Cajun Fish

Cajun Tilapia

4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 TB paprika
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried lemon zest
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Cooking spray

Thaw fish fillets if necessary. Combine all seasonings and rub lightly into fish. Spray skillet with cooking spray and saute’ until fish is flaky.

Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 158 Calories; 2g Fat (10.8% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 83mg Cholesterol; 195mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat.

Beef Biscuit Casserole

Beef Biscuit Casserole
Cooking spray
8 oz ground beef, 96/4
2 TB chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) can Hunt's Tomato Sauce w/ basil & oregano
1 (7.5-ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
½ Cup 2% Milk Cheddar cheese
2 oz light cream cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-by-8 inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. Brown ground beef and onion. Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer while preparing dough. Separate biscuits and cut each biscuit in half. Arrange half of the biscuit pieces in bottom of prepared baking dish. Add cream cheese to meat mixture and stir until melted. Evenly spread meat mixture over biscuits. Arrange remaining biscuit pieces over top. Sprinkle cheese over biscuits. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 4 servings.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 282 Calories; 9g Fat (28.9% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 51mg Cholesterol; 1022mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

General Tsao's Chicken

I got this recipe from the WW boards. You could use chicken breasts instead of thighs. I thought it was pretty good. It makes a great sauce. I just don't care for ginger much.


General Tsao’s Chicken

3/4 c. fat free chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 TB cornstarch
2 medium scallions, chopped
2 TB Splenda
2 tsp olive oil
2 TB low-sodium soy sauce
1 TB rice vinegar
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, garlic powder, cornstarch, Splenda, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, and chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Add reserved sauce and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 165 Calories; 8g Fat (41.4% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 81mg Cholesterol; 750mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

"...I pray that you...may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." -Ephesians 3:17, 19 NIV

soda Marinade

The original recipe for this marinade was for brisket but i used it on chicken today. It was good on chicken. I imagine it would be good on brisket too, but i'd increase the barbecue sauce.


Soda Marinade

12 oz diet Dr. Pepper
dash garlic powder
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 TB lime juice
2 tsp beef bouillon
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. water

Combine all ingredients. Marinate meat over night. This was great on chicken but would also be good for brisket. You might add more
barbecue sauce for brisket.

Whole recipe= 114 Calories; 2g Fat (18.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1915mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Crock pot Thai Thighs

These were good but I think I cooked them too long. It gave the peanut butter a taste--not terrible, just not as good as it could have been. Still, they were moist and definitely edible!
I cooked them about 7 hours so probably 5-6 would be better.

Crockpot: Thai chicken Thighs
cooking spray
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 c salsa
2 tsp asian chili sauce
1/4 c peanut butter
1 TBS soy sauce, low sodium
2 TBS lime juice
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Cilantro for garnish

Spray crockpot with Pam. Place chicken in crockpot. Combine salsa, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice and ginger. Stir well and pour over chicken. Mix well. Cook on low 5-6 hours.
Yield: 6 servings. per serving=
198 Calories; 12g Fat (48.8% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 81mg Cholesterol; 646mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Cornbread Bites

These are cute and yummy!

Cornbread Bites

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoon Splenda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cheese, reduced fat Sargento mexican blend (2 ounces)
1/4 cup cream cheese, WW whipped RF
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
8 3/4 ounces creamed corn (8 3/4-ounce)
1 Dash hot sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornmeal, Splenda, baking powder and salt. Combine cheese and remaining ingredients except cooking spray in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in cups 2 minutes on wire racks; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
Yield: 30 mini muffins. per muffin= 36 Calories; 1g Fat (23.4% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 86mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

WW reduced fat cream cheese review

Today I tried the Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Whipped Cream Cheese. 2 tablespoons for only 1 point! and it is yummy!!!! It tastes like the real deal!! yum!!!