Newsletter, week of November 11th

Last Week

Cooking isn't a chore - it's a chance to taste all sorts of flavors! So many of you took advantage of our cookbook sale, I hope you're enjoying lots of new recipes.

This Week

Will you be Paula Deen or Paula Lean? We'll look at some Thanksgiving Points values, and also talk about some strategies for staying on track this holiday.

Kudos

Heather got her first 5 pound star, Rick is now up to ten pounds, as is Jezreel. And I'm thrilled to add Meredith to our outstanding group of Wednesday Lifetime Members. Who's next?!?

WW Product of the Week

Our Food Companions - whether Thanksgiving has you dining at Aunt Mabel's or a local restaurant, these books can help you make sense of what you're eating. Carry them with you and you'll never be in the dark when it comes to food values.

Non-WW Product of the Week

If you think that pasta is a high Points horror, think again! There are now some new ways to get pasta without all the calories. I have a package of the Shirataki noodles in my fridge, just waiting to become an awesome meal.

Recipe of the Week

Capellini with Spicy Red Clam Sauce
Serves 4
5 Points (and Core if you use whole wheat pasta)

6 ounces capellini
2 tsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 6.5oz cans chopped clams, drained, liquid reserved
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Chopped parsley

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired; drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the clams with 1/2 cup of their liquid and the tomatoes, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend and the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.

--from From Pantry to Plate

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Quote of the Week

"It's a holiday, not a holiweek!"