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Pesto-Topped Grilled Summer Squash
By lkalemba
2 Weight Watchers Points per serving
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium summer squash (about 1 pound), sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
- Canola or olive oil cooking spray
Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken - Recipe.com
By lkalemba
A sweet glaze livens up extra-tender chicken, making a mouth-watering dish perfect for cookouts
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 chicken drumsticks or thighs or a combination* (about 3 pounds)
Easy Lemon Chicken Potato Casserole
By lkalemba
3 Weight Watchers Points per serving on Simply Filling Program
- 2.5 cups condensed cream of mushroom OR cream of chicken soup (the equivalent of 2 cans)
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1.5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, very thinly sliced (no thicker than 1/8")
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced and halved (into half coins)
- (optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or fresh thyme)
Chicken Under a Brick
By lkalemba
Sprinkle in the salt and either grind in the pepper or shake in the red pepper flakes, then pour the oil into the b...
- 2 Cornish game hens
- zest and juice 2 unwaxed lemons
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 aluminum foil-covered builders’ bricks
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Earl Grey
By lkalemba
Recipe adapted from Michel Richart
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons ultra-high pasteurized cream
- 1 tablespoon earl grey tea
- 4 1/2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (preferably Venezuelan) 70 to 75% cacao, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Dutch processed cocoa powder, plus more for serving
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
White Bean & Chicken Chili
By lkalemba
White Bean and Chicken Chili is a healthy and filling meal the entire family will love! Serve with some good crust...
- 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 whole bone-in chicken breasts, about 3 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 (4 ounce) cans roasted green chilies, drained
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
Easy Layered Cabbage Casserole
By lkalemba
2 points per serving on Weight Watchers Simply Filling program
- 8 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fat-free Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
- 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
- 2 cans (10-3/4 oz. each) condensed cream of tomato soup or Progresso Tomato Basil soup
- 2 soup cans water (only if using condensed soup) (if using Progresso, only use about 1/8 cup of water to rinse out the cans)
Crispy Black Cod Tacos
By lkalemba
Sauce: Combine All Ingredients in a medium bowl, mix
- For the sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 T chili powder
- 1 T cumin
- 2 Green Onions Sliced
- 1 T Agave nectar
- 1/3 cup chopped Cilantro
- For The Slaw
- 2 Cups Shredded Red Cabbage
- 1 Green Pepper Diced
- 1 Yellow Tomato Diced
- 1/4 th Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 th Cup Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Baked Potato Bites
By lkalemba
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes (cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 small green onions, trimmed, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
Spinach-Almond Pesto with Linguini
By lkalemba
9 Weight Watchers Points per serving
- 1 cup slivered almonds, divided
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (1-lb.) package linguini, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes