Thursday, May 31, 2018

Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned

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A Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned is such a simple update to a favorite classic cocktail of mine. Made with homemade strawberry rhubarb simple syrup, the fruitiness pairs with the sharp rye whiskey and orange bitters for a smooth cocktail with a hint of summer in it! Simple, elegant, and oh-so gorgeous.

Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned

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I am feeling a whirlwind of emotions right now.

I am officially MARRIED!!!

GAH, this past holiday weekend was absolutely magical. From spending ample time with close friends and family, to saying my vows with a ridiculously amazing view of the mountains, to saying “I do” to my partner and best friend…

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Potato and Broccoli Cakes

These easy, copycat Ikea vegetable potato and broccoli cakes called Grönsakskaka make a delicious side dish for breakfast or dinner!

These easy, copycat Ikea vegetable potato and broccoli cakes called Grönsakskaka make a delicious side dish for breakfast or dinner!
Potato and Broccoli Cakes

Made with potatoes, broccoli, leeks, onions and cheese, so good! My aunt had a brunch for Mother’s Day and had a beautiful spread, which included these Potato and Broccoli Cakes. When she told us they were frozen from Ikea, we couldn’t believe it! My aunt helped me recreate them, they taste just as good as the original, with less calories of course! Kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast or brunch with eggs or as a side dish with salmon, chicken, or serve two as a main with a big salad.

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Caramel Apple Molten Cakes

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Caramel Apple Molten Cakes are a simple apple caramel flavored cake that oozes gooey filling the moment you dig a fork into it. When they’re made with Martinelli’s Apple Juice, these cakes are a show-stopping dessert that no one can resist.

Caramel Apple Molten Cakes

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When it comes to dinner parties, the final course of the meal is always the most memorable.

I don’t know if it’s because it’s the last taste of the evening, or the happy warm feelings you get inside as you eat it. You want your guests to feel that you they had an amazing evening filled with memories that will last a lifetime.

Either way, dessert is one of the most important aspects of a dinner party, in my oh-so humble opinion.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry made with lean white meat and lots of broccoli in a ginger and garlic stir-fry sauce that’s an easy and quick weeknight meal or the perfect meal prep recipe for easy lunches all week long.

Chicken and Broccoli Asian Stir Fry Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Asian takeout doesn’t have to be loaded with fat and calories, a few great examples of that are these Skinnytaste favorites: General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken Makeover, Asian Lettuce Wrap Chicken Chopped Salad, Teriyaki Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry and Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken – Lightened Up to name a few.

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Monday, May 28, 2018

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

Food of the Week: Pasture-Raised Chicken

Although the practice of domesticating fowl dates back at least as far as 2,000 BC, the raising of chickens - for food, for eggs, or simply as pets - seems to have fluctuated throughout human history. At times, both chicken eggs and chicken meat ...

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Recipe of the Week: 15-Minute Healthy Sauteed Chicken and Asparagus

The chicken and asparagus combination in this recipe is a wonderful addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It not only tastes great but contains just 275 calories! ...

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Best sources of Vitamin B3

Niacin is a blanket term for a family of compounds with vitamin B3 activity. The terms "niacin" and "vitamin B3" can be used interchangeably, and whenever you find either term on our website, we are referring to the same group of compounds. Basic ...

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From the kitchen: What are the Best Healthy Cooking Methods and Foods for Spring and Summer

We desire warming stews and soups to help keep us warm in the cold winter months, but our bodies have different needs in the warmer months of spring and summer. We want to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather activities and have less time for ...

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Should I Include Meatless Meals In My Diet?

Ever since 1977 and the United States Senate report on Dietary Goals, we've been asked to decrease our consumption of meat. During the 1980's, the emphasis was on choosing lean meats rather than fatty cuts. During the 1990's, the Dietary Guidelines ...

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How to Select the World's Healthiest Organic Meats

Animals (compared to plants) eat relatively large amounts of food and live for relatively long periods of time before slaughter therefore environmental contaminants can be more readily stored and concentrated in meat through a process called ...

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Many of your recipes call for vegetable broth. Do you use store-bought or homemade broth?

While some people like to only use homemade broth, we think that high-quality store-bought broth works great and is very convenient. Broth is available in either cans or aseptic packages. While I like the aseptically packaged broth better because it ...

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If I am Mostly Eating Plant Foods, do I Still Need to be Concerned About Food Quality?

The very short answer to this question is a resounding "yes!" In fact, if we were somehow forced to choose between a very low quality vegetarian diet and a very high quality non-vegetarian diet, we would pick the high quality non-vegetarian diet ...

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (May 28-June 3)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend! A few notes for this week’s meal plan, prep the quinoa ahead for breakfast bowls and marinade for chicken on Sunday night, if desired. Grill extra breast of chicken for Tues/Wed lunches.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (May 28-June 3)

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MONDAY (5/28)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken Skewers (1) with Rainbow Potato Salad (5)
D: Grilled Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin (3) with Southwestern Black Bean Salad (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 824*

TUESDAY (5/29)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 864*

WEDNESDAY (5/30)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0)** with Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 898*

THURSDAY (5/31)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (4)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0) with Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
D: Chicken Shawarma Salad (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 814*

FRIDAY (6/1)
B: PB & J Smoothie (4)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0) with Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
D: Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets (4) with grilled zucchini (0) and 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 910*

SATURDAY (6/2)
B: Whole Wheat Pancakes (5) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Salad (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 488*

SUNDAY (6/3)
B: Eggs and Soldiers with Asparagus (2)
L: Tuna Deviled Eggs (2) with an apple (0)
D: Spiralized Shanghai Beef and Broccoli (7) (Recipe x 2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 928*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

**Green salad includes 9 cups romaine, 1 cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 3 scallions.  Serves 4 plus leftovers for lunch Thurs and Fri.

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Friday, May 25, 2018

Grilled Corn Salad with Feta

This charred Grilled Corn Salad with Feta is an easy 5-ingredient summer side dish. It goes perfect with anything you’re grilling!

This charred Grilled Corn and Feta Salad is an easy 5-ingredient summer side dish. It goes perfect with anything you're grilling!

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

31 Droolworthy Memorial Day Weekend Recipes

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Kick your Memorial Day weekend into high gear with 31 droolworthy Memorial Day weekend recipes! From fabulous cocktails to tasty snacks, manly meats to sweet treats, you have everything you need right at your fingertips with this recipe round up. Time to make the most of the holiday weekend!

For me Memorial Day weekend always signified a few things. 

First, as with most younglings, it was the mark of the end of the school year for 20+ years of my life. Kinda hard to shake that thought and realizing that summer is now here. Of course there’s no summer break now, and despite that totally being the worst, i still get that tinge of excitement just thinking about all the summer fun ahead. 

Second, this weekend is all about gathering together to remember and celebrate those that aren’t with us. I know this weekend is all about the grill, the beers and the extra day off, but don’t forget what Memorial Day is really all about when it comes down to it. 

BLT Guacamole

This weekend happens to be even more spectacular than usual for me because it’s my wedding weekend 🙂 Yep, it’s time to become an old married ladyyyyy and I couldn’t be happier friends.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and I wanted to get you prepped for a long weekend full of food and booze.

So peruse this list, get some inspiration for an incredible weekend of cooking and eating, and get excited for three blissful days of pure summer relaxation!

Berrylicious Gin & Tonic | cakenknife.com

Booze 

Berrylicious Gin & Tonic

Vodka Strawberry Lemonade

Tart Cherry Fizz | cakenknife.com #cocktail #happyhour

Tart Cherry Fizz

Very Cherry Amaretto Sour

Patriotic Tom Collins Punch | cakenknife.com #july4th #fourthofjuly #cocktail

Patriotic Tom Collins Punch

Cherry Whiskey Smash

Chile Beer Sangria

Crunch Cheeseburger Sliders

Appetizers 

Crunch Cheeseburger Sliders

BLT Guacamole

Grilled Honey Sriracha Wings | cakenknife.com

Grilled Honey Sriracha Wings

Bourbon Habanero Honey Chicken Wings

Jalapeño Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons

Cilantro Chili Lime Pulled Pork Sliders | cakenknife.com

Cilantro Chili Lime Pulled Pork Sliders

BLAT Blue Cheese Crostini

Loaded Baked Potato Fries

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst with Homemade Pickled Red Onions | cakenknife.com #bratwurst #hotdog #summer #bacon

Mains 

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst with Homemade Pickled Red Onions

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Tacos

Big 'n Smoky Five Alarm Burger | cakenknife.com @sprouts #burger #grilling #summer #nationalhamburgerday

Big ’n Smoky Five Alarm Burger

Southwestern Guacamole Burger

Hot Chicken with Homemade Quick Pickles | cakenknife.com #dinner #southern #nashville #friedchicken

Hot Chicken with Homemade Quick Pickles

Spicy Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs with Avocado Salsa

Spicy Rotisserie Chicken Pressed Sandwich | cakenknife.com #lunch #picnic #summer

Spicy Rotisserie Chicken Pressed Sandwich

The Perfect Ribeye Steak 

Bourbon Cherry Crisp | cakenknife.com #cherries #bourbon #dessert

Desserts 

Bourbon Cherry Crisp

Mixed Berry Vanilla Bean Cake

Easy Butterfinger Caramel Ganache Tart

Easy Butterfinger Caramel Ganache Tart

Blueberry Pie Crumb Bars

Smashed Mixed Berry Pavlova

Smashed Mixed Berry Pavlova

Nutella Cherry Tart

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Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Meringue Cookies

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope these Memorial Day weekend recipes have you drooling already 😉 Catch ya on the flip side!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets

Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets are so fast and easy, perfect to make all summer long!

Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets are so fast and easy, perfect to make all summer long!
Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets

These shrimp scampi packets are SO good, you’ll want to serve them with crisp bread to soak up all the delicious garlicky juices! When you want easy grilling, foil packet meals are perfect for weeknight dinners with easy clean-up!

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