So in the past 3 years I have traded in my glamorous life of great trendy haircuts, 4 1/2 inch Louboutins, and countless "Jamie Spa Days" for pony tails ( I rarely have time to shower on a daily basis) single pair of Nike Sneakers, and do it yourself pedicures with home wax kits (absolutely not the same). But I wouldn't change it for the world.
So while I was pregnant I gained weight. Not the normal weight which most women gain. I am talking 65 pounds of pure happiness. That happiness which was pasta, bagels, nutella and peanut butter sandwiches, and watermelon. I was hungry from the moment I woke up in the morning until the second I went to bed. And when I got up a hundred times a night to pee I felt like 2 bowls of cereal at 3 am was absolutely a necessity. It got to the point that I my OB told me that maybe not eating carbs might be in my best interest. He is an idiot. Note to any man out there who may read this - Don't ever tell a pregnant woman what she can and can not eat.
So here I am 14 months after giving birth to my son Nicholas and weight gone! Thank god but I owe it to a low calorie meal plan and a walking / running. So on my 32 birthday I thought I would start back up again with my blogging once Nicholas goes to sleep. But this time I am going to add my recipes! Lucky you kid!
Most of my meals that I am making are weight watchers but full of flavor! I give them my own name and I will also give the points plus value. They are so tasty that George is yet to know that they are low fat! Enjoy! And I promise I will be back soon! Sooner than 3 years!
Ginger Soy Glazed Pork Chops with a Hawaiian Hash
Ingredients
1.5 Tsp of canola oil
1 pound of lean boneless pork chops,trimmed - 4 4ouce peices
1/4 Tsp of table salt
1/4 Tsp of black pepper
1/8 Tsp of pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium red peppe,r diced
2.5 Tsp of fresh grated raw ginger root
3/4 cup of water
1 large sweet potato, cut into bite sizes peieces
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp of brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 Tbsp Cilantro (i didn't use this because I think it tastes like soap)
1 lime cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
- In a large non stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; cook turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side. Remove to a plate: set aside
- Add onion, red pepper, ginger, and red pepper flakes to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen bits of food stuck to pan; bring to a simmer
- Add sweet potatoes and reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8-10 minutes
- Add pineapple; cover and simmer 1 minute for flavors to blend
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar
- Add pork back into skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes; stir in scallions and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and serve
- Yields 1 pork chop and 1 cup of hash per serving for 8 points