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Cantaloupe Granita
Cantaloupe Granita Serves: 6 Fibre og Protein 1g Fat og Calories/serving: 70 WW points per serving: 1 1 medium cantaloupe melon, peeled, deseeded and chopped 25oml/8floz water 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 6oml 2floz fresh lime juice 5og/20z granular sugar substitute 1. Puree the melon in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. 2. [...]
Continue reading...Guacamole
5. September 2009
Guacamole Serves: 8 Fibre 1.9g Proetin 0.8g Fat 4.2g Calories/serving: 54 WWpoints per serving: 1 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 8og/30z onion, peeled and chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/3 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon hot chilli flakes 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or [...]
Continue reading...Summer berry smoothie
5. September 2009
Summer berry smoothie Serves : 4 Calories/serving: 66 WWpoint per serving: 1 PREPARATION TIME 10 MINUTES 150g (5oz) fresh blueberries 150g (5oz) fresh raspberries 150g (5oz) fresh strawberries, hulled 150ml (1/4 pint) ice-cold skimmed milk 150ml (1/4 pint) low-fat natural yogurt 1 -2 tablespoons runny honey to taste 1. Rinse the blueberries and raspberries and [...]
Continue reading...Kiwi and mango salad with lime maple syrup
5. September 2009
Kiwi and mango salad with lime maple syrup Serves : 4 Calories/serving: 86 WW points per serving: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES 4 ripe kiwi fruits 1 ripe mango zest and juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon maple syrup fresh mint to decorate 1. Using small serrated knife, trim both ends off the kiwi and [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Stock
5. September 2009
Vegetable Stock 825ml/8floz serving Fibre 1g Protein o.5g Fat 3.8g Calories/serving: 48 WW points per serving: 1 30g/1oz butter 1 targe onion, peeled and sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 3 celery sticks, sliced 2 liters/3 1/2 pints water 2 sprigs fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 6 whole peppercorns 2 whole cloves [...]
Continue reading...Fish Stock
5. September 2009
Fish Stock 825ml/8floz serving Fibre 0.5g Protein 19g Fat 1.3g Calories/serving: 97 WW points per serviong: 1 900g/2lb fish and fish bones 2 litres/3 1/2 pints water 2 cloves 1 /2 teaspoon mace blades 3 celery sticks, with tops, diced 1 sprig parsley, chopped 1 bay leaf 5 peppercorns 1 tablespoon salt 1. Place all [...]
Continue reading...Roasted red pepper couscous
5. September 2009
Roasted red pepper couscous SERVES: 2 CALORIES/SERVING: 96 WW points per serving: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES This sweet-flavoured Weight Watchers Recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat by steaming over a pan of boiling water or simply cover with foil in a moderate oven. 1 [...]
Continue reading...Compote of summer fruits with vanilla yogurt
5. September 2009
Compote of summer fruits with vanilla yogurt SERVES: 4 CALORIES/ SERVING: 99 WW points per serving: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES 115g (4oz) fresh raspberries 115g (4oz) fresh strawberries, hulled 115g (4oz) fresh blueberries 115g (4oz) fresh blackberries 1 tbsp flavoured honey (heather or sunflower) 300ml (1/2pint) low-fat set yogurt 1 [...]
Continue reading...Devilled-salmon Eggs
5. September 2009
Devilled-salmon Eggs 12 egg halves Fibre 0g Protein 5g Fat 5.7g Calories/serving: 74 WW points per serving: 1 6 eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 12og/4 1/2oz boneless cooked flaked salmon, canned or smoked (plus extra for garnish if desired) 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt dash [...]
Continue reading...Mango and whisky mousse
5. September 2009
Mango and whisky mousse SERVES: 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 77 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES 1 large fresh ripe mango 2 tbsps whisky lx6g sachet Vege gel 275g (10oz) virtually fat free fromage frais caster sugar to taste 2 egg whites fresh fruit or chopped fresh mint to decorate [...]
Continue reading...Coffee Yogurt Shake
5. September 2009
Coffee Yogurt Shake SERVES: 2 CALORIES/SERVING: 44 WW POINTS PER SERVING:1 Fat 2g, sodium 26mg 1 c -Mineral element 1/2 c Yoghourt, austere 1 ts iinstant coffee Simulated flavouring -equal 1 tsp edulcorate 1 ts sugar substitute 1/8 ts Ground cinnamon 6 -Ice cubes 1. Combine all ingredients eliminate ice cubes in blender container. Deliver, [...]
Continue reading...Wine-poached apricots
5. September 2009
Wine-poached apricots SERVES 4 CALORIES?SERVING: 75 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIMES: 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10-15 MINUTES 8 fresh apricots 300ml (1/2 pint) white wine 225g (8oz) low-fat natural yogurt mint leaves to decorate icing sugar for dusting 1 Using a small knife, cut the apricots in half, remove the centre stones and [...]
Continue reading...Swede Fries
5. September 2009
Swede Fries Serves: 6 Calories/serving: 91 WW points per serving: 1 Fibre: 2.6g Protein: 1g Fat: 5.2g 1/2 large swede, peeled and quatered 30g/1oz unsalted butter 2 medium-size onions, peeled and thinly sliced 5 shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly 1. Boil the swede in water until fork-soft. Drain and return to the pan. Heat the pan [...]
Continue reading...Griddled asparagus with fresh lemon
5. September 2009
Griddled asparagus with fresh lemon SERVES: 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 88 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES 2 bunches (1 kg/2lb) fairly thick fresh asparagus 1 vegetable stock cube 1 lemon, cut into quarters 1 tsp cracked black pepper 2 tbsps Parmesan shavings 1 Trim or break the asparagus stems [...]
Continue reading...Cold Avocado Soup
5. September 2009
Cold Avocado Soup Serves: 6 Calories/serving: 97 WW points per serving: 1 Fibre: 1.7g Protein: 1.2g Fat: 9.2g 1 avocado (about 5oog/1lb 2oz), peeled, stoned and finely chopped 45ml/1 1/2 floz fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch freshly ground black pepper pinch nutmeg 750ml/1 1/4 pints Chicken Stock 6oml/ 2floz double cream. whipped, to [...]
Continue reading...Tomato, spinach and balsamic onion salad
5. September 2009
Tomato, spinach and balsamic onion salad SERVES 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 59 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 tsp lemon thyme 2 tbsps good-quality balsamic vinegar 4 ripe vine tomatoes 225g (8oz) young baby spinach or ruby chard for the dressing 150ml (1/4 pint) [...]
Continue reading...Orange and fennel Greek salad
5. September 2009
Orange and fennel Greek salad SERVES: 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 82 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES 2 small heads fennel, finely sliced 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented 2 tbsps fruit vinegar 115g (4oz) Quark low-fat soft cheese 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 romaine [...]
Continue reading...Pecan Orange Macaroon
5. September 2009
Pecan Orange Macaroon 30 macaroons Calories per 2 macaroon: 62 WW points per 2 macaroon: 1 90g/3 1/2oz unsweetened flaked coconut 40g/1 1/2oz pecans, lightly toasted and finely chopped 2 tablespoons double cream 1/4 teaspoon pure orange extract 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 11og/4oz granular sugar substitute 1. [...]
Continue reading...Garlic mushrooms
5. September 2009
Garlic mushrooms SERVES: 4 CALORIES/ SERVING: 74 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES 225g (1oz) (8oz) baby button mushrooms, wiped 225g (l1oz) (8oz) open cap mushrooms, wiped and sliced 150g (5oz) shiitake mushrooms, wiped and halved 1 tsp medium sherry 1 tsp soy sauce Fry Light garlic spray [...]
Continue reading...Fried carrots and green chillies
5. September 2009
Fried carrots and green chillies SERVES: 4CALORIES/SERVING: 59 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 1 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES 450g (1lb) carrots, coarsely grated 1 red onion, sliced 2 small green chillies, sliced pinch of stock powder 1 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp ground coriander zest and juice of 1 lime 1 Using [...]
Continue reading...Corn Scones With Avocado
5. September 2009
Corn Scones With Avocado Serves : about 30 Preparation Time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 7-8 minutes Calories/serving: 25 * 75g white self-rasing flour * salt and pepper * 5ml baking powder * 25g maize meal or fine semolina * 15ml caser sugar * 25g butter * milk AVOCADO TOPPING * 125g full-fat soft cheese * [...]
Continue reading...Tzatziki Recipe
5. September 2009
Tzatziki Recipe Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Coking time: nil Calories/serving 35, 3.5g protein, 4.5 carbohydrete, 1g dietary fibre, 50mg sodium, 155kJ. A source fo vitamin C and calcium. * 3 Lebanese (short) cucumbers * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 200g low-fat natural yoghurt * 1 large handful mint, finley chopped 1. Grate the [...]
Continue reading...Iced Chamomile Tea
5. September 2009
Iced Chamomile Tea Serves: 1 Calories/serving: 19 WW points per serving: 0 Protein: o.2g Fibre: cug Fat: og 4 chamomile tea bags 1.4 litres/2 1/4 pints water 3 teaspoons granular sugar substitute 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. Brew the tea bags in the boiling water for 5 minutes, then discard the tea bags and [...]
Continue reading...Stir-fried mushrooms and peppers
5. September 2009
Stir-fried mushrooms and peppers SERVES: 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 46 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 0 PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES For added flavour add 7-2 crushed garlic cloves to the pan during cooking. 2 red and 2 yellow peppers, seeded and diced 225g (8oz) button mushrooms, rinsed zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 [...]
Continue reading...Horseradish Cream Sauce
5. September 2009
Serves: 10 Calories/serving: 39 WW points per serving: 0 Per 2-tablespoon serving: Fibrte: 0.1g Protein: o.3g Fat: 4g 125ml /4ftoz double cream 2 tablespoons grated horseradish 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1. Whip the cream until stiff. 2. Mix together the horseradish, mustard and salt, then carefully fold into the whipped cream.
Continue reading...Cabbage Soup Diet Review
4. September 2009
The Cabbage Soup Diet is based on a fat-burning soup that contains negligible calories. The regimen relies on strange food combinations that force you to nearly starve yourself each day. Dieters are allowed all the water and cabbage soup they want, plus a very restricted set of other foods. The basics of the plan: Recipe [...]
Continue reading...Cannoli Low Fat Recipe
4. September 2009
Cannoli Low Fat Recipe Ingredients * 2 pints low or no fat ricotta cheese * 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste * 1 teaspoon orange flower water * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest * to finish the cannoli: * 12 four inch wonton wrappers * spray oil * 1 teaspoon [...]
Continue reading...Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 131 calories
30. August 2009
Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 131 calories Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup butter or shortening 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup [...]
Continue reading...Caramel Syrup (Cajeta) recipe – 178 calories
30. August 2009
Caramel Syrup (Cajeta) recipe – 178 calories Ingredients: 3 cups sugar 2 quarts milk 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation: 1. Combine 1 quart of the milk with the sugar in a saucepan, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns golden. 2. Combine the remaining quart of milk with [...]
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5. September 2009
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