Kicked-Up Corn-on-the-Cob

Everyone loves corn-on-the-cob during the summer, but why settle for boring boiling? Kick it up a notch!  (This recipe calls for an oven, but go ahead and throw these on the grill!)

Serves: 2   Weight Watchers Points Plus Per Serving: 4

Ingredients

•   2 ears of corn, rinsed
•  Pam cooking spray
•  2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese  
•  1 tsp fresh salt   
•        1 tsp fresh pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a baking pan (like a Pyrex), coat well with Pam spray. Place ears of corn in pan, coat well with Pam. Add salt, pepper, and coat with parmesan cheese. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, when cheese coating becomes toasty brown. 

Lemon Pepper Swordfish

I'm all about adding more fish to our diets, and after visiting a local restaurant, I thought, hey, I can make swordfish! I picked up a few steaks at our local Stop & Shop (I love the fish manager there) and got cooking!  A very easy dressing recipe below for a delicious, light meal.  I highly recommend placing it over fresh arugula and supplying an extra lemon wedge for a kick.

The recipe below calls for 2 steaks, but I made an extra so my husband can take some for lunch. Adjust accordingly.

Serves: 2   Weight Watchers Points Plus Per Serving: 11

Ingredients

•   2 steak(s) cooked swordfish steak(s), rinse   
•  2 Tbsp olive oil   
•  1 Tbsp lemon pepper   
•  1 tsp fresh parsley   
•   1/2 item(s) lemon(s), squeezed   

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, a pinch of salt, and lemon pepper seasoning. Brush swordfish steaks all around. Spray the George Foreman grill (outside grill works, too) with Pam. Place steaks on grill, and cook for about 10 minutes. It's ready when the fish turns white and flakes.

Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce

I love Greek tzatziki sauce, but it's difficult to find unless you're in a Greek restaurant or diner. Plus, you don't really know how healthy their version is (but it's usually not terribly bad, no matter where you are). As a solution, I have created my own. I love throwing it over fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, or using it as a dip for fresh veggies in general. Enjoy!

Servings: 6   Weight Watchers Points Plus Per Serving: 2

Ingredients

•   2 cup(s) fat-free plain Greek yogurt, pour in mixing bowl   
•   2/3 cup(s) fat free sour cream, pour in mixing bowl   
•  1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced, pour in mixing bowl   
•  2 Tbsp dried dill weed, pour in mixing bowl   
•   1/2 cup(s) cucumber(s), grated, dried out, pour in mixing bowl   
•  1 Tbsp olive oil, pour in mixing bowl   
•   1 item(s) lemon(s), squeezed, pour in mixing bowl   

Instructions

• Grate cucumber directly into mixing bowl. Use paper towels to absorb as much water out of the cucumber as possible. Mince garlic, and place it into the bowl. Pour sour cream, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil in bowl. Mix well and let sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.