Tag: smart points

Pretty Jam Good Spicy Crockpot “Meat”balls – 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points (6PPV) per Serving

(Updated to the new Weight Watchers Smart points program 03/25/16) Yeah….my daughter named this one.  When I asked her what I should name this recipe she said “I know you’re gonna get mad at me but I’m willing to risk it.  Pretty Jam Good Spicy Meatballs”.  I fussed.  Then I […]

Vegan Nana’s Pot Pie Cupcakes – 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points (6PPV)

It’s official. Nana has joined the won ton cupcake bandwagon.  Except as usual Nana has thrown in something I’ve either never heard of, never used, or have no clue what to do with it.  May I introduce to you….Arrowroot Starch.  Ok if you already know what this is or how […]

Grilled Watermelon Pizza – 1 Weight Watchers Smart Point (1PPV)

(updated to the new Weight Watchers Smart Points program 03/26/16)    That’s right, one point.  Can I get a hallelujah?  This yummy recipe came today courtesy of The Laughing Cow USA with a tiny tweak.  My mother says I am obsessed with Laughing Cow cheeses.  That all my food stories […]

Rainforest Slaw – 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points per serving

Our daughter’s birthday is December 30th so she has always had to compete for celebration between Christmas and New Years.  When she was little we had an opportunity to take her to Disney World for her birthday and it was truly magical.  My husband will kill me for telling you […]

BLT Egg Mug – 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points (4PPV)

(revised Jan 20, 2016 to reflect Smart Points) If you’ve followed my Instagram you know I love my egg mugs. I found the original recipe on Hungry Girl and the rest is history. I have crock mugs that make them the perfect size to go on an English muffin. My […]

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad – 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points (2PPV)

Wow this one was so good I literally think I could have eaten a gallon of it.  Let’s put it this way, it was so good I have already prepped it for lunch the next two days!  The recipe is for the base salad and then some options for yummy […]

Tzatziki Chicken Naan – 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points

Hubby says this is his favorite so far. I’m actually shocked, it’s Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Chicken on Naan with a salad. I had half a rotisserie chicken in the fridge as a backup but he lapped it up and asked for more! Then he asked me to walk to the […]

Fun Fact Friday – Grehlin

Fun Fact Friday! So it turns out that the hunger hormone Ghrelin is regulated by how much and often we eat. Ghrelin release may be greatly reduced when those meals consist of complex carbohydrates and lean proteins.  Your body makes Ghrelin to make sure you don’t starve…it is designed to […]