Blueberry Creme


Serves: 6
Calories/serving: 170
WW points per serving: 4

Fat 14g, protein 2.8g, fibre 1g

* 375ml/12floz double cream
* 3 egg yolks
* 50g/2oz granular sugar substitute
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
* 35og/12oz fresh blueberries

1. Heat the cream in a saucepan to the point where bubbles star appearing around the edges.
2. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks with the sugar substitute, cinnamon and nutmeg until thick and lemon-coloured.
3. Slowly beat half of the hot cream into the egg yolks. Then add the yolk mixture to the rest of the cream in the saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to a thin batter consistency. Immediately pour the sauce into a bow! and cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container until cold. [click to continue…]

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Weight Watcher Recipe: Spanish Omelet

Serves: 1
WW points per serving: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy

  • 1 large egg(s)
  • 2 large egg white(s)
  • 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium scallion(s), finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato(es), seeded and diced
  • 3 large olive(s), sliced
  • 1 Tbsp canned green chili peppers, diced
  • 2 Tbsp shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, salt and pepper just until blended; set aside.
  2. In a large, nonstick omelet pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add egg mixture and tilt pan so eggs cover entire pan bottom. Cook, without stirring, until bottom of eggs begins to set, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle scallion, tomatoes, olives, chili peppers and cheese evenly across eggs. [click to continue…]

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Easy Banana Bread Recipe - Banana bread is a delicious sweet, cake-like bread which contains mashed bananas.

Banana bread is a quick bread which typically uses baking soda as the leavening agent instead of yeast. Rather than dough, the bread is baked from thick batter, which does not require kneading. Banana bread is usually baked in a rectangular loaf pan.

There are many delicious healthy banana bread recipes. The recipees  are  flexible, optionally sugar-free and dairy-free,ans some of them can be embellished with chocolate, nuts, and fruit. A great way to use your over-ripe bananas!

Any favorite banana bread recipe can be made super fast by using a food processor for all the liquid components and substituting Canola oil for butter. Mix all of the dry stuff in a bowl. [click to continue…]

Weight Watcher Mexican Chicken

Serves: 6
Calories/serving: 262
WW points per serving: 5
Fat 3.g, Fibre: 1.2g

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (6 ounce) package stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup salsa sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a 2-quart baking pan, stir in the water, 1/4 cup of the salsa sauce, seasoning packet.
3. Arrange the chicken over the stuffing.
5. Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken.
6. Loosely cover pan with foil; bake for about 35 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with cheese while still hot and serve.

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Grilled Salmon With Teriyaki Sauce

Serves: 4
Calories/serving: 219
WW points per serving: 5
Fat: 4g Fibre: 0.3g

  • 1 (16 ounce) skinless salmon fillet (1 inch thick)
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine the dry sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger and pepper in a shallow dish; stir well.
2. Add the fish; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3. Coat the grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350-400 degrees F).
4. Remove the fish from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
5. Place the fish on the grill rack or in a grill basket coated with cooking spray. Grill, uncovered, for about 5-7 minutes on each side (or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork).
6. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and keep warm. [click to continue…]

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