Best Things I Made in 2016

http://ift.tt/2iPu6UP

It’s the day before the official start of 2017! Per my usual tradition, I’m sharing my favorite recipes that I made in 2016 with you all. Time to get your Pinterest pinning finger ready, because you are going to want to pin all of these to try in 2017 if you haven’t already.

I can’t wait to get started with a New Year and a whole new set of killer recipes to make your cooking adventures even more fun! Get ready for more indulgence, more simple recipes that you won’t be able to resist sharing with all your friends and family, and all the uncomplicated gourmet deliciousness you’ve always loved out of Cake ‘n Knife…

I also wanted to take this chance to thank each and every one of you for all the love and support you’ve shot my way. From supporting the brands that choose Cake ‘n Knife, to trying my recipes and telling me what you think, to simply reading through all my rants and gushes that sometimes make zero sense, you all have been there for it all and are the reason I’m still trucking along with my culinary adventures. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

In no particular order, I give you my fav recipe highlights from 2016!

Black Porter Chili Poutine

Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Salmon Cake Sliders

Triple Chocolate Avocado Cookies

Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Tart

The Perfect Ribeye Steak

Lemon Thyme Sidecar

Blackberry Sage Gin Smash

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Tacos

Chorizo Egg Rolls with Spicy Queso Dipping Sauce

Cuban Egg Rolls

Strawberry Mint Julep

Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

 

Pumpkin Spice Beignets with Salted Caramel Drizzle

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting

Pecan Pie Manhattan

Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls

Rosemary Grapefruit Gin Fizz

Catch y’all in 2017! Happy New Year!

The post Best Things I Made in 2016 appeared first on Cake 'n Knife.

from Cake 'n Knife http://ift.tt/2iPtK0d

Raspberry Mint Sparklers

http://ift.tt/2ipdIhg

Raspberry Mint Sparklers are bubbly, tart and a little sweet making them ideal for a ladies’ night toast! The fresh mint and raspberry combination with champagne is a delight for your taste buds.

You guys!! I made a pretty pink drink!!

It’s been WAY too long since I’ve had a night with just the ladies and I think it’s all coming out in this pink deliciousness that you see in front of you.

I can just imagine being with all my gals, round of raspberry mint sparklers in hand, toasting the New Year tomorrow night. Heck, I’ll probably be busting out this delightful little cocktail throughout the rest of the summer. (more…)

The post Raspberry Mint Sparklers appeared first on Cake 'n Knife.

from Cake 'n Knife http://ift.tt/2ip6hXp

Filet Mignon with Port Sauce and Truffle Mashed Potatoes

http://ift.tt/2hslbaP

Filet Mignon with Port Sauce and Truffle Mashed Potatoes is one of the most decadent meals I’ve ever made, so get ready to fall out of your chair after the first bite. This is the one meal no one will ever forget!

A New Year is almost here… and here I sit, on the verge of excitement and terror about what the next year holds.

I tend to put a bit of pressure on every new year. I’m not 100% sure where the pressure comes from (probably an intensely high standard that I hold myself to in terms of goals for the next year) but it sure is there.

Leading up to New Year’s and after Christmas becomes my binge-eating period for this reason. I know I want to be healthier next year, so I’m going to pack in the decadence now. Just like I know I want to work harder next year, so I pack in the Netflix and laziness now.  (more…)

The post Filet Mignon with Port Sauce and Truffle Mashed Potatoes appeared first on Cake 'n Knife.

from Cake 'n Knife http://ift.tt/2hswUpD

dailyhottfitness: @toiletfudge [INSPIRATION PHOTO]

via WOMEN+FITNESS http://ift.tt/2iI7LbQ

Photo [INSPIRATION PHOTO]

via WOMEN+FITNESS http://ift.tt/2hQrsOu

Photo [INSPIRATION PHOTO]

via WOMEN+FITNESS http://ift.tt/2hyTcLn

thecrossfit: Carolinne Hobohttps://TheCrossFit.tumblr.com [INSPIRATION PHOTO]

via WOMEN+FITNESS http://ift.tt/2iFXEbt

thecrossfit: Rosana cordoba [INSPIRATION PHOTO]

via WOMEN+FITNESS http://ift.tt/2iFR8Bk

Wednesday Slice

http://ift.tt/2iE3SEG

1. The New Year is only a handful of days away and I freaking cannot WAIT. 2o16 has been a weird year of extreme high’s and even more extreme low’s. I am ready to shake off the dust of this year and start with a fresh new start. I am not usually one to make resolutions because I am constantly trying to set new goals for myself throughout the year, but there is something about a fresh new year ahead that makes me feel particularly hopeful about achieving all the goals I already have in progress. Are you setting any resolutions? Tell me!

2. All I want to do is organize my kitchen and pantry like this. And this. And this. AHHHHH SO PRETTY.

3. Song of the Week is I Don’t Wanna Live Forever by Zayn and Taylor Swift. #obsessed and I don’t care who knows it.  (more…)

The post Wednesday Slice appeared first on Cake 'n Knife.

from Cake 'n Knife http://ift.tt/2i7eIpz

Food of the Week: Quinoa

The history of quinoa is clearly rooted in South America, in the Andes region that is currently divided up between the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Along with maize, quinoa was one of the two mainstay foods ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1fA8VCo

Recipe of the Week: Quinoa Power Breakfast

Quinoa adds a complete vegetable protein to this Healthiest Way of Eating breakfast. Enjoy! (Taken from page 885 of the 2nd Edition of the World's Healthiest Foods book. ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1fA8Vm1

Best sources of Zinc

From a food standpoint, zinc may be a less familiar dietary mineral than iron or calcium or sodium, but it is no less important to our metabolism or our health. Like [magnesium:nutrient,75], zinc is used as a cofactor by a number of critical enzymes. ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1kMyO4R

From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Quinoa

Processing methods used in the commercial milling of quinoa usually remove most of the saponins found in the outer coat of the quinoa seeds. Because the quinoa saponins are largely responsible for its bitter taste, many people chose to rinse and rub ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/2ibddEX

Does Healthy Eating require cooking on a regular basis?

Our very short answer to this question is "yes!" We deliberately put an exclamation mark here, because of trends that we have seen in recent research studies involving food preparation, meals at home, cooking skills, diet quality, and disease risks. ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/2hqv8IM

Are there any individual concerns about eating eggplant?

Eggplant and Oxalates Eggplant is among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/21pHuy0

What's new and beneficial about shiitake mushrooms?

Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American taste buds. ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1TY8hmb

What are some good food sources of vitamin E?

Of our seven excellent sources of vitamin E, five are green leafy vegetables. Followers of our WHFoods site will probably not be surprised by this - green leafy vegetables score well as sources of many different nutrients. With respect to vitamin ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/21pHwpw

What is the relationship between intake of fish such as cod and triglyceride levels?

Just Two Servings of Omega-3-rich Fish a Week Can Lower Triglycerides Triglycerides are a form in which fat is carried in your bloodstream. In normal amounts, triglycerides are important for good health because they serve as a major source of energy. ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1RgoyQL

What is the role of vitamin B1 to your healthy living lifestyle?

Promotes Energy ProductionLike the other B vitamins, B1 is a key player in the production of energy from dietary carbohydrates and fats. In fact, you could easily make the case that vitamin B1 plays the most critical role of all, acting as the gate ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1S65D7Q

How are the different colored bell peppers related?

A wonderful combination of tangy taste and crunchy texture, sweet bell peppers are the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world with their beautifully shaped glossy exterior that comes in a wide array of vivid colors ranging from green, red, ...

from The World's Healthiest Foods http://ift.tt/1RgoyQJ

Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2016

I’m extremely grateful for all of you who allow me to do what I love every single day! When I started this little food blog back in 2008, I never dreamed it would become a full time career, and that I would have not one, but two New York Times Best Selling Cookbooks! I still look back some days and I’m amazed at where this little hobby has taken me. None of it would be possible without all the Skinnytaste fans trying and sharing my recipes – A HUGE THANK YOU!!!

And now as the year comes to an end, I love looking back through the recipes I posted this past year to see which ones made it to the top 25. Here are the TOP 25 Most Popular Recipes from 2016 as well as links to my most popular posts from previous years. If you are new here, this is always a great place to start!

Top 25 Most Popular Recipes 2015
Top 25 Most Popular Recipes 2014
Top 25 Most Popular Recipes 2013
Top 25 Skinny Recipes 2012
Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2011
Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2010

 

Top Recipes Posted in 2016

1. Korean Beef Rice Bowls

2. Salisbury Steak Meatballs (Instant Pot, Stove Top, Slow Cooker)

3. Beef, Tomato and Acini Di Pepe Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove)

4. Asian Lettuce Wrap Chicken Chopped Salad

5. Thai Basil Chicken

6. Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon

7. One Skillet Chicken with Bacon and Green Beans

8. Pickle Brined Baked Chicken Tenders

9. Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”

10. Shawarma Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt

11. Five Ingredient Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

12. Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

13. Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

14. Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Bowls

15. Slow Cooker Banh Mi Bowls

16. Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

17. Grilled Steak Lettuce Tacos

18. Honey Teriyaki Drumsticks (Instant Pot and Skillet)

19. Skillet Chicken in Tomato Chipotle Sauce

20. Noodle-less Butternut Sausage Lasagna

21. Sheetpan Italian Chicken and Veggie Dinner

22. Turkey Meatball Stroganoff (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove Top)

23. Giant Turkey Meatball Parmesan

24. Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Hoisin Sauce

25. Navy Bean, Bacon and Spinach Soup (Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Stove Top)

 

Did your favorite recipe make the top 25? Leave a comment here and tell me your favorite!!

from Skinnytaste http://ift.tt/2iBe8xy