The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans

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Let me just say this right out of the gate — I love the line of snacks made by Pirate Brands. LOVE. They offer Pirate’s Booty, Original Tings, and Smart Puffs. The snacks are all-natural, gluten-free, and offer certain products that are vegan-friendly as well. Remember puffcorn? Well, Pirate’s [...]

I first made this recipe during the summer. It is an adaptation of an Ellie Krieger recipe from her show on Food Network, Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger. The biggest draw for me? One pot. Easy clean-up.
That is a great thing.
There was one problem with the original recipe, for me at least. I’m not a [...]

I hail from a moderately sized city, nestled between Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle – Bellingham, Washington.
I lived there most of my life until my recent move to the Seattle area, and while I was in Bellingham, I became familiar with a fabulous company called Baker’s Breakfast Cookies – now known as Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked [...]

We have another delicious recipe from Chef Devin Alexander for you this morning! And guess what else?! She is going to be participating in a Q&A session with The Sisterhood! So all those food and cooking questions you have always wanted to ask? Now’s your chance! Just leave your questions in the comments section below, [...]

Can something this good only have 110 calories, no fat, and 7 grams of fiber per serving? The answer is YES it can. Meet The Alternative Bagel. And because these little babies pack such a punch of fiber, they’re only 1 Weight Watchers Point! How amazing is that?
I don’t know about you, but I’m a [...]

I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Comfort Foods – Diet cookbook. I haven’t made it yet, but it sounds like it would be super-fun to make with kids!
1 package (7.5 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits)
1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces)
2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar

Flatten each biscuit into a 3 inch circle. [...]

Although this one’s a little higher in points, it’s still one I enjoy on special occasions! I typically double the recipe if I plan to feed the whole family.
From Weight Watchers
Servings: 2
Points: 9

5 oz uncooked linguini
1 1/2 oz cooked Canadian-style bacon, chopped
1 small onion(s), red, finely chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), crushed
6 [...]

POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

8 oz Kraft Velveeta Light Reduced-Fat Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product

2 tbsp fat-free skim milk

1 cup(s) onion(s)

2 clove(s) garlic clove(s)

Instructions

Brown ground beef with garlic, salt an black pepper until cooked. Drain. Combine cooked meat and all remaining [...]

Pork Chops Yum Yum

POINTS® Value: 9
Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound(s) Market Day Bone-In Pork Chop

1/4 cup(s) honey

1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth

1/4 cup(s) soy sauce

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp ground ginger

2 tbsp minced garlic

Instructions
Brown chops on both sides.
Place in casserole dish sprayed with PAM.
Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over pork chops.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for [...]

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen
2 bananas, peeled and diced
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container (low-fat) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add [...]

I’m always looking for a good side dish. Seems like there are tons of light main dish and dessert recipes out there, so I’m on a mission to find appetizers, snacks, and sides. Stay tuned for some more great recipes. I do try to test out recipes, but with 2 little ones and a husband [...]

POINTS® Value: 7
Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, (either cut into strips or use chicken tenders)

1/2 cup(s) buttermilk

4 cup(s) corn flakes

1/4 tsp table salt

1/2 cup(s) Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Kraft Light Mayonnaise

3 tbsp honey

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover [...]

POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 17 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Works with Simply Filling

Take the spiciness of this kid-favorite dish down a notch by adding just a few drops of hot sauce to the mixture. Fat-free ranch instead of the fat-free blue cheese adds even more to [...]

This recipe is from Megan… I have had it at her house several times and it is so delicious and kids love it!
Bread Machine Pizza

POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup(s) Contadina Pizza Sauce

8 oz Alpine Lace Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

1/2 tsp table salt

3/4 cup(s) water

1 1/2 tsp yeast

1/2 tsp sugar

1 cup(s) bread flour

2 tbsp Carapelli Extra [...]

This is one of the best chocolate-chip cookies you’ll ever make–and it doesn’t scrimp on chocolate. Applesauce is the secret.
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375°.
Lightly spoon flour into [...]