Tortillas:
Before freezing a package of tortillas for storage, place a piece of wax paper between each tortilla. This way you can remove the number you need without having to thaw the whole package.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tips
Before freezing a package of tortillas for storage, place a piece of wax paper between each tortilla. This way you can remove the number you need without having to thaw the whole package.
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
2 C cooked chicken breast..chopped
2 hard boiled eggs sliced (optional-i left out)
1/2 C thinly sliced carots (i pre cooked)
1 large potato--sliced/cooked
1/2 c frozen peas
1 can cream chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1 c chicken broth
salt/pepper to tast
1 -1/2 c bisquick
1 c milk
1/2 stik melted buttter
preheat oven to 350
grease 2qt caserole
layer chicken & veggies
mix soup, broth & season with s/p..pour over layers.
stir together bisquick & milk, pour over casserole
drizzle butter over the topping
bake till golden brown 30-40 min
serves 4-6
2 hard boiled eggs sliced (optional-i left out)
1/2 C thinly sliced carots (i pre cooked)
1 large potato--sliced/cooked
1/2 c frozen peas
1 can cream chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1 c chicken broth
salt/pepper to tast
1 -1/2 c bisquick
1 c milk
1/2 stik melted buttter
preheat oven to 350
grease 2qt caserole
layer chicken & veggies
mix soup, broth & season with s/p..pour over layers.
stir together bisquick & milk, pour over casserole
drizzle butter over the topping
bake till golden brown 30-40 min
serves 4-6
Green Beans & Potatoes
1 pound fresh green beans
5 slices bacon
1 chopped onion
4 new potatoes
salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper
4 cups water
Snap beans and wash well.Place a large pot over medium heat and cook bacon until light brown.Add the beans and all the other ingredients and water..Simmer for about 1 hour or until nice and tender..Add additional water if necessary...
5 slices bacon
1 chopped onion
4 new potatoes
salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper
4 cups water
Snap beans and wash well.Place a large pot over medium heat and cook bacon until light brown.Add the beans and all the other ingredients and water..Simmer for about 1 hour or until nice and tender..Add additional water if necessary...
Orange Chicken with WW points
Orange Chicken
Makes 4 Servings
½ cup water
½ cup light orange juice
1/4 cup Splenda sweetener
2 Tbl brown sugar
3 Tbl rice vinegar
2 Tbl reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbl lemon juice
¼ tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp pepper flakes
2 Tbl cornstarch
Chicken
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbl canola oil
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1).To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the first nine ingredients (water through pepper flakes). Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a low simmer.
2).In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbl of water and the cornstarch to create a slurry and whisk into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a low boil and cook for 1 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and clears. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer.
3).Roll the chicken pieces in the egg and toss with flour to coat.
4).Heat 1 Tbl of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until well browned on all side and chicken is cook through. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and cover. Heat the remaining oil and cook the remaining chicken pieces. Add the chicken to the bowl and set aside.
5).Add the red pepper and onion to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the chicken to the pan and the the orange sauce. Stir to coat and serve.
Sauce can be made ahead, covered & refrigerated till needed.
Nutrition information per serving (1 cup)
Calories 290 – Carbohydrate 18g (Sugars 8g) - Total fat 9g (Sat Fat 1 g) - Protein 32g – Fiber 0g – Cholesterol 100 mg – Sodium 360mg – Food Exchange: 4 Lean Meat, 1 starch, ½ Carbohydrate – Carbohydrate choices: 1 ½ – WW point comparison: 6
Makes 4 Servings
½ cup water
½ cup light orange juice
1/4 cup Splenda sweetener
2 Tbl brown sugar
3 Tbl rice vinegar
2 Tbl reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbl lemon juice
¼ tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp pepper flakes
2 Tbl cornstarch
Chicken
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbl canola oil
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1).To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the first nine ingredients (water through pepper flakes). Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a low simmer.
2).In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbl of water and the cornstarch to create a slurry and whisk into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a low boil and cook for 1 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and clears. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer.
3).Roll the chicken pieces in the egg and toss with flour to coat.
4).Heat 1 Tbl of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until well browned on all side and chicken is cook through. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and cover. Heat the remaining oil and cook the remaining chicken pieces. Add the chicken to the bowl and set aside.
5).Add the red pepper and onion to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the chicken to the pan and the the orange sauce. Stir to coat and serve.
Sauce can be made ahead, covered & refrigerated till needed.
Nutrition information per serving (1 cup)
Calories 290 – Carbohydrate 18g (Sugars 8g) - Total fat 9g (Sat Fat 1 g) - Protein 32g – Fiber 0g – Cholesterol 100 mg – Sodium 360mg – Food Exchange: 4 Lean Meat, 1 starch, ½ Carbohydrate – Carbohydrate choices: 1 ½ – WW point comparison: 6
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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BROWSE THE DIRECTORY FOR FOOD GROUPS
Baby Foods
Baked Products
Beef Products
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Cereal and Pasta Products
Dairy and Egg Products
Ethnic Foods
Fast Foods
Fats and Oils
Finfish and Shellfish
Fruits and Fruit Juices
Lamb, Veal and Game Products
Legumes and Legume Products
Meals, Entrees and Sidedishes
Nut and Seed Products
Pork Products
Poultry Products
Restaurant Foods
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Snacks
Soups, Sauces and Gravies
Spices and Herbs
Sweets
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Cranberry Orange Relish
Fresh cranberry relish;
1 pound of fresh cranberries,
1 whole orange with the white stuff cut away and of course seeds removed,
splenda to taste (approx. 1/2 cup.)
Mix altogether in blender until you have a the consistency of relish. Refigerate and it will last a long time. It is delicous with any kind of meat, especially roasted turkey.
1 pound of fresh cranberries,
1 whole orange with the white stuff cut away and of course seeds removed,
splenda to taste (approx. 1/2 cup.)
Mix altogether in blender until you have a the consistency of relish. Refigerate and it will last a long time. It is delicous with any kind of meat, especially roasted turkey.
Weight Watcher Points from Foods I eat
Meijer Grocery Store
Bread
1. Split Top Wheat Bread 2 slices equals 4 points
(120 calories, 1.5 fat, 1 fiber = 2 pts. for 1 slice bread)
Bread
1. Split Top Wheat Bread 2 slices equals 4 points
(120 calories, 1.5 fat, 1 fiber = 2 pts. for 1 slice bread)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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