Side Dish

Zero Point Weight Watchers Instant Pot Refried Beans | Easy Healthy Fat-Free Recipe If you’ve never made refried beans from scratch, let me tell you.  Once you do, you’ll never go back to the canned version again. These Zero Point Weight Watchers Instant Pot Refried Beans are creamy, flavorful, and made with simple pantry staples, but without any added fat or oil. They are perfect...

Thanksgiving Dinner for Under $30 I am always up for a budget challenge, so when Metro Market asked if I could do a thanksgiving dinner for under $30, I said “challenge accepted!” Happliy, I pulled off a full Thanksgiving dinner for under $30 this year, and it all came down to a few simple swaps that made a big impact. Instead of splurging on a...

How to cook shishito peppers The first time I had shishito peppers in a restaurant, I immediately needed to learn how to cook shishito peppers at home.  If you’ve ever wondered how to cook shishito peppers, this quick and easy recipe is for you.  These pan blistered shishito peppers are tossed in a savory Asian sauce made with soy, rice vinegar and sesame oil.  It’s...

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...

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. ...

Sourdough Sausage Stuffing My late husband made the stuffing every Thanksgiving, and it was one dish I have no idea how he made it.  But it was delicious!  This sourdough sausage stuffing is my homage to that recipe.  Side note: using sourdough instead of regular bread is amazing!  No need to make it yourself, you can buy it at any local grocery store. Ingredients for...

Soy Glazed Delicata Squash Recipe My love of delicata squash continues!  Looking for a low Weight Watchers point side dish?  This soy glazed delicata squash recipe is it!  My friend Morgan had her first Friendsgiving at her house over the weekend, and said it was going to be “Asian” themed.  Love!  As I was wondering what to make, my eyes glanced over at my veggie...

Crispy Delicata Squash Rings Dare I say these crispy delicata squash rings may be my new favorite delicata squash recipe?!  The squash is slightly fork tender, the Parmesan cheese is crispy and I ate the whole plate by myself.  Best part?  Only TWO Weight Watchers points!   How do you know when it is ready to eat? Delicata squash is ready to eat when the following...

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Yes, I am stating that this is THE ultimate macaroni and cheese recipe.  And while this isn’t necessarily a Weight Watcher friendly dish, it does deserve a spot on your table for a special occasion. How I Created the Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese: A Four-Cheese Dream There’s nothing quite like a warm, creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese to bring comfort...