Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 packet Splenda
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, flat leaf style
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Boil potatoes in a in a large, saucepan. Make sure potatoes are covered with about 2 inches of water. Once it’s been brought to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender; drain and cool just a bit.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mash yolk from 1 egg with vinegar until smooth. Blend in , mayonnaise yogurt, relish, parsley, Splenda, salt and pepper.
Add in the potatoes, celery and onion; mix well. Chop remaining egg white and egg; gently fold into potato salad. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is ¾ cup
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Classic Cheeseburger and French Fries Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 Orowheat or Nature’s Own Sandwich Thins
- 2 slices fat free American cheese
- 6 oz extra lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix, Original Buttermilk
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, flat-leaf, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs
- 1 medium egg white, beaten lightly
- 2 medium potatoes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F.

To make the cheeseburgers, combine beef, garlic, parsley, onion, egg, breadcrumbs and ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl; shape into 2 patties.
Cook patties in a nonstick pan over medium heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through. Top each patty with 1 slice of American cheese, and cover the frying pan with a lid until cheese is melted (about 1 min).

To make the baked French fries: coat a baking sheet with non fat cooking spray.
Cut potatoes into thin, French fry like strips; boil or steam until tender. Place potato strips onto baking sheet; spray lightly with non-fat cooking spray; sprinkle with Kosher salt. Bake until lightly browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.
TIP: To get more bang for your buck, slice the potatoes thinly, and try to get as many fries as you can from them. It will bulk up your plate and make you feel like you are being really bad!! :)

Place patties on rolls and top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with French fries .

Entire recipe makes 2 servings
Serving size is 1 cheeseburger (with bun), and ½ of the French fries
Each serving = 7 Point Total

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Welcome to the hot days of summer!! And there’s nothing that feels more like summer to me than a nice, cold, creamy root beer float. I’m seriously salivating at the thought of one right now! But buying a root beer float at one of your favorite ice cream joints or at a restaurant can really rack up your Weight Watchers Points. This easy, low calorie version of a traditional root beer float recipe has just a 2 Point Total for the entire, big, yummy float! Full of sweet, cold, creamy goodness, this slimmed down root beer float does not lack in flavor – - it tastes FANTASTIC! And because root beer floats are so All American, they would make a great addition to your Weight Watchers 4th of July Recipes!

Diet Root Beer Float Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 12 fl oz can of diet root beer ( I used Diet A&W Root Beer)
- 1/2 cup Breyer’s Smooth and Dreamy, No Sugar Added, French Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fat Free Reddi Whip Whipped Cream

NOTE: You can turn this into just a 1 Point Root Beer Float simply by eliminating the whipped cream and using a fat free and higher fiber vanilla ice cream.

Directions:
In a tall, preferably chilled glass, pour the root beer. Then, top the root beer with the ½ cup scoop of ice cream. Top with a few short quirts of the whipped cream. Serve with a straw and a spoon.

Entire Recipe makes 1 serving
Serving size is the entire drink
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Beef and Spinach Matzo Casserole Passover Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 plain Matzo crackers
- 1 1/2 pound raw, extra lean ground beef (96/4)
- 6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 29 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh sage
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.Add beef and saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain and set aside. Add artichokes, spinach, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper and paprika to skillet. Saute until spinach is tender and sauce reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Place 2 pieces of matzo in bottom of pan; spread 3 cups meat sauce on top. Place remaining 2 pieces of matzo on top; add on remaining meat sauce. Bake about 30 minutes. Let sit for five minutes before cutting into 8 pieces with a sharp knife.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 piece
Each serving = 5 Point Total

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Mashed potatoes is one of my favorite foods…you can make them so many ways and they are just the perfect comfort food. But most homemade mashed potatoes recipes come with lots of fat and calories, which can add up to lots of Weight Watchers Points. This alternative dish -Cauliflower Mashed ‘Potatoes’, is a great substitute. While I won’t lie and tell you that it’s as fabulous as traditional mashed potatoes, it definitely makes for a great low point substitute. Just by replacing the potatoes with cauliflower, you eliminate most of the calories. You’ll notice that this Mashed Cauliflower Recipe still uses one small potato. This helps the dish to keep a texture similar to that of regular mashed potatoes and helps add a bit of potato-y flavor. The end result is really quite tasty! And though this is not an official Weight Watchers Mashed Potatoes Recipe, it’s a great meal idea for anyone who wants to eat more veggies and cut excess calories.

Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed, core removed, cut into small florets (should yield about 2-3 cups of cauliflower
- 1 small red potato, unpeeled and chopped
- 1 cup turnips, trimmed and cubed
- 2 tbsp fat free half & half
- 1 tbsp fat free sour cream
- 1 tbsp light butter (I used Brummel & Brown)
- Salt and pepper to taste

Top with chives or green onions if you’d like!

*OPTIONAL: add in freshly chopped thyme, sage and rosemary for a fabulous Fall- like flavor

Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add about 1 tbsp salt; add the cauliflower, potato, and turnips as they’re prepped. Reduce heat to maintain a fast simmer, cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through. Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Process until smooth. Return pureed cauliflower to the hot pan on medium high heat. Stirring often, cook off the excess liquid, about 5 – 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve and enjoy!

Serving size is 3/4cup
Each serving = 1 Point Total

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It’s no surprise that the creamy dips, greasy chips, fried finger foods, and super-sized sandwiches usually served at Superbowl parties are not diet or health-friendly. The good news is that with a few recipe makeovers, all the flavors of football can be savored without wreaking havoc on your New Year’s weight-loss resolutions. So today, I’m sharing one of the YUMMIEST meatball recipes EVER. These Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs are crazy delicious and still pretty low in Points Total. They are a perfect Superbowl party food that will be adored by weight watchers and non-weight watchers alike. They stay nice and warm and moist in your crock pot, and the spicy BBQ sauce adds such a nice flavor to the meat. And with just a 2 Point Total per serving, these make a great appetizer recipe. Or, double the size of your meatballs, and serve it as a main dish recipe! Though not an official one of Weight Watchers Superbowl Recipes, these barbecue meatballs will definitely be a hit with all weight watching Superbowl snackers, and makes a great Superbowl party food idea.

Crock pot BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the meat, eggs, garlic, parsley, oregano, onions, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, soften the oats with the wine for 10 minutes Add the oats and wine to the meat mixture and mix well – you will need to do this with your hands in order to get everything incorporated well. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape meatball mixture into sixty 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet.
Bake at 350ºF until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a crock pot to keep warm. Meanwhile, heat barbecue sauce and beef broth over medium-high heat until hot. Pour sauce over cooked meatballs, toss gently and serve. For parties, I just set the crock pot up on the food table, set on warm.

Entire recipe makes 30 servings
Serving size is 2 meatballs
Each serving = 2 Point Total

photo credit: Rachael Ray

Its almost that time of year again….the day we get together, turn on the TV, and allow ourselves to consume large quantities of super yummy, fattening foods, and lots of beer, in order to celebrate the most anxiously awaited game in the NFL…the SUPERBOWL!! I love Superbowl parties as much as anyone, but if you’re not careful, these parties can be a weight watchers nightmare!! So this week, I’m devoting each day to a different low calorie Superbowl recipes that not only taste good, but will help keep you on track to reaching your weight loss goals. Though these aren’t official Weight Watchers Superbowl Recipes, they are ideal for anyone who wants healthier, lower calorie versions of their favorite Superbowl snacks. And today, I’m posting this super rockin’ 2 Point Total Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe that will knock your socks off! It’s a very easy Superbowl recipe that will be adored by all, and is a great (and less messy) alternative to serving buffalo wings. Try serving it with some 0 Point veggies (I like celery and green pepper strips the best), or some low points tortilla chips. If you love buffalo flavored anything, this low calorie dip recipe is a must try!

Make sure to check out all my other weight watchers Superbowl Recipes too!

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8-oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 2 tbsp low calorie butter ( I used Brummel & Brown)
- 1/2 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Dry Mix

NOTE: If you are feeling lazy, you can use two 9.75oz cans of white chicken meat in water (drained), instead of the grilled chicken, but the taste isn’t nearly as good as using actual grilled chicken breasts.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Spray a skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and set on med/high heat. Put in chicken breasts, and cook until brown on both sides and meat is cooked through. Once meat is cooked, cut it up into bite sized shredded chunks. Set aside. In a large, oven safe bowl, stir cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in chicken and other remaining ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until dip has heated all the way through.

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is approx 1/2 cup
Each serving = 2 Point Total

I LOOOOOVE sweet potatoes, so when I found this awesome recipe, I was psyched to give it a try! It’s super creamy and yummy, and loaded with fiber and antioxidants. This low calorie sweet potato soup is a perfect easy crock pot recipe for any weight watcher. It tastes great and is good for you too! Plus, it’s seasonal flavor makes it a wonderful soup to add to your collection of holiday crock pot recipes. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Crock Pot Recipes, I think anyone watching their weight will truly enjoy this sweet potato soup.

Sweet Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 4 medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
- 2 packets Splenda or Truvia
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard

OPTIONAL: I topped mine with a tablespoon of non-fat sour cream for additional flavor and 0 points

NOTE: To make this into a vegetarian recipe, just use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth

Directions:
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes. Place them with the chicken broth in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on medium for about 3 hours (or until the potatoes are tender).
Using an immersion blender (or putting the sweet potatoes and broth into a food processor), blend until smooth. Put the soup back into the crock pot. Add the half-and-half, Splenda, salt, dry mustard and allspice. Cover and cook on medium for about 1-3 hours.

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Nutritional Stats:
Calories: 112
Total fat: 1g
Sodium: 298mg
Total carbohydrates: 23.1g
Dietary fiber: 2.6

As the cold weather really kicks in for these last few weeks of 2009, it’s time to enjoy some hot, yummy holiday recipes that will warm your tummy and soul! This Peppered Beef Brisket in Beer crock pot recipe is the perfect dish to take away that winter chill. It’s an easy holiday recipe that takes minimal prep, but delivers maximum taste. I love using my crock pot, so I jump at every chance I get to try out some delicious crock pot recipes! And I plan on making this one for my Christmas Eve dinner this year. The best thing is that it only has a 6 Point Total per serving. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Christmas Recipes, it’s great for anyone who is a weight watcher and this dish makes a wonderful, low calorie Christmas recipe. Pair it with some salad or roasted veggies to keep your overall meal points low. Enjoy!

Crockpot Peppered Beef Brisket in Beer Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 (4 lb) beef brisket, the leanest you can find
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 tbls all-purpose flour
- 3 tbls brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup beer
- 2/3 cup chili sauce

Directions:
Trim fat from brisket; and cut in half. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika and cumin. Evenly rub the mixed spices. Place onions in slow cooker. Place brisket halves over onions. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and garlic and gradually add beer and chili sauce, stirring until well blended. Pour over brisket. Cover with lid and cook on high setting for 1 hour then reduce to low setting and cook 6-8 hours our until tender.

TIP: To make serving sizes easier to dish out, cut the brisket into 12 evenly sliced pieces after rubbing with seasonings and before putting in the slow cooker.

Entire Recipe = 12 servings
Serving size is 3 oz and approx 6 tbsp of sauce
Each serving = 6 Point Total

With all the holiday parties coming up, it’s easy to be tempted by all the fabulously delicious food, and to let yourself be seduced into an all you can eat holiday buffet. But just by making some healthier versions of the holiday favorites, you can save yourself some calories and weight watchers points! If you are hosting a holiday party this year, and are in need of a good, low calorie Christmas appetizer recipe, this Spinach Puffs Recipe is a must try. Full of flavor, but low on fat, I found them to be much more yummy than I expected. And it’s a quick and easy Christmas recipe to make if you need something in a pinch. Just prepare it the night before, them pull them out of the freezer, pop them into the oven, and you’re good to go. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Christmas Recipes, I think it’s a great holiday appetizer for anyone who is watching their weight, but wants to serve an appetizer that tastes good enough to serve to everyone.

Spinach Puffs Recipe

Ingredients:
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion (I used red onion)
- 3 egg whites, slightly beaten
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons light butter, melted (I used Balade Light Butter)

Directions:
Squeeze liquid from spinach very well. Chop garlic and onion in food processor and process until finely chopped. Add spinach and remaining ingredients. Pulse two or three times, leaving spinach in distinct pieces but the mixture well combined. Chill 2 – 3 hours or overnight. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Freeze. When frozen, transfer to freezer bags.
To serve, bake at 300F for 30 minutes.

Entire recipe makes 36 puffs
Serving size is 1 puff
Each serving = 1 Point Total