Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 73)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 73). Cinco de Mayo is coming this week, so my entire meal plan for the week is inspired around Mexican food, one of my favorites!

Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 73)

Monday: Huevos Rancheros

Tuesday: Madison’s Favorite Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

Wednesday: Barbacoa Beef (Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot) with Corn Salsa with Lime

Thursday: Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle with Avocado Crema with brown rice

Friday: Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken  and Mexican “Unfried” Ice Cream

Saturday: Dinner Out

Sunday: Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde

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Mindful chocolate eating

 

Learn how to eat with intention and avoid the guilt trip with these tips for mindful chocolate eating.

 

Store Keep chocolate at room temperature. High quality chocolate should never be stored in the refrigerator; in the mouth, cold chocolate does not release the flavours and aromas as quickly as room temperature chocolate. 

Cleanse Before your chocolate fix, eat a piece of apple or small piece of bread to cleanse the palate of other flavours.

Smell Involve your sense of smell, touch and sight in the tasting process. Before eating, look at the chocolate, appreciate the shine and colour. Break off a piece and listen to the sound. High-quality chocolate produces a sharp, crisp sound when it breaks and a clean edge. Rub the chocolate with your fingers  (it should feel smooth), which will start to release the odours and enhance flavour intensity. Smell the chocolate and try to define different aromas. 

Suck Place the chocolate in your mouth and let it melt without chewing (it will melt at 32 degrees Celsius. Let the flavours release and be aware of the flavours (notice whether they’re the same as the ones you smelled). 

Finish Once the chocolate has melted completely, be aware of the ‘finish’. It should not be bitter or unpleasant on the palate. New flavours may emerge.

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Food of the Week: Black Beans

Black beans and other beans such as pinto beans, navy beans, and kidney beans are all known scientifically as Phaselous vulgaris . (This scientific name refers to the genus and species of the plant; navy, kidney, pinto, etc. are different varieties ...

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Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Black Beans - No Cooking

You can now find many brands of organic, ready-to-eat canned Black Beans that are healthier and tastier than conventionally produced Black Beans. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare ad can be served as a side dish or used in other recipes such ...

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Best sources of Molybdenum

Although perhaps not as well known as other minerals that we profile on our website, molybdenum is a key mineral nutrient found in a variety of WHFoods and known to play important roles in many different body systems. Our understanding of molybdenum ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Black Beans

Before washing black beans, spread them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones, debris or damaged beans. After this process, place the beans in a strainer, rinsing them thoroughly under cool running ...

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Which foods are classified as "nightshades," and is it true that foods from this group can potentially contain problematic substances?

Nightshades - all belonging to a scientific family of plants called Solanaceae - include several thousand species of flowering plants, and most of these plants are not edible as food. At the very same time, however, there are a good number of ...

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What's new and beneficial about watermelon?

What's New and Beneficial About Watermelon Alongside of tomatoes, watermelon has moved up to the front of the line in recent research studies on high-lycopene foods. Lycopene is a carotenoid phytonutrient that's especially important for our ...

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Is miso a good source of health-promoting antioxidants?

The list of research-documented antioxidants in miso is growing! In addition to conventional antioxidants like the minerals zinc and manganese, miso is now known to contain phytonutrient antioxidants including phenolic acids like ferulic, coumaric, ...

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Does pasture-raised turkey meat contain more omega-3 fatty acids?

With ample time spent foraging in a pasture with natural and mixed vegetation, it is very likely that the omega-3 content of turkey meat can be increased and that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats can be improved. Several recent studies have ...

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What is respiration rate and how does it affect the storage of asparagus?

Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus. The key scientific finding here involves respiration rate. Like all vegetables, asparagus doesn't instantly "die" when it is picked, but instead, ...

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How does eggplant promote cardiovascular health and free radical protection?

Cardiovascular Health and Free Radical ProtectionWhen laboratory animals with high cholesterol were given eggplant juice, their blood cholesterol, the cholesterol in their artery walls and the cholesterol in their aortas (the aorta is the artery ...

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How does eating a whole apple compare to eating more processed forms of apples?

The whole food form of apples is also important if you want full satisfaction from eating them. Researchers have recently compared intake of whole apples to intake of applesauce and apple juice, only to discover that people report less hunger (and ...

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Chili Lime Margarita

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A Chili Lime Margarita is a spicy, boozy kick in the pants that your happy hour desperately needs, especially with Cinco de Mayo just around the corner! This margarita features a chile infused tequila and chili salt rim so you get the best of smoky, spicy and boozy in every. single. sip. 

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and even though I won’t be stateside to celebrate it, I will be dreaming of having another one of these little beauties hitting my lips…

Margaritas and tacos are staples in my diet, so it’s not a surprise that I will take any excuse possible to dig into them even MORE than usual. I do tend to inhale tacos and margaritas like a fiend, so this should come as no surprise to you all.

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Usually fruity margaritas are all the rage as soon as the weather turns warm. As you hit various restaurants around town, it seems like the strawberry, orange, rhubarb and other fruity cocktails crop up everywhere.  (more…)

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Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie “Rice”

Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie “Rice” made with riced broccoli and cauliflower, sauteed chicken and cheddar cheese. I whipped this up for dinner the other night and my daughter loved it! It’s so fast and easy to make I knew I had to share.

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High-intensity beach workout

 We're loving this high-intensity beach workout by Alexandra Kierdorf-Robinson of 360Health! Who's up for the challenge?

 

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Brown Butter Spring Vegetable Fettuccine

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Brown Butter Spring Vegetable Fettuccine is one of my favorite spring pasta recipes to indulge in. With roasted fresh spring vegetables and a creamy brown butter sauce, this dish is as easy to make as it is to eat. Plus it’s ready in only 20 minutes!

It’s hard to believe Spring is well underway and summer is starting to peek around the corner ahead… Here in Colorado it feels like you get a true Spring from time to time… and other times it’s winter. Then other times, it’s summer. It can be a little confusing to someone who just wants to have thunderstorms, spring flowers and moderate temperatures for a couple of months.

The way that I stay sane is through the season’s food.

Giant shocker, I’m sure.

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Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese

This beautiful Spring Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese is studded with strawberries and served over baby greens, but you can use any seasonal berries or a combination of berries instead. Serve this salad alone or alongside grilled chicken or fish.

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