not ignoring this!

I'm just ever so slightly off the wagon right now. The recent attempt of winter to return around here bummed me out enough to jump back into some comfort food, and then Easter arrived. I'm kicking myself back into gear and pulling out some new recipes. Hope to have some to share soon!

10 pounds!

10 pounds down. that is all. :)

My version of the WW no point veggie soup

I made some variations on the WW no point soup, and generally make up a big pot of it to last a few days. I will eat it most days for lunch, with some crackers. I like my soup to be more 'chunky' than 'soupy'.

1/2 cup or so sliced carrots
1/2 cup or so diced celery
saute them in a big pot with a good spray of cooking spray.
toss in some garlic (I keep minced garlic in my fridge, about a tsp is good)

after the veggies soften up a bit, I add in
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
3 or 4 cups low sodium chicken or veggie broth
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano

then I throw in veggies.
maybe a cup, cup and a half of
-frozen peas, frozen beans
and for variety I may add in:
-chopped fresh spinach
-broccoli (fresh or frozen)

I simmer it for about 10 -15 minutes, until all the veggies are soft enough, but not mushy. Delicious! 0 points!! one cup is one serving of veggies too.

check out what I made!

California rolls!

Granted, some of the items needed for the recipe were picked up on a trip to the city, and I couldn't get wasabi in town. I still managed to get california rolls made. 4 pieces for 6 points...but I actually think it works out to be only 5 points for 4 pieces, as I'm skipping the dipping sauce, which contains oil.

This recipe is in the book posted below.

Crackers!

I *heart* good crackers. I'm a big fan of Stoned Wheat thins - 1 point for 4 of those bad boys. I was recently told about another yummy option. They are available at Extra Foods/Superstore - wherever they sell President's Choice stuff. It's the PC brand 7 Grain Rosemary & Onion crackers. 2 points for 3 of them - and they are pretty good-sized. Oh, but the flavour! Delicious, even for a known onion hater like me. ;)

Awesome cookbook

This is the cookbook that I'm pulling most of my dinner recipes from lately. It is fantastic! Even has a recipe for chocolate fondue. I'm really enjoying the variety of recipes in here.

roasted pepper dip!

I prepared this while on the phone with Mo yesterday...and I wish I could have shared it over the line! So good.

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
2 tsp tomato paste
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
garlic - I use minced from the jar, so I think I used maybe a 1/2 tsp?

run through a food processor until texture you like. Great with crackers and veggies, and the recipe said it's good on baked potatoes too.

0 points for 1/4 cup