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Low-Point Tuscan Chicken

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 11th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A great combination of chicken, tomatoes, and beans, this tasty low-point dinner entre’ is only 3.2 points per serving. When trying to come up with new things to make for dinner, it’s always nice finding different ideas and recipes that the whole famil…



Low-Point Chicken Pot Pie

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I love chicken pot pie and almost picked some up in the freezer section at the grocery store. That was before seeing the nutrition facts on the back of the box. Yikes! In case you have any of these in your freezer and are tempted to eat a whole serving…



Supermarket GPS

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 9th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This is for those of you who have a hard time navigating your way through the grocery store in an attempt to find healthy and delicious foods. Attached, for your amusement, is your “Supermarket GPS”. Taken from a website called Summer Tomato, this is a…



Low-Point Empanadas – Take 2

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I previously posted a blog on some delicious fruit-filled empanadas. They were wonderful little treats that have already “magically” disappeared. 🙂 My family enjoyed them so much they asked if I’d make more. Today I found another recipe for these tast…



Low-Point Fruit-Filled Empanadas

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

These very easy to make fruit-filled pastries are a wonderful low-point treat when you’re looking for just a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth.Low-Point Fruit-Filled EmpanadasIngredients:- 3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened- 1/2 cup butte…



Healthy and Savory Grilled Zucchini/Squash Ideas

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Zucchini or yellow squash are a constant staple at our house. Having these at least three times a week, I’m always trying to figure out new ways of making savory appetizers or side dishes. Below are four, zero-point healthy zucchini or squash ideas tha…



Low-Point Pizza

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Who doesn’t love pizza, raise your hand. Who doesn’t eat pizza because of all the fat and calories? Well that’s all going to change! You can load up these perfect little pizzas and still take comfort in knowing they are very low point. Your whole famil…



Low-Point Mexican Confetti Squares

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jan 1st, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Our family always has a great time celebrating New Year’s Eve, especially with lots of wonderful appetizers to snack on throughout the night. These Mexican Confetti Squares are the perfect low-point snack for any occasion. Enjoy!Low-Point Mexican Confe…



Low-Point Hoppin’ John

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Dec 30th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Ok, who has heard of Hoppin’ John? I can honestly say, I hadn’t, until a friend of mine posted something on Facebook about making this. Intrigued, I had to find out more about it. Lucky for me, it’s a recipe in which I already loved all the ingredients…



Low-Point Stuffed Peppers

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Dec 29th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Need a dinner idea? Here’s one — read through “Points in My Life” more often. 🙂 But until you have time to sit down with nice drink and go through this entire blog, here is a quick and easy dinner idea for you now. Enjoy!Low-Point Stuffed PeppersIngr…