Microwave Potato Nachos

Made the family the less healthy version of this, and had this version myself.

• 1 large baking potato, scrubbed
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 c bottled chunky salsa
• 1/2 c canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 c shredded low fat cheddar cheese
• 1 scallion, sliced

Cut the potato into 3/8 in slices, arrange in a single layer on a microwaveable dish. Sprinkle the potatoes with cumin, salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, prick a few times to vent. Microwave on high until tender, 6 min.

Spoon the salsa over the potatoes, sprinkle with beans and cheese. Microwave, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, 2 min. Sprinkle with the scallion and serve at once.

Yield 4 servings, 1 point each

Baked Ziti Casserole

This one is super easy and can be made mostly with stuff you already have in the house.

• 6 oz uncooked penne or ziti pasta
• 2c basic marinara sauce
• 1 c part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/4 c Asiago cheese, divided
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 6 oz ground turkey breast

Preheat oven to 350.

Cook pasta according to package directions

Combine all ingredients except half of mozzarella and asiago cheeses in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stir well. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake at 350 for 3 mins, or until cheese is slightly browned. Let stand 5 min before serving.

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each, 7 points

Catfish Sandwiches with Creole Mayonnaise

I made this the other night and it's not only delicious, but really easy. This is one of the best new recipes I've tried in a while. You can also cook the fish on the grill or, as I did, in a skillet with some olive oil.

• Cooking spray
• 4x 6-oz catfish fillets
• 1.5 tsp cajun seasoning
• 4x 1.5 oz hamburger buns
• 3 TB fat free mayonnaise
• 1.5 tsp shallots
• 1.25 tsp whole grain dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 4 curly leaf lettuce leaves
• 4 thick slices tomato
• 8 tsp sweet pickle relish

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle fish filets with cajun seasoning on both sides. Add fillets to pan, cook 4 min on each side.

Place buns, cut side down, in pan. Cook until toasted, remove.

Combine mayonnaise, shallots, mustard and lemon juice, stirring well. Line bottom of each bun with mayonnaise mixture, lettuce and tomato (1 TB mayo per sandwich). Place fish on top, and cover with top bun.

Yield, 4 servings, 7 points each