Chicken Legs with Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Root beer? What?? Imagine the taste of sweet sassafras or fresh anise in a barbecue sauce with just enough kick to make it even more interesting. Thickened slightly to coat these tender chicken legs, this sauce has a fresh taste that will delight your palate and leave you wanting more. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

- 5, boneless, skinless chicken legs
- 1/2 cup ketchup (no-salt if you can find)
- 1 cup root beer
- 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt or coarse salt
- 2 Tbs flour

Place chicken legs into a crock pot. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, root beer, creole seasoning, and salt. Pour over chicken and cook on high for 3 hours (or until done). Remove chicken and add the flour to the sauce, whisking until slightly thickened. Drizzle sauce on top of chicken and be prepared to be amazed! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

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Scrambled Egg Squash Cups

Light, flavorful, and filling -- a must try recipe I'm sure you'll want to repeat!

Ingredients:

- 2, medium summer yellow squash

- 2 slices bacon

- 2 eggs

- 2 Tbs 1% milk

- 1 clove garlic, diced

- 2 Tbs onion, diced

- salt and pepper to taste

- 1 tsp. Goya Adobo seasoning (or your favorite seasonings)

- About 8 to 10 grape or cherry tomatoes

- lettuce (optional)

Cut the bottom half (fattest part) of the summer squash and then a little slice off the very bottom so the squash cup stands upright (see photo). Scoop out the insides of the squash (leaving a thin layer of squash to create a vessel or cup to hold contents). Dice squash along with remaining (top part) of the squash and combine with garlic, onion, and seasonings. Set aside. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove and set aside to cool. Using bacon grease, add squash mixture to hot skillet and saute' for several minutes. Remove squash mixture to a bowl. Crack both eggs into a bowl and add the milk. Whisk eggs until smooth and add egg mixture to the same hot skillet. Stir frequently until eggs are cooked through and scrambled. Combine eggs with the squash and crumble bacon into the mixture as well. Before spooning the mixture into the squash cups, place the squash cups on a microwavable-safe plate and cook for 2 minutes in the microwave. Spoon squash mixture into the squash cups and set on a bed of lettuce (if desired). Spoon remaining egg and squash mixture next to the squash cup on the same plate. Garnish with tomatoes and serve. Enjoy!! 

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Low-Point Cheesecake-Filled Strawberries

These delectable cream-filled strawberries are the perfect bite-sized treat for any gathering. Made with only six ingredients, they're very easy to make but, unfortunately, quick to disappear. :)

Low-Point Cheesecake-Filled Strawberries
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries
- 1, 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 3 Tbs powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Graham cracker crumbs
Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Set aside. Remove stems from strawberries. Cut around the top of the strawberries and remove the insides with a paring knife (as much as you can). Fill piping bag (or Ziploc sandwich bag with the corner snipped off) with the cream cheese mixture. Fill strawberries with mixture, sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs on each strawberry, and place a blueberry on top. Enjoy right away or refrigerate (covered) overnight. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Total servings - 21
Serving size - 1
Points per serving - 3

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Angel Food Fruit Cake

Not an expert baker? You don't need to be with this magnificent cake recipe that has only TWO ingredients! Simple and delicious! Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

- 1 box Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix (white)
- 1, 21 oz. can fruit pie filling (I used cherry for this recipe)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix and pie filling until creamy and spread in 13-inch by 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

"You never have to wait for anyone, or anything, if you find pleasure in the moment at hand." - Jennifer Freed

Low-Point Spiced Teriyaki Chicken

Light 'er up -- it's time to grill! :) Grilling season is upon us and regardless if you have an outdoor grill or not, most of the grilling recipes you see can be done exact same on an indoor grill pan just right on your stove. This savory recipe is an easy way to make your chicken very flavorful. So much so, you might be "grilled" until you hand over the recipe!


Low-Point Spiced Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbs Teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp. fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 Tbs minced garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning
- 2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves)
- 4, 4 oz. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken thighs until thoroughly saturated. (If time permits, let marinate at least 30 min. ahead of time.) Place chicken on grill set to medium-high temperature. Turn thighs over every 2 to 3 minutes so they won't over cook. Remove when cooked to desired doneness, and enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Total servings - 4
Serving size - 1
Points per serving - 4.4

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