Popeyes - Holiday Appetizer Recipes for Dieters

Puff pastry is a marvel and can make any cook look like a professional. Although puff pastry can be a bit pricey in calories, our Popeyes are created with just a smidgen to keep calories low without losing the wow factor.

You will need the following ingredients for this diet-wise recipe:

Puff Pastry (generally 18 serving per package for the 2-sheet variety)

4 cups of cooked, boned and cubed white chicken breast (do not use canned)

1 cup of shredded low fat mozzarella cheese

2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped

2 cups of diced onion - any variety

2 cups of sliced or diced mushrooms - any variety

Non-Stick cooking spray

Salt & Pepper to suit personal taste

1 egg, beaten

Saute spinach, mushrooms and onions in a pan using cooking spray until golden. Remove and add chicken and cheese. Spoon a bit of the mixture into a square piece of puff pastry taking care to situate the mixture on one side.

Fold into a triangle and crimp using a fork dusted in a bit of flour. Brush lightly with beaten egg. Bake as directed on puff pastry package. Sprinkle tops of Popeyes with a bit of your favorite seasonings OR parmesan cheese before baking if desired.

Holiday Diet Wise Recipes:

From pies to turkey thighs, the following waist watcher tips will keep the joy in your holidays without blowing out your Diet Candle. Grab a martini glass filled with clear spring water and let's toast to a healthy season - no matter which holiday of the year we're celebrating.

• Yum Yum Eggnog - A unique original recipe that you'll find only at Thin Thin. click for diet recipe
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• Tom's Roasted Turkey - A manly approach to big bird. click for diet recipe
• Tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce - Tangy, titillating to the taste buds and downright good. click for diet recipe
• Herb Butter - Tangy good and a little goes a long 'weigh'. click for diet recipe
• Pumpkin Butter - Cinderella's pumpkin just might get jealous. click for diet recipe
• Weightless Wassail - Put a little punch into your diet plan without all those unwanted calories. click for diet recipe
• Yammy Whammy - Pass the low calorie, low fat yams please! click for diet recipe
• Mashed Spudwhackers - Whipped potatoes minus the high fat and calories. A dieter's creamy dream. click for diet recipe

Holiday Tips & Calories:

From high calorie pies to an example of a healthier holiday plate, we've got this holiday season wrapped up in a bow of Good Healthy Eats that won't scrooge your diet plan.

• Pies That Fly Straight to the Thighs - High calorie pies that can send dieter's weight scales for a loop. click to continue
• Example of a Healthier Holiday Plate - What, How Much & When to Eat Holiday Tips for Dieters. click to continue
• Why Weight Gain Bonds so Well With Holidays - Ever wonder why weight gain is prevalent during holidays? It has a bit more to do with than what we put on our plates. click to continue
• Traditional Holiday Plate Calories - Grab your abacus! click to continue

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