Archive for the ‘Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info’ Category

Cookbook review: Biggest Loser

August 22, 2008 | Posted as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 9:32 am | (1) Comment »

We hate diets. The idea of living on low calorie shakes or striking carbs from our diet sends us shaking in our shoes. Give up food, one of the best pleasures of life? Surely there must be some other way? And there is. “The Biggest Loser” is a collection of recipes by celebrity chef Devin [...]

Diet secret

June 18, 2008 | Posted as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 5:29 pm | (5) Comments »

Diet doesn’t have to mean deprivation. You can take smaller portions of food, or design your meal plan so you can balance a low-fat main entree to accomodate a “reward” cookie. Try a free calorie counter and journal to find that perfect balance between good eating and healthy living.

Burmese specialty dish

May 12, 2008 | Posted as Seafood Recipe, Soup Recipe, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 11:05 am | Comments »

Burmese cuisine may not be top-of-mind in the culinary world, but some of its national specialties are true treasures. Try this authentic mohinga dish. It’s a healthy combination of fish broth and toppings that you can arrange in a platter. Guests can select what they like for a personalized (and very impressive) dish.

“Squash” those calories

April 17, 2008 | Posted as Vegetable Recipes, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 9:25 am | (3) Comments »

Here’s a light, delicious vegetable dish for those who are counting carbs in preparation for bikini season. Ingredients 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano What’s next Combine the [...]

Vegan baked beans

April 8, 2008 | Posted as Recipe, Vegetable Recipes, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 12:23 pm | Comments »

A delicious, healthy and very cheap dish. Serve on its own or as a siding. For best results, soak the beans the night before, and then cook in a slow cooker to let all the flavors meld together. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry navy beans 6 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups [...]