This had a really nice flavor but I caution you that if you have a fairly thin piece of beef, the cooking time should be properly adjusted.
Roasted Sirloin Beef
Serves: 8
Points: 6
Ingredients
1 spray cooking spray
2 pound lean sirloin beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp rosemary, fresh, minced or 2 tsp dried rosemary
2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray
2) Season beef all over with salt and pepper, transfer to prepared pan
3) Combine garlic, rosemary, and oregano in a small bowl. Rub herb mixture all over top of beef; gently press herbs into beef with your hands so it sticks.
4) Roast until an instant read thermometer inserted in center of beef reads 160 degrees, about 28 minutes (for medium meat)
5) Let beef stand 15 minuts before soicing crosswise into thin (1/4 inch thinck slices)
One serving is about 3 ounces of meat.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Double Chocolaty Chip Frappaccino Blended Creme
This is a recipe that I got from the Hungry-girl website. I believe its a substitute for a Starbucks Frappaccino. I don't drink Starbucks and now with this, I won't have to! Totally delicious and for 3 points, its a great way to fix your chocolate craving!
Double Chocolaty Chip Frappaccino Blended Creme
Serves: 1
Points: 3
Ingredients
One 25-calorie packet diet hot cocoa mix, dissolved in 4 oz warm water
1 Tbsp sugar-free chocolate syrup
2 oz light vanilla soy milk
3 no-calorie sweetener packets (like splenda)
1 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
7-8 ice cubes (or 1 cup crushed ice)
2 Tbsp fat-free Reddi-whip
Instructions
1) Place cocoa mixture, chocolate syrup, sweetener, chocolate chips, soy milk, and ice in a blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds. Pour into an attractive cup and top with the Reddi-whip.
Double Chocolaty Chip Frappaccino Blended Creme
Serves: 1
Points: 3
Ingredients
One 25-calorie packet diet hot cocoa mix, dissolved in 4 oz warm water
1 Tbsp sugar-free chocolate syrup
2 oz light vanilla soy milk
3 no-calorie sweetener packets (like splenda)
1 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
7-8 ice cubes (or 1 cup crushed ice)
2 Tbsp fat-free Reddi-whip
Instructions
1) Place cocoa mixture, chocolate syrup, sweetener, chocolate chips, soy milk, and ice in a blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds. Pour into an attractive cup and top with the Reddi-whip.
Teriyaki Pork Stir-fry
This is a great stir-fry recipe that I got out of the Weight Watchers "Flex and Core" cookbook. It looked so good that I even decided to take a picture. The 1 cup of brown rice will add another 4 points to the stir-fry points.
Teriyaki Pork Stir-fry
Serves: 4
Points: 5
Ingredients
4 tsp sunflower oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1x1/4 inch think strips
1/4 pound fresh shiitake (I use baby bellas) mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tsp grated orange zest
Instructions
1) Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Pour in 2 tsp oil and swirl to coat the pan, then add half the pork. Stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining pork.
2) Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until they begin to soften; about 1 minute. Add the bell pepper, ginger and garlic; stir-fry until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and snow peas; stir-fry until the snow peas turn bright green, about 1 minute. Add the broth, teriyaki sauce and orange zest. Cook until sauce slightly thickens and the vegetables are crisp tender, about 1 minute.
Teriyaki Pork Stir-fry
Serves: 4
Points: 5
Ingredients
4 tsp sunflower oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1x1/4 inch think strips
1/4 pound fresh shiitake (I use baby bellas) mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tsp grated orange zest
Instructions
1) Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Pour in 2 tsp oil and swirl to coat the pan, then add half the pork. Stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining pork.
2) Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until they begin to soften; about 1 minute. Add the bell pepper, ginger and garlic; stir-fry until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and snow peas; stir-fry until the snow peas turn bright green, about 1 minute. Add the broth, teriyaki sauce and orange zest. Cook until sauce slightly thickens and the vegetables are crisp tender, about 1 minute.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms
This dish is so creamy it reminds me of risotto but with not as much cooking hassle.
Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms
Serves: 6
Points: 5
Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, sliced (NOTE: I like to use baby bellas. They hold up better during the cooking process)
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk (NOTE: I actually use the fat-free Simply Smart and it works great)
4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 cups cooked orzo (about 1 cup dry)
1 (10-oz) package carved roasted skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1) Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes (I like to get a little carmelization going). Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates.
2) Combine the milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orzo and chicken. Cook stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.
One serving is about 1 cup.
Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms
Serves: 6
Points: 5
Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, sliced (NOTE: I like to use baby bellas. They hold up better during the cooking process)
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk (NOTE: I actually use the fat-free Simply Smart and it works great)
4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 cups cooked orzo (about 1 cup dry)
1 (10-oz) package carved roasted skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1) Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes (I like to get a little carmelization going). Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates.
2) Combine the milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orzo and chicken. Cook stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.
One serving is about 1 cup.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Fusilli with Sausage, Spinach and Peppers
This dish was very flavorful, had a good amount of sausage and spinach and will definitely be a pasta dish to be made again in the future!
Fusilli with Sausage, Spinach and Peppers
Serves: 4
Points: 7
Ingredients
8 oz uncooked fusilli
8 oz raw turkey sausage, casings removed
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup(s) canned chicken broth
7 oz canned pimento, drained and chopped
1/2 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
1) Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2) Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3) Add spinach, broth, red peppers, salt, pepper and oregano. Heat to serving temperature, about 3 minutes.
4) Drain fusilli, add to sausage mixture and toss to combine.
Fusilli with Sausage, Spinach and Peppers
Serves: 4
Points: 7
Ingredients
8 oz uncooked fusilli
8 oz raw turkey sausage, casings removed
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup(s) canned chicken broth
7 oz canned pimento, drained and chopped
1/2 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
1) Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2) Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3) Add spinach, broth, red peppers, salt, pepper and oregano. Heat to serving temperature, about 3 minutes.
4) Drain fusilli, add to sausage mixture and toss to combine.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Food Finds - Part 2
Here are some more things that I suggest you give a try. They are pretty tasty and come in handy when you are eating healthier.
Vita-Brownies - this little pieces of deliciousness really hit home and get rid of that chocolate craving you may have. And for 1 point, they are a bargain. I will admit, they aren't all that cheap but then again, healthy eating isn't cheap on the wallet. I have found these in Stop & Shop however, I order them directly from the maker. They usually have some sort of coupon to put towards the order and they are shipped directly to your door (what's better than that?!?!). So check out this place and get yourself some brownies!!!
Vitatops - Made by the same company that makes the brownies. Some of the flavors are hit and miss. My favorites are the corn (warm these up in the toaster.... yum yum), deep chocolate and triple chocolate vitatops. These tops are fortified with vitamins and only cost you 1 point each. You might be able to find some in the market but visiting their website will be a sure hit. Note: I am not crazy about their regular vitamuffins. For some reason, I like the flavor and texture of the vitatops better than the vitamuffins.
Veggie Crisps - There are several brands of veggie crisps, however, my favorite is the Stop and Shop Nature's Promise brand of veggie crisps. These are a great alternative to potato chips. Even my husband likes them and he's the king of the Dorito! Great flavor, just the right amount of salt and you get a lot of crisps in one serving. For 3 points, this is a great side to have with a sandwich or even as a crunchy snack!
Hebrew National 97% Fat-Free Hot Dogs - Don't feel like cooking a big meal? Are you just hankering for a hot dog? Try these! One point each, all beef franks. Yummy! Want more info? Go here!
Kashi Go Lean Hearty Oatmeal - Well, its fall and I love having oatmeal for breakfast in the fall. Something about the cool mornings and the toasty warm oatmeal. Ahhhhh. Anyway, my favorite oatmeal is the Kashi Go Lean. Its very hearty, sticks to your ribs and comes in 2 flavors. I really like the honey & cinnamon flavor. Oh, and I forgot to mention, one packet is only 2 points. Enjoy with a glass of fat-free milk and a piece of fruit for a great breakfast!
Vita-Brownies - this little pieces of deliciousness really hit home and get rid of that chocolate craving you may have. And for 1 point, they are a bargain. I will admit, they aren't all that cheap but then again, healthy eating isn't cheap on the wallet. I have found these in Stop & Shop however, I order them directly from the maker. They usually have some sort of coupon to put towards the order and they are shipped directly to your door (what's better than that?!?!). So check out this place and get yourself some brownies!!!
Vitatops - Made by the same company that makes the brownies. Some of the flavors are hit and miss. My favorites are the corn (warm these up in the toaster.... yum yum), deep chocolate and triple chocolate vitatops. These tops are fortified with vitamins and only cost you 1 point each. You might be able to find some in the market but visiting their website will be a sure hit. Note: I am not crazy about their regular vitamuffins. For some reason, I like the flavor and texture of the vitatops better than the vitamuffins.
Veggie Crisps - There are several brands of veggie crisps, however, my favorite is the Stop and Shop Nature's Promise brand of veggie crisps. These are a great alternative to potato chips. Even my husband likes them and he's the king of the Dorito! Great flavor, just the right amount of salt and you get a lot of crisps in one serving. For 3 points, this is a great side to have with a sandwich or even as a crunchy snack!
Hebrew National 97% Fat-Free Hot Dogs - Don't feel like cooking a big meal? Are you just hankering for a hot dog? Try these! One point each, all beef franks. Yummy! Want more info? Go here!
Kashi Go Lean Hearty Oatmeal - Well, its fall and I love having oatmeal for breakfast in the fall. Something about the cool mornings and the toasty warm oatmeal. Ahhhhh. Anyway, my favorite oatmeal is the Kashi Go Lean. Its very hearty, sticks to your ribs and comes in 2 flavors. I really like the honey & cinnamon flavor. Oh, and I forgot to mention, one packet is only 2 points. Enjoy with a glass of fat-free milk and a piece of fruit for a great breakfast!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sweet & Sour Slow Cooker Flank Steak
Yummy, yummy, yummy. That is the only way I can describe this dish. I think I could even pull apart the meat and make pulled beef sandwiches. I can't wait to make it again.
Sweet & Sour Slow Cooker Flank Steak
Serves: 8
Points: 7
Ingredients
2 large garlic cloves, minced
9 oz frozen chopped onions
16 oz canned mushrooms, sliced, well-drained
24 oz chili sauce
1/2 cup fat-free beef broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine, dry variety
1 tsp table salt
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
3 pound raw, lean flank steak cut into 6 equal pieces
Instructions
1) In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients, except steak. Place steak in a 5-quart slow cooker and pour garlic mixture over top; stir briefly so steak pieces aren't pressed firmly together.
2) Cover slow cooker and cook on high heat for 4 hours. Remove steak from slow cooker and let sit for 2 minutes; slice steak on the diagonal against the grain. Arrange steak on a platter and spoon vegetables and gravy on top. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of meat, vegetables and gravy per serving.
Sweet & Sour Slow Cooker Flank Steak
Serves: 8
Points: 7
Ingredients
2 large garlic cloves, minced
9 oz frozen chopped onions
16 oz canned mushrooms, sliced, well-drained
24 oz chili sauce
1/2 cup fat-free beef broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine, dry variety
1 tsp table salt
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
3 pound raw, lean flank steak cut into 6 equal pieces
Instructions
1) In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients, except steak. Place steak in a 5-quart slow cooker and pour garlic mixture over top; stir briefly so steak pieces aren't pressed firmly together.
2) Cover slow cooker and cook on high heat for 4 hours. Remove steak from slow cooker and let sit for 2 minutes; slice steak on the diagonal against the grain. Arrange steak on a platter and spoon vegetables and gravy on top. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of meat, vegetables and gravy per serving.
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