Want to do a recipe swap?

[aweilba]

I'm getting really sick of making the same things in a rotation of a week or two... We've got those "go to" recipes, and I'm ready to try something new!  

DH and I are really trying to eat healthier, so I'll start off the swap with one of our favorites from skinnytaste.com (which, if you haven't checked out that website, you totally need to)!  We were pretty skeptical about this recipe because we aren't big meatloaf people, but holy cow!  It is crazy delicious, and it's only 7 Weight Watchers points!!  Another plus is that it's super easy to make, so my culinary-challenged DH can make it.

Skinny Turkey Meatloaf

You will need:
1/4 plus 2 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp worcestershire sauce (I use a little more because I put it into the meat, too, not just on top)
1/2 onion minced
1 tsp garlic minced (not in the recipe, but I add it)
1 tsp olive oil
1.3 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (we do Italian breadcrumbs or whole wheat and add seasoning)
1 egg
1 tsp marjoram
salt and pepper to taste

First, sauté the onion and garlic with the olive oil until the onion is translucent.  As this cooks, combine 2 tbsp of ketchup and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.  This will later go on top of your meatloaf.  In a large bowl, combine: turkey, onion/garlic mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, a few dashes of worcestershire sauce, salt/pepper, and marjoram.  Form into a loaf, top with ketchup/worcestershire topping, and bake for 55-60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.  We like to serve this with veggies or potatoes.  Yummy!

So let's see some of your favorite "go to" recipes!

[kaylie]

I made this the other day and it was crazy good. The only thing I did differently was baste the chicken while it was cooking with the remaining marinade.


Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme
www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-lemon-and-thyme?crlt.pid=camp.y8JLQHHLeOtm

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)


Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice with the thyme, red-pepper flakes, garlic, oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture. Grill the chicken breasts over moderately high heat or broil them for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and cook until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes longer.

[peach]

Most of my recipes come from Pinterest


Mexican chicken alfredo is super yummy www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Mexican-Chicken-Alfredo



This chicken is super good too!allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-paprika-parmesan-chicken/detail.aspx

This chicken stew is my favorite, I make it a lotwww.cookincanuck.com/2011/11/hearty-chicken-stew-with-butternut-squash-quinoa-recipe/

[Deleted]

We made stuffed endive not long ago: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/endive-stuffed-with-goat-cheese-walnuts-10000000226689/

I was skeptical, but it was very good.

I've also been making creative bruschettas after having them at a restaurant. Broiling a sliced long-wise baguette brushed with olive oil, then topping with things like garlic, basil and sun-dried tomatoes; verrrrry thin brie and apple slices; goat cheese, walnuts and figs. I'm a veggie but there are tons of meat options also. Super easy, fresh, and great for spring/dining al fresco. Add some white wine, and heaven

[aweilba]

Apr 14, 2013 10:01:07 GMT -5 @callmefia said:

I would love to do this, but like all of my meals come from skinnytaste, I don't have my own!

Haha, yeah.  Basically everything I cook comes from there or my Weight Watchers cookbook.  The best part about both is that I honestly can't even tell they're skinny (except for the broccoli cheddar soup... you can't trick this WI girl on a soup with cheddar as a base, no sir).

[heygrey]

www.theskinnyfork.com/blog/2013/3/18/healthy-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies

I made these cookies earlier today and they were fab. I'm not a fan of healthy sweets or recipes that make me buy ridiculous ingredients, but these were a winner!

I'm in the process of making an avocado linguini for supper. Ill let you know of its good. Not sure it's particularly healthy though.

[Deleted]

There were a lot of good ones in this post from MM about a week and a half ago:
pandce.proboards.com/thread/159166/recipes-novice-kitchen

[FoxInFiji]

Oh good idea! I've been looking for new recipes as DH & I are trying to cut back on carbs. This is our current favorite. It's a cold rice salad that is great for lunches. I keep the chicken separate and reheat that before adding it on top. I even made it for a big group last week (baby shower) and it worked out really well. It's a pretty looking dish and I was able to keep the chicken separate for the vegetarians in the group.

Chicken & Edamame with Orange-Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice (squeeze from 1/2 an orange)
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp canola oil
1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
Salt
2 chicken breasts, cooked as desired and sliced/diced
1 cup shelled edamame
1 large red bell pepper diced
1/4 small avocado, sliced
Small handful of cilantro, chopped, for garnish
1 cup brown rice

Instructions

Cook brown rice in water, according to package instructions.
In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, oil, and ginger.
Add salt to taste.
Add edamame, red bell pepper, and chicken, tossing to coat.
Spoon mixture over brown rice and garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.


www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/10114/

I've changed up this recipe a bit. I put in a lot of extra pepper, avocado, and edamame to limit the amount of brown rice per serving. I leave the ginger out because it overpowers the other flavors and we're not big fans. I leave out the salt because it's not needed at all. I mix cilantro in the whole dish not just as a garnish. Then I make blackened chicken for a little more texture and flavor.

[sjh722]

The America's test kitchen healthy family cookbook (green cover) has a lot of good recipes in it that are also ww-friendly. It's at Costco all the time for around $20.

[emoflamingo]

We are so into convenience food it's sad. Chicken and cheese tortellini from the grocery store and chicken tacos (we buy a kit and the chicken takes 20 minutes to make).

Probably why I can't lose weight lol.