Sticks

	Ingredients: 2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray, divided 8 oz canned tomato sauce
	2 tsp ground oregano, divided
	3 slice(s) reduced-calorie wheat bread, torn
	1 tsp dried thyme
	8 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 finger-like strips
	2 Tbsp honey mustard

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce and 1 teaspoon of oregano; set pan over low heat and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine bread, remaining teaspoon of oregano and thyme; process until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a shallow bowl. (Tip: Use the ends of the loaf of bread for the bread crumbs since those slices are often uneaten.) Coat cheese sticks with honey mustard. Transfer cheese to bread crumb mixture and turn to coat. Arrange cheese on prepared baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with warmed tomato sauce on the side. Yields 2 cheese sticks and about 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.

*4 points per serving

Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 spray(s)cooking spray

1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste (for cooking pasta)

12 oz uncooked macaroni

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cup(s)

1% low-fat milk

2 cup(s) onion(s), finely chopped

1/2 tsp paprika

2 piece(s) bay leaf

1/4 cup(s) blue cheese, crumbled

5 oz cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (extra-sharp suggested)

3 oz low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

3/4 tsp table salt, to taste

2 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated (Parmigiano Reggiano suggested)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook macaroni in salted water as directed on package; set aside. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly; cook for about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to thoroughly incorporate flour mixture. Stir in onion, paprika and bay leaf. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Combine blue cheese with about two-thirds of both types of cheddar cheese in saucepan and season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in macaroni. Pour half of macaroni mixture into prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar cheeses. Pour in remaining macaroni mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 9 pieces. Yields 1 piece per serving.

*Spice up this recipe with minced jalapeno or toss in chopped roasted red pepper for color (could affect points values).

*7 Points Value

Healthy Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

2 Egg Whites

⅓ Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs

4 TBSP Grated Reduced-fat Parmesan Cheese

½ LB Chicken Breast

4 oz. Whole-wheat or Spinach Pasta

1 Cup Lowfat Pasta/Spaghetti Sauce

Directions:

Beat egg whites until slightly frothy. Mix breadcrumbs and 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese in pie plate. Dip chicken breasts in egg whites, then into breadcrumbs (coat both sides). Bake chicken at 400º for about 12 minutes each side, or until chicken is no longer pink and breading is golden brown. Prepare pasta according to instructions on box while chicken is baking and warm pasta sauce. Place warm pasta with baked chicken breasts. Top with pasta sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese. Makes 2 servings.

401.8 Calories