Easy Healthy Weight Watchers Recipes & Weight Loss Tips

Skinny Leftover Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup

March 22, 2012

Skinny Leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

I used the leftovers from our St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner to make this skinny leftover corned beef, potato, carrot and cabbage soup. I get such a kick out of turning leftovers into soup; transforming them into a completely different meal. There’s something so satisfying and frugal about it. Some of my [...]

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Skinny Strawberry Almond Crumble Recipe

March 20, 2012

Strawberries sprinkled with a sweet and crunchy almond topping and baked until juicy and golden. You’ve got to taste this easy strawberry almond crumble to believe how delicious it is. Really. Nigella Lawson calls this “a crumble of dreams.” I found this easy strawberry dessert recipe in my British copy of her book, Nigella Kitchen: Recipes [...]

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Corned Beef Hash Recipe

March 19, 2012

Corned beef hash is a quick and easy way to turn leftover corned beef and cabbage ingredients into a hearty and delicious breakfast, brunch or casual supper. It’s not something I cook very often; but about once a year, usually right after St. Patrick’s Day when the fridge is full of the required leftovers. While corned [...]

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Skinny Smoked Salmon Pinwheel Appetizers

March 18, 2012

Looking for an easy impressive smoked salmon appetizer recipe? Check out these simple and delicious smoked salmon pinwheels. They are adapted from a recipe that caught my eye as I was thumbing through The New Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific Cookbook (Trim and Terrific) looking for an easy appetizer idea to make to take to friends [...]

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Darina Allen’s Easy Whole Wheat Soda Bread Recipe

March 17, 2012

My infatuation with Irish soda bread continues. Maybe because it’s so quick, easy and satisfying to make, with none of the fussiness of yeast bread. Maybe because I’m missing my dad, who’s roots were Irish. Maybe because it’s St. Patrick’s Day… This is Irish chef and Balleymaloe Cooking School Owner, Darina Allen’s, Easy Whole-wheat Soda [...]

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Skinny Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin Pie Spice and Chimayo Chile Powder

March 16, 2012

Mashed sweet potatoes with pumpkin pie spice, chile powder and a little orange juice. Sweet, spicy and delicious. They are my attempt to recreate the delicious mashed sweet potatoes that came on my husband’s plate when out for dinner this week. I chose the restaurant – which specializes in Southwestern flavors – because I wanted [...]

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Weight Watchers Friendly Weight Loss Tip: 6 Reasons to Love Exercise

March 15, 2012

I’m not a natural born exerciser. Never have been. Never will be. I’m at my best curled up on a comfy sofa with a cookbook and cup of tea. But, I have learned to make exercise part of my life. It’s a healthy habit I’ve had to cultivate through the years, kinda like brushing my [...]

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Weight Watchers Friendly Tip: 24 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

March 14, 2012

When you are trying to lose weight, it’s tempting to try to see how long you can go without eating. But, it’s really not a great idea since there are so many ways it can backfire on you. Going too long between meals can make you tired and cranky. (It sure does me, anyway.) It [...]

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Skinny Strawberry Rice Pudding

March 12, 2012

Arborio rice, fat-free milk, and sugar cooked until creamy and then combined with a combination of gently cooked sliced strawberries and a little more sugar. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? Well, this simple creamy low-fat strawberry rice pudding recipe probably only sounds delicious if you are a rice pudding fan, which I am. I think it [...]

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Skinny Baked Fish with Spinach and Asian Drizzle

March 9, 2012

Fish, spinach, and mushrooms baked in the oven until done and then drizzled with a simple Asian soy-sesame sauce. This is one simple, easy, healthy and delicious dinner that comes together in minutes. All the credit for this clever simple and delicious Baked Fish with Spinach and Asian Drizzle Recipe goes to Pam Anderson and [...]

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Skinny Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

March 8, 2012

I’m in love with Greek Salad. I can’t seem to help myself. There’s something about the crisp romaine, crunchy vegetables, salty olives, and pungent feta tossed with tangy lemon dressing that make my taste buds smile. Greek salad with grilled chicken is one of my favorite lunch options. It’s loaded with good-for-you ingredients: crunchy romaine [...]