Loyd Grossman 'Pour over' sauces

I spotted these and thought for those who hate cooking or are just in a hurry might be worth checking out! I've got the Peppercorn version to try out will keep you posted what it's like... they're 170g sachets... I've ProPointed for both a 1/2 and full pack... Anyone tried them? Please post below! 

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Creamy Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 2PP

Full pack (170g) - 5PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Wholegrain Mustard & Tarragon Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Creamy Parmesan & Cheddar Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

Loyd Grossman Pour Over Wholegrain Mustard & Tarragon Sauce - 

Half pack (85g) - 3PP

Full pack (170g) - 6PP

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Bank Holiday GIVEAWAY!

Because the weather has gone mental on us and the Bank Holiday looms... a little giveaway to cheer you up! 

The 'Cook it Your Way' is the latest cookbook from Weight Watchers, and I'm a bit smitten with it at the moment as it gives you a breakdown of the ingredients... there's a guide for Gluten Friendly recipes, High Carb, Low Carb, Veggies and all the Filling and healthy ingredients are (like the main books) highlighted in green... 

AND ... there's a table that lists every recipe via it's PP value, 

so if you only have 7 PP left... you can quickly see what you can whip up!

From breakkies to takeaways to desserts... there's a little something for everyone... 
well worth a look through if you're at a meeting! AND I've got one to  giveaway! So... *drumroll*

What day of the week is the Weight Watchers meeting 

in the Scouts Den, Bunting Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 on? 
I can't make it TOO easy! 

You'll find the answer >>> HERE  <<<

Comment the answer below and if you have trouble commenting you can post 

your answer on the Facebook page >>> HERE  <<<

All the names will go in the hat by midnight tonight and I'll post the winner on the FB page!!! Good luck! 

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Knorr Flavour Pots

One of my fav condiments at the moment are the Knorr Flavour pots! The curry one is epic! Check out my 'Curry in a Hurry' recipe >>> HERE <<< 

These just add LOADS of flavour to your dishes, and variety is the spice of life yeah? Literally in this case! There's so many to choose from but the staples for me are the garlic and curry ones! These are all 0PP (they're all under 15cals per pot!) or 1PP for two, which you might need depending on what you're making! I use two in my curry but they're SO full of flavour... *drools*

Flavour Pot Garlic, 1 portion - 0PP

Flavour Pot Garlic, 1 portion - 0PP

Flavour Pot Mixed Herbs, 1 portion - 0PP

Flavour Pot Mixed Chillies, 1 portion - 0PP

Flavour Pot Garlic, 1 portion - 0PP

2 portions - 1PP

Flavour Pot Garden Herbs, 1 portion - 0PP

This one is great for stuffings in pork or chicken!

Flavour Pot Ginger & lemongrass, 1 portion - 0PP

Handy for a quick stir fry without all the chopping! 

Flavour Pot Paprika, 1 portion - 0PP

Use 2 of these for a fab marinade on meat, it'll be 1PP for 2 pots

great for all the BBQs coming up!

Flavour Pot Mexican, 1 portion - 0PP

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Sausage pasta bake...

Another recipe from the 'Cook it your way' book.. I've made a couple of changes, if I gave my family quorn sausages I'd be shunned! But I tricked 'em into the Low Fat sausages without even knowing! Mwhahahahahahahaha.... This recipe is quick, and all in one dish so you can throw it together, literally, and go about doing other more important stuff! Great for a Sunday evening if you've been out all day... comfort food at its best! 

   

Whats in it?

6 sausages - I've use the Mallon Low Fat Gluten Free ones for 6PP ... 1PP per sausage
200g pasta - 20PP ... 5PP per portion
3 tbsp tomato puree - 1PP
   The recipe uses tomato ketchup I just prefer puree...

Cheese - I've used the Tesco Half Fat Mozzarella, for the whole pack - 5PP

ZERO HEROS
Spray Oil
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp of paprika

500 ml stockSalt'N'Pepper

Italian/mixed herbs - there's loads of different herbs to choose from, use the flavours you really like, basil, oregano, garlic salt... take your pick! 
Total ProPoints serving 4 - 32PP
Total ProPoints per portion - 8PP

How?

Spray your dish with your spray oil...

Weigh out your pasta...

Then chop your sausages and layer them on top...

Mix your tinned tomatoes, stock, herbs, paprika and puree together and season... 

Pour over your sausage/pasta base and mix well... 

I added some left over baby plum tomatoes I had and a few basil leaves...

but there's nothing to stop you adding onions, courgette 

or any of the zero PP veggies to bulk it up

Tangent... I kill every basil plant I buy... send help! 

Cover it tightly in foil.... 

Pop it in the preheated oven - Gas mark 6 - 200c - 180 c fan oven

and bake for 30 - 40 mins until the pasta is tender... 

Take it out and sprinkle your cheese all over 

and stick it back in for 5 mins to get all melty!

Ta da! Pasta bake! Done! It's SO comforting and for 8PP per serving,

 you could even make some garlic bread to go along with it! Stuffed I tell ya!

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Sticky Mango Chicken with a Lemon Potato Salad...

Ok so I'm a little but obsessed with the recipes in this book at the moment but I love cookbooks that show me what the final result should look like when I'm finished cooking... and you could really lick every page of this one! 

    

This week... Sticky Mango Chicken with a Lemon Potato Salad! The mango chutney in this recipe gives the chicken a fab sticky glaze... Plus any excuse to eat salad after the soup fest over the last few months yeah?! *drools* 

The only change I've made from the book is I used spray oil on my potatoes instead of olive oil... mine were left overs and just needed crisping up... 


Whats in it?

4 breasts of chicken - 16PP ... 4PP per portion
75g mango chutney - 8PP ... 1tsp = 1PP
500g baby potatoes - 10PP ... 2PP per portion
2 tbsp tomato puree - 1PP
   The recipe uses tomato ketchup I just prefer puree...

ZERO HEROS
Spray Oil
Ginger
Garlic
Chilli
Lemon, zest and juice
Salt'N'Pepper

Total ProPoints serving 4 - 35PP
Total ProPoints per portion - 9PP

How?

Warm up the oven to gas mark 6/200C/180c Fan ... If you're cooking your potatoes from scratch, par boil them first then spray with oil, season and get them in the oven... 

Lightly spray a non stick pan and pop your chicken in to cook... 

I've used chicken strips, same weight as 4 breasts 

but looks like so much more on your plate!

Assemble your goodies in a bowl... I had no fresh chilli so I used crushed ones... 

and give them a good mix... 

get your chicken onto some foil... 

then brush the mixture liberally all over... 

Then under the grill for 10 mins, glazing as you go... 

Once the coating starts to caramelise, you want it all sticky and sweet... 

start to assemble! 

Lots of salad leaves, your crispy baby spuds, the yummy sticky chicken 

and a squeeze of lemon juice... finger licking good I tell ya! 

Quite the feast for 9PP! 

Now to find someone to do the washing up eh?!

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