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BBQ Bacon Crack Fries

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BBQ Bacon Crack Fries are the most epic combination of beer, bacon, potatoes, cheddar, and BBQ sauce you’ll ever put in your mouth. They are smoky, savory, spicy, and crispy, making them ideal for inhaling as you watch the big game. Let’s kick off tailgating season on the right foot, shall we?

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TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER.

Honestly, how are we already about to kick off all things fall?

I am slowly losing my mind thinking about how quick this year is passing by. Before I know it we will be ringing in the new year and I’ll be wishing I hadn’t eaten so much over the last four months.

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Ahi Poke Bowl

With marinated tuna, brown rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, macadamias and scallions, this Hawaiian style quick Ahi Poke Bowl is perfect for hot summer nights.

I love Poke bowls and often make them when I crave sushi! A few favorite dishes that satisfy my sushi cravings are Shoyu Ahi Poke, California Shrimp Stacks and California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocados. I’m also really digging this poke bowl with mango and avocado, a guest post by my friend, Heather K Jones, please welcome her!

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Summer Garden Vegetable Hummus Board

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A Summer Garden Vegetable Hummus Board is the best way to highlight those summer garden vegetables before the fall sets in! The combination of raw and roasted vegetables provide a fun variation so you can experiment with different flavors and textures. It’s the best healthy summer snack!

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September might be upon us this weekend, but that doesn’t mean summer is running away just yet.

With sunny skies and warm weather, I am sure your garden is bursting with colorful vegetables this time of year.

I wish I could say my garden is thriving, but alas, our first attempt at a garden this year was a bit of a fail… Thank goodness for all those farmers markets boasting the summer bounty of deliciousness, am I right?

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Quick Cherry Tomato Confit

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Quick Cherry Tomato Confit is a savory, delightfully creative dish that can be used in oh-so many ways. Featuring Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the quick-cook method on these small tomatoes brings out an intense level of flavor that you will end up making every single week.

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Friends, this is one of the best discoveries I’ve ever made.

I remember I tried tomato confit in a local restaurant just a month or two ago. It is such a simple concept, so I didn’t think I was going to flip out over like I did.

Essentially, tomato confit is cooking tomatoes slowly in extra virgin olive oil with some fresh herbs and cloves of garlic. The large tomatoes start to burst while remaining plump, helping them to retain all the richness of the oil and all the smooth, savory flavors of the other ingredients.

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Wednesday Slice

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1. I spent earlier this week going through the wedding photos with my mom and reliving all those moments was just heavenly. It’s hard to believe it’s all over now, with all the build up to the wedding weekend, the reception, and our honeymoon… It’s even harder to believe it’s been THREE MONTHS. The good news is the name change is almost done, the memories were all vividly captured, and being man and wife is pretty darn lovely 🙂 I know I’ve been showing you little sneak peeks here and there, so hopefully you are digging them 😉

2. In case you missed it, next week is my favorite foodie festival week EVER. It’s Denver Food + Wine Festival time! Check out all the deets on yesterday’s post here.

3. Song of the Week is Someone by Vikki Gilmore. It’s my light indie jam right now. Cozy sweater + book + imaginary roaring fire (we don’t have a fireplace so I like to pretend) + this song, always.  (more…)

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Denver Food + Wine Festival 2018

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s Denver Food + Wine Festival time! This is one of my favorite weeks in the entire world, and to me, it’s the best way to start off the fall season and close out the summer with an epic bang. Get more deets on the events I cherish the most below! 

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You all know I love Christmas, but there’s another week of the year that I love just as much…

That special time is the week of Denver Food + Wine Festival and I am jumping up and down with excitement and anticipation for this year’s events. The week is fast approaching (next week!) starting September 4th through 9th.

If you haven’t attended in the past or simply haven’t heard of this amazing week, it’s essentially a week of the best foodie events here in Denver. I have been going to this festival for 5 years now (gah, I can’t believe it’s been that many years), and I can honestly say that each year has been more incredible than the last. All I can say is it feels like waking up on Christmas morning every single day of this foodie celebration week.

 

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Chopped Wedge Salad

Classic wedge salad meets chopped salad in this easy side salad dish made with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese and chives with a light, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.

I love a good wedge salad, but I find myself chopping it up so I can get all the elements on my fork at the same time, so why not just serve it chopped!

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Food of the Week: Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are native to North, Central, and South America as well as to the Caribbean. Over time they have not only been distributed throughout the the world, but have become widely cultivated in a very large number of countries. When analysts ...

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (Aug 27-Sept 2)

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

The last week of August is always bittersweet. I love the summer, but I also love the Fall. New month means new goals, cooler temps, comfort food like One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac, schedules, cozy sweaters, etc. I’m also thrilled to get so many emails from those of you using the meal plans!!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these 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 or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per 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!

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! 

MONDAY (8/27)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes (7) with 2 cups chopped romaine (0) with Skinny Caesar Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 868**

TUESDAY (8/28)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 862**

WEDNESDAY (8/29)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 878**

THURSDAY (8/30)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (4) over ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 956**

FRIDAY (8/31)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (5)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4) with Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black Beans (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 891**

SATURDAY (9/1)
B: 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana-Nut Pancakes (4) (Recipe x 4)
L: Eggs Pizzaiola (2) with 2 extra eggs***and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 684**

SUNDAY (9/2)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1)  (Recipe x 2) on 1 piece toasted whole grain bread (3) with an apple (0)
D: Moroccan Meatballs (6) over 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 939**

*Prep the night before.

**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.

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How To Host A Tapas Party – Part Two

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In part two of How To Host A Tapas Party, you’ll find out my final tips for the ultimate guide to simple entertaining. From a couple of additional recipes to tips on how to lay out your epic spread, you’ll be the master of tapas before you know it. The time to party is now my friends!

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Are you ready to learn more about how to host the ultimate tapas party?!

I am still freaking obsessed over this spread because it was just that darn good.

As someone who will use any excuse to celebrate, I can’t help but share good food and good wine with the people around me as often as possible. This tapas party is just the party to throw when you are in the mood to do just that.

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Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Angel hair pasta tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden. The perfect meatless meal you’ll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano!

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Peach Mint Moscow Mule

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Cool off this week with a Peach Mint Moscow Mule! The combination of fruity and refreshing flavors with a bite of ginger really makes this a cocktail to remember. It’s ideal for celebrating the end of summer!

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Friends, I am having a week.

And that’s not in a good way. Which means I’ll be having yet another one of these fancy mules this evening once I am done with a marathon day.

It’s my camera (aka my other, other half – you know, aside from the Man and everything).

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Wednesday Slice

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1. This week has been all the insanity and dear lord I need a big ol’ beer. How is it only Wednesday? If you check out my stories on Instagram, you’ll know that I have decide to take on the project of reorganizing my kitchen and pantry… O.M.G. it’s a lot. From figuring out how to organize my spices to better tupperware storage, I am going for it all. Soooooo be sure to follow along as this journey progresses. I promise I’ll be posting a post highlighting the makeover (makeover is probably a strong word but it sure sounds nice, doesn’t it?)! In the meantime, any burning questions about kitchen/pantry organization??

2. After our trip to Japan I’ve been getting into manga and comics. So I am really excited about this giant roundup of comics about friendship! My reading list just got a wholllllle lot longer.

3. Song of the Week is When We Drive by Death Cab For Cutie. Their new album came out last week, and I just got it on vinyl… It’s pure magic. One of the better albums they’ve put out recently, and it’s so good it’s almost making me forget that they aren’t coming to Denver this tour. My heart might be broken but at least my ears and soul are filled with happiness 🙂  (more…)

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Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad, made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives and Feta is perfect to make ahead, for lunch for the week!

If you’ve been following my free meal plans, you probably know I’ve been incorporating more meal prep recipes in them, recipes you can make once that can be served for the week. This one doesn’t get easier because there is nothing to cook! Made with a fresh lemon vinaigrette, you’ll be counting down the minutes until lunch time!

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How To Host A Tapas Party – Part One

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When it comes to entertaining, make it easy on yourself with my How To Host A Tapas Party guide! From recipes to tips on how to pull it all together without driving yourself insane, this is part one of a handy how-to that you definitely need to save for your next gathering. 

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I LOVE tapas.

Well I love all food that I can graze on, to be specific. The idea of loading up a plate with tons of flavors and textures always peaks my interest, and any excuse to gather a bunch of people together around a feast of delicious food has my heart.

I’ve been wanting to throw a tapas party for a while, but I always delayed it because I was never sure where to start.

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Food of the Week: Raspberries

Scientists aren't entirely sure about the origins of raspberries. Wild raspberries appear on at least five continents, and there is enormous species diversity for this fruit. Some arctic species of raspberry are native to Alaska, the Aleutian ...

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Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Raspberry Almond Parfait

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Raspberries

As raspberries are very delicate, wash them very gently, using the light pressure of the sink sprayer if possible, and then patting them dry. They should be washed right before eating or recipe preparation so that they do not become water-soaked and ...

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