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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Grilled Peaches
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Grilled Peaches
desserts
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 1 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
From refrigerator to plate in under 10 minutes. A fantastic summer dessert.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1/4 cup(s) light cream cheese, at room temperature
2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
1 Tbsp honey
3 large peach(es), pitted and halved
Instructions
Preheat the grill. Off heat, coat the grill rack with cooking spray.
Mash the cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl with a fork; stir in the honey until smooth.
When the grill is hot, grill the peaches cut side down until marked, about 1 minute. Alternatively, spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat; add the peaches cut side down and grill until marked, about 1 minute.
Place a peach half cut-side up on each of six plates; top each with 1 tablespoon sweetened cheese mixture. Yields 1 peach half per serving.
Notes
Use peaches that smell sweet but are still a little firm so they hold up over the heat. Garnish with ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by WeightWatchers.com, Inc.
Grilled Peaches
desserts
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 1 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
From refrigerator to plate in under 10 minutes. A fantastic summer dessert.
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
1/4 cup(s) light cream cheese, at room temperature
2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
1 Tbsp honey
3 large peach(es), pitted and halved
Instructions
Preheat the grill. Off heat, coat the grill rack with cooking spray.
Mash the cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl with a fork; stir in the honey until smooth.
When the grill is hot, grill the peaches cut side down until marked, about 1 minute. Alternatively, spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat; add the peaches cut side down and grill until marked, about 1 minute.
Place a peach half cut-side up on each of six plates; top each with 1 tablespoon sweetened cheese mixture. Yields 1 peach half per serving.
Notes
Use peaches that smell sweet but are still a little firm so they hold up over the heat. Garnish with ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg.
© 2010 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2010 WeightWatchers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by WeightWatchers.com, Inc.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Smoky Orange-BBQ Shrimp Skewers
Smoky Orange-BBQ Shrimp Skewers
main meals
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
A quick and easy main course. The chipotle barbecue sauce's heat is mellowed by the sweetness of the orange juice.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp barbecue sauce, chipotle-variety
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 tsp orange zest, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 pound(s) shrimp, extra large, fresh or thawed frozen, peeled and deveined*
3 spray(s) cooking spray, divided
2 Tbsp scallion(s), sliced
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, cilantro, orange zest and juice, vinegar and cumin. Add shrimp and toss to coat; let marinate at least 10 minutes.
Off heat, coat grill rack with cooking spray; heat grill.
Thread 5 or 6 shrimp onto each of four 12-inch metal or wooden skewers and brush with sauce remaining in bowl; lightly coat skewers with cooking spray.
Grill skewers, turning as needed, just until shrimp are cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to serving plates or a platter; sprinkle with scallions and orange zest (optional). Yields 1 skewer (5 to 6 shrimp) per serving.
Notes
*about 21 to 25 shrimp per pound
Garnish with orange zest, if desired.
© 2010 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2010 WeightWatchers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by WeightWatchers.com, Inc.
main meals
POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
A quick and easy main course. The chipotle barbecue sauce's heat is mellowed by the sweetness of the orange juice.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp barbecue sauce, chipotle-variety
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 tsp orange zest, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 pound(s) shrimp, extra large, fresh or thawed frozen, peeled and deveined*
3 spray(s) cooking spray, divided
2 Tbsp scallion(s), sliced
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, cilantro, orange zest and juice, vinegar and cumin. Add shrimp and toss to coat; let marinate at least 10 minutes.
Off heat, coat grill rack with cooking spray; heat grill.
Thread 5 or 6 shrimp onto each of four 12-inch metal or wooden skewers and brush with sauce remaining in bowl; lightly coat skewers with cooking spray.
Grill skewers, turning as needed, just until shrimp are cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to serving plates or a platter; sprinkle with scallions and orange zest (optional). Yields 1 skewer (5 to 6 shrimp) per serving.
Notes
*about 21 to 25 shrimp per pound
Garnish with orange zest, if desired.
© 2010 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2010 WeightWatchers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license by WeightWatchers.com, Inc.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Prosecco Raspberry Cocktail
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Fruity and festive. An easy go-to-cocktail for celebrations both big and small.
Ingredients
1 cup(s) fruit juice, raspberry-flavor
1 3/4 cup(s) Prosecco, or other sparkling wine
1/2 cup(s) raspberries, fresh or frozen (12 raspberries)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix raspberry juice with Prosecco; divide among 4 champagne glasses. Drop 3 raspberries in each glass; serve immediately. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Fruity and festive. An easy go-to-cocktail for celebrations both big and small.
Ingredients
1 cup(s) fruit juice, raspberry-flavor
1 3/4 cup(s) Prosecco, or other sparkling wine
1/2 cup(s) raspberries, fresh or frozen (12 raspberries)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix raspberry juice with Prosecco; divide among 4 champagne glasses. Drop 3 raspberries in each glass; serve immediately. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
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