It’s leap year, so technically today is an extra day! I celebrated by trying out a recipe I’ve always wanted to try: Spicy Black Bean and Zucchini over at Green Light Bites. Honestly, I really wasn’t prepared for it to knock my socks off because I thought I hated zucchini … well, [...]
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According to my MPM yesterdays dinner was *suppose* to consist of lentil chili and homemade foccacia bread. Homemade bread on a Thursday? I’m a working girl (not that kind), what was I thinking? Add to that, we had friends coming over on a “school” night to watch Lost so dinner needed to be quick!
I substituted the [...]
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BlogHer Challenge
Dear Body,
I apologize for neglecting you all these years. We had a good thing going there for a while. You remember that don’t you? I know it’s been a while. When my Dad left us, he took our self-esteem with him. I started to not really care about you. [...]
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Ravioli with Spinach and Diced Tomatoes
Approx. 2cups –9 WWP
Yield: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1/2c. water
1 (14.5oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9oz) package fresh whole wheat cheese ravioli (I used Buitoni)
2 cups baby spinach
1/8 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
3 tbsp. reduced fat Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Combine first 3 ingredients in a [...]
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As scheduled, I made Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms last night. We’ve had them once before and DH (Disagreeable Husband) ate them “to be supportive”. Last night produced a much more pronounced grumble when he saw what was for dinner. “No Meat? I can’t eat dinner without Meat!”. [...]
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One thing that’s been really difficult to cut back is pasta. Who doesn’t love a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs? Considering my family heritage, I was practically born with a meatball in my mouth.
Because Weight Watchers is so flexible I’ve learned how to eat pasta and still stay on track. It [...]
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INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups lentils, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a Dutch oven, cook turkey over medium heat [...]
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