tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41262443411117898522009-12-23T01:50:06.332-05:00Free Weight Watchers Recipes with points. Here are some of my favorite low point recipes. In addition to my recipes I have listed all the 0 point foods and some helpful links. Lose weight without sacrificing taste!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931157493674691681ginah2design@gmail.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126244341111789852.post-52065799648353788242009-12-16T14:55:00.004-05:002009-12-16T15:20:43.523-05:00

I've been working on a special recipe for the last 9 months. The last few days have been especially busy but it's finally complete.The special ingredients are as follows:4 lbs love15 oz of joyMix these ingredients and let them bake for 9 months and you will have the sweetest miracle.Madison Grace4 lbs 15 ozSorry if I have not been available this last week. I've been a little busy making a baby! I

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There is something about grabbing a Starbucks Eggnog Latte before venturing out to do my Christmas shopping that puts me in the Holiday spirit. Well now you can make one in the convenience of your own cozy home at a fraction of the price and without all those added calories. This is so easy to make. If you have an espresso machine, make espresso with good strong coffee and steam your eggnog with

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Here's a quick and healthy low fat breakfast for the holidays and a great way to use your leftover eggnog. Delicious topped with sugar free syrup, agave nectar or honey.Eggnog French ToastGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 2 • Serving Size: 2 slices • Calories: 169 • Points: 2.5 pts1/2 cup skinny eggnog2 large egg whites4 slices Weight Watchers whole grain breadbutter flavored

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Eggnog evokes fond childhood Christmas memories for me. I love it with or without the alcohol, hot or cold. This low fat recipe is rich and creamy. Using vanilla beans is really worth the added expense so don't skimp here. This is easy to make and so much better than store bought eggnog so if you've never made eggnog before, give this a try. You can make this a few days ahead. Use your leftovers

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Bolognese sauce is a ground beef ragú made with pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, wine, and cream. Everyone raves about my Bolognese sauce. I never really thought of it as a light dish and I usually make it when I have a large crowd over for dinner. I decided to tweak my recipe to make this lighter version by using lean chopped beef, reducing the butter and using half and half instead

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Soufflés are light and fluffy and made using mostly egg whites and no flour, which is great if you are on a low carb, or gluten free diet. My daughter makes soufflés all the time, and actually made the ones pictured here. They are not hard to make, so don't be intimidated. They should be eaten right away or they typically fall after 5-10 minutes so if you are serving these to guests, plan to eat

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If you're craving a Cuban sandwich, this should satisfy your craving! I have a weakness for Cuban sandwiches, if you have never tried one, they are usually made with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, thin sliced pickles and mustard, then pressed with a sandwich press or a panini grill until everything is hot and the cheese is melted. Very popular in Miami Florida. I think leftover turkey breast

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These cutlets have a wonderful Parmesan crust and taste great topped with fresh lemon. A quick and easy weeknight meal your family will love. I like to serve this with a salad and a simple low point veggie like Sauteéd Brussel Sprouts, Sauteéd Zucchini with Tomatoes, String Beans with Garlic and Oil or Sauteéd Baby Zucchini. You'll be very tempted to have more than one cutlet!Turkey Cutlets with

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This soup is awesome! French onion soup is one of my favorite soups and this recipe is just as good if not better than you'll find in many restaurants. A hearty bowl of this soup is a perfect meal for a cool evening. Gruyere is typically used in French Onion, but Alpine Lace is a great reduced fat alternative.French Onion SoupGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 6 • Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups •

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These chocolate chip meringue cookies are a wonderful alternative to standard chocolate chip cookies. They are chocolaty, light and airy and melt in your mouth. A great chocolate fix! If you make them the night before, they are chewy the next day, and even chewier the next, which is how I like them. These are also great if you are gluten free diet. I bought liquid egg whites from Trader Joe's

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Stracciatella soup is an Italian classic soup I like to make with orzo to make a complete meal. This is perfect served with a good crusty bread or garlic bread. Use a good parmesan cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano for the best results. A simple weeknight meal that takes less than 20 minutes to make.Spinach Stracciatella Soup with OrzoGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 cup •

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I love a good rice dish, and I love spicy beef so this recipe sounded like something I would enjoy. I just received my order from the Asian Food Grocer and was excited with all my Asian ingredients and my lovely chopsticks. One of the items I purchased was Jasmine rice. I modified the recipe, which was on the back of the rice package by tweaking the seasoning, adding more vegetables and using

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Minestrone soup is a classic hearty Italian soup with tomatoes, white beans, pasta and vegetables. You can use Swiss chard or kale instead of spinach if you wish and you don't have to puree the beans, it's just my preference. I modified this for the crock pot but I prefer to make this soup on the stove and let it simmer for about 45 minutes before adding the zucchini and pasta. The crock pot

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I seem to be on a banana kick lately. These simple, guiltless baked bananas taste similar to Bananas Foster and you'll swear there's butter in there! Great served with whipped cream, low fat ice cream, chopped nuts, raisins or even served with oatmeal. Bananas are so good for you, they are naturally sweet and rich in potassium, which plays an important role decreasing the risk of high blood

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Pie is one of my favorite desserts and this lightened Banana Cream Pie recipe is creamy and delicious and super easy to make. I brought this to my Mother's house for dessert and the entire pie disappeared in minutes. Banana Cream PieGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 8 • Size: 1 piece • Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 216 • Points: 5.5 ww points9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust4 oz 1/

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When you are in the mood for a vegetarian meal, this is a nice quick weekday dish. I like to use extra virgin olive oil, it gives this sauce a nice flavor. Top with good grated cheese and enjoy over high finer or whole wheat pasta.Eggplant and Tomato SauceGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Serving Size: 3/4 cup • Calories: 131 • Points: 2.5 ww points1 medium eggplant, cut in 1/2" cubes4

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Baking is a science and remaking cakes and breads to make them healthier is not always as easy as say remaking a pot of soup or a casserole. So whenever I am experimenting with baking, my fingers are crossed the whole time. I wasn't too worried about this pumpkin banana bread because I basically took my Banana Nut Bread recipe which is a deliciously moist bread and I improvised it with the

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This is the kind of soup that is so simple to make yet tastes like you really know your way around the kitchen. I grew up loving this classic soup as a kid, and eating it always brings me back to a happy place. The flavors of the leeks and the potatoes compliment each other so well. I like mine pureed, but if you like it a bit chunky you can use a potato masher instead of an immersion blender to

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I was never a big fan of brussels sprouts until I tasted my friend Nicole's recipe. She shreds them first and then sautés them in garlic and oil which really allows the seasoning to flavor every bite. I added some diced shallots along with the garlic and really enjoyed these. This would make a nice Thanksgiving side dish. Give this method a try if you don't care for brussels sprouts, you might be

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Gourmet Fall Entertaining Giveaway! $50.00 Gift Certificate for Cooking.com,Williams-Sonoma Bread Board with Dipping Bowl, and more!Taste the wonderful flavors of fall in this beautiful salad with apples, craisins, pecans, honey and creamy goat cheese tossed with mixed baby greens. I love the combination of the goat cheese paired with the sweet taste of honey and fruit. This is great as a side

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This soup is an excellent source of healthy vitamins – and it's delicious! If you don't have an immersion blender, a regular blender works fine. You can use jarred roasted peppers but roasting fresh red peppers is easy and adds a depth to the pepper flavor that can't be beat. One bowl will fill you up.Roasted Red Pepper SoupGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Serving Size: 1.5 cups •

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Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish usually made with Arborio rice. It can be a little time consuming but it's worth it. This is a dish that will impress guests. I used Baby Bella mushrooms, but you can use crimini, portobello, porcini or a combination of all three.Mushroom RisottoGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 6 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 278 • Points: 5.5 ww points2

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There's nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon coming out of your oven and a beautiful fall evening. This cinnamon scented apple crisp is a perfect fall dessert, when apples are at their peak. Serve it warm topped with a scoop of low fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt and enjoy. I like to use Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples when baking.Cinnamon Apple CrispGina's Weight Watcher

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My daughter loves Avena and requests it for breakfast at least 3 times a week. It's nutritious, high in fiber, lowers cholesterol and tastes delicious! Avena is a very popular cold beverage in many Latin countries. Here's my healthy low fat version.Avena - Healthy Oatmeal ShakeGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 93 • Points: 1.75 ww points1/2 cup

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This light and fluffy slice of cheesecake has a hint of fall inspired by my Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese recipe. Quick and simple to make in under 10 minutes. You can further reduce the points by using fat free cream cheese if you wish, but I personally prefer using 1/3 fat cream cheese instead.Pumpkin Spice No-Bake CheesecakeGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 8 • Size: 1 piece • Time: 10

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