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Grown-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole
By lkalemba
Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Butter, to grease pan
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta (or shells or wide egg noodles -- whatever you like)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1/3 cup minced shallots (about 2 large shallots)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup thinly-sliced kale or spinach
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley, to top (optional)
Korean Beef Wraps
By lkalemba
1. Preheat a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°)
- 2 cups sushi rice, such as Nishiki
- 1 rib-eye steak (1 lb.)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red chile flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- 18 to 24 small red-tipped lettuce leaves
- 2 green onions, sliced into thin 4-in. strips
Tangy Cucumber Soup
By lkalemba
7 Weight Watchers Points per serving on the Simply Filling Plan
- 2 pounds Persian or English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus sprigs for garnish
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken
By lkalemba
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
- 4-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
- 2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 2 Tablespoons water
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Grilled Margarita Chicken with Yogurt Sauce
By lkalemba
1 Weight Watchers Point on Simply Filling Program
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
- 1/4 cup margarita mix
- 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
- 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Key lime pie yogurt
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 4 lime slices
Tuna-and-White-Bean Salad
By lkalemba
Put the tuna with its oil, the beans, onion, capers, watercress, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bo...
- 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil
- 3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini beans (from two 15-ounce cans)
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound), tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 2 quarts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
Roasted Corn, Pineapple and Black Bean Salad
By lkalemba
If using kernels off the cob: In a large sauté pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels or about 3 to 4 ears
- 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch thick fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Mulled Cranberry Cider for a Crowd
By lkalemba
Combine cider, cranberry juice and brown sugar in large saucepan
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup golden brown sugar
- 4 allspice berries
- 4 whole cloves
- 6 star anise pods, plus a few extra for garnish
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups dark rum (optional)
Slow-Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
By lkalemba
0 Points Plus on Weight Watchers Simply Filling Program
- 1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pouch (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
- 1 jar (24 oz) Old El Paso™ salsa
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
By lkalemba
1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast
- 1 cup warm water (100-110 F)
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried)
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning (or pinch of each ground garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil)
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup bread flour + extra for kneading
- 1 egg, whisked + 1 Tbsp. water, for egg wash
- dried rosemary, for sprinkling