Sunday: Shrimp and Penne in Pink Sauce (4 SP)Monday: Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing (4 SP)Tuesday: Jalapeno Popper Turkey Burgers (2 SP)Wednesday: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (3 SP)Thursday: Leftovers BuffetFriday: Cranberry Stuffing Topped Chicken (5 SP) ... continue reading...
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Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is my all-time favorite salad. When eating out, I always used to check for a Thai or Asian-style salad on the menu. I thought they were a healthier option. But when I started back on WW and checked various restaurant version of this in the app, they would be anywhere from 20 to 30 points! For a salad! I'd be better off getting a burger at that point.After doing some research, it become clear that the problem is all of the sugar and oil that is in many of ... continue reading...
This Asian Peanut dressing is a super easy, creamy dressing that you make with in just minutes. The perfect combo of sweet, tangy, and savory. I always have these ingredients in my pantry or refrigerator, so I don't even have to plan ahead to make it. When I need a last-minute meal, I'll usually make something based around this sauce. Here are some meal ideas:Here are some meal ideas:Asian Chicken SaladAsian-Style Coleslaw Toss it with some cabbage for quick side dish. Cold or Hot Thai ... continue reading...
I follow the WW Freestyle plan, so all of my recipes are calculated into SP (SmartPoints). Sunday: One-Pot Baked Ziti (7 SP) with roasted zucchiniMonday: Marinated Steak Fajitas (3 SP) with Easiest Refried Beans (0 SP)Tuesday: Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein (4 SP) with marinated chicken on top. I'll marinate about 1.5 pounds cubed chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, agave or honey, and Chinese Five-Spice for about an hour. If you're interested in my marinade measurements, let me know--I'll ... continue reading...
If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treat, look no further! These Lightened-Up Sandwich Cookies are my take on a lighter version of a shortbread dough, coupled with some quick, homemade jam. They come together to make the cutest sandwich cookies ever! I'm especially proud of these because I am definitely NOT a baker. That being said, these turned out.The key to lightening up the dough is to cut back on the butter by substituting reduced-fat cream cheese. I also used less ... continue reading...
