Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes
This recipe reminds me of an oatmeal raisin cookie, but with pancake consistency. serves 8 ( 2 pancakes= 6 smartpoints = 5 points +) Ingredients: 2 c. quick rolled oats 2 c. low-fat buttermilk ½ c. egg beaters 2 T. canola oil ½ c. flour 2 T. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 2.5 lb boneless pork loin roast (center cut, trimmed of all fat) 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup Homemade Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Shamrock Protein Shake
Ingredients 1/2 cupLow fat cottage cheese [1] 1/4 cupVanilla or plain protein powder (I use Designer Whey, which is 100 calories per scoop) 1/8 tspMint extract (or to taste) 2-3Packets of stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste) 5-10Ice cubes (more or less depending on how thick you like it) 4 ozWater (again, alter […]
BAKED RATATOUILLE WITH HAVARTI CHEESE
INGREDIENTS: 1 medium eggplant, sliced 1/8th inch thick 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper 2 cups crushed tomatoes 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 small red bell […]
ASPARAGUS-PANCETTA POTATO HASH
INGREDIENTS: cooking spray 2 oz diced pancetta 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice 1 large shallot, chopped kosher salt and pepper to taste 1/2 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 large eggs DIRECTIONS: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spray with […]
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients: 1 cup red enchilada sauce (homemade or canned) 1 tsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut 1/2-inch-dice salt and pepper, to taste 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium canned black beans, […]
Skinny Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares
Ingredients For the Cranberry Sauce: 3/4 cup fresh cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest For the Crust: 3 oz gingersnap crumbs (from 12 gingersnap cookie, I used Nabisco brand) 1 oz pecans, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons light butter, melted For the Cheesecake: 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese […]
Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast
Ingredients: 2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (sirloin roast) kosher salt, to taste 1/2 tsp garlic powder ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon honey Directions: Season the pork with salt, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and place it into […]
Grilled Scallop and Orange Kebabs with Honey-Ginger Glaze
Ingredients: 1 tbsp raw honey (I like to buy local) 1 large navel orange (or 2 small) 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger oil for the grill 12 jumbo sea scallops, about 1lb kosher salt and black pepper double prong metal skewers Directions: Cut the ends off the orange, and cut the remaining orange into 4 […]
SKILLET CHICKEN IN TOMATO-CHIPOTLE SAUCE WITH AVOCADO CREMA
INGREDIENTS: 2 (1 pound total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Olive oil spray 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 small onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo Juice […]
