Key Lime Pie Cocktail

Key Lime Pie Cocktail 

Servings – 1 drink
Prep time – less than 5 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/2 shots (2.25 oz) vanilla vodka
1/2 shot (0.75 oz) lime juice (try Rose’s sweetened lime juice!)
1 shot (1.5 oz) pineapple juice
1/4 shot cream or half and half
Limes cut into wedges
Crushed graham crackers (2 or 3 crackers is plenty)

Protocol
1. Pour a little lime juice onto a small plate, and dip the rim of the glass in the juice. Use a wedge of a lime to help spread the juice around the rim.

2. On another plate, put the graham cracker crumbs. Dip the rim of the glass into the crumbs.

3. In your shaker, add a few ice cubes, and the vodka, juices, and cream.

4. Shake a few times and pour (no ice!) into your rimmed glass.

5. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Recipe and pic courtesy of www.cooking-in-college.com

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

This slow cooker Beef & Broccoli is just as good & WAY better for you then any Chinese food restaurant's version...plus it is so easy and DELICIOUS!!

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli


Serves 8

A great slow cooker recipe that will rival your favorite Chinese's restaurants Beef & Broccoli

Prep Time - 10 min

Cook Time - 6 hr

Total Time - 6 hr

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, cut into thin strips
2 cups beef stock
3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 heads of broccoli (or 2 bags of frozen broccoli), cut into bite size pieces
Serve with white or brown rice

Instructions
1.In a large slow cooker lay the strips of beef in the crockpot
2.In a medium bowl combine beef stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil & garlic powder
3.Pour beef stock mixture over the beef and toss to combine
4.Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, or until beef strips are just about cooked, but not overcooked where they shred
5.With about 30 minutes left take 1/2 cup of the sauce from the crockpot and add in the cornstarch stirring to combine
6.Add cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine
7.Add in broccoli and gently combine
8.Cook on high for and additional 30 minutes, or until sauce is thick and broccoli is cooked through
9.If sauce gets too thick add in some additional beef stock or water a 1/4 cup at a time
10.Serve over rice or on its own
11.ENJOY!

Notes
Each serving (without rice) is 7 WW+ points

Nutritional Info
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 97 Total Fat 10.8g Saturated Fat 3.5g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 47mg Sodium 1059mg Potassium 541mg Total Carbohydrates 20.2g Dietary Fiber 1.6g Sugars 13.4g Protein 27.2g
Vitamin A 5% - Vitamin C 66% - Calcium 5% - Iron 15%
Nutrition Grade B+

Brown Sugar Pork Loin

Grilling is a must in the summer and this Grilled Pork Tenderloin is a favorite for sure!

Brown Sugar Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Serves 10

A delicious grilled pork tenderloin with a sweet little kick

Prep Time - 30 min

Cook Time - 25 min

Total Time - 1 hr

Ingredients
3 lbs Pork Tenderloin (2 - 1 1/2 lb tenderloins)
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. pepper
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sweet paprika

Instructions
1.Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil
2.Place tenderloins on foil and trim off any excess fat
3.Rub 1/2 tbsp. olive oil all over each tenderloin
4.In a small bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder, pepper, salt and paprika
5.Run spice mixture all over tenderloins
6.Let tenderloins sit with spice rub on them for at least 20-30 minutes, or longer, in the refrigerator

To Cook
1.Heat grill to medium-high heat
2.Cook tenderloins 5-6 minutes per side making sure to not mess with them too much, until pork reaches 135-140 degrees on an instant read thermometer
3.Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing
4.Serve and ENJOY!!

Notes
Each serving is 5 WW+ points

Nutritional Information
Calories 215 Calories from Fat 57 Total Fat 6.4g Saturated Fat 1.9g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 99mg Sodium 551mg Potassium 602mg Total Carbohydrates 1.8g Dietary Fiber 0.5g Sugars 0.9g Protein 35.8g
Vitamin A 7% - Vitamin C 1% - Calcium 1% - Iron 11%
Nutrition Grade A-

Cilantro Coleslaw

This coleslaw is light, delicious and has a little kick...perfect with the Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken or on its own!

Cilantro Cole Slaw


Serves 8

A great light and tangy coleslaw, perfect for a BBQ chicken sandwich

Prep Time - 10 min

Total Time - 2 hr

Ingredients
16 oz coleslaw mix
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems cut off just under leaves
1/2 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp. pepper
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Instructions
1.In a blender, or food processor, combine cilantro, yogurt, mayo & lime juice until smooth
2.Add in chili powder, salt, pepper and vinegar and mix until combined
3.Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
4.Pour sauce into a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow dressing to thicken
5.When ready to serve pour dressing over coleslaw in a large bowl and gently toss to combine
6.Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes and then serve
7.ENJOY!!

Notes
Each serving is 2 WW+ points

Nutritional Info
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 30 Total Fat 3.3g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 7mg Sodium 304mg Potassium 122mg Total Carbohydrates 10.3g Dietary Fiber 1.5g Sugars 1.3g Protein 3.2g
Vitamin A 9% - Vitamin C 32% - Calcium 5% - Iron 4%
Nutrition Grade B