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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The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve with whole-wheat couscous, to soak up the tasty sauce, and North African Spiced Carrots.

Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives, such as Spanish, Cerignola or cracked green
1/4 cup chopped pitted prunes (dried plums)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
1-2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
2-3 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream (or evaporated milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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This is a nice alternative to the usual apple pie. The apple and caramel flavors mix together great!

Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Tart recipe
Makes 8 servings

Caramel Apple Tart recipe Ingredients

2 medium tart green apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
1 pre-made refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup caramel apple dip
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
powdered sugar

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For an attractive presentation, trim the stem ends of the beans, leaving the pointed ends intact. Most fresh beans today do not require stringing, as the fibrous string has been bred out of them.

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium red onions (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 16 wedges each
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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