Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya

A Weight Watcher’s Cajun specialty with a lot of flavor and a very filling dish.  You do get 2 cups per serving for 11 points; this does include rice in the jambalaya.  But look at what you are getting; shrimp, chicken and good vegetables.  I am the big lover of stir-fries – the more vegetables the … Continue reading

Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

This is a recipe to use should you try and make your own homemade sauerkraut.  Of course you can always use the bagged kind at the grocery store (I prefer this over canned), but homemade definitely adds some great flavor and a special touch to any meal.  This sounds like a Weight Watcher’s recipe but … Continue reading

Broccoli in a Spicy Orange Sauce

Broccoli has a lot of good nutrients  and sometimes I like to add a sauce to it. Orange juice and zest with a hint of red pepper adds a great flavor.

Creamed Chicken and Biscuits

This recipe is very easy to put together, especially since I had leftover meat from a turkey breast I recently cooked.  A Weight Watcher’s dish with a high points value of 8 for 1 biscuit and 1 cup chicken mixture.

Hot Fudge Sauce Three Ways

When I had these ingredients on hand I would make this sauce for my husband instead of using the good old standby “Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup”.   Ice cream was a favorite dessert and something I always had in the freezer.   There is a difference, homemade has a much smoother chocolate taste.  I also have a Weight … Continue reading

Stir-Fried Shrimp and Vegetables

I really enjoy making stir-fries as I can put in any vegetables I like and they are are not going to cost me any points.  Yes, this is a Weight Watcher’s recipe where vegetables are a ‘good thing’…and then with shrimp…

Baked Onion Rings Three Ways

Most of the time I bake my onion rings instead of frying them.  I have always used regular onions, not the sweet ones as their water content is high and they will steam instead of crisping up.  This is a Weight Watcher’s recipe with only 2 points per serving. Weight Watcher’s just released a new … Continue reading

Tart Shell Fillings Eight Ways

First you start off with a good shell; see my recipe Tart Shell Doughs and then you  make a really delicious dessert with the following fillings.  They are all tasty and very easy to put together.  A great do-ahead dessert!     The bottom right tart shows the chocolate mousse filling not beaten (see the picture above … Continue reading