Cool Aperitifs for Eating ‘Al Fresco’

admin | November 5, 2008

The last holiday of the summer season is here ,well not here ,but in the US. We don’t celebrate Labor Day in Italy of course. the biggest ending to the summer here is the 15th of August. But whichever Holiday you celebrate- both are reminders of the official end to the summer…the beach, the picnics […]

Weight Watchers Moist Banana Bread recipe - 6 points

admin | August 6, 2008

Weight Watchers Moist Banana Bread recipe
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 3/4 cups flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4-1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, oil, milk, sugar and vanilla.
3. Add the flour and […]

Weight Watchers Chasseur (Hunter) Mushroom Sauce recipe - 6 points

admin | March 27, 2008

Weight Watchers Mushroom Sauce recipe
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup left over home-made beef gravy (or brown gravy made from a packet)
2-5 drops Maggi seasoning (or Worcestershire sauce)
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. Saute the onions in butter until very tender.
2. Add the mushrooms […]