Years ago for my wedding, I got this amazing panini press, and I have to say, it is one of the most used appliances in my kitchen. I am obsessed with making wraps, paninis, grilled cheese sandwiches, and so many other yummy things on it. My latest favorite Weight Watchers lunch recipe to hit my panini grill is this Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Wrap….it is SO mouthwateringly good! And HUGE. The warm, melty goat cheese goes perfectly with the smoky bell pepper and the fresh basil. It’s a complete explosion of flavor in your mouth. You could absolutely make this wrap cold, if you prefer, but I recommend it warm. If you don’t have a panini press, you could use an oven/toaster oven instead. And just 8 Points for the whole huge wrap, makes this recipe a staple vegetarian meal for me. Enjoy!

Let’s face it – Olive Garden is a danger zone. From the breadsticks and salads to the heavenly entrees and desserts, there is Weight Watchers un-friendly deliciousness at every turn. This is why I try to avoid going there at all costs, because I have absolutely no control as soon as I lay eyes on that food. So I found a way to re-create a healthier version of one my favorite Olive Garden dishes – the Tuscan Chicken. Their menu describes it as “a flavorful blend of herb-seasoned chicken breasts sautéed with oven-roasted garlic, sweet roasted red peppers and spinach, served in a white wine and garlic cream sauce.” Sound good? You bet it does! But the restaurant entree is laden with way too much fat and calories, thus making it too many Points to justify spending on a regular basis. My lighter version, which tastes AMAZING, has just 9 Points per serving. Still not a super light dish, but a lot lighter than what the restaurant will serve you. And more nutritional too. This light Tuscan Chicken Recipe is a wonderful alternative that still delivers all those amazing flavors you are anticipating. Now….if I could just make a low carb Olive Garden breadstick, the world would be a perfect place.

Summer weather may be kicking in here in CA, but I still crave a bowl of hot soup occasionally! Especially when I’m making grilled cheese sandwiches. But my light tomato soup is homemade from scratch and is absolutely perfect for spring or summer. Using fresh, whole tomatoes makes a HUGE difference in the flavor of the soup vs. buying the stuff that’s pre-made in a can or a box. And it was incredibly quick and easy to make! Even my 5yr old loved eating some for dinner and taking leftovers in his lunch the next day. You could make this Classic Creamy Tomato Soup recipe even lighter by using a fat free or low fat ricotta cheese instead of the parmesan, but I think the parmesan adds such a beautiful flavor dimension, and I love it. Just 4 Points for a nice hearty serving…if you love tomato soup, you’ve gotta try this one!