Author: xwina

  • Sloppy Joe Pasta

    2 lbs raw 99% lean ground turkey breast 2 tablespoons McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 medium carrots, minced (I recommend using a food processor or food chopper) 8 oz white mushrooms, minced (I recommend using a food processor or food chopper) 2 medium yellow onions, minced (I recommend using a food processor or food chopper) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cups water 2 (15 oz) cans…

  • Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    3 T. unsalted butter WW use 1 TBSP of Olive Oil 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs WW use chicken breast Sea salt and black pepper to taste 2 medium shallots sliced thin 1 c. chicken stock preferably organic 1½ T. fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped 1 16- oz. bag frozen broccoli 1 medium organic lemon sliced and cut into small, thin wedges Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat…

  • CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

    5 tablespoon self-rising flour 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons Lite Hershey’s Syrup 1 egg white Toppings: Sliced Strawberries Whipped Topping Lite Chocolate Syrup In a small bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, tiny pinch of salt, and sugar until well combined. (This can also be mixed directly into a large mug). Add egg white and syrup and mix into dry mixture. Grease a tall large…

  • Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites

    The zest from one lemon, (should be at least a tablespoon of lemon zest) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 ¼ teaspoons freshly coarse-ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried parsley ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ lbs raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces In a small dish, stir together the lemon zest, flour,…

  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided ½ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, divided ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 (5 oz each) thin chicken breast cutlets, (if you buy large breasts, trim them to 5 ounces each and pound them thin) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 oz dry julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes, (I use California Sun brand) 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth ½ cup fat free half-and-half 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded…

  • Frozen strawberry layer cake

    Strawberries 1½ pound(s), hulled and sliced (about 6 cups) Sugar ½ cup(s) Fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp Table salt ½ tsp Prepared angel food cake 12 oz, cut into 1/4-inch slices Fat free vanilla frozen yogurt 4 cup(s) To make strawberry sauce, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a saucepan, stirring over medium heat until the sugar melts and…

  • Quinoa Pizza Crust

    3/4 cup uncooked quinoa , soaked* 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil optional pizza toppings: 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 cup shredded goat cheese Fresh herbs Red pepper flakes Start by soaking the quinoa. Cover the quinoa with at least 1″ of water. Ideally, soak for 6 – 8 hours. If you’re in a hurry, use very hot water and soak for…

  • Strawberry bakewell cake

    Canned cannellini beans 440 g, (buy 2 x 400g can), rinsed, drained Agave syrup ½ cup(s), (120g) Reduced fat oil spread 100 g Egg(s) 2 medium Egg white 2 medium Plain flour ⅔ cup(s), (100g) Baking powder 2 tsp Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free 1 tsp Almond extract 1 tsp Fresh strawberries 175 g, halved Flaked almonds 1 tsp Icing sugar 1 tsp Preheat oven to 180°C….