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Saturday
Aug 16,2008

Weight Watchers Baked Lumpia Rolls (Filipino appetizer) recipe
Makes 15 servings

Ingredients
1 lb ground lean pork
1 package wonton wrappers
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and chopped fine
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped fine
8 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 large egg
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the dipping sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2-3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with the water

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrot, garlic, onion, soy sauce, ginger and pepper.
2. Stir the mixture until thoroughly combined (you can cover it and stick it in the refrigerator overnight).
3. Lay out about 10 wonton wrappers at a time and roll the meat mixture into cigar shapes about finger thickness and the length of the wrapper.
4. Roll, brush the ends with beaten egg and finish the roll to seal.
5. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.
6. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes (until the wrappers turn golden brown), turning once.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
8. To make the dipping sauce: in a 3 quart saucepan mix together the vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce.
9. Stir over high heat until the sugar dissolves.
14. Mix the cornstarch/water and add to the sugar mixture, stirring until the mixture boils.
15. Remove from the heat and stir in the ginger.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 221 calories, 7.3g fat, 1.7g fiber

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Thursday
May 1,2008

 Shrimp and Mango Salad with Glass Noodles recipe - 6 points

Shrimp and Mango Salad with Glass Noodles recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 lb medium or large shrimp (cooked, peeled and deveined)
4 ounces very thin glass noodles
1 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 pound)
3 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh serrano pepper or jalapeno chile, including seeds (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, cover the noodles with boiling-hot water and let stand for 8 minutes.
2. In a colander, drain well the noodles and rinse with cold running water, then return to bowl.
3. While the noodles are soaking, combine the shrimp, mango, scallions, basil, and chile in another large bowl.
4. In a measuring cup, stir together the vinegar, salt and sugar, until the sugar is dissolved, then toss half of sauce with the shrimp salad and half with the noodles.
5. Serve the noodles topped with shrimp salad.

One serving is approximately 235 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 289 calories, 2.2g fat, 1.7g fiber

Tuesday
Mar 25,2008

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Asian food has always been a favorite of mine. The combinations of spices, vegetables, meats and seafood allow for almost limitless choices.Here’s an excellent Asian appetizer that you can prepare for parties, or just to eat at home if you want to have something a little more special.

Crispy and full of flavor, these will be a hit with your friends!

Weight Watchers Lobster Rangoon recipe
Makes 30 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces lobsters, finely chopped
30 wonton wrappers
2 (8ounce) packages cream cheese
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped (use all but the white part)
1 egg, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
canola oil (to deep fry wontons)
2 tablespoons garlic juice (you can use the juice from a jar of chopped garlic in juice)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Chinese duck sauce or plum sauce (for dipping)

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