Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Pineapple BBQ Flank Steak

This is a Weight Watchers Crock Pot receipe but it is an easy dish and it turns out very well.

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & shredded
1-pound flank steak, well trimmed
1 small onion, finely chopped
8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground dry ginger
1/4 cup reduced-sodium jarred barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt & ground pepper to taste

Place potatoes in the slow cooker. Lay steak on top. In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour this mixture over the steak. Cover and cook on high until the steak is tender enough to shred, using two large forks, about 6-7 hours.

Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each.POINTS® value per serving: 7

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Triple Fudge Brownies

4 oz fat-free sugar-free instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
1 package dry mix chocolate cake
2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp powdered sugar, optional

Prepare pudding according to package directions. Whisk in cake mix. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into greased 15x10 inch pan.

Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Dust with confectioners sugar if you want to be fancy.

Point Value - 2
48 Servings(!)

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken

6 breast uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/8 t black pepper
1/8 t paprika
20 oz canned unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 T Dijon mustard
2 T low-sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic clove

Place chicken in the crock pot. In a small bowl combine drained pineapple tidbits, mustard, spices and soy sauce. Pour over chicken. Add minced garlic. Cover and cook on LOW 7-9 hours (if you need to go for the day) or HIGH 3-4 hours. Yield: 6 Servings