MIDWEEK MINUTES November 29, 2014
Midweek
Minutes
November
29, 2014
Hello,
Winners!
I realized I forgot my Maxine cartoon in
last week’s newsletter. Now, I KNOW that I already have too much on my plate
(no pun intended) in this busy season! I need to slow down because as we know,
when we are too busy, too tired, too stressed...we not only make mistakes, but
we grab unhealthy convenient junk to
overeat!!
As December rolls around, we will have all
those parties, pageants, and pot lucks to attend. It’s going to throw us off
routine, and THAT to me is the scariest part of the holidays. So, we need a
plan. Do you have a plan? Are you committed to that plan? Do you have the
desire to come out of the holidays feeling NOT the least bit guilty about your
food and exercise choices? One major part of that will be attending meetings!
I hope you do!
The rest of the
holiday season is upon us. Geneen Roth, author of six books on emotional
eating, says the connection between food and being happy is strongest at this
time of year.
She says,
"People want to be happy; they want to have Christmases of roasted chestnuts and
open fires but they fell overwhelmed by expectations and memories. So, instead
of paying close attention to their needs and being gentle with themselves, they
deal with their feelings by eating."
She goes on to
say that if this Christmas falls short, people then turn to eggnog and fudge for
comfort. The truth about holidays is that we will experience a broad range of
emotions during the holidays, as in any 6-week period, and just because it IS
the holidays, those emotions are intensified, and we want everything to be
"perfect" and special. Our memories are often
distorted.
So, this year,
concentrate on the SPECIAL...control what you can control and make the most of
it. Forget the unrealistic expectations and realize the fact that there will be
low times. Don't medicate with food, and as Geneen Roth says, "Your pants will
be no tighter on January 1 than they had been on November
15."
In the great
tradition of Dr. Seuss, here's a post-Thanksgiving poem for
you!
Twas
the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I reached for a turkey leg
then stood back and thought...
on Monday (Wednesday) will this really be worth it or not?
It's not the last supper.
All my points I have eaten
I have a boulder in life
Do I choose to be beaten?
I stepped on the scale,
loved the number I saw
Would pumpkin pie with no Splenda
be worth losing it all??
What is the motivation
for stuffing my face?
Do I want to spend my life
Hiding my weight?
Or would I rather go shopping
Get another smaller size?
Have a grin on my face,
Earn a Weight Watchers’ prize!
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I reached for a turkey leg
then stood back and thought...
on Monday (Wednesday) will this really be worth it or not?
It's not the last supper.
All my points I have eaten
I have a boulder in life
Do I choose to be beaten?
I stepped on the scale,
loved the number I saw
Would pumpkin pie with no Splenda
be worth losing it all??
What is the motivation
for stuffing my face?
Do I want to spend my life
Hiding my weight?
Or would I rather go shopping
Get another smaller size?
Have a grin on my face,
Earn a Weight Watchers’ prize!
I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
Floating into the sky
Without a bad feeling
I can resist temptation
Don't want to look like a cow
Change a lifetime of bad habits
Conquer them now!!
Monday (Saturday morning) night came and I had a loss,
I won't let this holiday season be boss.
This isn't the end, we've a lifetime to go
Successful and happy
I'm a
Weight Watcher, ya know!
I hope you're in the middle of a
great holiday weekend! I thank you all for blessing me so much this past year!
And here is last week’s Maxine
cartoon!
See you in the meeting
room!
--Zig (P.S. Attached
is the December Calendar!)
Ring
the Bell for these Member Milestones
Superior: –7.4
lbs.
Hastings:
–.2 lbs
Thank you
to all who attended the meetings this week including us in your holiday
week!
When Snacks Attack
It can happen anytime, but we seem to be most
vulnerable at night. Here's why, and how to curb the urge to
splurge.
Picture this. It's 8 p.m. and you're relaxing in front of
the TV, watching the ballgame, satisfied with your healthy dinner, proud of how
well you stayed on Plan during the day. Then it happens: An ad for ice cream,
complete with chocolate sauce, cookie bits, and an enticing voiceover. Suddenly,
all you can think about is: ice cream. Half-hypnotized, you find yourself
propelled back to the kitchen to dig through the freezer. Don't beat yourself
up. The siren song unhealthy foods can be hard to resist, even when you're
"full" from dinner. That's because — unlike the snacks you might plan between
your main meals, which ideally include a fresh fruit or cut-up vegetables, a
lean protein, and such — these "treat" foods appeal to "hedonic," or
pleasure-seeking hunger.
Given that it's Thanksgiving week, more of these temptations are likely to abound. You picked up tips in your Weekly for dealing with that I'm-not-really-hungry-but-I-feel-like-eating mood at different times of the day. But it seems to be at night, when you're typically less busy and more relaxed (or more tired), that those urges tend to surface. So let's dig a little deeper into the "why" and then see how to fend off those urges, to the best of our ability.
4 possible reasons you're having a snack attack:
3 ways to stay in control (happily):
How will you make these changes happen for yourself? Share what you plan to do in Comments below. And read on for more ways to stay in control when the sun goes down:
Given that it's Thanksgiving week, more of these temptations are likely to abound. You picked up tips in your Weekly for dealing with that I'm-not-really-hungry-but-I-feel-like-eating mood at different times of the day. But it seems to be at night, when you're typically less busy and more relaxed (or more tired), that those urges tend to surface. So let's dig a little deeper into the "why" and then see how to fend off those urges, to the best of our ability.
4 possible reasons you're having a snack attack:
- You're still hungry.
Maybe you skimped during the day, or you didn't schedule your meals optimally, or you overspent your PointsPlus budget. - You want a reward after a tough day.
The after-dark ice cream or chips could feel like a consolation prize for slogging through another crazy day. - You're stressed.
Maybe it's just something to do. Maybe you're looking to food for comfort. - You're feeling deprived.
It's human psychology: The more we feel we can't have something, the more we want it. If we tell ourselves that certain foods are off-limits, we set ourselves up to feel deprived, and may be more prone to indulge later on.
3 ways to stay in control (happily):
- Eat your dinner with relish.
(The feeling, not the condiment — although that's fine, too.) Put your smartphone away; turn off the TV. Pay attention to what you're eating. Take smaller bites, chew each one thoroughly and take a sip of water before raising your fork again. Engage all your senses. How does the food look and smell? Anticipate that first taste and really savor each mouthful as you go. - Fill your evening with enjoyable stuff.
It might help to start a list, inspired by the ideas from the Weekly: Read a book. Take an online guitar lesson. Head out for an autumnal stroll. Sip hot tea. What would you like to enjoy or accomplish in your free time? - Make over your snack stash.
None of us is perfect. Snacks happen. So be prepared: Stock up on sensible treats that will satisfy your salty, chocolaty, crunchy, [fill in your favorite] urges. If you can get rid of trigger foods, do so. But if you can't clean house (because, say, the kids love Rocky Road) then push tempting foods to the back of the fridge, and cupboard. Remember, out of sight, out of mind.
How will you make these changes happen for yourself? Share what you plan to do in Comments below. And read on for more ways to stay in control when the sun goes down:
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9 Things to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Open the fridge and get
creative with some favorite ways to repurpose the turkey and all the trimmings.
A big turkey dinner is delicious on
Thanksgiving. And maybe even the day after. But by Day Three, most of us are
itching to innovate with those neverending leftovers. Members of the
Weightwatchers.com community share their ideas and tips on how to make the most
of the rest of that labor-intensive feast.
Things to do with the
bird
"I freeze two-cup portions of cooked
turkey for use in future meals." --Psych05
"I use leftover turkey to make turkey
tetrazzini, casseroles, and turkey wild-rice soup." --VICKI122
“While everyone is cleaning up, I make
turkey soup! I put the leftover turkey carcass, a few carrots, onions and
a bay leaf in a big pot, pour in some water and let it simmer. Then I strain it,
save the broth in some containers, and pull all the meat off the carcass and
save it in the fridge. The next day I put the broth on the stove with the turkey
meat, several carrots, some celery, frozen corn and frozen peas and leave it to
cook. Season to taste! Then serve it over whole wheat spaghetti broken up into
noodle size or brown rice.” --KLIFTON128
"Cook a turkey shepherd's pie:
Place leftover turkey on the bottom of a casserole dish, then layer some
stuffing, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and add a layer of cooked veggies.
Top it off with gravy.” POOHBEARITIS
"Make 'turketti': Leftover turkey,
a jar of spaghetti sauce, and whole grain pasta. Just cook the pasta and put all
the other ingredients in a long shallow baking dish and bake for around 20
minutes.” --LYNAELITTON
Pumpkins, potatoes, and
stuffing
“Use the leftover pumpkin from pies to
make pumpkin ravioli. It’s relatively low in PointsPlus®
values. Leftover mashed potatoes make great potato pancakes and leftover rolls
can be used to make bread pudding.” --TARHEEL123
“I make stuffing patties. I take
the leftovers of my mom's excellent sage stuffing and combine it with an egg,
diced onion and leftover chopped turkey. The mix is then formed into patties and
pan-fried to a lovely golden brown and topped with a generous helping of
leftover gravy.” --THEGR8SARA
"Ground turkey salad is a
tradition in my family. Grind up the meat, mix in light or fat-free mayo,
chopped onions, chopped celery, and seasoning. Serve on bed of lettuce or bread.
For leftover stuffing, my mom makes crab loaf. Add to crab some onions, celery,
spices, and mix in the stuffing.” --MCFARLAL
BAD WEATHER: If there will be a meeting
cancellation due to SNOW, etc., please stay tuned to NTV or KHAS-TV. I will call
them to announce a meeting cancellation by 3 P.M. for Superior...and as early
as I can (or the night before) for Hastings Saturday morning meetings. You can
also log on to their websites where they have weather closings.
You can also call
the Weight Watchers' 800 number to find out if we are having a meeting.
1-800-651-6000.
Defeating the Nighttime Munchies
Got a late-night snacking urge? Control it
with these strategies.
Remember when you were a kid at bedtime, and you were afraid
that as soon as the lights went off the monster lurking in the back of your
closet was going to come out and get you? Now that you're an adult, you know
that nighttime monsters don't really exist. Or do they?
Nighttime munchies are a scourge that has affected every dieter at one time or another—knowing how to successfully deal with late-night cravings is one of the keys to effective weight loss. No matter how good you have been during the day, something hits you at night, usually around 10 o’clock, and you must eat, NOW.
What are some strategies you can use to control your late-night snacking urges? Milton Stokes, a registered dietician and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, has some helpful tips.
Surprisingly, he says, the best way to help avoid the nighttime munchies is to make sure you eat breakfast and lunch.
"Establish regular meal times and patterns," says Stokes.
"Erratic schedules and skipping meals, especially breakfast, set you up to
overeat later in the day. I liken breakfast to fuel for a car. While we are able
to run without proper fuel for a while, at a certain point each of us would
'crash' and start scarfing down any food within sight. That's when nighttime
snacking comes in."
It's also important to understand the difference between true, physical hunger and emotional hunger or boredom. The urge to late-night snack usually comes from the latter and not the former.
"If you aren't physically hungry, then you may need to explore simple deterrents to eating," Stokes suggests. "One of the best is brushing your teeth and using a strong mouthwash. That will make anything you eat afterward taste bad. You can also go on a short walk, call a friend, answer email, organize your desk or just sit alone quietly for 10 minutes. Usually if you wait a few minutes, this desire to eat may subside. Lastly, you may just be thirsty. Thirst is easily confused with hunger. Have a sugar-free beverage and call it a night.”
However, if you are actually physically hungry, you should eat.
"Depriving yourself of food when you’re truly hungry can lead to binge eating later on," Stokes warns, "which is much, much worse than simply having a nighttime bowl of cereal."
Stokes also recommends a rice cake with a little cashew butter on it or a small apple with a slice of low-fat cheese or a cup of yogurt or even a handful of mixed nuts. (Just don't eat the whole jar.)
If, after all this, you just can't stop the night munching and you're waking up in the middle of the night and snacking, you might be suffering from a rare eating disorder called night eating syndrome. Albert Stunkard, MD, professor of psychiatry at the Weight and Eating Disorders Program at the University of Pennsylvania, shed some light on this unusual condition:
"Night eating syndrome is characterized by overeating during the evening and waking at least three nights a week to eat," said Stunkard. "The evening overeating has to be at least 25 percent of the daily caloric intake after supper, and there has to be a minimum of three nighttime awakenings during the week. It's important to distinguish these awakenings from binges. The average caloric intake of a nighttime digestion is 280 calories, which is not a binge by any means."
If this describes you, then you should consult your physician. Treatments include a form of anti-depressant that works through serotonin, a neural transmitter, and cognitive behavior therapies.
Yes, nighttime monsters do exist, but it’s better face them rather than run screaming to the kitchen.
Nighttime munchies are a scourge that has affected every dieter at one time or another—knowing how to successfully deal with late-night cravings is one of the keys to effective weight loss. No matter how good you have been during the day, something hits you at night, usually around 10 o’clock, and you must eat, NOW.
What are some strategies you can use to control your late-night snacking urges? Milton Stokes, a registered dietician and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, has some helpful tips.
Surprisingly, he says, the best way to help avoid the nighttime munchies is to make sure you eat breakfast and lunch.
Key Points
Here are some things you can do to
stop the midnight snacking:
- Make sure you eat a good breakfast and lunch.
- If you feel like snacking, have a big glass of water first
- Stay busy—a lot of nighttime eating is sparked by boredom. There are some great novels and films out there. Or, go for a nighttime ramble with the dog.
- Keep PointsPlus value friendly snacks, like low-fat popcorn or rice cakes, handy for those times when you just have to treat yourself. To cure that crunch craving, try baby carrots.
It's also important to understand the difference between true, physical hunger and emotional hunger or boredom. The urge to late-night snack usually comes from the latter and not the former.
"If you aren't physically hungry, then you may need to explore simple deterrents to eating," Stokes suggests. "One of the best is brushing your teeth and using a strong mouthwash. That will make anything you eat afterward taste bad. You can also go on a short walk, call a friend, answer email, organize your desk or just sit alone quietly for 10 minutes. Usually if you wait a few minutes, this desire to eat may subside. Lastly, you may just be thirsty. Thirst is easily confused with hunger. Have a sugar-free beverage and call it a night.”
However, if you are actually physically hungry, you should eat.
"Depriving yourself of food when you’re truly hungry can lead to binge eating later on," Stokes warns, "which is much, much worse than simply having a nighttime bowl of cereal."
Stokes also recommends a rice cake with a little cashew butter on it or a small apple with a slice of low-fat cheese or a cup of yogurt or even a handful of mixed nuts. (Just don't eat the whole jar.)
If, after all this, you just can't stop the night munching and you're waking up in the middle of the night and snacking, you might be suffering from a rare eating disorder called night eating syndrome. Albert Stunkard, MD, professor of psychiatry at the Weight and Eating Disorders Program at the University of Pennsylvania, shed some light on this unusual condition:
"Night eating syndrome is characterized by overeating during the evening and waking at least three nights a week to eat," said Stunkard. "The evening overeating has to be at least 25 percent of the daily caloric intake after supper, and there has to be a minimum of three nighttime awakenings during the week. It's important to distinguish these awakenings from binges. The average caloric intake of a nighttime digestion is 280 calories, which is not a binge by any means."
If this describes you, then you should consult your physician. Treatments include a form of anti-depressant that works through serotonin, a neural transmitter, and cognitive behavior therapies.
Yes, nighttime monsters do exist, but it’s better face them rather than run screaming to the kitchen.
Any member who has all 4 Bravos for the month of November is
eligible for the November product discount—$3 off any Weight Watcher product in
the meeting room.
Discount valid through December 6.
Minimum total purchase to receive discount:
$4.95.
9 Ways to Get Through a Family Visit
Get through a family
gathering without derailing your weight loss efforts.
"Honey, you look great! You don't
need to diet!"
"But your Aunt Edna made her famous chocolate pecan pie just for you!"
"Is that all you're going to eat?" With all the added stress, dietary temptations and even the comforts of home, sticking to a diet while visiting your family for a day, a weekend, or (yowza!) even longer requires a renewed sense of willpower and some serious coping tools in your mental arsenal. Here are some tips to get you through, from Joanne V. Lichten, PhD, RD and author of How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road.
1. Start strategizing at home. Write down your on-the-road goals, such as eating seven servings of fruit and veggies a day or eating small meals every four hours. Reread them each morning for inspiration.
2. Pack healthly snacks. You don't want to get to your cousin Phil's only to find out that your favorite reduced-fat, whole-grain cracker isn't sold within a 100-mile radius of his house.
3. Offer to cook. Not only will you introduce your family to your favorite low-fat recipes, but your helpfulness will be appreciated.
4. Eat only when you're sitting down. It's tempting to nibble while cooking with a big group in the kitchen, or to grab a handful of M&Ms or peanuts out of Grandma's candy dish, but both are surefire diet destroyers.
5. Know how to graciously refuse extra food. Prepare to handle those second helpings or decadent desserts well in advance. Instead of saying you're on a diet, try, "Your barbecued chicken was so delicious, I'm afraid I just don't have any room left for your lemon meringue pie!"
6. Plan your meal. If you can't resist the potato salad, take a small portion, but then forgo the pat of butter on your corn on the cob.
7. Ask for second helpings to go. You'll make mom happy and have dinner for another day.
8. Have a positive self-affirmation prepared. When a well-meaning relative starts in on you about when you're going to settle down and have kids or finally find a "real" job, remind yourself of your past accomplishments. Be proud of your hard work towards a healthier lifestyle.
9. Move away from the food. Should you get so stressed out that you start to reach for a chocolate chip cookie, even though you're not hungry, go for a walk — a long one. Or grab your nieces and nephews and play a rousing game of tag or hide-and-seek.
"But your Aunt Edna made her famous chocolate pecan pie just for you!"
"Is that all you're going to eat?" With all the added stress, dietary temptations and even the comforts of home, sticking to a diet while visiting your family for a day, a weekend, or (yowza!) even longer requires a renewed sense of willpower and some serious coping tools in your mental arsenal. Here are some tips to get you through, from Joanne V. Lichten, PhD, RD and author of How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road.
1. Start strategizing at home. Write down your on-the-road goals, such as eating seven servings of fruit and veggies a day or eating small meals every four hours. Reread them each morning for inspiration.
2. Pack healthly snacks. You don't want to get to your cousin Phil's only to find out that your favorite reduced-fat, whole-grain cracker isn't sold within a 100-mile radius of his house.
3. Offer to cook. Not only will you introduce your family to your favorite low-fat recipes, but your helpfulness will be appreciated.
4. Eat only when you're sitting down. It's tempting to nibble while cooking with a big group in the kitchen, or to grab a handful of M&Ms or peanuts out of Grandma's candy dish, but both are surefire diet destroyers.
5. Know how to graciously refuse extra food. Prepare to handle those second helpings or decadent desserts well in advance. Instead of saying you're on a diet, try, "Your barbecued chicken was so delicious, I'm afraid I just don't have any room left for your lemon meringue pie!"
6. Plan your meal. If you can't resist the potato salad, take a small portion, but then forgo the pat of butter on your corn on the cob.
7. Ask for second helpings to go. You'll make mom happy and have dinner for another day.
8. Have a positive self-affirmation prepared. When a well-meaning relative starts in on you about when you're going to settle down and have kids or finally find a "real" job, remind yourself of your past accomplishments. Be proud of your hard work towards a healthier lifestyle.
9. Move away from the food. Should you get so stressed out that you start to reach for a chocolate chip cookie, even though you're not hungry, go for a walk — a long one. Or grab your nieces and nephews and play a rousing game of tag or hide-and-seek.
Next
Week’s Meeting
What were the
reasons and the feelings that brought to Weight Watchers
in the first
place? Is that feeling still there? Have you lost
some Mo-Jo
because of the holidays and the weather?
You’ll want
to be at your meeting because
we don’t let
the holidays get us off track! Let THIS
holiday
season be a real game changer for you!
Member
Recipes
Cranberry Tuna
Salad
• 10 oz. canned albacore tuna,
drained
• 2 tbsp. low fat
mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. low fat sour
cream
• 1/3 cup celery, chopped
• 3 tbsp. red onion,
minced
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2.5 tbsp. dried unsweetened
cranberries
• 1 small apple, diced
• Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Combine all the ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper.
Broccoli and Cheese
Fritatta
Ingredients
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 10 oz. frozen chopped broccoli,
defrosted and drained
• 1 cup part skim ricotta
cheese
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 4 egg whites
• Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375
degrees.
2. Heat the olive oil over medium
heat. Add the onion and cook fro 2-3
minutes.
3. Add the broccoli and cook until
warm.
4. Meanwhile mix together the ricotta,
Parmesan eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the broccoli to a baking dish.
Pour the eggs and ricotta over top.
6. Bake for 35 minutes or until
firm
Serves 4 at 6 PP
Turkey and Cheddar
Wrap
PointsPlus®
Value: 7
Servings: 2
Servings: 2
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2 tsp mustard, coarse-grain
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2 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), warmed
according to package directions
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4 oz cooked turkey breast, chopped
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1/4 tsp table salt
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1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or
to taste)
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1/2 cup(s) tomato(es), diced
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2 Tbsp red onion(s), diced
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1 cup(s) watercress
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3 Tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese,
sharp-variety
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In a small cup, combine
mayonnaise and mustard. Lay tortillas on a cutting board; spread with mustard
mixture.
Top tortillas with
turkey, placing it about 1-inch from edges; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top
turkey with tomatoes, onion, watercress and cheese.
Tuck in sides of
tortilla and then roll it up tightly; cut in half on a diagonal. Yields 2 halves
per serving.
Mardi's
Cranberry BreadServings | 40PointsPlus® Value:
2
2 C flour
1 C Sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 C shortening
3/4 C OJ
1 T orange rind
1 beaten egg
1-2C chopped cranberries
Optional 1/2 C chopped nuts
2 C flour
1 C Sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 C shortening
3/4 C OJ
1 T orange rind
1 beaten egg
1-2C chopped cranberries
Optional 1/2 C chopped nuts
Mix 5 dry ingredients.
Cut in Shortening.
Add OJ, rind, egg to above mix.
Fold in cranberries and nuts if desired. (Nuts raises it to 3 PointsPlus.)
Using Mini loaf pans (3x5) fill pans to near top. Bake at 350* for an hour. Serving size is 1/8 of loaf pan. Freezes very well.
Cut in Shortening.
Add OJ, rind, egg to above mix.
Fold in cranberries and nuts if desired. (Nuts raises it to 3 PointsPlus.)
Using Mini loaf pans (3x5) fill pans to near top. Bake at 350* for an hour. Serving size is 1/8 of loaf pan. Freezes very well.
Recipe from
SouthernLiving ~ Our Best Recipes Made Lighter, ©1998 by Oxmoor House,
Inc.
1 quart canned
eggnog, divided
2 Tbsp sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tsp rum extract
2-2/3 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 Tbsp sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tsp rum extract
2-2/3 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Combine 1 cup eggnog and sugar
in a heavy saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture; let stand 1 minute.
Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar and
gelatin dissolve (about 4 minutes).
Stir in rum extract and
remaining 3 cups eggnog.
Cover and chill until
consistency of unbeaten egg white.
Fold in 2 cups whipped
topping.
Spoon into individual
dishes.
Dollop or pipe with remaining 2/3
cup whipped topping; sprinkle with nutmeg.
Yield: 10 Servings. PointsPlus® Value:
9
(SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR A GREAT PARTY
TREAT!)
Seafood
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Servings: 4 = 6
PointsPlus
4 Portabella mushroom caps
¼ C. light mayonnaise
2 C. Crab Delight
4 oz. reduced fat shredded cheddar
cheese
Onion to taste, chopped
salt & pepper
Mix together crab, mayonnaise and
onion. Scoop onto mushroom caps
(approximately ½ C. per cap); top with cheese, salt & pepper.
Bake 10 minutes.
Crockpot Creamy
Chicken Soup
5 cups water
2 ( 10 oz ) cans cans condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 ( 10 oz ) box frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp seasoned pepper
1 1/2 cups dry egg noodles
2 ( 10 oz ) cans cans condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 ( 10 oz ) box frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp seasoned pepper
1 1/2 cups dry egg noodles
Directions:
1. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, gradually stir the water into soup until smooth. Stir in chicken, frozen vegetables and seasoned pepper.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
3. Stir in uncooked noodles. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more or just
until noodles are tender.
Yield: 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe.
Weight Watchers pointsPlus+ = 7 per serving
1. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, gradually stir the water into soup until smooth. Stir in chicken, frozen vegetables and seasoned pepper.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
3. Stir in uncooked noodles. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more or just
until noodles are tender.
Yield: 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe.
Weight Watchers pointsPlus+ = 7 per serving
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