WW Cookbook

[-Kate-]

Here are some snack recipes. I haven't tried these so I can't testify to their taste - but they are worth a shot. I'm going to post them in separate posts so I don't get logged out.

 

Hummus:

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 c plain fat-free yogurt

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp water

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp pepper

 

Blend all in food processor.

Serving: 1/4 cup.

Points per serving: 2 points

[-Kate-]

Cheese straws

 

1 c all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp coursely ground black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne

5 tbsp cold butter - cut into pieces

1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 c shredded parmesean cheese

3-4 tbsp cold water

 

1. Preheat over to 375 F. Combine flour, pepper, cayenne in food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture forms crumbs. Add cheddar and parmesean and water. Pulse until mix forms a ball.

 

2. Turn dough on lightly floured surface and roll into 9 inch square about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 x 1/2 inch strips. Makes 48.

 

3. Place on ungreased nonstick baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

 

Serving: 2 straws

Points: 2 per serving

[REBECCA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LALA Here is the beef barley soup recipe: 10 oz round steak cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 cup pearl barley 5 c water 2 carrots - chopped 1 onion - chopped 2 celery stalks - chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (optional) 1/8 tsp pepper 1 cup thawed frozed baby lima beans 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1) Large saucepan, combine meat, barley, water; bring to boil. Skim off foam, then add carrots, onion, celery, salt, fennel seeds, pepper; bring back to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 45 minutes 2) Stir in lima beans and mushrooms; cook covered until meat tender - about 15 minutes. Serving: 1/4 cup Per serving: 5 points

Are you sure that's 1/4 of a cup for 5 points So 20 points for a cup? That seems really high??

[-Kate-]

That's what I though too - but all the soups in the book have a 1/4 cup serving size. I put the calories into the point counter on Janet's WW excel spreadsheet and it said 3.6 points for the 1/4 cup. Still high, but not as bad as what the book said. But I have to say this is really hearty stuff - I probably couldn't eat a whole cup.

[REBECCA]

Yeah, that's true. Stew is heartier (is that a word?? ha Ha) Sounds reaaly good. I' m going to try it!

[Sarah]

Kate- thanks so much for the snack recipes! How did you know that hummus is my favorite?! I can't wait to try, I'll let you know how they taste!

[pfeiffla]

Wow!  I know they have a new system of points now, but I hope these still count, they sound great!

[lmdavis]

That sounds fantastic!~

[lmdavis]

Thanks for posting this-cheese straws are one of my fav things!
 

Originally Posted by -Kate- 

Cheese straws

1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp coursely ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
5 tbsp cold butter - cut into pieces
1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 c shredded parmesean cheese
3-4 tbsp cold water

1. Preheat over to 375 F. Combine flour, pepper, cayenne in food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture forms crumbs. Add cheddar and parmesean and water. Pulse until mix forms a ball.

2. Turn dough on lightly floured surface and roll into 9 inch square about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 x 1/2 inch strips. Makes 48.

3. Place on ungreased nonstick baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Serving: 2 straws
Points: 2 per serving

 

[jlb392]

those cheese straws sound amazing.  Does anyone know if they're still 2 points or if the points value has changed with the new program?