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Creamy Red Jalapeño Dressing

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Are you looking for a delicious dressing for your taco salad or do you want a spicy dipping sauce to eat with your fresh veggies? Well, you can stop looking! This spicy chipotle lime and cilantro dressing/dip will entice your tast buds. Not only is is spicy & tangy but it has that creaminess that goes great with any type of Mexican style cooking. So, use this dressing/dip for your salad, tacos, nachos, empanadas, taquitos, burritos, veggie strips and even fries :-) ENJOY!!
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Spinach, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese Breakfast Pie

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Makes 8 servings. Nutrition Facts: per slice. Weight Watchers Points +4 ~ Calories 139.9 ~Fat 6.9 g ~ Carbs 9.8 g ~ Fiber 1.4 g ~ Protein 9 g

I try to make a breakfast pie or Quiche on Sundays, this way I have a grab & go healthy breakfast waiting for me to take to work on Monday.  This breakfast pie is a healthier Quiche since I use hash brown potatoes as a crust.  I picked up that idea up from a cousin that is a registered dietician…you can check out her site HERE.   This 140 calorie & low points breakfast is an easy go to while doing weight watchers or if you are trying to get your waistline ready for the summer.   Enjoy!!  Read More…

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Skinny Eggplant Parmesan

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Nutrition Facts: 1 eggplant stack: Weight Watchers Points + 5 ~ Calories 202.5 ~ Fat 4.6 g ~ Carbs 33.1 g ~ Fiber 6.5 g ~ Protein 10.4 g

 I love ordering Eggplant Parm when we go out for an Italian meal.  However, as we know it is not the healthiest option.  My son and I occasionally go out to Olive Garden for lunch and their Eggplant Parm Lunch portion is 16 points!! whomp whomp ….and all this time I thought it was a healthier option.  Weight Watchers made me realize otherwise.  So, now I just make my own eggplant parm at home and I don’t have to feel guilty.  I used panko for a crispier texture; but feel free to use regular breadcrumbs.  Next time I may add a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the panko just to get it a little crispier.  I enjoy my eggplant parm with a side of angel hair pasta. If you are not in the mood for pasta, try it in a crusty loaf of bread or a side of salad for a super low point meal.  ENJOY!! Read More…

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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

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Makes 8 servings. Nutrition per serving: Weight Watchers Points + 6 ~ Calories 247.9 ~ Fat 8.2 g ~ Carbs 11.5 g ~ Fiber 1.3 g ~ Protein 30.4 g

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken….The name says it all!  If you are a fan of Jalapeno poppers then you are going to  love this dish.   This was a quick & easy dish and its GUILT-FREE!!  By Baking instead of frying and by using quality ingredients, I  was able to change this well-known fattening appetizer into a healthy main dish.  What a great way to spice up a piece of chicken.   Try it out for yourself :-)

Kid Tip:  My 4 year old loved this chicken; I left out the jalapeno’s for him. Read More…

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Macaroni and Cheese with Truffle Oil

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STEAKHOUSE STYLE MAC & CHEESE WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Who doesn’t love a creamy and decadent mac & cheese? Now, I warn you that this is not a skinny recipe!! However; we are all allowed to cheat around the holiday’s…right? So, I give you my special steakhouse style mac & cheese recipe that is full of flavor for everyone to love!! I know that it looks like a lot of ingredients; but I promise you that this dish is worth it! 5 different types of creamy cheeses and the truffle oil makes it decadent and delicious! Beware that once you make it…..you will have to make it over and over again!! Enjoy :-)               Read More…

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Happy 1st Anniversary Culinary Tuesdays!!

Wow!!  I can’t believe it has been a year already since I have been blogging…oh how time flies :-)   I thought I would share with you the most viewed posts since I started blogging about my Culinary Tuesdays.

Thank You for your continued support & encouragement which keeps me blogging!

2012 Top 5 recipes:

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Baked Spicy Sriracha Wings

Nutrition per serving. 2 wings per serving. ~ Weight Watchers Points + 5 ~ Calories 224.4 ~ Fat 7.3 g ~ Carbs 3.4 g ~ Fiber 0.2 g ~ Protein 34.0 g

These Asian style wings are made with Sriracha……need I say more?!  For those of you that don’t know about the famous “rooster sauce”, it is a spicy & tangy hot sauce from Thailand.   Next time you are in the mood for some buffalo wings, try these Sriracha wings instead!!  Enjoy :-)

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Makes 4 servings of 1/4 cup each: Weight Watchers Points+ 1 (3 points for entire recipe) Calories 49.6 ~ Fat 3.7 g ~ Carbs 4.4 g ~ Fiber 0.9 g ~ Protein 0.7 g

Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic and seasonings make this a topper that is great for chicken, pasta, toasty bread, salad, baked potato or inside of a sandwich. You can chop it up in no time. I like that I can control the quality of the ingredients. Skip the store made stuff and try to make it yourself.

  This tasty mixture gives my food some life….try it out :-) Read More…

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding Pie

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding Pie is a quick and easy no-fuss dessert that does not require any baking.   An absolute delish!!  This peanut butter pie is light and fluffy and does not weigh you down.  Its also a great make ahead dessert….make it up to 5 days in advance :-)   ENJOY!!

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Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Serving Size 1 cupcake: Nutrition per serving: Weight Watchers Points 4+ ~ Calories 136.7 ~ Fat 4.9 g ~ Carbs 19.3 g ~ Fiber 0.5 g ~ Protein 3.6 g

Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes are also known as black bottom cupcakes.  This Skinny version is a delicious combination of a light and moist chocolate cake with creamy cheesecake.  If you have some points or calories to spare,  whip up some Chocolate Ganache frosting.  All you need is a little of the frosting to make it decadent & indulgent and it has the perfect texture to go with these cupcakes.   ENJOY! Read More…

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