How'd everyone do? Valentine's & my birthday were not very kind on the points. I think I ate half a box of chocolates on monday (dang you, Samuel, for being thoughtful!).
Update: So Jesse said not to count Valentine's, etc. So, add negative points back in for that day.
Samuel - 685
Samantha - 825
Jesse -
Aubry -
Andrew -
Jennie -
Mom -
Dad -
Josh & Tammy - if you guys change your minds, join in any time!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Here are some recipes we love...or at least most of us love. My new dinner motto is "You just can't please them all...and those who aren't can find their own stupid dinner." Sorry for all the cilantro recipes but those who are alleric can simply leave it out.
This is my new favorite! They taste great by themselves but we also love them with either of the sauces I included.
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
8 wood or metal skewers
½ c chopped fresh cilantro
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½ in cubes
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
½ tsp pepper
If using wood skewers, soak in cold water at least 30 minutes before using. In a large ziplock bag, combine all ingredients. Toss to coat, then marinade in fridge for 25 minutes. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, discarding marinade. Lay skewers on grill and cook 4 minutes, turn and cook 4 more minutes, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Peanut Sauce
¾ c crunchy peanut butter
1 can lite coconut milk, unsweetened
¼ c fresh lemon juice
2 T soy sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (I use dry)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c chicken broth
cayenne pepper to taste
zest from 1 lime
fresh cilantro
Combine all in a food processor and process until smooth.
Romesco Sauce
¾ cup roasted red peppers (canned or fresh)
½ cup whole almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
1 slice crusty bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 Tbsp sherry vinegar (I use red wine vinegar)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Put all ingredients in food processor and whirl until pureed, sauce will be thick.
This is my new favorite! They taste great by themselves but we also love them with either of the sauces I included.
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
8 wood or metal skewers
½ c chopped fresh cilantro
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½ in cubes
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
½ tsp pepper
If using wood skewers, soak in cold water at least 30 minutes before using. In a large ziplock bag, combine all ingredients. Toss to coat, then marinade in fridge for 25 minutes. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, discarding marinade. Lay skewers on grill and cook 4 minutes, turn and cook 4 more minutes, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Peanut Sauce
¾ c crunchy peanut butter
1 can lite coconut milk, unsweetened
¼ c fresh lemon juice
2 T soy sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (I use dry)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c chicken broth
cayenne pepper to taste
zest from 1 lime
fresh cilantro
Combine all in a food processor and process until smooth.
Romesco Sauce
¾ cup roasted red peppers (canned or fresh)
½ cup whole almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
1 slice crusty bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 Tbsp sherry vinegar (I use red wine vinegar)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Put all ingredients in food processor and whirl until pureed, sauce will be thick.
Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken
Love this one but Drew isn't a fan. I leave out the parmesan (Oliver) and it still tastes great!
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless boneless chicken breast cut into 1” cubes
12 oz angel hair pasta (wheat if you can find it)
2/3 c chicken broth
1 tsp dried basil
1 carrot, sliced into ¼” pieces
¼ c grated parmesan
1-10 oz pkg frozen broccoli, thawed
Heat 1 T oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook stirring until chicken is cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain. Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrots to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring for 2 minutes longer. Cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, and parmesan to skillet. Stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Drain pasta and top with chicken and vegetable mix.
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless boneless chicken breast cut into 1” cubes
12 oz angel hair pasta (wheat if you can find it)
2/3 c chicken broth
1 tsp dried basil
1 carrot, sliced into ¼” pieces
¼ c grated parmesan
1-10 oz pkg frozen broccoli, thawed
Heat 1 T oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook stirring until chicken is cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain. Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrots to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring for 2 minutes longer. Cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, and parmesan to skillet. Stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Drain pasta and top with chicken and vegetable mix.
Curry Chicken
I know coconut milk is high in calories but I use lite which makes me feel better.
1 cooked & cubed chicken
2 onions
1 T chili powder
2 T curry (we like yellow)
½ c cilantro
1 T paprika
2 T oil
1 t cumin
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic
About 6 small potatoes, pealed and cubed
1 can lite coconut milk
brown sugar to taste (we like it a little sweet)
salt & pepper
Fry onion & garlic 1 minute in oil. Add chicken. Cook 3 min. Add all spices. Stir. Cook until chicken is tender. Add remaining ingredients. Serve with brown rice.
1 cooked & cubed chicken
2 onions
1 T chili powder
2 T curry (we like yellow)
½ c cilantro
1 T paprika
2 T oil
1 t cumin
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic
About 6 small potatoes, pealed and cubed
1 can lite coconut milk
brown sugar to taste (we like it a little sweet)
salt & pepper
Fry onion & garlic 1 minute in oil. Add chicken. Cook 3 min. Add all spices. Stir. Cook until chicken is tender. Add remaining ingredients. Serve with brown rice.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Hey-o!
So, here's our family fat blog. I thought it would be easiest if every Wednesday, I'll just go in & create a new post (Week 1, Week 2, etc) & people can go in & edit the post to add their points for the past week. Cool dizzle? I also posted a few of my fave recipes. If anyone else has good, healthy recipes, post them! Love you all! Go team!
Oriental Chicken Pitas/Lettuce wraps
1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken breast
1 can chopped water chestnuts
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita rounds, cut in half crosswise OR 4-6 long, unchooped lettuce leaves
4 addtl lettuce leaves, if you use the pitas
Combine vinegar, soy sauce & sesame oil. Pour over chicken & water chestnuts & toss gently. Line pita halves with lettuce. Spoon chicken mixture into pita halves. Or, if you're doing lettuce wraps, just spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. It's a little messier, but super healthy.
1 can chopped water chestnuts
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita rounds, cut in half crosswise OR 4-6 long, unchooped lettuce leaves
4 addtl lettuce leaves, if you use the pitas
Combine vinegar, soy sauce & sesame oil. Pour over chicken & water chestnuts & toss gently. Line pita halves with lettuce. Spoon chicken mixture into pita halves. Or, if you're doing lettuce wraps, just spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. It's a little messier, but super healthy.
Lemon Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocados
Chopped red cabbage
Diced red pepper
Shredded carrots
Fresh lemon juice
Just combine all the salad ingredients & add enough fresh lemon juice to lightly coat. Serve with addtl lemon wedges & ranch dressing, if desired. Add salt/pepper to taste.
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocados
Chopped red cabbage
Diced red pepper
Shredded carrots
Fresh lemon juice
Just combine all the salad ingredients & add enough fresh lemon juice to lightly coat. Serve with addtl lemon wedges & ranch dressing, if desired. Add salt/pepper to taste.
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