Monday, April 14, 2008

Spicy Polenta Tamale


Ingredients:
1 (18oz) tube of cooked polenta
1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10oz) Enchilada sauce (I used El Paso, hot)
11 oz of frozen (thawed) or canned corn (rinsed and drained)
1 cup (4oz) soy cheese shreds (cheddar)
3 tbs Parsley flakes
1 tbs black pepper

Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 8X8 baking dish with non-stick spray.

Cut Polenta into cubes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and then pour into baking dish.

Back 30-35 minutes uncovered.

Review:
Eric loved this. I thought it was okay...tasted a little salty to me (I think that was the enchilada sauce). Anyway, it was extremely easy, so good last minute meal on weekdays.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Cold Veggie Pizza


Ingredients:
1 tube reduced fat crescent rolls
1 (8oz) package fat free cream cheese
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
2 tbs fat free milk
Fresh veggies (broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower)
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)

Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Open roll tube and spread over 13X9 pan sprayed with Pam. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Beat together cream cheese, ranch envelope, and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.

Sprinkle with vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Nutritional Info:
Makes 6 servings
Per Serving Unofficial WW points = 2

Review:
This was a lot better than I thought it would be as I was making it. Next time though, I will use fresh veggies as all I had were frozen and I think it would be better with more of a crunch.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Spaghetti -Squash Bolognese

Ingredients:
spaghetti squash
ground turkey
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper (color of your choice)
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Parmesan cheese shreds

Directions:
Heat oil in large pot. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Saute until starting to soften. Add ground turkey and cook thoroughly.

Add spaghetti sauce to pot and reduce heat. Cover and let simmer for 1o min.

Cook spaghetti squash. Spoon sauce over squash and garnish with cheese.

Nutritional info:
Haven't figured yet.

Review:
Love it. Ana calls it "nooooodles," her highest form of compliment.
Great with a sprinkling of crushed red pepper.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Jalapeno Poppers and Hot Wings

Hot Wings

Ingredients:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in nugget shapes
Fiber One Bran Cereal (ground to breadcrumb consistency)
Pringles light fat free potato chips, BBQ flavor
Franks Redhot Sauce

Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Crush about 12 chips into 1/4 cup of cereal crumbs.

Dip chicken into Franks sauce, and then crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with pam.

Place in oven and bake 10 min, flip "wings," bake another 10 min or until crispy and chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional info:
Serving size = 5 wings. Cal 175, Fat 1.5g, Fiber 4g (Unofficial WW points = 3)

Review:
Excellent. For Ana, I dipped chicken pieces in egg beaters and then coated with crumbs as she can only handle so much heat.
Leftovers made an amazing spicy chicken sandwich the next day.

I'll be back for jalapeno poppers....

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Chili Dogs

Ingredients:
1 whole wheat hot dog bun
1 smart dog (veggie dog) or turkey dog
1 cup Amy's low fat black bean chili
1 slice soy jalapeno cheese
diced onions for garnish
Hot sauce on top (if desired)

Directions:
Really? I think we can all figure out how to make a chili dog.

Nutritional Info:
Haven't figured it out just yet but worth every point.

Review:
I think Analise and I have a new favorite meal.