Happy breakfast eating! Sometimes to get going in the morning, I need a breakfast to look forward to…and packets of oatmeal or my millionth container of yogurt just isn’t going to do it for me. But a frittata packed with seasonal veggies and feta cheese, that gets me going. Delicious hot or cold, this is a great recipe to keep in your fridge all week for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Weight Watchers Asparagus and Tomato Frittata with Feta
Points: 4 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Nutritional Info: 131.4 calories, 7.4g of fat, 5.2g of carbohydrates, 1.1g of fiber, 11.5g of protein

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So let’s talk tofu for a minute. First, let’s just acknowledge that it isn’t everyones’ cup of tea. Some people hate the texture, some people think it smells weird, the taste isn’t for everyone – but I would argue that prepared correctly it can be pretty tasty. For me that means crispy on the outside, packed with some yummy and spicy flavors, and paired with something with crunch – like sugar snap peas. Still not with me? Just substitute chicken or shrimp for the tofu in this recipe and you are good to go. It will still taste great. You could even use both to please tofu lovers and haters in the same house.

Weight Watchers Sesame Tofu and Sugar Snap Peas
Points: 6 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 5
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Nutritional Info: 220.3 calories, 14.9g of fat, 10.6g of carbohydrates, 3.3g of fiber, 16.3g of protein

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I used to work in Downtown LA and one of my favorite indulgences when I was running late or having a difficult week was this delicious little, actually huge, breakfast quesadilla that they served next to the office. It was loaded with scrambled eggs, black beans, corn, an absurd amount of cheese, and bacon if you asked nicely. Since I have started working from home, I think about that quesadilla often and finally decided it was time to try and make one at home. The catch? I wanted to come up with a recipe that could also easily be frozen and popped into the microwave or a pan for a quick breakfast on the go. What I ended up coming up with was even better than I would have expected.

Weight Watchers DIY Breakfast Quesadilla
Points: 7 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 3
Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Nutritional Info: 237.9 calories, 10g of fat, 25g of carbohydrates, 10g of fiber, 21.5g of protein

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Sometimes recipes just don’t work out. Although food bloggers don’t talk about it much, there are failures. Lots of failures in the kitchen. Things burn, cakes fall, spices under or overwhelm, we almost burn our buildings down with grilled pan fires, all of it happens. And even though you normally just get to see the pretty pictures of the end products, there is a lot of trial & error in between.

In this spirit comes this week’s recipe roundup. Blogger speak for everything I was hoping to share with today failed big. So today we are going to go back in our cooking time machine and revisit some of my favorite slow cooker beef recipes.

1. Beef Chili
2. Mexican Beef Stew
3. Slow Cooker Beef Machaca
4. Sloppy Joes
5. Ropa Vieja
6. Italian Beef
7. Slow Cooker Meatballs
8. Beef Barbacoa
9. Korean Beef Tacos
10. Barbecue Chipotle Beef

Cauliflower definitely has never been the coolest kid in class. It can be a little smelly when you cook it, can sometimes be a bit bland especially when prepared incorrectly, and doesn’t have the same unique appeal as some other vegetables that only surface once a year. However in my opinion cauliflower deserves its own moment in the spotlight and around here, today will be the day. Not only is cauliflower delicious on its own, it makes a great low carb substitution in some of your favorite dishes. Try this five deliciuos cauliflower recipes and share your own favorite ways to enjoy cauliflower in the comments.

1. Cauliflower Crust Pizza, 3 point plus, 122 calories
Pizza with a cauliflower crust? That’s right. By mixing up cauliflower with some cheese and egg then baking it, you can create a wheat free version of crust to make your favorite pizza. The nuttiness of the cauliflower adds a great flavor and it’s a delicious low calorie way to enjoy pizza.

2. Cauliflower Tots, 2 points plus, 65 calories
Love tater tots? Try these cauliflower tots next time you are craving a tater tot. They are a bit labor intensive to make, but freeze great. So set aside some time and make up a big batch. Then just bake them and serve up with your favorite dipping sauce.

3. Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Mash, 1 points plus, 84 calories
For mashed potato lovers, cauliflower can be a great lower carb and calorie option. Although it won’t taste exactly like mashed potatoes, it is a yummy option and enhanced with some cheese and garlic makes a perfect side.

4. Cauliflower Rice, 0 points plus, 35 calories
This is perhaps the most famous of all cauliflower, low carb substitutions and is something I have in my fridge pretty much all the time. It makes a perfect substitution for rice in my opinion with no points plus and hardly any calories.

5. Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce, 3 points plus, 85 calories
Although this isn’t a traditional lower carb option since Alfredo sauce is actually low in carbs, it is a delicious and lighter option that uses the versatility and creaminess of cauliflower to mimic the richness of the traditional cream based sauced. Serve it over a bed of spaghetti squash with some chicken and broccoli and you have a perfect low carb meal.

A classic spinach artichoke dip is pretty darn hard to beat. It’s bubbly, it’s cheesy, it’s warm, and even though it may be a bit 80′s, I will always welcome it at my party. So yesterday was my stomach when screaming for lunch, it seemed like a perfect idea to stuff my favorite dip into a grilled cheese sandwich. Layered with spinach, artichoke, cream cheese, and shredded cheese – this makes a perfect lunch. I wanted some added protein so I threw in some turkey. Vegetarian bacon would also be delicious. The only thing I can really think of that would make this meal even better would be a Wonder Years marathon.

Weight Watchers Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Points: 7 weight watchers pointsplus
Servings: 1 servings
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Nutritional Info: 288 calories, 10.2g of fat, 22.4g of carbohydrates, .7.4g of fiber, 37.8g of protein

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One dish, one big giant toss of everything together, and twenty minutes in the oven. Easiest meal ever, especially if you cheat and buy the veggies pre-cut from the salad bar. This is one of those recipes I use over and over, just switching up the veggies, sausage, and spices depending on what I have or am in the mood for. Usually I try and match the spices in the sausages and then top everything with some crumbled cheese, avocado, or an egg. Quick, easy, versatile, and delicious.

Weight Watchers Sausage, Potato, and Veggie Bake
Points: 8 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Nutritional Info: 284.1 calories, 12.2g of fat, 28.1g of carbohydrates, 3.7g of fiber, 16.6g of protein

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These may just be my new favorite thing to have in the house for a quick breakfast or snack. Although similar to the egg muffins and mini quiches I have posted in the past, these little gems have even more protein and staying powder since we are adding quinoa to the mix. Toss in whatever veggies and cheese you have at home, stir together, and bake for 30 minutes. Incredibly easy and delish.

Weight Watchers Quinoa Egg Muffins
Points: 5 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 3 servings
Serving Size: 2 muffins
Nutritional Info: 185.2 calories, 6.9g of fat, 15.4g of carbohydrates, 2.2g of fiber, 15.7g of protein

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This meal is a bit like a warm hug that lasts the perfect amount of time from someone you haven’t seen in awhile. It’s familiar, it’s cozy, it brings back some wonderful memories, and its easy. Not like that awkward half hug, side hug, or my personal nemesis the not welcome hug where one person goes in for the hug and the other person stands rigidly praying for it to end. I am usually a giver of these, not the receiver. It’s just awkward.

But back to the good hug that you’ll get from this recipe. It’s one of those simple and hearty recipes that only takes a couple of minutes to throw together and tastes great. Personally I like it with some smushed avocado on top. You can also throw in some browned ground beef or turkey, sausage (yum!), and vegetarian crumbles if you want to add even more flavor.

Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Points: 6 weight watchers points plus
Servings: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info: 200.1 calories, 1g of fat, 38.6g of carbohydrates, 12.6g of fiber, 10.5g of protein

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I apologize in advance if you live in Colorado and just got an April snow storm. I completely agree, it’s not fair. Not fair at all. Instead of pulling out summer shorts, you had to unpack the winter puffer and wipe your car off one more time. Maybe you can store away this post for the warmer weather that must be coming your way. Or if you are hardcore (i.e. crazy) like the grilling women in my family, you can brave the elements and grill anyway. My Mom would grill in a blizzard, and probably forget to wear her jacket. No, seriously. (That’s why we love her) I am partial to a grill pan when the weather doesn’t go my way. No matter how you grill – inside, outside, warm weather, or all weather – these recipes taste great.

What are your favorite grilling recipes? Bonus points for grilled dessert ideas!

1. Sriracha Barbecue Chicken, 5 points plus

This is one of my favorite all time grilling recipes. If you like barbecue and heat, you will love this recipe. Usually I grill up a double or triple batch with some simple grilled veggies, and use it all week long for salads, pizza (yum!), and rice bowls. It also works great with chicken breasts or pork tenderloin if chicken thighs aren’t your thing.

2. Grilled Eggplant Caprese

I love this recipe from Serious Eats for a grilled version of a classic Caprese salad. The eggplant is gently grilled and then stacked with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil. The points plus and calories will depend on how much cheese and olive oil you use, but it is a very easy dish to keep low in points.

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