Chicken Shawarma

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish of meat slowly grilled over a spit all day and then shavings are cut off and eaten. Rumor has it that this dish is mentioned in the movie The Avengers, so this post is timed very well on my part. I already knew I was posting this today before the movie even came out, so it is a happy coincidence. I have yet to see The Avengers, but that will be fixed tonight!

Unfortunately, I don't own a spit and fire pit, and I don't have the time to sit and watch my meat grill all day. So regular grilling will just have to do. I actually grilled these on my George Foreman grill to cut back even more on time and because the weather has been way less than optimal for grilling. I also used my favorite Joseph's Whole Wheat, Flax and Oat Bran pitas to assemble these on. They are only 2 Points+ for one pita and they are delicious.

Chicken and Chickpea Stew

This is a great comforting dish on a cool fall night. Not to mention the protein and fiber will keep you satisfied for a while. This dish also smells great while it is cooking. I adapted this recipe from Epicurious.  This can be served over brown rice or couscous, or it can stand on its own.

Make sure that you rinse and drain the peas before adding them to the dish. This helps rinse off a lot of the salt that is put on during the canning process. The nutrition information is without rinsing and draining the peas.

Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken

I absolutely love my slow cooker, especially as the weather turns cooler and all you want is a nice big plate of something to warm you up. This recipe blends many different spices and ingredients into something warm, filling and delicious. Served with some couscous, this is the perfect fall meal. Some of the ingredients sound a little unusual, but trust me, it turns out well.

I adapted this recipe from Parents Magazine. No, I do not have any kids or plan on having kids for a while but I look everywhere for new and interesting recipes to try out. And, if they happen to come from a magazine geared toward moms, so be it. :)

When I was calculating the nutrition information for this recipe, I got a few discrepancies between the calorie calculator and the Points+ calculator. I am not sure why, but if you are following Weight Watcher's, I would recommend using 8 Points+, instead of the 7 Points+ that the nutritional information would result in.