Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

They say spicy food makes you eat less and speeds up your metabolism. I'm not sure how true that is, but I do like some spice in my food once in a while and I feel satisfied with smaller portions. I made this with brown rice, which has more fiber, therefore keeps you full longer and a nice firm texture for fried rice. Every bite of this rice, is loaded with shrimp and a little bit of heat!

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Super Light Blueberry Cream Pie

This cream pie is so light and tasty and it only takes 5 minutes to make. You can also make this with raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Simply substitute the blueberry yogurt for another flavor to match your fresh fruit. I brought this cream pie to a dinner and it completely disappeared!

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Crock Pot "Baked" Potatoes

I'm always looking for new crock pot recipes and have been meaning to make these for quite some time. This is a great way to make "baked" potatoes on a hot summer day without heating up the house. I loved the fact that the potatoes were ready when I got home from work. All I had to do was throw some steaks on the grill, make a quick salad and dinner was done in less than 20 minutes. The potatoes come out with a deeper yellow color when cooked in the crock pot but they taste just like they do in the oven and the clean-up is quick and easy. Top with your favorite fixins!

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Coconut Cream Pops

I am mildly obsessed with coconut. The smell, the taste, in drinks, desserts or frozen! Now that summer is hear I have been craving coconut ice pops. I recently came across this recipe on The Noshery for Limber de Coco which is Spanish for Coconut Cream Pops. When I was younger, I spent many summers in Puerto Rico with cousins and remember having these delicious treats. I actually purchased this freezer pop maker just to make these! Here is my modified recipe.

Coconut Cream Pops (Limber de Coco)
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 10 • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Old Points: 3 pts • Points Plus: 3
Calories: 106.3 • Fat: 4.5 • Carbs: 13.6 • Fiber: 0.4 • Sugar: 10.7 • Protein: 2.8

• 12 oz can fat free evaporated milk
• 14 oz can lite coconut milk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  
• 2 tsp coconut extract
  
• cinnamon to taste
• 1/2 cup of shredded sweetened coconut
  

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into freezer molds.
Freeze and Enjoy!!

Baby Red Potato Salad

This potato salad is absolutely delicious, especially if you're not a fan of traditional potato salad loaded with mayonnaise. Red potatoes provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. Eaten with their skins on, they are even higher in fiber.

I found this recipe from Paula Deen and was surprised to see a lighter recipe from her, but the ratings were 5 stars so I figured it had to be good! I modified it a bit further reduce the points, but you would never know. This potato salad is a keeper and got lots of kudos at my Father's Day luncheon.

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Rice with Spinach

Sauteed spinach combined with rice makes a delicious side dish I just can't get enough of!

This is one of those side dishes I make when I need to go shopping and don't have much left in my refrigerator. I always keep frozen spinach on hand for emergencies.

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Blueberry Compote

A fruit topping made with fresh blueberries, perfect over ice cream, rice pudding, or mousse, just use your imagination.

This morning I made homemade crepes topped with blueberry compote and it was delicious! I love to make compote with fresh berries like blueberries, blackberries or raspberries to serve over crepes, whole wheat pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.

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