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15 Easy Side Dishes

by Dana Zeliff on June 10, 20212021-06-10
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Easy Side Dishes

Need ideas to spice up your meals but don’t have a lot of time?  Try these 15 Easy Side Dishes below.  You’re sure to find delicious sides to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.  I’m particularly partial to brussel sprouts and asparagus.  What are your favorite go-to easy side dishes?

Easy Side Dishes

 

1. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
2. Apple Bacon Coleslaw
3. Crack Potatoes
4. Drunken Lemon Orzo
5. Grilled Asparagus, Cauliflower & Mushrooms
6. Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon & Shallots
7. Parmesan Orzo
8. Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Rice Salad
9. Mexican Corn Salad
10. Cajun Style Sweet Potato Fries
11. Mushroom Pull Apart Bread
12. Cucumber Salad
13. Asian Inspired Chopped Salad
14. Bacon Parmesan Ranch Potato Salad
15. Tuscan Style Garlic Bread

Bonus:

16: Easy baked carrots recipe
17. Quick Easy Biscuits

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Fresh & Delicious – The Best Pico de Gallo Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on March 27, 20212021-03-27
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Oh, how I love fresh Pico de Gallo!

Pico de Gallo makes a great topping for all my favorite Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos and nachos.  It’s also a fantastic dip – perfect to scoop with salty tortilla chips. Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon – and other times with a bit of avocado. It’s so versatile,  you’re friends will be begging you to bring what will soon be pronounced as the best pico de gallo recipe to all your get togethers. This recipe is similar to my favorite Chipotle pico de gallo recipe. The red onion really makes the recipe and gives it that special Chipotle flavor.

The beauty of this recipe is that you can easily adjust it to your tastes. My recipe is a mild version as Lucy and I don’t like our pico de gallo spicy.  Derrick would add in 2 jalapeños if he wasn’t sharing with us. You could also leave the seeds in to kick the heat up a notch. I recommend starting with less jalapeño and adding a bit more until you get to the desired level of hotness.

Prep time is approximately 10 minutes with an hour needed before serving.  Serving size is about 4 but varies depending on the amount of pico you want to eat!

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Homemade Fruit Sorbet Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on February 28, 20212021-02-28
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As temperatures start to warm up, this fresh fruit sorbet recipe will hit the spot. It is a great palette cleanser, a perfect light dessert, and much healthier than store bought. This literally tastes like biting int a fresh, ripe piece of fruit – but even better. PLUS you can feel good about giving this to the kids on a hot day over an unhealthy scoop of processed ice cream.

My favorite combination is Cantaloupe but you can also use; Honeydew, Watermelon, Peaches, Mango’s, or Strawberries. Use whatever is fresh and in season for optimum flavor.

This recipe has basically no Weight Watchers points except for the sugar.  Read below to see an alternative to make this a super low point value treat.

Fruit Sorbet Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh fruit
¼ cup coconut water
2 Tbsp. Lime juice
¼ cup granulated sugar

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Weight Watchers Oatmeal {Fabulous Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal}

by Dana Zeliff on February 27, 20212021-02-27
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Whether you are watching your waistline or just want a delicious breakfast, these tempting jars of Apple Cinnamon Baked Weight Watchers Oatmeal are a filling and healthy choice for a quick breakfast. I chose ingredients that are known for their weight loss or health benefits. The three main ingredients pack a healthy punch that makes this a perfect breakfast choice.

Cinnamon is known to help control blood sugar levels, aid in weight loss, prevent stomach bugs (cinnamon is highly anti- bacterial), as well as aid in alertness and memory. Apples provide soluble fiber and regulate your blood sugar. While oatmeal is filling and is another excellent source of fiber that also helps control blood sugar. Aside from all the health benefits this baked oatmeal is simply fabulous!

Weight Watchers Oatmeal Recipe:

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Kid Friendly Unicorn Star Cookies: Meringue Cookies Recipe Easy, Fun & Delicious

by Dana Zeliff on February 19, 20212021-02-19
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Meringue Cookies Recipe Easy & Fun

Looking for a treat to make on a rainy day or to take to your child’s classroom?  Create these kid friendly Unicorn Star Cookies – the meringue cookies recipe easy, delicious & fun will be the hit of the party.   Even better,  these are gluten free cookies, so you don’t have to worry about dietary restrictions.

Ingredients
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tarter
1/2 C sugar
2/3 C powder sugar
1 TBSP vanilla extract
purple, pink and blue gel coloring

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 225 degrees
  2. In a standing mixer, add in the egg whites and cream of tarter.
  3. Mix on medium speed until soft peaks form and then increase to the highest speed setting.
  4. Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time first then add 1 table spoon of powder sugar coating until all is combined.
  5. You will want to see stiff peaks form.
  6. Add in the vanilla and mix until combined.
  7. Split batter into 5 bowls
  8. Add blue food coloring into one bowl
  9. Add pink food coloring into the second one
  10. Add purple food coloring into the third one
  11. Using a pastry bag with a star tip, scope some blue meringue into 1/4 of the bag
  12. Add the pink meringue to another 1/4 of the bag
  13. Add the purple to the bag to the final 1/4 of the bag
  14. Pipe on the meringues onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  15. Making them about the size of a silver dollar and leaving about 1 inch in between the cookies
  16. Bake for 1 and 30 minutes hour

Like colorful treats?  Try this Mardi Gras Doughnuts Recipe and add a bit of fun into breakfast time!

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Party Perfect Mini Chili Dog Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on January 30, 20212021-01-30
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Mini Chili Dog Recipe
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Need a fast, crowd pleasing appetizer for your next gathering or game day party?  Try this Mini Chili Dog Recipe.  It’s sure to be a hit!

There are few ingredients in this chili dog recipe, so you won’t break the bank.  You can also add additional toppings to suite your guests or substitute chopped red onion for green.

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Mini Chili Dog Crescents Recipe
 
Ingredients
  • 1 package Cocktail Wieners
  • 1 can Crescent Rolls
  • 1 can Chili (15 oz)
  • 1 bunch diced Green Onions
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Unroll crescent dough.
  3. Cut each of the triangles in half and place into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
  4. Place a wiener in each.
  5. Back for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat chili according to can directions.
  7. Remove from oven and top each weiner with chili.
  8. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
  9. Place rolls on cooling rack.
  10. Top with shredded cheese and diced green onions.
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Weight Watchers Banana Bread Recipe

by Dana Zeliff on January 19, 20212021-01-19
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Weight Watchers Banana Bread Recipe

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One of the things I always miss when trying to eat healthy are sweets. This weight watchers banana bread recipe is only 1 PointsPlus per mini muffin or 3 PointPoints per slice.  It fits right into my daily point allowance and is truly the perfect treat to satisfy that craving I have. Not only is it full of potassium and fiber thanks to the bananas, but it is amazingly moist and so much like a traditional Banana Bread that you won’t be able to tell that it is actually lower in fat and calories.

Weight Watchers Banana Bread Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

3 Ripe Bananas Mashed
¼ Cup Coconut Oil
1 Cup Splenda
1 Cup All Purpose Flour (sifted)
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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