Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon

Total Time: 35 mins

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

 1 teaspoon ground ginger

 1 teaspoon garlic powder 

 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

 1/3 cup orange juice

 1/4 cup honey 

 1 green onion, chopped

 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets

Directions: 

In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor. Turn bag occasionally. Lightly grease grill rack. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove salmon from marinade; reserve the marinade. Grill 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork.  Brush with reserved marinade up until the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Discard leftover marinade.

Baked Salmon

Total Time: 1 hrs

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

 2 garlic cloves, minced 

 6 tablespoons light olive oil

 1 teaspoon dried basil 

 1 teaspoon salt

 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

 1 tablespoon lemon juice 

 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

 

Directions: 

In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. Place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Salmon Pasta Salad

Total Time: 15 mins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

 15 1/2 ounces red salmon

 1 lb rotini pasta 

 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced

 2 cups celery, thinly sliced

 1/3 cup ripe olives, sliced

 3 green onions, chopped

 1/4 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 

 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

 1/8 cup vegetable oil 

 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil 

 1/2 teaspoon sugar

 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano leaves

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/8 teaspoon pepper

 

Directions: 

Rinse & remove skin & bones & other tissue from red salmon, then break into medium-size pieces. Cook pasta according to box, then chill. In large bowl, mix together salmon, pasta, carrots, celery, olives, onion & bell pepper. In smaller bowl, combine vinegar, oils, sugar, oregano, salt & pepper & mix well, then pour it over salmon mixture, tossing carefully to coat. Serve immediately, or cover, chill & serve later.

Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

  1 cup butter

  1 1/2 cups sugar

  2 large eggs 

  2 3/4 cups flour

  2 teaspoons cream of tartar 

  1 teaspoon baking soda 

  1/4 teaspoon salt

  3 tablespoons sugar

  3 teaspoons cinnamon

 

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients into butter mixture. Chill dough, and chill an ungreased cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge. Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoons sugar, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop 1 inch globs of dough into the sugar/ cinnamon mixture. Coat by gently rolling balls of dough in the sugar mixture. Place on chilled ungreased cookie sheet, and bake 10 minutes. Remove from pan immediately.

Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Total Time: 55 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

 2 cups cooked macaroni

 2 cups chicken breasts, chopped

 2 cups cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

 2 cups skim milk 

 8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese

 

 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large casserole, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bake,covered, 35-45 minutes. Remove cover; bake 10-15 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

 

Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 33 mins

Prep Time: 3 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning 

 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts 

 1 cup salsa

 1/4 cup fat free sour cream

 

Directions: 

Place chicken breasts and taco seasoning in a seal able plastic bag; shake to coat well. Spray casserole dish with Pam. Place breasts in casserole. Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Top with salsa about 5 minutes before breasts are done. Top with sour cream before serving.

Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Total Time: 35 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 

 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

 1/8 teaspoon paprika 

 1 teaspoon dried parsley 

 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 

 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)

 

 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In resealable plastic bag, combine cheese, crumbs and all seasonings; shake well. Transfer mixture to plate; dip each chicken breast in cheese mixture, turning to coat all sides. Arrange on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. 6 4 points per serving.