Fruit Kabobs!

A perfect way to finish off any meal - stylish, delicious and fun for the kids!

My daughter helped me create these colourful fruit-Kabobs today. Our family gives them a 10 THUMBS up for taste, creativity and fun.

FRUIT KABOBS

- a variety of fruit (we used strawberries, grapes, cantalope, and pineapple but you can use whatever you fancy)
- long kabob skewers
- fat-free yogurt optional for dipping


1. Wash fruit and cut into bite sized pieces

2. Skewer them randomly (or in a pattern) Return them to the Refrigerator to keep until you're ready to serve

3. Enjoy!

FREE!!!

Southwestern Frittata (great for breakfast or lunch)

Southwestern Frittata

Makes 2 Servings


 POINTS: 4
frylight
4 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp basil
1/2 onion chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/4 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat chedder cheese
2 Tbsp crushed tomatoes


In a medium nonstick skillet, spray frylight.  In a small bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper until frothy.  Saute the onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.  Slow pour in the egg mixture, sprinkle with cheese.  Cook, stirring gently, until slightly firm, 3-5 minutes.  Slide frittata onto a plate and turn over; slide back onto pan to finish cooking, 1-2 minutes longer.  Cut frittata in half and roll up burrito-style.  Serve topped with the tomatoes.  YUMMY!


FREE!!
9 THUMBS UP from our family!

Turkey Tacos

TURKEY TACOS
serves 6

This was a HIT - we give it 10 thumbs up! It was a little messy for the younger two, but they enjoyed eating with their fingers. It is also PERFECT for using up turkey leftovers!


Ingredients:
1 cup formage frais
2 tbsp. Canned, diced mild green chilies, drained. (hubby put spicy chilies in his portion only)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. Taco or Mexican seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 taco shells, warmed (about 30 seconds in the microwave for all 12 shells is perfect)
4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup thinkly sliced romaine lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, chopped
1. Combine the formage frais, chiles, cilantro, taco seasoning and salt in a small bowl; set aside
2. Fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup of turkey, 1 tbsp of cheese, 1 tbsp (or more!) of lettuce, and 3 tbsp (or more!) of tomato; top with about 1 tbsp of the cream mixture.
*use more lettuce and tomatoes without having to add any more points!*

6 syns per taco

Sausage Linguine

SAUSAGE LINGUINE
serves 4

This recipie received 9 thumbs up! (the 3.5 year old wasn't completely sold on it, but the rest of the family thought it was wonderful!)

ingredients:
9 oz of dry cooked linguine
frylight
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
2 tablespoons pine nuts or pecans (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
9 oz fresh baby spinach

1. Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water
2. While pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. (about 5 mins). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Add the nuts and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently until the nuts are lightly browned. (about 2 mins); add to the sausage. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until just wilted (about 3 mins)
4. Return the sausage and nuts to the skillet, cook to heat through (about 2 mins). Add the pasta and reserved water, and cook about 1-2 mins more.
5. SERVE!

Per serving:  2 1/2 syns (for the nuts)  If you leave out the nuts, it's free on extra easy