tammy and judith - here is the chili recipe. and i always double this recipe...

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WHOLE-WHEAT CHILI-MAC

POINTS(R) value per serving | 6
This hearty-but-healthy one-pot meal goes from stove to table
in 30 minutes.

Get recipe:
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0BhEa0Ez

MORE ONE-POT WONDERS

Lentil One-Pot Casserole
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0Ed5G0EI

Skillet Beef and Beer Stew
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0Ed5H0EJ

Chicken and Dumplings
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0Ed5I0EK

Beef-Vegetable Pie
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0Ed5J0EL

Curried Barley With Lentils and Chicken
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejcV0KeKvh0Yvg0Ed5K0EM

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mmm, this looks good!!

Ginger-Scented Apple-Squash Soup

side dishes


POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 90 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
This soup highlights some of fall's best ingredients: fresh apples and sugar-sweet squash. It's delicious made with pears instead of apples, too.






Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp ginger root, grated
• 1 medium leek(s), white part only, coarsely chopped
• 4 3/4 oz frozen apple juice concentrate (undiluted), about 1/2 cup
• 3 large apple(s), Golden Delicious, peeled, cored and cut into eighths
• 3 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut in chunks (about 1 large squash)*
• 4 cup canned chicken broth, divided
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup fat-free half and half

Instructions

• Combine ginger, leek and apple juice concentrate in a large pot; cover and simmer until leeks are tender, about 10 minutes. Add apples, squash and 1 cup of broth; cover and simmer until very tender, about 1 hour.
• Purée soup in pot using a hand-held immersion blender. Or purée soup in a blender in small batches (be careful not to splatter hot liquid) and return puréed soup to pot.
• Add remaining 3 cups of broth, salt and pepper; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in half and half and serve. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Notes

• *Partially cooking a hard-shell squash makes it easier to peel. Pierce the gourd in several places with a fork, microwave on HIGH for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on size, and then peel.

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Cheesy Mac-Topped Casserole

i use ground turkey and it's 7 pts for 1 1/2 cups. very filling! i think it's 8pts with ground beef.

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OVEN-ROASTED HERBED VEGETABLE CHIPS

POINTS(R) value per serving | 1
Kids and grown-ups alike can't resist the crunch of these surprisingly
healthy, homemade chips.

Get recipe:
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0BhEV0EK

MORE WAYS TO EAT YOUR VEGGIES

Chicken and Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0Ed7P0Ex

Broccoli-Cheese Soup
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0Ed7Q0Ey

Beef, Blue Cheese and Spinach Quesadillas
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0BRIs0EV

Zucchini and Portobello Stacks
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0Ed7R0Ez

Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/ejfI0KeKvh0YzO0Ed7S0E1

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I made this Salmon recipe last night. I used canned diced tomatoes instead of cutting up a tomato. It was SO delicious. My mom and I ate it with saffron rice. The salmon recipe is only 4 points. If you love fish, you will love this.

Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms

I made the macaroni with ground beef that Lauren posted. It was also good and very filling. Instead of using regular cheddar I used Chipotle (sp?) Cheddar and it gave it a nice kick.

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christie - i'm so glad to know you are making some of the recipes i'm posting glad you like them! mmm..that cheese would be good with it. instead of plain diced tomatoes i use the diced tomatoes with oregano, basil and garlic. also gives a different flavor

that salmon recipe sounds really good too!

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Good idea on the tomatoes. Thanks Lauren. If I try anything new I'll share!

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I just made this tonight...OMG was it good!!!! and super easy

Easy Tomato Baked Chicken

i bought diced tomatoes that were flavored with balsamic vinegar, basil and oregano and omited the dressing...

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I would like to move this thread to the dieting section. I hope that everyone here will know where to find it. There are others interested in these topics too.

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Ok, WW girls. I'm interested in WW, but don't know if I want to spend all of the $$ to join. How do you know how many points you can eat and all that? And for those of you who HAVE joined and who pay, do you really think it is worth it? I'd love to hear what everyone thinks. TIA!

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Hi all, so i'm new to this thread, but not the site. I was actually thrilled to sign in today and see this thread here bc I haven't had much luck with the entire TCC thing so far and I miss not having something to come read and post. So I just joined WW this week and I've been looking for interesting, low point things to eat... so glad to see all of your reciepes

Jenna, I actually just joined WW this week... I went to the first meeting and it kinda felt like watching a movie where they play a scene from an AA meeting or something, only for a good reason. I was suprised at how packed it was in there. I am going to continue going for a few more weeks, but with having such a shy personality, I doubt i'll ever say anything. They did give a few great reciepes that I came right home and made. My only gripe is that i'm still feeling hungry everyday, but I almost think that its just a conscious feeling bc i'm thinking of food so much and of everything that I ingest, whereas before I never really cared, I just ate To find your points value is very simple, I could scan and e-mail you the conversions if you'd like, however I would almost suggest going for atleast one mtg just to get all of the literature that they offer you. (They gve me this nifty converter that I have been taking shopping with me so that you know exactly how many points things are before you buy them and get them home) I know right now the reg fee is being waived, and it's only 12 per week. Hope this helps...

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Thanks, Ashley. I think I've decided to at least check it out. As sad as this sounds, I honestly don't have an extra $12 a week right now, with going part time and my husband losing his over time.....I can spend $12 a week on diapers, or wipes, or formula or something, kwim? But thanks for your input. I really appreciate it!

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I could always scan and email the point values for you if you'd prefer. That way you can atleast get started and learn a little about it... besides we're always here to help....
PS. I think we've all been in that situation at one time or another so its totally understandable.

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That's so sweet of you! Thanks! Do you want to just pm it to me? Or I can pm you my email address....which ever one works for you!

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Jenna, Ebay has Tons of WW points kits to get started. If you just read the literature & follow it, you'll do great! I did it for a short time, and just lov