Weight Watchers Recipes...for those of us doing Biggest Loser

an appetizer....

Chicken Tenders with Pita Coating, 2 POINTS per serving
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Parmesan, garlic, and herb-flavored pita chips (like Stacy's brand) finely crushed
1 tbsp. salt-free Italian seasoning (like Mrs. Dash brand)
8 (2 oz.) chicken breast tenders

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a large baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes. While baking sheet heats, combine egg substitute and pepper in shallow dish. Combine chips and Italian seasoning in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture; dredge in chip mixture. Coat preheated baking sheet with cooking spray and place chicken on pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Can be served with 1/2 cup warmed tomato-basil pasta sauce (like Classico brand).
Makes 8 servings, serving size: 1 chicken breast tender and 1 tablespoon pasta sauce.

a main course....

Beef Tenderloins in Wine Sauce, 4 POINTS per serving
2 (4 oz) beef tenderloin steaks (1-1 1/4 inches thick), trimmed
butter flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup less-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup ruby port or other sweet red wine (or you can substitute and additional 1/4 cup of the beef broth)
3/4 tsp all-purpose flowr
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat steaks with cooking spray and place in skillet. Cook 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Transfer steaks to plates; keep warm. Whisk broth and next 6 ingredients together in a 1 cup glass measure; pour into pan. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly; reduce heat and cook 1 minute or until sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup. Serve over steaks. Makes 2 servings, serving size 1 steak and 2 tablespoons sauce.

yummy sides...

Polenta Rounds, 2 POINTS per serving
1 (16 oz) tube of polenta, cut crosswise into 8 slices
Olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 tbsp preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat both sides of polenta slices with cooking spray, and place on a baking sheet. Sprinke evenly with cheese and seasoning. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 4 servings, serving size is 2 slices.

Balsamic Asparagus, 1 POINT per serving
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Place asparagus in microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drizzle with vingear and oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cheese. Makes 4 servings.

and for a little splash of chocolate...

Mexican Marshmallow Mocha, 3 POINTS per serving
2 cups 1% milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 tbsp sugar
2 1/2 tsp intant coffee granules
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer - do NOT boil. Combine cocoa and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl - stir well. Add cocoa mixture to milk mixture in pan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme. Cook mixture over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute, stirring vigorously with a whisk to froth mixture. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into mugs. Makes 3 servings, at about 3/4 cup each. **If you use skim milk it will be 2 POINTS per serving instead of 3.