RECIPES 

Perfect Chocolate Brownies

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup shortening2 1/4 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 9×13″ pan.Melt shortening in a large saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa.Remove from heat.Mix in sugar and vanilla then mix in eggs one at a time.Stir in remaining ingredients then stir in nuts.Bake for 30 minutes.Cool completely, before cutting into 2×2″ squares.I have read all the great reviews and learned from…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

KOREAN GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

This is the BEST grilled chicken recipe! Not just because I’m obsessed with Korean food, it’s just so juicy and flavorful, and this is coming from a girl her prefers dark meat. It’s also quick and easy to make, perfect for weeknight grilling. INGREDIENTS 1 pound 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup low sodium or gluten-free soy sauce 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tbsp light brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for topping 2 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts INSTRUCTIONS…

Read More
RECIPES 

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (not melted) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1.5 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze) 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract pinch of kosher salt lemon zest for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9″x 5″ loaf pan with cooking spray and line with…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

Corn Fritters

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 can whole kernel corn2 eggsSalt & pepper to taste1/2 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 shredded cheese1 pat butter2 tbsp oil DIRECTIONS: Drain corn and discard liquid.Put eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl and beat.Add flour and baking powder, whisk until smooth.Add corn and cheese.Stir.Put butter and oil in a frypan, Heat until bubbly over medium heat.Drop corn mixture in spoonful lots into a frypan.When golden turn and cook another side.Drain on absorbent paper and serve Weight Watchers SmartPoints:3 per fritter Nutrition Information per fritter:82 calories,…

Read More
RECIPES 

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE WALKABOUT ONION SOUP

If you have never tried the Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup, you are missing a creamy bowl of soup. This is a creamy onion soup that is hearty and filling. This is a perfect soup for a cold winter day when you want something a little hearty. Outback Steakhouse Walkabout SoupThis has to be one of my favorite soups from the Outback Steakhouse, the Walkabout soup is not only easy to make, but it has a few simple ingredients so you won’t be running out to the store to make this…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

Potato Cakes

These quick and easy potato cakes will have all the family members coming back for more. Just gather six simple ingredients for a tasty treat! Yield : 6 ServingsSmartpoints: 2Pointsplus: 1 Ingredients : – 2 cups potatoes, Mashed– 2 tablespoons onions, Chopped– 1/8 teaspoon salt– 1 teaspoon oil– 1 egg white, slightly beaten– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour pepper Preparation : 1. In a medium-size bowl, combine potatoes, egg white, onion, flour, salt, and pepper.2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.3. When hot, put about 2 tablespoons…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour, King Arthur 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour, King Arthur 3/4 cup raw sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract baking spray CREAM CHEESE TOPPING (makes 3/4 cup) 5 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese 2 tablespoons raw sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray liners with oil for easy removal. In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

PUMPKIN ROLL, LIGHTENED UP

INGREDIENTS For the cake: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin non-stick spray, I used Smart Balance 1/4 cup powdered sugar, to sprinkle on towel For the filling: 6 oz light cream cheese, at room temperature (NOT fat free) 3/4 cup powdered sugar 6 oz fat free Fage Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional 1 tsp vanilla extract powdered sugar, optional for topping INSTRUCTIONS Pumpkin Roll: Preheat oven to 375°F and place oven rack in the center of the oven.  Spray a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with non-stick spray, line…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

SLOW COOKER BEEF TIPS WITH GRAVY

Dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to the delicious smells of dinner ready-to-eat. Yield :5 servings | Serving Size: 1 cup beef tips and broth and ¾ cup brown rice | Ingredients : .1 small onion, sliced.8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced.1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.1 lb sirloin steak, cut in strips, excess fat trimmed.Salt & pepper.1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.¼ cup dry red wine + splash for deglazing.2-½ cups fat free beef broth.2 tbsp corn starch + ¼ cup cold water,…

Read More
SP RECIPES 

Big Bang Bang Chicken

INGREDIENTS:  2 tbsp egg whites (about 1 large egg’s worth) or fat-free liquid egg substitute 1/8 tsp plus dash cayenne pepper 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp salt 8 oz raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 10 nuggets  Sauce  1 tbsp fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tbsp sweet Asian chili sauce 1 tsp Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce 1 tsp honey Dash crushed red pepper flakes Optional topping: chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to…

Read More