Friday, 25 March 2011

Welcome to the Galloping Glutton

This is my recipe web log.  I have recently joined Weight Watchers and am having a lot of fun making new recipes that are healthy.  As I am able, I will share my creations here.  Feel free to make them your own.  For updates, you can follow this web log or follow me on Twitter (@chupievelez).

I will also probably post musings and other culinary thoughts/ideas I have on this web log.

Enjoy!

Chupe's Vodka Sauce

This recipe is great on grilled chicken breasts or mixed with penne and a little parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 oz Vodka
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp light margarine
- 1/2 Tsp table salt
- 1/4 Tsp black pepper
- 2 Tsp ground basil
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

- Heat a skillet to medium-low heat
- Cook margarine and garlic for about 3 minutes
- Add tomato paste and stir to make a paste.  Cook 3 minutes more
- Add basil, salt, pepper and vodka, stir to mix. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add cream. Stir to mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yields 4 Servings

Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 20 for the whole recipe.