December 24, 2016
Maisy
Maisy is all ready for Christmas!
She is hiding out, hoping to catch an elf or two!
She likes to warm her little paws by the fire.
And she spends most of her time loafing by the fire.
December 23, 2016
Cake Pops
Some of the beautiful cake pops my daughter made!
December 22, 2016
One-Pot Broccoli-Bacon Mac and Cheese
Wednesday's dinner:
One-Pot Broccoli-Bacon Mac and Cheese
.
So delicious and the family didn't even notice
the secret ingredient: butternut squash!
Another delicious recipe from
Cooking Light
.
Served with a side salad.
8
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 18, 2016
Overnight Caramel French Toast
Sunday's Brunch:
Overnight Caramel French Toast
.
I've been testing recipes to serve for our Christmas brunch and finally
found the perfect
Cooking Light
recipe!
This is beyond delicious and can be done in advance.
If the recipe is followed exactly each piece is 12
Weight Watchers
Smart Points.
I used fewer and thicker slices of bread and had 2 pieces
instead of one for 31 (!!!!) Smart Points.
December 17, 2016
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Escarole
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Escarole
. Instead of using canned beans I cooked my own.
This was the perfect soup for a cold night! Topped with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe from
Cooking Light
. 6
Weight Watchers
Smart Points.
Saturday's Lunch: Quick Homemade Pizza
Quick homemade pizza: sauce, mozzarella, chicken, and red onions
on an Alexis whole wheat Greek pita flatbread.
12
Weight Watchers
Smart Points.
Saturday's Breakfast
Saturday's Breakfast: Steel cut oats (1/4 cup, uncooked), banana,
toasted walnuts (1 1/2 Tbsp), brown sugar (1tsp).
8
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions
Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions
. This
Cooking Light
recipe was really good!
I'm starting to learn how to cook pork chops and this was my second time making them.
They came out much better than my last attempt!
Served with pan-roasted Brussels sprouts and a thin slice of French bread.
12
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 15, 2016
Chicken with Chorizo and Tomato Salsa
Thursday's Dinner:
Chicken with Chorizo and Tomato Salsa
.
This
Cooking Light
recipe has an incredible amount of flavor!
Served with yellow rice and roasted carrots.
13
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
Cheesy Chicken Cutlets with Ham and Jam
Wednesday's Dinner:
Cheesy Chicken Cutlets with Ham and Jam
from the December 2016 issue of
Cooking Light
. Absolutely delicious!
The blend of sweet and savory was amazing!
Served with roasted potatoes and a side salad.
12
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 12, 2016
Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
. Super delicious and flavorful! Quick and easy!
Served with a piece of naan and brown basmati rice.
From
Cooking Light Slow Cooker Tonight
.
11
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 11, 2016
Maisy
Maisy has successfully killed another Christmas ornament.
Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
: Italian turkey sausage, couscous, onions,
garlic, and goat cheese all stuffed into an orange bell pepper.
Served with a side salad.
So delicious! Recipe from
Cooking Light
.
9
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
Marmalade Stuffed French Toast Casserole
Brunch this morning:
Marmalade Stuffed French Toast Casserole
.
So delicious! Recipe from
Cooking Light
.
A whopping 20
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for my serving though!
December 10, 2016
Tuscan Steak Salad
Dinner Tonight:
Tuscan Steak Salad
.
This is the best salad I've had in a long time and I eat a lot of good salads!
Seared Tuscan steak, shaved Parmesan cheese, crispy sautéed shallots, and homemade vinaigrette.
Amazing recipe from
Cooking Light
.
8
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
Tropical Oatmeal
Breakfast this morning: Oatmeal with pineapple, toasted macadamia nuts,
toasted coconut, and brown sugar. Served with black coffee.
8
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 8, 2016
Spaghetti with Easy Meat Sauce
This
homemade meat sauce
was delicious, quick, and easy! I made a large
batch to allow for my teenager's growing appetite and leftovers
for school lunch tomorrow. Served with a side salad and roasted green beans.
Recipe from
Cooking Light
.
11
Weight Watchers
Smart Points for the meal.
December 7, 2016
Lighter Sloppy Joes
We had a sneaky dinner tonight!
Lighter Sloppy Joes
.
Half of the meat is replaced with mashed garbanzo beans.
My family rated this a 10/10 and they were surprised
when I told them there were garbanzo beans in it.
Served with roasted potatoes and a side salad. 13sp for the meal.
Recipe from
Cooking Light
.
December 6, 2016
Turkey and Bean Chili
Dinner Tonight:
Turkey and Bean Chili
.
This delicious, quick, and easy recipe is from Cooking Light.
So Delicious! Topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Served with homemade whole-wheat bread.
9 Weight Watchers Smart Points for the meal.
May 30, 2016
Lunch Today: Grilled Tomato and Brie Sandwiches
A link to this recipe can be found
here
.
8sp for the meal.
May 29, 2016
Breakfast This Morning: Homemade Blueberry Pancakes
May 28, 2016
Photo Challenge: Eyes
May 27, 2016
Lunch Today: Grilled Margherita Sandwiches
The recipe can be found
here
.
May 26, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Greek-Style Chicken Wraps
A link to this recipe can be found
here
.
Dinner Tonight: Kung Pao Chicken
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 25, 2016
Cappuccino at Euro Star Cafe!
May 24, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Orange Chicken with Scallions
A link to this recipe can be found
here
.
May 21, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Two-Cheese Mac and Cheese
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 20, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 17, 2016
Breakfast This Morning: Blueberry Muffins
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 16, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Sausage, Manchego, and Pepper Pizza
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 15, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Spicy-Sweet Chicken Breasts
A link to the recipe can be found
here
.
May 14, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Peking Chicken Wraps
Here
is a link to the recipe.
May 13, 2016
Breakfast Today: Fried Egg BLT
The Cooking Light recipe can be found
here
.
May 12, 2016
Photo Prompt: An Athlete
I'm in no way an athlete but I do want to get fit.
Here I am working out despite my arthritic knee.
May 11, 2016
Photo Prompt: Adventurous
An adventurous trip to the dentist today.
May 10, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto
Here
is a link to the recipe.
May 9, 2016
Photo Prompt: Self Portrait
As close to a selfie as I will ever get.
Me and my morning coffee.
May 8, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Mongolian Beef
The recipe can be found
here
.
May 7, 2016
Photo Prompt: Curly
Simone's curly hair.
May 6, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Pizza Margherita
The recipe can be found
here
.
May 5, 2016
Photo Prompt: Red
May 4, 2016
Photo Prompt: On My Table
On my table: my morning coffee and a very curious cat.
May 3, 2016
Photo Prompt: Standing
May 2, 2016
Photo Prompt: Looking Down
My cat, up high, looking down.
May 1, 2016
Dinner Tonight: Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
Link to
recipe
.
April 30, 2016
Photo Prompt: Well Loved
Espresso and Ghirardelli Chocolate!
April 29, 2016
Maisy
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