Stove Top Meatloaf

2 pounds of 96% lean ground beef (24 points)
1 package Stove Top Stuffing - I use the Low Sodium Chicken flavor (12 points)
1/2 cup eggbeaters (2 points)
1 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and add a bit of ketchup and dijon mustard (optional). Divide into 2 loaves, coat with a thin layer of ketchup or barbeque sauce and bake for 45 minutes or more until meat is no longer pink.

Serves - 8
WW Winning Points - 4.75 per serving (I count it as 5 points to cover the ketchup that I use)

Bisquick Garden Bake - 2 pts!

Makes 6 servings.

1 cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Bisquick (reduced fat) baking mix
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product (or 2 eggs)
Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9" pie plate with fat-free cooking spray. Layer zucchini, tomato, onion and cheese in pie plate.
2. Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over vegetables & cheese.
3. Bake approx 35 minutes or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean.

Cool 1/2 hour before serving.

Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken

Serves 4 1 serving=4 Points

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 pkg reduced sodium taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
2 TBL cornstarch
1/4 cup light sour cream

Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts. Sprinkle with seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When ready remove chicken. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water. Stir into salsa sauce. Stir in sour cream.

GLOP (Get Lots of Protein)

Makes 17 - 1/2cup (120g) servings
Per serving:
105 calories
.7g fat
.9 fiber
12g protein
2 Points!

26oz jar of any salsa (I use Great Value brand from Walmart)
1 pound extra lean ground turkey, cooked, broken up as for tacos etc
1 cup cooked rice (the following values are for brown rice as that's all that I had)
24 oz carton fat free cottage cheese

Throw it all together in a bowl and stir!
That's it! We like to eat it wrapped in a tortilla or with tortilla chips. It's good hot or cold.

Cola Chicken

4 skinless chicken breast
1 cup ketchup
1 12oz.diet cola

Place chicken in non-stick skillet.

Pour ketchup and cola over it. Bring to a
boil-cover and reduce heat-cook 30-45 mins.
uncover turn heat up and cook until sauce
thickens and adheres to chicken.

White Bean Turkey Chili

Servings: 14 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 211.5 • Fat: 5.4 g • Protein: 22.5 g • Carb: 23.7 g • Fiber: 8.4 g

cooking spray
2 small onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves
2 tsp chili powder, to your taste
1 bay leaf
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp oregano
2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
4 16 oz cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups of fat free chicken broth
1/2 cup of fat free sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium flame. When hot, spray oil. Add onions, garlic, saute about 5 min. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Add salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes. Add beans, broth, cook uncovered about 10 minutes.

Lower heat and cover, simmer about 45 minutes mixing occasionally. Add sour cream and cook 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and salt to taste.

Top with chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, light sour cream, jalapeños and reduced fat cheddar if desired.

Broiled Salmon with Rosemary - 6 pts

Servings: 4 servings • Time: 10 minutes • Points: 6 ww points

4 (5 oz.) pieces of salmon
olive oil spray
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh, chopped rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and fresh pepper to taste

Combine lemon juice, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic. Brush mixture onto fish.

Spray the rack of a broiler pan with olive oil cooking spray and arrange the fish on it. Broil 4" from the heat until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (approx. 4-6 minutes per 1/2" of thickness. If fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through broiling).

Lentil And Chicken Soup

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups • Points: 2 pts
Calories: 126.3 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 15.8 g • Carb: 14.1 g • Fiber: 5.0 g

1 lb dried lentils
3 small chicken breast halves on the bone, skin and fat removed
2 chicken bullion (I like Maggi)
1 packet Sazon (in Latin section)
1 small onion
4 scallions
3 cloves garlic
1 tomato
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
8 cups water
In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion. Boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the bone and shred, return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a mini chopper, finely chop onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato. Add to the lentils with sazon and cook 15 more minutes, or until lentils are soft. (Add more water if needed)

Zucchini Lasagna

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 8.5 pts • Points+: 10 pts
Calories: 424.9 • Fat: 18.5 g • Protein: 39.9 g • Carb: 23.1 g • Fiber: 3.1 g

1 lb 93% lean beef
3 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick
15 oz fat free ricotta
16 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (Weight Watchers)
1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1 large egg

On a gas grill or in the broiler, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side.

In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in colander to remove any fat. Add olive oil to the pan and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 30-40minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.

Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8" thick slices, add salt and set aside or 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.

In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. Stir well.
Preheat oven to 350°.

In a 9x12 casserole spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Then place some of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with the mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. Top with sauce and mozzarella and cover with foil.

Bake 45 minutes covered at 375°, then uncovered 15 minutes. Let stand about 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork

Servings: 8 • Time: 45 minutes • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 255.2 • Fat: 7.4 g • Protein: 31.7 g • Carb: 12.5 g • Fiber: 3.8 g

3 medium carrots, chopped
2 leeks, chopped (whites only)
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
15 oz. chicken breasts (3 pieces)
(4) 6 oz. pieces lean pork like pork loin (24 oz total)
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leafs
1/4 tsp cumin
1.5 oz brandy
8 cups of water
1 Knorr chicken bullion
salt
pepper

Chop meat into small chunks. In a large pot, combine meat, water and spices and boil about 15 minutes on medium. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.

Cauliflower Fritters

Servings: 12 • Size: 2 fritters • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 108.9 • Fat: 6.6 g • Protein: 3.8 g • Carb: 9.4 g • Fiber: 2.1 g

4 cups steamed cauliflower (roughly chopped)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup hot water
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, flour, garlic, eggs, grated cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Add water so that batter becomes slightly more dense than pancake batter.

On medium-low heat, add 1 tbsp of oil in a 10 inch skillet coating bottom of the pan. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form fritters. You can fit 4 fritters at a time. Cook until golden brown, turn and cook another few minutes. Add a little more oil to the pan, and repeat with the remaining batter.

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

Servings: 8 servings • Time: 60 minutes • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 265.3 • Fat: 12.4 g • Protein: 14.1 g • Carb: 35.4 g • Fiber: 4.4 g

1 large eggplant (2 lbs)
1 tbsp olive oil
12 oz fat free ricotta
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 medium egg
2 cups reduced fat mozzarella (I used Sargento)
3 cups homemade tomato sauce
salt

Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made. While the sauce simmers, slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices. Lightly salt the slices and put in a colander to release excess moisture for about 1/2 hour. Lay on paper towels to soak up any extra moisture.

Preheat oven to 450°. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil on both sides and place on cookie sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning half way through until eggplant is golden brown.

In a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, parsley and 1/4 cup of grated cheese.

In a 9x12 baking dish, put a little sauce on the bottom of the dish and put a layer of eggplant to cover the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese and sauce. Add another layer of eggplant and repeat the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and sauce until everything is used up. Top with sauce and the mozzarella cheese and the remaining grated cheese.

Cover with foil and bake until cheese is melted and everything is bubbling, about 30 minutes at 400°. Remove foil and bake an additional 8-10 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let it sit about 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

Turkey Stuffed Zucchini

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 halves • Points: 4 pts
Calories: 214.8 • Fat: 4.6 g • Protein: 31.6 g • Carb:11.0 g • Fiber: 2.9 g

4 (6 oz each) medium zucchini
1 tsp butter
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 oz white wine
1.3 lb (20.8 oz) ground turkey (99% fat free)
1 large egg white
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fat free chicken broth
2 tbsp whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and fresh pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Arrange in a baking dish. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces.

In a large saute pan, melt butter and add onion, shallot and garlic. Cook on a medium-low flame for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini and season with a pinch of salt, cook about 2-3 minutes. Add wine and cook until it reduces. Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper, cooking until turkey is white, breaking up in smaller pieces. Add paprika, rosemary, garlic powder, marjoram and basil. Mix well and cook another minute.

Place turkey meat in a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool. When cooled, add parmesan cheese and egg white, mix well. Using a spoon, fill hollowed zucchinis with stuffing, pressing firmly and top with bread crumbs. Place chicken broth in bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake 35 minutes.

Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Servings: 5 • Size: 2 thighs plus vegetables • Old Points: 8 pts • Points+: 9 pts
Calories: 347.1 • Fat: 17.0g • Protein: 31.1 g • Carb: 19.2 g • Fiber: 5.8 g

10 (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
20 medium asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
3 red bell peppers
1 cup carrots, sliced in half long way
2 red onions, chopped in large chunks
10 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
3 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
2 tbsp oregano or thyme
4 leaves fresh sage, chopped

Preheat oven to 425°. Wash and dry the chicken well with a paper towel. Combine all the ingredients together and using your hands and arrange in a very large roasting pan. The vegetables should not touch chicken or it will steam. All ingredients should be spread out in a single layer, if necessary use two baking dishes or disposable tins to achieve this. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Servings: 6 • Size: 10 oz • Time: 30 minutes • Points: less than 1 ww point

2 lbs asparagus (2 bunches)
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
6 cups fat free chicken broth
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
salt and fresh pepper to taste
In a large pot, melt better on low heat. Add onion and sauté on low for about 2-3 minutes.

Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and disgard. Chop the asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Add to the pot with the onions. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 20-25 minutes or until asparagus is very tender. Remove from heat, add sour cream and using your hand held blender, puree until smooth.

Rice with Spinach

Servings: 5 • Size: almost 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 172.6 • Fat: 2.9 g • Carb: 32.3 g • Fiber: 1.8 g • Protein: 4.1 g

1 cup long grain rice
1 chicken or vegetable bullion
2 cups water
2 tsp butter
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp olive oil
salt
fresh grated cheese (optional)

In a small heavy pot, melt butter. Add rice and saute about 1 minute. Add water and bullion and bring to a boil. When all liquid evaporates, reduce flame to low and cover. Cook about 15 minutes. Shut flame off and keep covered another 5 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the rice.

Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and saute until golden. Add spinach and salt, mixing well for about 4 minutes.

Toss rice with spinach and top with good grating cheese like Pecorino Romano.

Makes 4-1/2 cups.

Turkey Cutlets with Parmesan Bread-Crumb Crust

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 cutlet • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 184 • Fat: 6.2 g • Carb: 5.8 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 25.9 g

8 (4 oz) turkey breast cutlets
4 egg whites, beat
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
salt and fresh pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp olive oil
lemon wedges for serving

Heat oven to 250°.

Season cutlets with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. In another bowl beat egg whites. Dip turkey cutlets in egg whites, then breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess.

Heat a large nonstick frying pan on medium heat. Add half of the butter and olive oil. When butter melts, add 4 cutlets and cook a few minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Add remaining butter and oil to frying pan. Cook remaining cutlets. Serve with lemon wedges.

Creamy Cauliflower Purée

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 3/4 cup • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pt
Calories: 60.7 • Fat: 2.4 g • Protein: 3.7 g • Carb: 8.6 g • Fiber: 4.2 g

1 medium head cauliflower, cut up into florets
4 cloves crushed garlic
1/3 cup 1% buttermilk
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp light butter

Steam or boil cauliflower and garlic until soft. Drain, add buttermilk, light butter, salt, pepper and purée with a hand blender. If you don't own a hand blender, you should consider getting one. It is one of my most used gadgets in my kitchen, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. A regular blender would work fine as well.

Spaghetti Squash Pesto with Tomatoes

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 165.4 • Fat: 14.9 g • Protein: 2.4 g • Carb: 6.9 g • Fiber: 1.5 g

1 small spaghetti squash
15 large basil leaves
1 small clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano
salt and fresh pepper
1 tomato, diced

Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers. Place in a microwave safe dish and cover. Microwave 8-9 minutes. Remove from the microwave and scoop out flesh with a fork into a large bowl.

In a small blender combine basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt a pepper and puree until smooth.

Combine pesto with two cups spaghetti squash (save any remaining squash for another recipe). Add tomatoes and season with additional salt and pepper.

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Servings: 6 servings (1/2 pepper) • Time: 55 minutes • Old Points: 4 • Points+: 5
Calories: 184.7 • Fat: 2.3 g • Protein: 20.8 g • Carb: 20.2 g • Fiber: 1.6 g

1 lb lean chopped turkey meat
1 garlic, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
salt to taste
3 large sweet red bell peppers, washed
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheese

Heat oven to 400°. Spray a little olive oil spray in a medium size saute pan and heat on a medium flame. Add onion, garlic and cilantro to the pan. Saute about 2 minutes and add ground turkey. Season with salt and garlic powder, and cumin and brown meat for several minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, mix well and simmer on low for about 5 minutes. Combine cooked rice and meat together.

Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds. Place in a baking dish. Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half and fill it with as much as you can. Place all stuffed pepper halves on the baking dish and pour the remainder of the chicken broth on the bottom of the pan. Cover tight with aluminum foil and bake for about 35 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy.