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Monday, September 30, 2019
Parmesan Crusted Roasted Delicata Squash
Roasted Delicata squash is delicious topped with a Parmesan-herb crust. The edges come out crisp, golden and delicious. Whether you serve it as a healthy snack or a side dish, this roasted delicata squash recipe is always a winner!
Parmesan Crusted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash has thinner skin than acorn and butternut squash, which is edible. It’s only available late summer and early Fall, so now is the time to take advantage! If you’re looking for more delicata squash recipes, you will also love this Delicata Squash With Chicken Sausage Mushroom Stuffing, it’s so good!
As a broad group, button mushrooms are native to many regions of the world and can still be found growing wild worldwide. However, cultivation of button mushrooms also began far back in time in many regions of the world, and especially in parts of ...
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Recipe of the Week: 7-Minute Healthy Sauteed Crimini Mushrooms
"Healthy Sauteing" Crimini Mushrooms is George's revolutionary new way to prepare them without the used of heated oils. This not only results in delicious Mushrooms but helps retain their wealth of health-promoting nutrients. ...
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Selenium is one of many important dietary minerals, and we require a small amount of selenium in our daily diet. Selenium is incorporated in a small cluster of important proteins, each of which plays a critical role in our health. Scientists named ...
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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Crimini Mushrooms
Mushrooms are so porous that if they are exposed to too much water, they will quickly absorb it and become soggy. Therefore, the best way to clean mushrooms without sacrificing their texture and taste is to clean them using minimal, if any, water. ...
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What Nutrients Are Most Likely to be Deficient in a Vegetarian Diet?
If you look at all types of vegetarian diets as a group, and all research studies of these diets, vitamin B12 is the nutrient most likely to be deficient in this type of eating plan. Adequate B12 intake can be and is a genuine concern if a ...
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What Do You Think About a Mostly Vegetarian-Plus-Seafood Meal Plan?
This approach to a meal plan is referred to in research studies as a "pesco-vegetarian" plan. You will also hear the term "pescarian" being used to refer to this type of plan, and you may also see the term being spelled as "pesca-vegetarian." All of ...
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Is Vitamin B12 Really a Problem in a Vegetarian Diet?
Yes, intake of vitamin B12 can often be a problem in a vegetarian diet. For example, in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003-2010, only 55% of vegetarians were determined to meet their daily B12 requirements, in ...
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Veggie Advisor: Why are Vegetables So Indispensable for Healthy Eating?
At WHFoods, we place unusual amount of emphasis on vegetables - even more emphasis than you will find in most public health recommendations. Our Vegetable Advisor, for example, can help you evaluate your vegetable intake in six categories: total ...
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Many website visitors have asked us for practical suggestions when trying to avoid certain types of foods or food groups in their meal plans. Sometimes foods or food groups may need to be avoided for medical reasons. At other times, people choose to ...
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I am so glad it is finally starting to feel a little like fall! I hope it is where you live too! Peak apple picking season for many areas is the next few weeks, for those of you who go, check out my Crock Pot Applesauce and Crock Pot Apple Butter! Nothing beats fresh and homemade!
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! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
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!
*Green salad includes 4 cups romaine, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons
light vinaigrette.
**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. (more…)
Instant Pot Indian Chicken Pulao is a lighter cousin of chicken biryani, a great gateway dish for someone new to Indian food. Similar to a rice pilaf only with chicken and aromatic spices.
Instant Pot Chicken Pulao
Chicken Pulao is also much lighter than chicken biryani, and it’s absolutely delicious! If you’re a fan of chicken and rice, you will love this less popular one-pot Indian dish. And bonus, thanks to the pressure cooker it takes about 30 minutes start to finish! You can see more Instant Pot recipes here.
Homemade Chai Infused Bourbon is how to infuse your booze, the easy way. It’s just the boozy treat to sit on your homemade bar to make endless cocktails with. In just one week it’s ready to drink, so make it now to use next week!
If you haven’t been infusing your booze, you don’t know what you have been missing in life right now.
When fall rolls around, infusing booze is one of my favorite things to do.
The crisp air outside is a signal that it is whiskey and bourbon season! Therefore, if you need me, know that I will be deep into drinking old fashioned cocktails, Manhattans, and straight up whiskey/bourbon on the rocks from now until springtime. (more…)
This classic pumpkin roll recipe is made lighter than traditional recipes with a delicious pumpkin spiced sponge cake and a light cream cheese filling.
1. OK people, travel is coming up SO FAST. I am so freaking EXCITED. Paris, Italy, Sweden… OH MY. This trip feels like something that I have been planning for so long, probably because I have… lol It’s hard to find the perfect balance for planning travel isn’t it? You want to make sure you see everything, but at the same time you don’t want to pack too much in on each day. Getting that balance is a wee bit tough at times, but I think I have nailed it for this trip in a whole new way. Also, I am LOVING Pebblar right now for trip planning. It’s so stinkin’ easy to use, and you can customize your trips to make them as detailed as you like! This is NOT a sponsored shoutout – I just really really like it! You can even share it with your travel buddies and access it offline. Where are you going on your next trip?
3. Song of the Week is Mon Ami D’en Haut by JP Nataf. This song gives me all the feels of sitting on the Seine with a glass of wine on a crisp fall day. GAH can I just be there NOW. (more…)
As plants native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, olive trees and the olives they produce have one of the longest food histories among all known foods. The pressing of olive oil from olives dates back at least 3,000 years to food ...
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This easy-to-prepare dressing is great for any occasion. Just toss your salad or vegetables with the ingredients and enjoy! It is not necessary to mix the ingredients of the dressing separately before using. ...
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Vitamin E is a blanket term for eight different naturally occurring nutrients - four different tocopherols and four different tocotrienols. Each of these vitamin E types is considered a fat-soluble antioxidant, and all eight are found in varying ...
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From the kitchen: What is the World's Healthiest Cooking?
We have made this easy for you by offering recipes that are composed of very nutrient-rich seasonal whole foods. We have then included cooking methods such as: Healthy Saute Healthy Stovetop Searing Healthy Stir-Fry Quick Broil ...
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Even though we strongly recommend the inclusion of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) in most meal plans - and average 2 tablespoons per day in our 7-Day Menu - we do not cook with this plant oil and we do not believe that cooking with EVOO is the best ...
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Can you tell me more about the Mediterranean diet?
Thanks to the best-selling paperback, "The Mediterranean Diet" by Cloutier and Adamson many people have heard the term "Mediterranean diet" but don't know what's involved with this eating plan. We'd like to tell you a little bit more about food ...
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Is canned tuna a good source of omega 3 fats? How much omega 3s can I expect to consume when eating canned tuna?
Yes, canned tuna can be a good source of omega-3 fats, but how much omega-3s are contained in the can of tuna you purchase can vary considerably. Here's what you need to know to choose the can with the most omega-3s.Canned Tuna VarietiesFirst of ...
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"Super-sized" meals have become a controversial food topic in the U.S., and in some parts of the country, local governments have tried to set limits on the serving size of soft drinks that are commonly sold in corner groceries and food marts. This ...
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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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Caramel Apple Ice Cream is full of apple pie spices, fresh apples, and creamy dulce de leche for the ultimate fall sweet treat. It’s a no-churn dessert so you don’t have to worry about having an ice cream maker to make it! You’ll want a double scoop every single day.
HOLY OMG EVERYBODY.
This is the fall frozen treat to beat all other frozen treats.
For me, fall is all about caramel apples. I used to be OBSESSED with them, so much so that everyone I knew would start bringing me caramel apples from the grocery store anytime they saw me between September and November. (more…)
This simple Eggplant and Tomato Sauce is delicious, made with diced eggplant stewed in tomatoes and garlic. I love it served over pasta but it’s also great over zucchini noodles, polenta or as a side dish on it’s own.
Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many Italian dishes. They are nutrient dense and high in antioxidants. It’s actually a fruit, and great in so many vegetarian dishes like these meatless Eggplant Meatballs, Eggplant Parmesan and Eggplant Rollatini.
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! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
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!
*Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat
**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.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are so easy, made with just two ingredients! Elegant enough to impress guests yet easy enough to make any weeknight for your family.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Scallops are so meaty and delicious, and take just minutes to cook which makes this a perfect fast weeknight dish. Making them in the air fryer, the scallops come out perfectly juicy and tender on the inside, with crisp golden bacon on the outside in under 10 minutes. If your not a scallop fan, you may also like these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites.
A Hearty BBQ Charcuterie Board is just the unique idea your next gathering demands. Piled high with BBQ meat sauced up with Head Country Bar-B-Q, this spread is perfect for when that snack attack strikes! Bust it out on a lazy weekend for grazing or use it as the centerpiece of your next tailgating gathering.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Head Country Bar-B-Q. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Cake ’n Knife.
Charcuterie boards will forever and always be my favorite thing.
I am what people like to call a serial grazer. Honestly, I would much prefer to graze all day long than the eat three square meals a day. During the day that’s exactly what I do with a little here and a little there as the hours pass. (more…)
1. All I can think right now is “work work work work work.” *le sigh* I am stuck in a crazy cycle of work as I prepare for taking a few weeks off from work. It’s crazy how much prep work goes into taking time off when you are an entrepreneur. It’s a bit exhausted and I might be pushing myself to the limit over here… Say hello to stress city. Pretty sure the Man thinks I need to spend a day at the spa before we go on the trip for fear of my brain exploding while on said trip, HA. Last weekend I was able to steal away for a night to the mountains and this weekend all the focus is on my lovely friend Susannah from Feast + West who is getting hitched! SUPER EXCITED.
3. Song of the Week is Shallow by Us The Duo. I have fallen head over heels for this duo lately. Sunday Afternoon is also an amazing song. Ugh, they are just so fantastic. Go listen to them now! (more…)
