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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Here’s a simple way to prepare a delicious cappuccino at home. All you need is some espresso coffee, a cup of milk and some cinnamon or nutmeg.

Weight Watchers Cappuccino recipe
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
2-3 ounces brewed espresso (double shot)
1 cup milk
ground cinnamon or nutmeg, to garnish (optional)
Preparation
1. Using an espresso machine or cappuccino maker, brew 2 shots of espresso.
2. Steam 1 cup milk, generating a good amount of thick froth for crema.
3. Divide the espresso into 2 serving mugs; divide the steamed milk between the 2 as well, then top each with half of the thick foam (the ideal ratio for this would be 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk, 1/3 crema).
4. Dust with cinnamon and/or freshly grated nutmeg, if desired; serve.

WW POINTS per serving: 2
Nutritional information per serving: 78 calories, 4.5g fat, 0g fiber
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Goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish that’s usually made with beef.

Here’s a lighter alternative made with chicken - it has the same great flavor thanks to the paprika, peppers and onions!

Weight Watchers Chicken Goulash recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 bell peppers
2 garlic cloves
1/2 white onion
2 plum tomatoes
15 baby carrots
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
cooking spray
2 tablespoons water
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

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This Chinese chicken recipe is for Andreea, who requested some Asian recipes (I’m going to post some Japanese ones soon, as I’m a big sushi fan).

Kung Pao chicken is a classic dish in Sichuan (or Szechuan) cuisine. It has 11 points per serving, but it’s worth trying at least once because it’s so delicious.

Weight Watchers Kung Pao Chicken recipe
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/3 cup salted peanuts
6-8 small dried hot chili peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, with tops, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
green onions (for garnish)
dried hot chili peppers (for garnish)
Preparation
1. For marinade, combine 2 tsp. cornstarch, 2 tsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sherry and salt in large bowl; mix well.
2. Add chicken; stir to coat well.
3. Let stand 30 minutes.
4. Combine remaining 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, 3 tsp. soy sauce, 3 tsp. sherry, vinegar, chicken broth and sugar in small bowl; mix well, set aside.
5. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in wok or large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add peanuts; cook and stir until lightly toasted.
7. Remove peanuts from wok; set aside. Heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil in wok over medium heat.
8. Add chili peppers; stir-fry until peppers just begin to char, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high.
9. Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes.
10. Add ginger; stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 1 minute. Add peanuts and onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok.
11. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
12. Garnish, if desired.

Weight Watchers Points per serving: 11
Nutritional information per serving: 467 calories, 27.7g fat, 2.7g fiber
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This green onion pancake recipe is easy to prepare and so flavorful!

Weight Watchers Green Onion Pancakes recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 teaspoons sesame oil
8 egg roll wraps
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 cup finely chopped green onions (, white and green parts)
2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
soy sauce, to taste

Preparation
1. Beat the egg and sesame oil together.
2. Brush one side of one egg roll wrapper with the egg mixture.
3. Sprinkle with 1/4 green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
4. Brush one side of another egg roll wrapper and press wet side on top of the other one and press down to seal.
5. Repeat for other 3 pancakes.
6. Heat 1 tbsp oil on medium high heat.
7. Fry each side of each pancake for about 2 minutes til golden brown.
8. Add more heat as necessary.
9. Cut each into 6 pieces.
10. Can serve with soy sauce.
Weight Watchers Points per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 309 calories, 12.7g fat, 2.2g fiber
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