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Diabetic-Friendly Recipes
Most Recent Recipes
Alton Brown’s Shepherd’s Pie
Alton Brown’s Shepherd’s Pie has been a St. Paddy’s week staple in our home for four years. The kids absolutely love it. But, I’m a traditionalist and insist on serving our Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage (another kid favorite) on St. Paddy’s Day. So this dish is dinner either the night before or the night after. 10 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per serving.
Almost Authentic Classic Cornbread Stuffing
A version of classic cornbread stuffing with some modern shortcuts is sure to please your Thanksgiving, Christmas or other Holiday dinner crowd. 5 to 7 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per serving.
Easy 2 PointsPlus Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These ridiculously easy two-ingredient muffins are just 2 Weight Watchers PointsPlus each, yet they don’t taste like “light” muffins. Can be made ahead for a full work week’s breakfast!
Gina’s Tasty Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
Nothing makes fall and winter mornings better than warm pumpkin bread with a hot cup of coffee. Bake this on a Sunday evening, slice it up for the work week, and reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds. And a full loaf makes a great gift! Just 3 PointsPlus per serving!
Heavenly Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze
This heavenly dessert is easy, yet will impress your guests. And it tastes divine! It’s kid-friendly, and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. And just 4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus!
Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings in Foil Packets — An Easy Appetizer With a Kick!
These Jerk Chicken Wings grilled in a foil packet are a ridiculously easy, spicy appetizer for camping, tailgating, or a party, with no clean-up! And at 1.75 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per piece (or 3.5 PointPlus for a full wing), even your healthy-minded friends can partake!
Smoky Black Bean Soup With Sausage
This hearty heart-warming black bean and smoked sausage soup is perfect for a cool fall or winter evening at home. Just 9 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per serving.
Pioneer Woman’s Creamy Sherried Tomato Soup
Last Thanksgiving, Jeff and I opted for a quiet romantic Thanksgiving dinner alone at home because we knew the kids would be with their mom, and my parents decided to go on vacation that weekend. So we kindly declined the offers we had from friends and extended family. Since it would be just the two […]
Latest Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker German Short Ribs
Tender fall off the bone comfort food goodness. Perfect for a weekend supper. Conveniently prepared in a crockpot! At 28 PointsPlus, this is definitely a special occasion dish if you’re following Weight Watchers.
Crockpot Lasagna: Summertime comfort food goodness without a hot oven — and it’s healthy!
This easy crockpot version of lasagna is perfect for hot summer nights when you want to avoid the oven. At 10 PointsPlus, splurging on this meaty cheesy goodness won’t bust your waistline.
Easy Kid-Approved Slow Cooker Beef Dip Sandwiches
These easy tender crockpot beef dip sandwiches are a big hit with our family, and perfect for a summer weeknight meal after a busy day at work.
Easy Indian Food: Slow cooker chicken tikka masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic Indian dish, and this slow cooker version is a healthy and tasty way to cook it at home, without too much work.
Latest BBQ Recipes
Hot & spicy shrimp in a foil packet, tasty without the clean-up!
A great Cajun-style hot-and-spicy shrimp recipe in a foil packet that can be done in the oven, on the bbq, or even on a campfire. Be sur to have french bread on hand for dipping!
Great Garlic Grilled Lamb Chops from the Neelys
A tasty and easy garlic grilled lamb chops recipe from Food Network’s Neely family. Great for Easter or any other grilling occasion. 4 PointsPlus per chop.
Atomic Buffalo Turds — The Spicy BBQ Appetizer with the Unappetizing Name
A tasty, smoky, spicy treat that is an awesome bbq appetizer for heat-tolerant friends. Jalapenos, cream cheese, lit’l smokies and bacon!
Carolina-Style Cole Slaw — A Light BBQ Side Dish
Cole slaw is a great side for beef brisket, pulled pork, and other bbq meats. This is a Carolina vinegar-based slaw that is tasty, easy, and healthy!
