Healthy Recipes: Bubble Up Enchiladas

Wow Guys! I have another awesome recipe for you! I have been really experimenting and trying new recipes. I have to keep this diet fresh and keep going! This past weekend I went on a vacation and took lots of pictures. When I got home and actually looked at them I was shocked at what I saw....RESULTS!!! Sometimes you get such tunnel vision you don't see the small changes. So now I am recharged and ready to keep on going. I am half-way to my "goal". I say "goal" because this is the smallest I have been in my life and I don't really know if that will be where I am happy. I hope this inspires you to KEEP ON GOING TOO!



So enough about me! Let's talk about this delectableness that is going to rock your socks off! Some of you have been talking about how some of my recipes are "for the whole family" this will definitely be one the kids will love and you will feel guilty about eating (even though you shouldn't) because that is how good it tastes!

BUBBLE UP ENCHILADAS

 

 

• Reduced Fat Buttermilk Biscuits
• 10oz Can Enchilada Sauce
• 8 oz Can Tomato Sauce
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1 1/4 cup Low Fat Mexican Cheese (I used the weight watchers brand)

 

 

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Brown turkey and drain thoroughly. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces and throw in a bowl. Add enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, ground turkey and 3/4 cup of cheese. Mix it all up and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Pull out of the oven and sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings and waaaaait for it... SIX WEIGHT WATCHERS PLUS POINTS each!

This one is a crowd pleaser or you can just reserve the whole pan for a week of yummy lunches!

Happy Baking!


Healthy Recipe: Chicken Taco Chili

I don't think that I am the only person that has a bone to pick with the groundhog. Spring is coming early?? Ya ok ... tell that to the ice storm and the snow storm we have coming tomorrow. I am so ready for it to be nice outside. Grilling and fresh fruits and veggies? A weight watchers dream! But until then I am still on the mission of new yummy recipes to keep trying. Once I heard the crappy weather was headed our way I got everything together for this delicious recipe! It will warm you up on a cold day! So go out and get everything you need for this next round of winter weather about to hit the Midwest!

CHICKEN TACO CHILI

 

 

Now I have 2 versions of this recipe for you. I adapted it a little bit based on the fact I am a bit of a picky eater. I will not where I changed things. Both ways will not change the points value of this recipe so feel free to use either version!

 

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Light Red Beans (do not drain)
• 16 oz. Black Beans (do not drain)
• 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels (you can use a can, I prefer frozen)
• 16 oz. Tomato Sauce
• 8 oz. Tomato Juice (I substituted this for 28 oz. Diced Tomatoes, used the tomatoes if you would like it a bit chunkier)
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning
• 1 Tbs Chili Powder
• 1 Tbs Dehydrated Onions (You could also use diced onions)
• 1 package of Chicken Breast

Combine all ingredients in the crock pot. I put everything in the night before to let the chicken
"marinate" to boost the flavor even more and save time in the morning. Keep the chicken whole during this part. Cook on low for 6 hours. Then, shred the chicken and continue cooking for 30 minutes.

 

8 servings, 1 Cup each is 4 weight watchers plus points

6 servings, 1 1/3 Cup each is 6 weight watchers plus points

 

A yummy satisfying meal to warm you up on a cold day! Give it a try and let me know what you think! If you add cheese or crackers don't forget to add up those points!

 

Happy Cooking!

 

Healthy Recipes: Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Fall may have come and gone and according to that little groundhog spring is just around the corner BUT pumpkin is not a seasonal food in my book although I am sure many people would disagree. I just love anything pumpkin and it will show up on my menu throughout the year. I found this recipe on pinterest and thought I would change up my standard pumpkin muffin recipe. It is a definite good update to your breakfast routine.

PUMPKIN OATMEAL MUFFINS

 



Ingredients:

• 1 15oz can of pumpkin
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar splenda blend
• Cinnamon

 

Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Spray a muffin pan and divide batter into 15 cups. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon onto the top of each muffin. I would suggest not using liners as the extra crunch on the edge of the muffins is great! The muffin itself is very soft and moist ...the crunch is needed. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees or until they start to brown.

 

 

 

ANNNNND DUH DUH DUH DUUUUUH! ONLY 2 WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS EACH! WOOHOO! YOU CAN HAVE TWO FOR THAT POINT COUNT!

 

HAPPY BAKING!

 

Check out my other fantastic Weight Watchers recipes here!

Fried Rice

Warm Cinnamon Swirls

Burrito Bake

 

Crafty Ideas: Bejeweled Letters

I am heading to a conference this weekend with my "advisees" from AOII so I am spending the night in the good ole sorority house. This place sure does bring back a lot of memories. I came across these letters in my cousin and her roommate's room and I think they are just adorable so I was allll over them about how to make them etc. I just had to share them with you all.

 

The multi color is very fun and cute. I am thinking of doing this for my bedroom in just clear jewels for a more subdued classic look. But to make it look more like my monogram? OMG! This is going to be adorable. It would also be great for those of you who may be going off to college. It would be a perfect door decoration.

 

MATERIALS:

Wood Letters of your choice

Paint

Multiple Sized Jewels

Modge Podge

 

HOW TO:

Paint your letters one solid color. Make sure it has dried COMPLETELY and apply a layer of modge podge. Start in one corner of the letter and place jewels tightly over the entire board. Use the smaller size jewels in between the larger ones to show the least amount of wood letter as possible. Take your time. This can be a delicate process. Once you have placed all of your jewels apply another layer of modge podge on top and VOILA! You are done!

 

I would love to hear from you if you try this for yourself! Good Luck! & Happy Crafting!

Healthy Recipe: Fried Rice

One of the challenges of being on weight watchers is to remember to not get in a rut of eating the same things over and over again because you know they work into your points! I find I do this a lot so I have been challenging myself to try new recipes to keep this diet "exciting" ... if you can call any diet "exciting". My mother, who is also on the program, sends me ideas every once and a while and this one she eagerly sent me the other day was a WINNER! Filling, Savory, Amazing, EASY FRIED RICE!

Via Weightwatchers.com
YES THIS RECIPE IS LITERALLY SO GOOD I DIDN'T EVEN PAUSE TO TAKE A PICTURE....HENCE THE WEBSITE PICTURE! SORRY GUYS DON'T BLAME ME! BLAME MY STOMACH....

Ingredients:

• 2 Sprays Cooking Spray
• 2 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• 1 Cup Uncooked Carrots, Shredded
• 1 Cup Scallions, Sliced and Divided
• 3 Cups Cooked White Rice
• 1/2 Cups Frozen Peas, Thawed
• 1/4 Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, or to taste

Instructions:

Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; warm pan over medium-high heat. Add eggs, tilt pan so that the eggs cover bottom.

When eggs start to set, break them up into pieces. Cook until eggs are cooked through, about 1 minute more; remove eggs and set aside.

Off heat, recoat same skillet with spray; set over medium-high heat . Add Carrots and all but 2 tablespoons scallions; saute until carrots are crisp and tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, peas and soysauce; cook until heated through, stiring once or twice, about 1 minute. Gently still in cooked egg and remaining scallions; heat through. And voila!

NOW, that is the original recipe. I changed it up a bit since I am a picky eater and such. Instead of using carrots and scallions, I used corn and onion flakes. (I DETEST REAL ONIONS!) I also added some chicken. I seared it on the stove with salt, pepper and soy sauce and added it in at the end with the rice. This recipe can be customized based on what vegetables and meat you enjoy.

This recipe yields 6 servings (about 3/4 cup each) at 4 WW Points Plus Each (That does NOT include chicken, so take into account your points if you add meat). 3/4 of a cup doesn't seem like a lot but this will stick to your bones and leave you full for a while. AND AT 4 POINTS PLUS...YOU COULD HAVE A LITTLE BIT MORE TOO!

Happy Cooking!

Check out these other great Weight Watchers recipes!

Burrito Bake

Warm Cinnamon Swirls

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Fruit Pizza

Lately I have an affinity for single serve/mini desserts. I don't know maybe because they are small and cute but also it makes them easier to eat! An old dessert staple of mine was fruit pizza. I pulled it out of the archives for this weekend and wow...I forgot how amazing it truly is! Definitely give it a try the next time you have friends and family over...or if you just want to treat yourself! You will NOT be disappointed!

 

Fruit Pizza

• Sugar Cookie Dough (either a roll or cookies if you want to make individual)
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• Your choice of fruit toppings

Prepare your dough on a cookie sheet to make one large fruit pizza or individual cookies for a personal bite size snack! Mix together cream cheese, vanilla and sugar. Make sure your cookie crust is cooled ALL THE WAY and spread with frosting. Top with your favorite fruit right before you serve! I would suggest stawberries, pineapple, blueberries, mandarin oranges and kiwi! A great colorful combination!

Let me know what you think!

Happy Baking!

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