contents

about weight watchers

foreword

about our recipes

timeless tools for healthy cooking

cooking foods to safe temperatures

the leanest cuts

dry and liquid measurement equivalents

metric equivalents

a brief history of weight watchers

breakfast all day

omelettes, frittatas, smoothies, and more

omelettes for two

mushroom-swiss omelettes

red potato and fontina frittata

hash browns, egg, and cheese casserole

canadian bacon-cheddar frittata

swiss cheese strata

broccoli-and-bacon egg cups

spinach, caramelized onion, and tomato quiche

ham-and-mushroom crêpes

cheese blintzes

huevos rancheros in tortilla cups

fruit-and-nut granola

french toast

“danish” pastry

best-loved breakfasts

mango-soy smoothie

piña colada smoothie

peanut butter–banana smoothie

midday meals

soups, salads, sandwiches, and breads

french onion soup gratinée

asian noodle soup with tofu and shrimp

mediterranean clam chowder

creamy fish chowder

split pea soup with ham and cheese

gumbo

lentil soup

mushroom-barley soup

the beloved weight watchers vegetable soup

southwestern chicken-vegetable soup

spicy sausage, white bean, and greens soup

creamy white bean–parmesan soup

minestrone

smoky black bean and corn soup

gazpacho with cilantro croutons

butternut squash soup with sage

potato-leek soup

borscht with sour cream

chilled broccoli soup with lemon and herbs

chilled zucchini-basil soup with tomatoes

vegetable salad with dijon vinaigrette

arugula-pear salad with gorgonzola dressing

fennel, orange, and red cabbage salad with citrus vinaigrette

field greens with roasted beets, goat cheese croutons, and dijon vinaigrette

arugula, radicchio, and belgian endive salad with creamy garlic dressing

caesar salad

tuscan panzanella

pickled beet and onion salad

barley waldorf salad

iceberg salad with blue cheese dressing

greek salad with oregano dressing

lemon-basil three-bean salad

chef’s salad with russian dressing

spinach-mushroom-bacon salad with warm onion dressing

cobb salad with green goddess dressing

fruit salad with yogurt-mint dressing

watermelon, tomato, and orange salad

california salad sandwiches

mexican chicken wraps

turkey sloppy joes

portobello burgers

multigrain loaf with flaxseeds

bubble bread with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes

pumpkin rolls

sausage focaccia

zucchini corn bread

irish soda bread

classic starters

tasty light bites and dips

deviled eggs

cheese ball

cheese puffs

cheese crisps

nachos grande

swiss fondue

creamy onion dip

white bean-tomato dip with grilled peppers

best-loved snacks

spanakopita triangles

mushroom “peanuts”

buffalo chicken wings

black bean “caviar”

chicken liver crostini

cheesy pepperoni-mushroom flatbread

ham-and-swiss mini quiches

shrimp salsa with tortilla chips

family entrées

hearty meats, poultry, and seafood

the iconic weight watchers burger

roasted beef tenderloin with mushroom sauce

individual beef wellingtons

grilled t-bone with steak house spices

soy-lime marinated flank steak

yankee pot roast

hearty stovetop beef stew

beef fajitas

beef, bean, and zucchini chili

salisbury steaks with mushroom gravy

pork loin roast with gingersnap sauce

the new pork and beans

pork marsala

stuffed pork chops

skillet pork chops with onion gravy

lamb chops with rosemary and red wine

lamb chops with mint pesto

lamb kebabs

irish lamb stew

roast chicken with lemon and herbs

spice-rubbed beer can chicken

saucy oven-baked bbq chicken

skillet-braised chicken with roasted vegetables

chicken cordon bleu

chicken cacciatore

chicken satay with peanut sauce

chicken salad véronique

chicken parmigiana

poached chicken breasts with green sauce

grilled chicken with corn-cherry tomato relish

orange chicken

chicken with lemon-caper sauce

chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

southern-style chicken and dumplings

shake-in-the-bag chicken

marinated mediterranean chicken

biscuit-topped chicken potpie

tandoori-marinated turkey breast

diner-style meatloaf

turkey tetrazzini casserole

turkey meatballs

grilled duck breasts with orange-balsamic glaze

duck stir-fry with sugar snap peas

baked halibut with lemon and capers

moroccan swordfish with couscous

cajun catfish

blackened tilapia with remoulade

salmon en papillote

oven-fried fish and chips

fish tacos with chipotle cream

soy-sesame grilled tuna

crab with homemade cocktail sauce

crab cakes with tartar sauce

mussels in white wine with garlic

tabbouleh niçoise

paella valenciana

spicy grilled shrimp and scallops

prosciutto-wrapped scallops

the modern pantry

cornmeal-crusted shrimp with grits and greens

shrimp scampi with fresh linguine

salmon cakes with red pepper sauce

tuna noodle casserole

california rolls

meatless mainstays

satisfying vegetarian entrées

tofu-lentil burgers

tempeh-vegetable stir-fry with peanut sauce

vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls

black bean and soy chili

curried vegetable stew

soyful scalloped potatoes

memorable mushroom recipes

chickpea croquettes with roasted tomato sauce

red bean, spinach, and tomato burritos

vegetable quesadillas

italian bean and vegetable stuffed mushrooms

warm lentils with escarole

pasta primavera

orechiette with broccoli rabe, garlic, and red pepper flakes

lemon risotto with spring vegetables

pad thai

barley mushroom “risotto”

creamy polenta with mushroom ragu

black bean and corn cakes

italian favorites

blue-ribbon pizza and pasta dishes

marinara sauce

basic pizza crust

rotelle with walnut-gorgonzola sauce

farfalle with tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil

penne alla vodka

easy homemade macaroni and cheese

spinach and roasted red pepper ravioli casserole

linguine with red clam sauce

vegetable ragu with tagliatelle

capellini with seafood

spaghetti carbonara

baked ziti with meatballs

shells with spinach, ricotta, and raisins

rigatoni with meat sauce

vegetable lasagna

cheese ravioli with butternut squash sauce

state-of-the-art subs

pizza margherita

broccoli-cheddar-mushroom pizza

pizza all’insalata

seafood pizza

tex-mex pizza

ham, pepper, and onion calzones

white pizza

greek pizza

side stories

celebrated veggies and sides

cauliflower casserole, pizza-style

cheese sauce

green bean casserole

tortilla-cheese casserole

ratatouille au gratin

asparagus en papillote

broccoli rabe with lemon and garlic

brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and lemon

cauliflower puree

braised red cabbage with apples, onions, and raisins

coleslaw

stir-fried baby bok choy with snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, and ginger

steamed cauliflower with raisins and pine nuts

the art of the cauliflower

corn, zucchini, and green bean succotash

green beans with tomato and oregano

baked vidalia onions balsamico

oven-fried onion rings

cheddar corn pudding

pureed peas with mint

creamed spinach

sautéed swiss chard and onion

roasted root vegetables

carrot salad with sesame-ginger dressing

idaho fries with vinegar

greek-style twice-baked potatoes

roasted-garlic mashed potatoes

german hot potato salad

potato salad with tarragon-chive dressing

sweet potato fritters

grits with cheese

fried rice

bulgur pilaf

quinoa pilaf

confetti rice salad

best-in-show

delicious desserts and sweet treats

ambrosia

baked apples

spiced plum-and-port compote

cranberry-stuffed apples

campari-poached grapefruit

cranberry holiday mold

grilled tropical fruit with lime syrup

no-bake strawberry-rhubarb crisp

raspberry-peach cobbler

bread pudding with winter fruits

bananas foster

mini cheesecake bites with blueberry topping

lemon bars

boston cream pie

citrus, date, and raisin baklava

banana cream pie

key lime pie

classic desserts

baked alaska

sweet potato pie

lattice-topped cherry-almond pie

chocolate angel food cake

tiramisu

classic red velvet cake

panna cotta with raspberry sauce

chocolate-almond mousse

chocolate fondue

baked rice pudding with currants

crêpes suzette

fudgy brownie pudding cake

mocha espresso granita

double-chocolate malt

orange dreamsicle shake

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