Appetizer

Black Bean Salsa Everyone needs a great salsa in their back pocket, and I have to say, I think this black bean salsa is my new favorite.  The secret to this salsa is using dried ancho chiles.  Best of all, zero Weight Watchers points! What are dried ancho chiles? Dried chiles are a fantastic pantry staple that can instantly elevate the flavor of soups, stews,...

Viral Crispy Potato Salad Bites These viral crispy potato salad bites are going to be a hit at your next BBQ.  Crispy potatoes topped with a creamy salad – the best of both worlds!  Be sure to follow along for more Weight Watchers recipes. A video on TikTok went viral for this crispy potato salad, but every video I watched, they tossed the delicious crispy...

Cucumber Shrimp Boats If you are someone who is a volume eater, this recipe for cucumber shrimp boats is for you!  All four boats are only 8 Weight Watchers points!  I immediately had them for lunch after making them, and I could only eat 2, but you do you boo! Ingredients Needed for Shrimp Boats The only pantry ingredient you may not have is the...

Air Fried Shrimp Wontons If you’ve ever tried making wontons with a filling, you know the struggle—meticulously crimping each one, only to have the filling spill out or the wrappers refuse to stay sealed. It can feel like more effort than it’s worth! But these air-fried shrimp wontons take the easy path to deliciousness. Instead of fussing with intricate folds, a simple fold-and-press method keeps...

Buffalo Chicken Dip My love of anything buffalo started a long time ago.  And this buffalo chicken dip is everything.  Cheesy, buffalo forward, but not too much because Hannah can eat it.  And while the whole recipe is 35 WW points, its 4 Weight Watchers points for 1/3 cup.  Leftovers can also be used to stuff twice baked potatoes, or rolled into taquitos, or a...

Tofu Katsu If you have been leary on trying tofu, please try this Tofu Katsu!  Light, crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside.  The sesame slaw is the perfect accompaniment to this tofu, and the drizzle of Ying’s sauce mixed with chili crisp is just the icing on the cake. Is tofu good for you? Tofu is a nutritious and versatile plant-based protein that...

Crispy Zucchini Fries As of the date of this publication, I realize that potatoes are zero points and you can make zero Weight Watchers point fries, but fun fact:  I love zucchini as much or more than I do potatoes!  These crispy zucchini fries are crunchy, taste great even at room temperature and the zero point tzatziki sauce recipe below is the perfect dipping sauce. ...

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza – A Healthier Version You’ll Love Confession time: I’ve never actually eaten a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Shocking, right? But when my daughter Hannah tried my copycat taco  bell mexican pizza version, she swore it’s even better than the original! That’s high praise coming from a true Mexican Pizza fan. Loaded with protein and fiber, this recipe hits all the flavor...

Giardiniera Burger Sliders These giardiniera burger sliders are perfect for a quick dinner, or your next football game or party.  Does this look like diet food to you?  Serve with homemade french fries to round out the meal.  Best part?  Each burger is only 2 Weight Watchers point each! Ingredients needed: lean ground beef (as of December 2024, any lean beef of 90/10 or higher...

Crispy Pan Fried Panko Shrimp Recently I discovered that my favorite crouton company came out with sourdough panko breadcrumbs – what?  Kooshy panko breadcrumbs are the perfect ingredient for these crispy pan fried panko shrimp.  So crunchy! Ingredients: shrimp (buy frozen shrimp – saves $$) flour cornstarch seasonings:  onion, garlic, salt, pepper seltzer (could be beer too!) Kooshy sourdough panko bread crumbs chives for garnish...