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Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour: Weight Watchers Sweet Corn and Poblano Dip

So, um, yeah, Happy Hour is a little late tonight.  Well, I know it must be happy hour somewhere in the world.
It’s Tuesday, the second day of our incredible Team Shrinking Jeans Bash to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Have you checked out all the fabulous door prizes we’re giving away? No? GO RIGHT [...]

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March 16th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Lisa, Recipes, Weight Watchers | by lisa

Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour – Mediterranean Style

Hello Party People!
It’s Monday, the first day of our incredible Team Shrinking Jeans Bash to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Have you checked out all the fabulous door prizes we’re giving away? No? GO RIGHT NOW (but please, do come back!).
So now, let’s get down to business. Happy Hour! And who doesn’t need [...]

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March 15th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Beverages, Diet, Heather, Recipes | by heather

Southwestern Corn Salad

I made this to go with steaks for dinner one night a few weeks ago. SO YUMMY! Even the kids gobbled it up using Baked Tostitos scoops! It’s all good as an appetizer, late night snack, on chicken, by itself…..well, you get the picture. In the famous words of DJ Lance from Yo Gabba Gabba: [...]

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March 14th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Christy, Featured, Recipes, Side Dish | by christy

Five Layer Mexican Dip

Just a side note, I’m not sure how this is FIVE layers…I counted three. Maybe four, if cheese is a layer. Anyhow…
I wanted to make something snack-y, because the biggest snack day all year is coming up – SUPER BOWL!
Did you know the Super Bowl is the highest chip consumption day of the year? True [...]

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Parmesan Tomatoes

I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies.  Really, I am.  I love eating my veggies raw but sometimes, I like to mix it up and gasp! cook my veggies in a variety of ways.  Here is but one of those ways!
Oh yeah, they are quick and easy to make and taste so fresh [...]

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January 17th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Featured, Lisa, Recipes, Side Dish | by lisa

Rethink Your Shrink! Week 2 Weigh-in

It’s Wednesday, folks!  What are you waiting for??  Go jump on the scale!
How did Week 2 go for you?? Did you get what you expected? Do your results match what you put into this week?  Tell us all about how it went!! Leave your results and/or blog post link in our comments.
If you are just [...]

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**Updated!** Spiced Honey Pretzels (and a giveaway)

**Winners are announced below! Congrats! Please send an email to:  melissa@shrinkingjeans.net with your contact info within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected!**
Are you a snacker like me?  Like the crunch of something yummy?  How about the combination of sweet and spicy?  These simple pretzels will satisfy any snack craving, especially mine.

Spiced Honey [...]

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January 10th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Diet, Featured, Giveaways, Lisa, Recipes, Review | by lisa

*Updated* On the ninth day of giveaways….

****Winners have been chosen! Congratulations, Sisters!!!******

Weight Watchers gave to you:

4 Cream Cheese Tubs
Love cream cheese on your morning bagel or in your favorite dip recipe? Then you’ll love the new Reduced Fat Whipped Cream Cheese Spread from Weight Watchers. At just 1 POINTS® value per serving, indulgence is back with this creamy, easy-to-spread goodness! With [...]

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Making Spinach Dip Healthy

Sort of.
I mentioned in my previous post that whenever there is a party or a food day at work, people ask me to bring spinach dip.  I posted the link to my blog on the other post, but you may not have seen it, so I thought I’d share here.  The recipe isn’t anything fancy.  [...]

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December 13th, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Recipes | by april

Your Breakfast Will Be Delicious: Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

Your breakfast will be delicious tomorrow (or later today), I promise. You just have to make these muffins.
This recipe is a staple in my home and my children love it. I found this recipe for Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins on Spark People when I was diligently logging my calories (which I shall begin doing again as [...]

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Superbowl Sunday – Layered Mexican Bean Dip

Superbowl Sunday is quickly approaching! Forget about football, it’s all about the food! This year, we are going to give you some healthier alternatives to munch on while you watch the Steelers (I had a blond moment, thanks for correcting me Allyson!) ;o) and Cardinals battle it out on the big screen.

POINTS® Value: [...]

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January 28th, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer | by Lissa

My New Birthday JeansDSC_0234DSC_0232Cooking BOCA BurgersChristy & AmandaLisa enjoying BOCA lettuce wrapsBOCA bleu cheese burgers!What's this BOCA stuff?Lettuce Wraps made with BOCA crumbles4 mile training run!

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