Which weight watcher recipe book do you like?

Question

I am looking for a w.w. recipe book that is easy to use and is yummy. any suggestions??

one that may have desserts included or if not also a dessert book??

Answer 1

I don't particularly care for the WW book I have but I do love www.dwlz.com. There is a section for recipes as well as points counters for foods and restaurants (an extensive list). Also forums for motivation. I love the site and HIGHLY recommend it.

Also, here are a few of my favorite WW dessert (and other) recipes if you are interested:

Jello Pie
(I make this for WW and the variations are endless. I wrote the version I like - lemon raspberry)

1 low-fat graham pie crust
1 - 3 ounce package sugar free raspberry jello
3/4 cup boiling water
1 - 8 ounce carton lemon yogurt (low fat, which will determine actual points)
1 - 8 ounce carton fat free whipped topping

Dissolve gelatin with water. Stir in yogurt. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into pie plate. Chill for 4+ hours. Holds in the fridge several days.
6 servings at 4 points each or 8 servings at 3 points each (but you may have to calculate your own points depending on the yogurt used.).


Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
(OH MY GOD THESE ARE GOOD – ESPECIALLY WARM OUT OF THE OVEN. CAN EASILY BE FROZEN AND EATEN PARTIALLY THAWED TOO.)

•15 oz can of regular pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
•1 box of reduced fat chocolate cake mix

1.Mix pumpkin and box of chocolate cake mix. That's it! No other ingredients.
2.Put the mixture in a 12 cup muffin pan lined with paper liners or sprayed with non-stick spray and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
3.This makes 12 BIG, chocolaty, muffins that are 3 points each. I would urge anyone that doesn't like pumpkin to even try this.

Note: I thought I made these wrong (like maybe the cake mix was supposed to be for a single layer cake and not a double layer) because it was so hard to mix and seemed so dry. Add 2-3 Tablespoons of water and put some elbow grease into it. They come together into a very thick batter.

Jell-O Poke Cake Makeover (Low Calorie)
This makes 12 servings at 4pts/serving (Although if you made the cake with applesauce instead of oil, it might be less. Check your own cake mix for correct information.)

1 yellow or white cake mix, prepared according to directions for a sheet cake
2 small boxes sugar free jello (mixed berry, strawberry, raspberry, or whatever you like)
1 8 ounce container fat-free Cool Whip

Bake cake according to package directions. Just before it is done, start making the jello using 2 cups boiling water and 1.5 cups cold water (time this so it is ready just as the cake comes out of the oven). Take cake out of oven and poke all over with a fork. Pour the jello (it should still be liquid and not set up at all. that's why timing is important. If you are worried about this, don't add the cold water to the jello until you are ready to pour it over the cake) slowly over the hot cake giving it some time to soak up the jello before adding more. The cake should take the entire bowl of jello. Cool in the refrigerator about an hour and frost with the Cool Whip. I usually chill it a few hours before serving but I don't have the exact time.


Pistachio Jell-O Salad Makeover (low-cal)
1 8 ounce tub fat-free Cool Whip
1 box sugar free pistachio pudding mix (not prepared)
1 can of undrained, crushed pineapple.

Mix it altogether and divide into 1 cup servings.
3 points per serving


Pineapple Angel Food Cake (seems impossible but this is an excellent and super easy recipe)
1 box Angel Food Cake mix (NOT prepared)
1 can undrained crushed pineapple (these are the bigger cans, like 20 ounces or something)

Mixt the dry cake mix w/ the whole can of undrained pineapple. Pour into an ungreased cake pan and back at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool and serve w/ fat free Cool Whip. 1/12 of the cake and a few Tbls Cool Whip is 4 pts and no fat.


Also:

Cola Chicken (also amazingly easy)
Makes 4 servings
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
12 oz can diet cola

Put chicken in non-stick skillet. Pour catsup and diet cola over the top. Bring to boil.

Cover, reduce heat and cook for 45 minutes. Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to
cook until the sauce becomes thick and adheres to the chicken. It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce and it's only 4 points per serving. Yummm!
POINTS: 4


Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish
This mock fried fish tastes delicious with a little fresh lemon or lime squeezed over it.
Makes 4 Servings

1 pound fresh or frozen orange roughy or other white fish fillets, 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1 egg white
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed

Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut into serving-size pieces. In a shallow dish combine flour, salt and lemon pepper; set aside. Beat egg white till frothy. Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, lemon peel, and basil. Dip top of fish fillets into flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip into egg white, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray coating. Place fillets in baking pan coating side up, tucking under any thin edges. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 6 to 12 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork.

POINTS: 3.5
PER SERVING: 174 Calories, 21 g Protein, 1 g Fat, 18 g Carbohydrate, 333 mg Sodium, 43 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Dietary Fiber


Southern Oven-Fried Chicken
Though buttermilk may sound sinful, it is actually nonfat or low-fat milk with added bacteria, which produces a slightly sour taste. If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tsp of vinegar to 1/2 cup skim milk for this recipe.
Makes 4 servings

1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 t lemon juice, optional
2-3 drops hot red pepper sauce
1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 pounds chicken parts, skinned
4 tsp canola oil

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees; spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk, pepper sauce and lemon juice. Marinate at least 3 hours. On a sheet of wax paper, combine the cornflake crumbs, flour, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornflake mixture, coating completely. Place the chicken on the baking sheet; drizzle with the oil.

Bake 30 minutes; turn the chicken over. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes longer.

NOTE: Cornflake crumbs add plenty of crunch and toastiness without all the fat; nobody will miss the traditional fried-chicken coating!

POINTS: 5.5

PER SERVING: 229 Calories, 10 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 64 mg Cholesterol, 295 mg Sodium, 11 g Total Carbohydrate, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 23 g Protein, 49 mg Calcium


Baked Artichoke Dip
Makes 2 cups

3/4 cup dry curd or nonfat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon unbleached flour (I don’t use this)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper (who has white pepper? Use black)
1/2 teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
1 package (10 oz) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, or
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated nonfat or reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

Place the cottage cheese, flour, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Add the artichoke hearts and all but 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, and process until the mixture is slightly chunky. Coat a small casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the artichoke mixture in the dish, top with the remaining Parmesan, and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly browned. Serve hot with whole grain crackers, chunks of sourdough bread, or Pita Chips or celery and carrots.

SERVING SIZE: 1 tablespoon
POINTS: .5 for the dip only.
PER SERVING of Dip only: 11 Calories, 1.2 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 43 mg Sodium, 1 mg Cholesterol, 0.6 g Dietary Fiber

Answer 2

Food in a Flash is quite a nice weight watchers recipe book, also Lo points to No points has some nice recipes in.

Answer 3

Why a book, you'll have more information and lots more recipes on the internet than a book. Try these suggestions: http://www.3fatchicks.com/cookbook/ http://www.weightcommander2.com/ http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/archive.aspx?&sc=2
good luck!

Answer 4

desserts included, of course!

Have a look
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes/

Answer 5

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&keywords=weight+watcher+recipe&page=1