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I've been exploring many WW receipes and creations on my own and now it is time to share!
Baked Turkey and Ziti Casserole (Dave's All Time Favorite)
7 pts = 1 cup (8 servings)
1. Cook 12 oz whole wheat ziti or penne according to the package, drain and set aside.
2. Pre-heat oven to 375
3. Add 1 lb of ground skinless turkey breast, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper into a large nonstick skillet. Cook, stirring often, until all juices evaporate and the turkey is browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in ziti, 1 jar of marinara sause (24 oz), and 1 cup ricotta cheese to the meat mixture. Spoon the mixture into a large nonstick baking pan. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake, uncovered, until filling is hot and cheese is melted, 40-50 minutes.
Pita Pizza (quick, easy, fills the "pizza need")
3 pts = 1 pizza
1. Take 100 cal pita as crust. Smear 1/3 packet of Boboli pizza sause onto pita.
2. Measure 1/4 mozzarella cheese and top with pizza. (Use more for more points--dinner?)
3. Top pizza with any veggies or pineapple for free. Add pep, sausage, chicken for extra points
4. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.
Chicken Parmesan (a bit of time to prepare, but still easy)
7 pts = 3 chicken tenders
1. Preheat oven to 425. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Sprinkly 8 chicken tenders (4 breasts) with salt, then brush both sides with fat free mayonnaise. Place 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs into a ziplock bag. Add the chicken, one piece at a time and shake to coat.
3. Place the chicken on the baking sheet. Top each with a tomato slices; sprinkle with oil or Pam, basil, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 TBS grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Serve with whole wheat pasta or a large salad (not included in points).
Pulled Pork Sandwich
6 sandwiches = 6 points each
1.5 lbs pork tenderloin cut inot 3/4 inch cubes
1 cup BBQ sause
1 onion, finely chopped
1.5 tsp chili powder
6 soft sandwich rolls, split
6 dill pickle slices
Place pork, BBQ sause, onion, chili power in 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook until pork is fork tender 3-4 hours on high. Shred the pork. Fill each roll with 1/2 cup pork mixture; serve with pickles.
Taco Soup
1 pt = 1 cup
3-15 oz cans of white beans (navy beans)
2-15 oz cans of diced tomatoes
1 package Ranch dressing mix
1 package of Taco Seasoning
2-15 oz cans of Mexican corn
1 cup water
**Drain and rinse beans, mix everything together and heat.
Perfect Pot Roast
5 points per serving
4 cups diced raw potatoes
3 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced onion
2 lbs lean beef rump roast
1-12 oz jar Heinz fat free gravy
1 tsp dried parsley falkes
1/8 tsp black pepper
Evenly layer potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in your slow cooker. Arrange roast over veggies. In a small bowl combine gravy, parsley, and black perrer. Spoon mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low, 8-10 hours. When serving cut roast into 8 servings and serve with 1 cup of veggie mixture.
Grocery Store Must-haves
ALWAYS on my Grocery List,
these are the things that never leave the house...
At Vons/Albertsons
- 1 pt Whole Wheat Bread
- 1 pt Whole Wheat Tortillas (usually called "low-fat, low-carb")
- 100 cal Pita bread
- Mini-packs Kettle Corn Popcorn
- Ground turkey logs (Jenni-o)
- Bag of frozen chicken tenders
- Lean top sirloin
- Mozzarella cheese (regular-the low or fat free kind isn't even worth eating)
- Low-fat Provolone cheese
- Healthy Choice deli meat
- Light and Fit Yogurt cups
- Boboli Pizza Sause packets
- Apples, banannas, nectarines, grapes, etc.
- Broccoli, squash, corn
At Trader Joes
- Almond Breeze-Unsweetened (milk subsitute made with almonds)
- Whole wheat Sour Dough Bread
- Whole wheat English Muffins
- Organic Brown Rice (frozen)
At Walmart
- SmartOnes (for when time isn't your friend)
- Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches
- Heart Healthy Cereal: Cinnimon Raisin
- Crystal Light To-go and regular
- 100 cal packs: Peanut Butter crackers
- 100 cal packs: Nutter Butter granola bars
