QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"EXPERIENCE IS NOT WHAT HAPPENS TO A MAN. IT IS WHAT A MAN DOES WITH WHAT HAPPENS TO HIM"

Barbecued Pork (Crockpot)

Barbecued Pork
Makes 8 servings at 4 points each.

2 lbs. boneless pork top loin
1 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. diet soda
3/4 c. barbecue sauce

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook covered on high for 5-6 hours or until meat is very tender. Drain and slice or shred pork.

Crab Noodle Romanoff

Crab Noodle Romanoff
3 cups cooked noodles 1 1/2 cups 2% fat cottage cheese 2 teaspoons dried onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 ounces grated cheddar cheese 1 clove minced garlic 16 ounces crab meat
Mix all ingredients except Cheddar cheese. Place in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top with cheese.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
6 servings per pan - 6 points 8 servings per pan - 4.5 points
Crab Noodle Romanoff
3 cups cooked noodles 1 1/2 cups 2% fat cottage cheese 2 teaspoons dried onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 ounces grated cheddar cheese 1 clove minced garlic 16 ounces crab meat
Mix all ingredients except Cheddar cheese. Place in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top with cheese.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
6 servings per pan - 6 points

8 servings per pan - 4.5 points

Don't Quit

Don't Quit/ WW Version
When you've eaten too much and can't write it downAnd you feel like the biggest failure in town:When you want to give up just because you gave inAnd forget all about being healthy and thin:So What! You went over your points a bit: It's your next move that counts..So don't you quit!!
It's a moment of truth, It's an attitude change:It's learning the skills to get back in your range:It's telling yourself "You've done great up till now:You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow!It's part of your journey towards reaching your goal.You're still going to make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgraceif you summon the will to get back in the race.But often the struggler's when losing their grip Just throw in the towel and continue to slipAnd learn too late when the damage is doneThat the race wasn't over and they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow.But facing each challenge will help you to grow:Success is failure turned inside out.It's silver lining in the cloud of self doubt.When you are pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit:If you bite it JUST write it, but don't you QUIT!-

Garden Tomato Bruschetta

GARDEN TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 24

INGREDIENTS
1 medium garlic clove, sliced in half
2 loaves French baguette bread, medium sized, cut into slices
4 medium tomatoes
¼ cup red onions
1 tsp olive oil
24 medium basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Rub cut sides of garlic over one side of each bread slice; place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, flipping once, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onions, and oil in a bowl. Spoon tomato mixture evenly onto bread slices. Top each with a basil leaf and serve.

SPINACH TRIANGLES

SPINACH TRIANGLES
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed
1 medium onion
1 medium garlic clove, minced, ½ tsp
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup fat-free cottage cheese, drained
½ tsp dried oregano
3 sheets phyllo dough (about 12 X 17 inches each)

INSTRUCTIONS
Squeeze excess liquid from spinach and set aside

Coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. Add onions and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, cottage cheese and oregano. Stir in spinach mixture.
In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, cottage cheese and oregano. Stir in spinach mixture.


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat baking sheeting with cooking spray and set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on wax paper; coat evenly with spray. Repeat layering and spraying the phyllo two more times (using a total of 3 sheets).

Cut the stack of prepared dough horizontally into six strips, then vertically into 4 strips; ending up with 24 squares. Place a teaspoon of spinach filling into the center of each square and fold in half so square is now a triangle.

Transfer filled triangles to prepared baking sheet. Coat with spray. Bake until golden brown; 15 minutes. Yields 2 triangles per serving.Remove from heat and stir in spinach.

Red Velvet Insanity Cupcakes

HG's Red Velvet Insanity Cupcakes! (Thank you Terry, SSB)
Ingredients:
For Frosting
6 tbsp. Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
6 tbsp. Cool Whip Free, thawed
1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)

For Cupcakes
1 cup Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix, Devil's Food**
1 cup Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix, Classic Yellow**
Two 25-calorie diet hot cocoa mix packets
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1/8 tsp. salt

Directions:
Place half of your chocolate chips (2 tbsp.) and the contents of both cocoa packets in a tall glass. Add 12 ounces of boiling water, and stir until chips and cocoa mix have dissolved. Place glass in the freezer until mixture is cold (about 30 minutes). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together marshmallow creme, cream cheese, and 1 tbsp. Splenda until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Place bowl in the fridge to chill until cupcakes are ready to be frosted. Once the cocoa in the freezer has chilled, give it a stir, and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Add the cake mixes, egg substitute, remaining chocolate chips, red food coloring, 1 tsp. Splenda, and salt. Using a whisk or fork, mix batter for about 2 minutes (until smooth and blended). Batter will be thin, but don't worry, your cupcakes will puff up once baked! Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups, and spray lightly with nonstick spray (or simply spray the pan with nonstick spray). Evenly spoon batter into the pan. Place pan in the oven, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Cupcakes will look shiny when done. Once cupcakes have cooled completely, evenly spread the frosting over them. Enjoy! MAKES 12 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1 frosted cupcake -3 points
Calories: 134
Fat: 3g
Sodium: 266mg
Carbs: 25g
Fiber: 0.75g
Sugars: 11g Protein: 3g POINTS® value 3*

Vegetable Bake

Vegetable Bake - serves 6 (2 points) (Thank you Jackie from Frederick,Friday for the recipe and Debbie for typing it)


1 cup chopped zuchini
1 tomato- chopped
1 onion- chopped
1/2 cup parmesean cheese
salt and pepper

Put in 8 X 8 pan

Mix 1/2 cup fat free Bisquick
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup egg beaters or 2 eggs

Pour over vegetables.
Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.=

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I AM A GREAT BELIEVER IN LUCK AND I LEARNED THE HARDER I WORK THE MORE I HAVE OF IT."
T.Jefferson

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Life is a challenge, meet it!
Life is a struggle, fight it!
Life is a dream, realize it!
Life is a game, play it!
Life is a puzzle, solve it!
Life is Love, enjoy it!”

5 Minutes Key Lime Pie

5 Minute Key Lime Pie (Thank you Debbie and Dean)

Points Value: 2
Servings: 16

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free lime flavored Jell-o
12 ounces non-fat key lime pie yogurt (Weis light probiotic formula)
1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip Free, thawed
1 Keebler Ready Crust graham cracker reduced fat pie crust

Instructions
In microwave-safe measuring cup heat water on high for 45-90 seconds or until boiling. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved. In large bowl whisk together gelatin mixture and yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. carefully spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set. Store in refrigerator.

1/8 pie = 4 pts
1/16 pie = 2 pts
1/32 pie = 1 pt

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh Tomato Sauce (Thank you Bernadette, Eldersburg)

4 cups roughly chopped Campari tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil cut into ribbons
3 medium garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. table table salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

In a glass, stainless steelor other non-reactive mixing bowl, mix together ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 0 points per 1/2 cup serving. Makes 8 servings.


I used this 2 nights in a row once with spaghetti squash and once with turkey sausage, peppers and onions. I microwaved for about 1 minute and it was good to go. I hope you and other members like it as well as I did.

25 WAYS TO SHAKE UP YOUR ROUTINE

Today is as good a day as any for finding your enthusiasm within. Why put your inner excitement on hold any longer? Use our tips to help get started.
Today could be the best day of your life. Really. You don't have to win the lottery or get a promotion, all you need to do is give your attitude a spring-clean — even if spring is still a couple of months away.

From Weight Watchers.com
"Attitude is everything," says Tina Tessina, a Long Beach, CA psychotherapist and author of The Ten Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make After Forty (Renaissance, 2001). "That's why it's so important to fill your life with goals and activities that you enjoy, as they will help lift your spirit."
Here are some ways to tap into your enthusiastic alter-ego.
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Freshen up your routine"The biggest problem with sticking to a routine is that you risk getting caught in a rut — this causes boredom to take over your entire life," says Tessina. Instead, blow off some of your daily habits and bring a sense of freshness to each day. Try these suggestions:
Wear bright red today
Eat breakfast in your backyard (weather permitting)
Try cooking a new cuisine, such as Vietnamese, Spanish or Cajun
Call your partner just to say "I love you."
Splurge on flowers for the office or dining room
Pose for a portrait by a professional photographer
Go window shopping with a friend
House swap with friends for a change of scene
Wear a bold new lipstick color
Dance in the moonlight on a balcony or in your garden
Push two armchairs together and give your partner a foot massage while he or she reciprocates
Think young and playful"I always suggest going back to childhood, and remembering what you liked then," suggests Tessina. "Sports? Hiking? Bicycling or roller skating? Swinging on the swings? Dancing around to music? There are adult versions of all these activities. When you're doing them, notice the sights, sounds and the way your body feels, so you enjoy the moment." Try these ideas:
Choose three simple activities you liked as a child (such as watching the clouds, riding a roller coaster or making mud pies). Indulge in them all in one weekend
Buy rain boots and jump in puddles after it rains
Leave funny notes for your partner in his/her underwear drawer or briefcase
Organize a weekly Pictionary or Trivial Pursuit tournament at work
Invite friends over for takeout and a night of charades
Relive old memories by looking through photo albums
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Take on new challengesDon't let fear of change, the security of habit or sheer laziness hold you back from living your life to the fullest. Here are some new opportunities:
Take up a hobby with a feel-good factor, such as sailing or drama classes
Volunteer to do charity work
Learn a skill you find appealing but a little daunting, such as upholstering or making jewelry
Make peace with your parents
Start your own walking club
Write that novel or screenplay
Go to a travel agent and organize the trek across the Himalayas or trip to Paris you've always wanted to take
Look for a job you don't dread going to every morning

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"ENTHUSIAM IS EXCITEMENT WITH INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION AND A PINCH OF CREATIVITY"

Chocolate Eclair

And for those that this week said you didn't have this recipe here goes again. Enjoy it.

Chocolate Éclair Dessert (Thank you again Tommy Jo)
24 Low Fat Graham Cracker Sheets 2 (1 oz.) Boxes Sugar-Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3 Cups Skim Milk 1 (8 oz.) Container Fat Free Cool Whip 1 (1.4 oz.) Box Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix 1 1/2 cups Skim Milk Place 8 graham crackers in bottom of 9 in. x 13 in. baking dish. Mix vanilla pudding and 3 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Gently fold in Cool Whip. Pour half of vanilla pudding on graham crackers. Top with another 8 graham crackers. Pour remaining vanilla pudding over graham crackers. Top with last 8 graham crackers. Mix the chocolate pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups skim milk, let sit 2 minutes. Spread over graham crackers. Let it sit in the fridge for awhile to soften the crackers. Serves: 18 – Points per serving 2

Garden Vegetable Bake

Garden Vegetable Bake (Thank you Mara)

1 cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
½ cup reduced fat Bisquick
1 cup fat-free milk
½ cup egg beaters (or 2 eggs)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1) Heat oven to 400. Lightly grease square 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle veggies and cheese in dish.

2) Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over veggies and cheese.

3) Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

6 servings. 2 points a serving according WW recipe builder.
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