Saturday, June 27, 2009

Cranberry-Citrus Spritzer

1 1/3 cups light cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
4 (12 ounce) cans diet citrus soda (such as original Fresca), chilled
4 lime wedges

1. Combine cranberry juice cocktail and soda in a pitcher. Pour into 4 tall glasses filled with crushed ice, and squeeze a lime wedge over each glass.

w.w. points value: 0

See panini picture below for picture of drink(sort of).

Grilled Chicken Caesar Panini

W.W. points value: 7

These are delicious.

1/4 cup light Caesar dressing
8 (0.5 ounce) slices Italian bread
4 (0.8 ounce) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
(such as Alpine Lace)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup baby arugula or baby spinach
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

1. Preheat panini grill.
2. Spread 1/2 Tbsp. dressing on each bread slice. Top each of 4 bread slices with 1 slice cheese, 1/2 cup chicken, 1/4 cup arugula, and a reamaining bread slice. Coat sandwiches with cooking spray; place on panini grill, and cook4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Yield 4 servings
cal - 289 fat 11g pro 29.8 carb 16.9 fib 0.9

Sidenote: If you don't have a panini grill, cook on nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place a piece of foil over sandwiches; top with with a heavy skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese melts.