If you think tofu has no taste, think again! We pressed out its water and then roasted it with soy sauce to create a wonderful dense texture and a delicious, smoky flavor. It’s the perfect way to launch our International Recipe Week
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
POINTS® Value: 6

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sprays cooking spray
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • olive oil
  • teriyaki sauce

This easy fish-and-potatoes dish hails from the Weight Watchers Australia site.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 7

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose flour
  • olive oil

Our homemade vegetarian chili is so tasty and easy, you’ll want to make extra for nachos or fajitas later in the week.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Feel free to swap the white beans for kidney or black beans, if you prefer.

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground red pepper
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground cumin
  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • table salt
  • light sour cream
  • low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

This lightning-fast smoothie makes a great breakfast or mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Substitute any canned fruit packed in its own juices for the pineapple if you’d prefer.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 3

ready in about 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • frozen orange juice concentrate
  • light coconut milk

Sweet peaches get a royal purple color and a berry tang from blackberries in this delicious smoothie. Try one for a filling breakfast that feels just a little decadent.
POINTS® Value: 2Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 5 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • blackberries
  • fat-free skim milk

Smoothies are a quick and interesting way to enjoy fresh fruit. Create your own concoctions using flavored yogurt and different fruits such as mangoes, strawberries and pineapple.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • fat-free soy milk

Wow! Buttery-tasting pound cake without all the guilt! We omitted lots of fat and sugar and added the sweet and tart flavors of lemon and raspberry.
Now POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • table salt
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • fat-free vanilla yogurt
Belongs to salonx Gingerbread 

For spicier gingerbread add 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cloves and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with the ginger.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 16
You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • ground ginger
  • baking soda
  • table salt
  • unpacked brown sugar
  • buttermilk
  • molasses
Belongs to salonx Bread Pudding 

This pudding can also be cooled to room temperature for a custard-like consistency or served cold. Complement with fresh berries and a cup of herbal tea.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • spreadable fruit
  • nonfat dry milk
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar

Make this quick dish even faster with leftover rice. The addition of egg boosts its protein value for a satisfying meal.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • low-sodium soy sauce