Side Dish Recipes

Gina’s Skinny Sauteed Brussels Sprouts — one of my favorite every day vegetables

February 21, 2012
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This healthy version of one of my new favorite vegetables is surprisingly packed with flavor! And at just 2 PointsPlus per serving, I can eat them whenever I want.

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Brussels Sprouts are Better with Bacon!

December 21, 2011
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Brussels sprouts are controversial in many families, but when you add bacon, they make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas side dishl!

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Dickens-Style Chestnut and Wild Rice Stuffing, a classic Christmas dinner side dish

December 18, 2011
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This Charles Dickens-style chestnut and wild rice stuffing is the perfect accompaniment to roast goose or turkey.

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Emeril’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole — A big time kid favorite!

November 18, 2011
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This Emeril Lagasse dish is pure heart-warming goodness that just cries out Thanksgiving dinner or a big family barbecue. It is rich, creamy, packed with cheese, and topped with bacon!

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Grilled Butternut Squash — A summery solution for a fall favorite!

October 30, 2011
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If you have a butternut squash, but the weather is still too warm for a roasted squash or soup recipe, try this recipe! Only 1 PointPlus per serving.

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Carolina-Style Cole Slaw — A Light BBQ Side Dish

October 1, 2011
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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!

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Recipe Makeover: A lighter version of Giada’s black bean and corn salad

August 29, 2011
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This easy delicious chilled salad is excellent paired with any Southwestern or Mexican dish, and is perfect for a picnic. Only 2 Weigh Watchers PointsPlus per serving.

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Mixed spring green salad with bourbon vinaigrette

August 5, 2011
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A delicious bourbon-infused vinaigrette served over mixed spring greens. 8 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per serving.

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Gina’s healthy shrimp fried rice

July 20, 2011
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This skinnied down version of a class Chinese dish tasted fabulous, is quick an easy to prepare, and only costs 8 Weight Watchers PointsPlus.

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Mango Habanero Salsa — maybe too hot for you…

July 17, 2011
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A very colorful, very tasty, and very spicy Mango Habanero Salsa recipe that is excellent as a condiment with grilled fish or as a snack with chips!

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Closet Cooking’s spinach salad with bacon, carmelized onions and mushrooms in a warm bacon pan dressing

July 16, 2011
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An elegant spinach and bacon salad served with a warm bacon dressing. 5 PointsPlus for 4 first course servings, or 9 PointsPlus for 2 full servings.

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Kid-Favorite Skinny Scalloped Potatoes Gratin

July 9, 2011
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These cheesy scalloped potatoes are a total hit with my family — despite being Weight Watchers-friendly. Only 4 PointsPlus per serving!

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