Gourmet Momma turnes 1!

Wow! I missed our birthday! But that's OK, because the Gourmet Momma knows how to party ALL WEEK!! :) Our Birthday was actually on the 7Th! So Happy Birthday GM!

So, I thought I would celebrate by sharing a recipe for one of my favorite meals! Chinese Orange Sesame Chicken Stirfry (SLIMMED DOWN!!)

Chinese Orange Sesame Chicken Stirfry
Grocery List:
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in chunks
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2-1⁄2 tsp oil
1-lb bunch bok choy, stalks and leaves cut in half lengthwise, then in pieces crosswise, leaves and stalks separated
2 small red peppers, cut in strips
1⁄3 cup each stir-fry sauce, orange juice and water
1 tsp grated orange zest

How to make it:
1. Cook sesame seeds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside. Put chicken and cornstarch in ziptop bag. Seal and shake to coat.

2. Heat 2 tsp oil in same skillet until hot but not smoking. Add chicken; stir-fry 5 minutes until opaque in center. Remove to a large plate.

3. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add bok choy stalks and peppers. Stir-fry 5 minutes until almost crisp-tender.

4. Add bok choy leaves; stir-fry 2 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients. Stir into skillet. Return chicken; stir until simmering. Place on serving plate; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information
(serves 4)
199cal.
5g fat
2g fiber
4 WW points

Take out Fake out: Smarter Fettuccini Alfredo

Ok, so as soon as I made this recipe last night, I just KNEW it had to be on GM!!! I mean, I couldnt believe I was eating something that was so healthy that tasted so good!!

Check out my newest section of the site: Take out Fake out's!

Smarter Fettuccini Alfredo
Grocery List:
8 oz fettuccini noodles, uncooked
1 1/4 cups fat free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tsp. flour
1/3 c. (3oz) light, neufatchel, cream cheese {cut into chunks}
3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

How to make it:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package.

2. Meanwhile, mix broth into flour in a medium saucepan. Stir in the cream cheese, 2 Tbsp parmesan, the nutmeg, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook 2 min. stirring constantly with wire whisk until mixture boils and thickens. Then season with salt to taste.

3. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan and parsley.

Nutritional Information
(makes 4 servings)
300cal
6g fat
2g fiber
6 WW points