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Mustard Vinaigrette
By txnurselaw
PointsPlus® Value: 1 Servings: 12 Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 0 min Level of Difficulty: Easy L...
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard, whole-grain preferred
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
Red Beans and Rice
By txnurselaw
Remove brats from casing and brown in skillet
- 1 pkg. (19 oz.) Johnsonville® Brats
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15.5 oz.) kidney beans
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 Jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Individual Meat Loaves
By txnurselaw
2005, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
Chopped Steak and Mushroom Onion Gravy
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, cleaned well and quartered
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
Mexican Pot Roast Tacos
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2007
- 2 pounds beef shoulder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, (recommended: San Marzano)
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 bay leaves
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 6 fresh medium corn tortillas
- Kosher salt
- 3 cups finely shredded white cabbage
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, reserving the juice (recommended: San Marzano)
- 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 Serrano chile
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 ripe avocados
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, smashed then minced
- 2 serrano chiles, cut into rounds
- 1 big handful fresh cilantro with stems, about 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Lasagna al Forno
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 1 pound dried lasagna noodles
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 6 ounces tomato paste, (1 can)
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese, (2 containers)
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups tomato sauce, prepared
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Grated Parmesan and mozzarella, for topping
Cherry Cheesecakes
By txnurselaw
Course: desserts PointsPlus® Value: 3 Servings: 12 Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 15 min Level of Di...
- 3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp light butter, melted
- 2/3 cup(s) low fat cream cheese
- 6 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 large egg white(s)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 3/4 cup(s) light fruit pie filling, cherry
Weight Watchers Blueberry or Cherry Cheese Pie - 5 Pts
By txnurselaw
This is DH's favorite! He asks for this over and over again whenever I ask for a dessert idea
- 16 ounces fat free cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar substitute (Splenda)
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 graham cracker pie crust (your own, or Ready Crust "two extra servings" size)
- 20 ounces cherry pie filling, No Sugar added type, Lucky Leaf
- 1/2 cup nuts, any kind NOT included in WW points (optional)
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 1 head garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 pounds red potatoes, washed well and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream