Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

I cannot take credit for the creation of this recipe, but I can vouch for its deliciousness!

I have made this recipe many times over.  My niece and nephew became extremely fond of it after I shared it with them, as did my daughter and many of my friends.

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad

Seeing that spring is the season for asparagus, I thought it appropriate to share this recipe with you now.  The recipe comes from Anne Burrell, and was featured on "Secrets of A Restaurant Chef" some time ago.  It is a wonderful vegetable for a warm day, because it requires no cooking time.  Try it, you will like it!

Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad

serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 bunch pencil asparagus, tough bottom stems removed
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup coarsely grated aged pecorino romano cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

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3-4 WW points/serving, depending on portion size

Chicken Soup with Orzo

I don't know anyone who dislikes chicken soup. This version is easy on the waistline!

 Chicken Soup with Orzo

serves 6

1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley      
1 tsp kosher salt  
1/2 tsp black pepper        
2 medium uncooked carrot(s)  
2 rib(s) (medium) uncooked celery  
1 leaf/leaves bay leaf       
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)  
 8 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth  
1 Tbsp olive oil  
1/8 cup(s) uncooked orzo   
    
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions carrots and celery and cook until softened. Add chicken stock, chicken (skin and bones intact), salt and pepper , parsley and bay leaf to pot and bring to boil
Cook until chicken is tender enough to shred with a fork. Remove chicken from pot and allow to cool. Meanwhile, bring soup back to boil while you remove skin and bones from chicken and tear or shred the breast meat into small pieces. Return chicken meat to pot and add pasta, cooking till noodles are done. Serve immediately.

3 WW points per serving