Hello - old timer and lurker here. I recently came across an amazing meat loaf recipe that one of my kids actually likes - I have made some changes in it, however. Can anyone offer their services (was it Master Cook or some such program) to convert this recipe into points? Or - some direction if there is another resource.
Thank you!

You can do it 1 of 3 ways:

1) list the points for each ingredient, total up the points and divide by the number of servings it has and you have the points

2) list the calories/fat/fiber for each ingredient, total up each and then divide each by the number of servings and then figure points

or

3) use a software program such as Mastercook ( www.valusoft.com/products/mastercook.html ) or use the Recipe Builder on the W/W site (for paying members only -- e-tools or online).

I like master cook. I got mine on ebay for $15. The only thing you have to watch is... say your recipe calls for 1 c broccoli it adds those 35 calories to the calorie count, but broccoli is 0 points. I usually just calculate the points based on the number they give me b/c I tend to calculate over rather than under on my points, but it is a concept to keep in mind.

I don't like WW recipe builder. From what I understand it only allows for a max of 4 grams of fiber for the entire recipe rather than for each serving. Or at least it did a couple years ago.

Hope this helps

But also adds the fiber to the recipe thus usually cancelling out the minimal calories that free veggies add.

is that they give fat and calories etc. but don't give grams of fiber. I guess it wasn't considered all that important ten or so years ago. I find myself estimating the fiber; i.e. if it's high in fiber-rich ingredients, I'll decide it has 3 or 4 grams and go from there.

I am excited I just ordered mastercook from amazon!! I help it helps in my new kitchen! I can't wait to cook!