Onions & Mushroon smothered Super Swiss Turkey Burgers

Onion and mushroon smothered super swiss turkey burgers

2 Tblsp. EVOO
1 large onion sliced
salt and black pepper
1/2 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced.
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 2/4 lbs ground turkey breast
1/3 pound block of swiss cheese cut into 1/4 inch dices
2 tsps poultry seasoning, 2/3 palmful
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 sandwich-size english muffins, toasted

Preheat a large skillet over med-high heat with the 2 TBLSP of EVOO.
Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
Cover them with foil and set a lid or plate on the onions to smother them, for 5 minutes.
Add the mushrooms to the onions and smother them for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover the pan and let the juices cook off a little, then sprinkle the mixture with the flour.
Cook for 1 minute, add the wine then the chicken stock, and cook until nice and thick, about 2 minutes.
Combine the ground turkey, Swiss cheese, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
Score the meat with the side of your hand to separate into 4 equal parts.
Form into patties no more than 1 inch thick.
Drizzle the patties liberally with EVOO. (I sprinkle a little Cajun Seasoning over it, too for a little more kick.)
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the patties and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the turkey is cook through.
Serve the turkey burgers on the toasted english muffins, smothered with the onions and mushrooms.

For carb elimination I leave off the english muffin. They are very good plain. I have extra onion and mushrooms, it is very filling, and YUM-O

Baja Taco Blitz

Baja Taco Blitz

main meals
POINTS® Value: 6

These tacos are a Hungry Girl creation. If you're a taco lover she says that "You'll FREAK over these!!!"

Ingredients
1 sprays cooking spray
1/2 small onion(s), sliced
1/4 large sweet red pepper(s), sliced
4 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 small corn tortilla(s)
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1/8 medium avocado, sliced
1/2 cup Iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 Tbsp shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese
2 Tbsp fat-free sour cream
1 Tbsp salsa
1 tsp cilantro, fresh, chopped

Instructions
Coat a skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat.
Saute onion for 2 minutes.
Add red pepper; sauté for 2 minutes more (vegetables should still be a little crisp).
Remove vegetables from pan and place in a small bowl.
Saute chicken in same skillet until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes; add to vegetable bowl.
Heat tortillas in same skillet for 20 seconds on each side; remove to a plate.
Season vegetable-chicken mixture with salt and pepper; divide among tortillas.
Top each with 1/2 of avocado, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro; fold up and serve.

Yields 2 tacos per serving.

Cannoli Quesadilla with Strawberry Sauce

Cannoli Quesadilla with Strawberry Sauce

desserts as posted on WW site

POINTS Value: 3

Whip up this Italian-inspired specialty in honor of Mother’s Day. Topped with a simple strawberry sauce or just sliced strawberries, it’s a sweet treat every mom will love.

Ingredients
8 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
3 Tbsp McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, or similar product, or to taste
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
4 medium whole wheat tortilla(s)
5 oz sweetened frozen whole strawberries, partially thawed and pureed (1/2 a 10 oz package), or whole sliced strawberries if you prefer

Instructions
Mix together ricotta cheese, Splenda and almond extract by hand in a large bowl until well-combined and smooth
gently fold in chocolate chips.
Chill for at least 2 hours (and up to overnight)
drain off any liquid.
To soften tortillas, wrap them in layers of paper towels and then microwave them on high for 30 seconds.
Place about 1/4 cup of cheese mixture down the center of each cooled tortilla; fold tortilla over in half (or roll up burrito-style).
Drizzle each serving with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of strawberry sauce or top with fresh strawberry slices; serve immediately.

Yields 1 cannoli per serving.

Notes
Add more Splenda if you prefer your desserts very sweet. And feel free to top the quesadillas with freshly sliced strawberries when they’re in season. Or you can use a combination of pureed and sliced strawberries.