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Category Archives: Easy
Fusilli with cannellini beans, mushrooms, broccoli. 12/11/21
Oh no, the chicken did not thaw!! Chicken parmesan is definitely not happening tonight. Quickly we came up with a Plan B. I had used some cannellini beans in my lunch salad so they were at the ready, the refrigerator … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Italian, leftovers, Legumes, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, WW points
Tagged beans, fusilli, mushrooms
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Gingery red lentils with kale and rice. 12/9/21
After a totally indulgent birthday dinner on Wednesday, it was good to come home and make a delicious, healthy vegan/vegetarian lentil and kale dish over cauliflower or regular rice. (Vegan preparation omit the yogurt on top.) Here is the recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Afghan, Easy, Healthy tips, Indian, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Recipes, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Carba nada fusilli with mushrooms and kale 12/7/21
Having gotten a tip from a WW forum member that Carba Nada pasta was lower in PP points and a reduced carb product, I decided to try it. I bought it at a local store and it was $6.99 for … Continue reading
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Tagged carba nada, fusilli, kale
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Breaded mahi mahi, steamed and crisped new potatoes, salsa slaw. 12/6/21
Originally sesame salmon bowls were on the menu for Monday but the avocado is not ripe yet so we will make that dinner later on in the week. We splurged on a little olive oil tonight to get the crispy … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Fish, Healthy tips, Methods, pescatarian, Vegetables
Tagged mahi mahi, new potatoes
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Null soup++. 12/4/21
Back in the day when the only things that were free on Weight Watchers were non-starchy vegetables, I used to make this soup with only chicken broth and vegetables. We affectionately called it null soup. Although not very exciting, it … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Legumes, Lunch, Poultry, soup, Vegetables
Tagged vegetable soup
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Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans. 12/3/21
So good and so easy! John defrosted some shrimp and seasoned them with salt, chili powder, Old Bay, garlic powder, and cumin. They were sautéed in olive oil spray. In the meantime I got the toppings together- shredded cabbage, cilantro, … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Healthy tips, Kitchen tips, Methods, Mexican, pescatarian, Shellfish, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
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Lightened N.E. clam chowder. 12/2/21 Day 56 GBTG
For about 12 years of my adult life I lived in New England. Chowder is a big thing there. We used to occasionally go to Durgin Park in Boston where a bowl of clam chowder and a dessert of Indian … Continue reading
Chicken breast with rutabagas and B. sprouts 12/1/21 (GBTG Day 57)
This is what I call my classic chicken dinner. It consists of chicken breast meat, gravy, rutabagas or squash, and a green vegetable. It fits in well to my countdown to Getting Back To Goal (GBTG). Only about 4 PP … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Kitchen tips, Methods, Poultry, Vegetables, WW points
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Chilean sea bass with new potatoes and Brussels sprouts. 11/30/21 Day 58 GBTG
Today is the third day being on my Getting Back to Goal plan. I always say the third day is the hardest. You are all gung-ho for the first two days but by the third one you’d really like a … Continue reading
Orecchiette with broccolini and mushrooms. 11/29/21 (Day 59 Getting Back to Goal)
I am about to give up on these whole grain orecchiette imported from Italy that I bought through Amazon. There are no directions on how long to cook them and even at 16 minutes they still seemed doughy! Anyway, here … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Italian, Kitchen tips, Methods, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, WW points
Tagged mushrooms, pasta
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