7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan (March 2-March 8)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.

7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan

Now that the Lenten season has begun, make sure to check recipes like Cod Fish Tacos, Easiest Pasta and Broccoli Recipe, or any of my vegetarian recipes for those meatless Fridays.

WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have completed 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.

Why Should Everyone Meal Plan?

Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals!

About The Meal Plan

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 2020! 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 WW Blue SP 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 (3/2)
B: ½ cup quick oats* (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ½ a diced apple (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Air Fryer Falafel (1B 5G 1P) in a whole wheat pita (4B 4G 4P) with ¼ cup Tzatziki (0B 0G 0P), 2 tablespoons each
cucumber and tomato and 4 slices red onion (0B 0G 0P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20B 24G 16P, Calories 935**

TUESDAY (3/3)
B: 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3B 3G 3P) and ½ medium banana (0B 0G
0P)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5B 5G 5P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 19G 19P, Calories 849**

WEDNESDAY (3/4)
B:  ½ cup quick oats (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ½ a diced apple (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables (9B 9G 8P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 24B 24G 19P, Calories 1,019**

THURSDAY (3/5)
B: 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3B 3G 3P) and ½ medium banana (0B 0G
0P)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Pepper Steak (5B 6G 5P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 24B 25G 19P, Calories 944**

FRIDAY (3/6)
B: ½ cup quick oats (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ¼ cup blueberries (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (6B 8G 5P)
D: Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon (3B 6G 3P) with Raw Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Oil (2B 2G 2P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18B 23G 13P, Calories 870**

SATURDAY (3/7)
B: Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream (4B 4G 4P)
L: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan and Fried Egg (6B 8G 6P) (recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10B 12G 10P, Calories 524**

SUNDAY (3/8)
B: Quinoa Huevos Rancheros Bowls (6B 11G 5P)
L: Broccoli and Cheese Potato Soup (7B 9G 5P) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P)
D: Stuffed Baked Pork Chops with Prosciutto and Mozzarella (7B 7G 7P ) with Mashed Cauliflower (2B 2G 2P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 25B 32G 22P, Calories 963**

*Prepare oats with water according to package directions

**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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Healthy Cod Fish Tacos

This easy, healthy cod fish taco recipe is seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub topped with slaw and creamy lime sauce – no breading, no frying!

Cod Fish Tacos

These fish tacos have a delicious crisp cabbage and carrot slaw, then drizzled with a lightened up chili-lime sauce. SO good! Me and Karina, my oldest daughter love fish, but my husband Tommy does not… unless I make fish tacos! These healthy fish tacos are my favorite way to get him to eat fish and they are so quick, ready in 30 minutes. For a fun spin on fish tacos, try these Greek Fish Tacos, Scallop Tacos or these Lobster Tacos.

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Jameson Old Fashioned

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A Jameson Old Fashioned is a simple twist on the classic cocktail recipe that’ll really surprise you! The kick of Irish whiskey with bitters, a little sugar and a splash of soda gives you a smooth drink that’ll elevate happy hour.

*welp*

Did I happen to mention how much I loathe moving?

It is basically the worst thing to have to do. And somehow, I have been doing it every year for years now… UGH.

Note: this is an updated version of the original post published on October 5th, 2015.

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Weekly Slice

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1. OMG I ACTUALLY WENT OUT AND DID SOMETHING FUN! This Nashville hot chicken sandwich was one of the spiciest I’ve had since going to Nashville many years ago and it ROCKED. It felt so good to go out and enjoy a meal out of the house… It feels like it’s been a bit since the Man and I have done that with things like work, puppies, and obligations getting in our way. Every bite just took me back to Nashville… It’s amazing how just one night out of the house can help you feel refreshed, am I right?

2. I am totally intrigued about hosting a reading party. It sounds like such a lovely way to spend time with loved ones. I kinda want to just do this with the Man, cuddle up in the big chair and immerse myself in a new book. 

3. Song of the Week is Around The Block by Julia Shapiro. My days have become a constant battle of trying to calm puppies while getting my work done. Therefore I’ve got calming mellow music running round the clock! This is one of the songs that I seriously LOVE right now. Just the right amount of beat and mellow feel. (more…)

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Air Fryer Falafel

This easy Falafel recipe is made quicker and healthier in the air fryer with canned chickpeas – no deep frying!

Air Fryer Falafel

Falafel is a delicious Middle-Eastern vegetarian dish made with chickpeas, a mix of onions and different herbs and spices. They are shaped like meatballs, but there’s no meat in them. I wanted to create a falafel recipe that was quick and easy, made from canned chickpeas and didn’t require frying. Solution, air fryer to the rescue! You can see more air fryer recipes here!

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Korean Ground Turkey and Rice Lettuce Wraps

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This post has been sponsored by Minute® Rice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Korean Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps make for a tasty, light lunch or appetizer. The combination of Korean flavors, ground turkey, and Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice are a fantastic global twist on the traditional lettuce wrap recipe!

Say hello to my new favorite better-for-you lunch! 

Ok, that’s a lie; I also eat these for dinner. And serve them as an appetizer… They really are the most versatile little wraps!

After going through the responses on my reader survey, you have spoken and I am listening! There was a resounding request for more global flavors and some lighter options, so here I am with a recipe that meets both. (more…)

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Food of the Week: Spinach

Spinach is generally regarded as being native to the Middle East and appears to have been cultivated there for well over a thousand years. Trading between the Middle East and Asia is believed to have been responsible for the migration of spinach to ...

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Recipe of the Week: 1-Minute "Quick Boiled" Spinach

This way of preparing Spinach has the best flavor because it helps remove some of the acids found in Spinach and brings out its sweetness. Make sure the water is at a rapid boil before adding Spinach. Taken from page 417 of the 2nd Edition of the ...

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Best sources of Mangnesium

Magnesium is a key mineral in human metabolism, and found in small to medium amounts in many of the World's Healthiest Foods. Vegetables (especially green leafy ones), nuts and seeds, and legumes are your best WHFoods sources for magnesium. We like ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Spinach

Spinach should be washed very well since the leaves and stems tend to collect sand and soil. Before washing, trim off the roots and separate the leaves. Place the spinach in a large bowl of tepid water and swish the leaves around with your hands as ...

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Can you tell me about oxalates, including the foods that contain them and how are they related to nutrition and health?

Introduction While many people think about oxalates as some rare and undesirable component of food, oxalates are naturally-occurring substances found in a wide variety of foods and they play a supportive role in the metabolism of many plants and ...

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How Much of a Problem is Iron in a Vegetarian Diet?

Based on our review of the research, we do not believe that vegetarians typically have problems in getting the iron that they need. In large scale studies like the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), over three-fourths of ...

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Can you tell me more about chlorophyll?

This article is the first part of our four-article series about chlorophyll, including its [role in health:george,432], its [concentration in different foods:george,431], and its [stability in cookinggeorge,433]. This undervalued nutrient can make ...

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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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7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan (February 24-March 1)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.

7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan

This week I added some Asian inspired favorites to the meal plan including a new Tofu recipe! I love tofu, but if you’re not a fan you can sub it out with chicken.

WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have completed 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.

Why Should Everyone Meal Plan?

Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals!

About The Meal Plan

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 2020! 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 WW Blue SP 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 (February 24-March 1)

 

MONDAY (2/24)

B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)

L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6B 6G 6P)

D: Cream of Asparagus Soup (1B 1G 1P) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P) and a green salad* with light vinaigrette (2B 3G 2P)

     Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17B 21G 17G, Calories 867**

TUESDAY (2/25)

B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4B 6G 4P)

L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6B 6G 6P)

D: Crock Pot Picadillo (3B 3G 3P) tacos with 2 corn tortillas (3B 3G 3P), 2 tablespoons cheese (2B 2G 2P), ¼ cup shredded lettuce (0B 0G 0P) and Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black Beans (1B 3G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 23G 19P, Calories 1,017**

WEDNESDAY (2/26)

B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)

L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6B 6G 6P)

D: LEFTOVER Crock Pot Picadillo (3B 3G 3P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P) and 1 ounce avocado (1B 1G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20B 23G 15P, Calories 958**

THURSDAY (2/27)

B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4B 6G 4P)

L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6B 6G 6P)

D: One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta (8B 9G 8P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18B 21G 18P, Calories 911**

FRIDAY (2/28)

B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)

L: LEFTOVER One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta(8B 9G 8P)

D: Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice (6B 7G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 24G 14P, Calories 947**

SATURDAY (2/29)

B: Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche (4B 6G 4P) and 1 cup mixed berries (0B 0G 0P)

L: Quickest Cast-Iron Thin Crust Pizza (4B 4G 4P ) (recipe x 2) with 10 carrot sticks (0B 0G 0P)

D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8B 10G 8P, Calories 396**

SUNDAY (3/1)

B: BLT Egg Sandwich (6B 8G 6P) (recipe x 4) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)

L: Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders (4B 6G 4P) with Quick Cabbage Slaw (2B 2G 2P)

D: Kung Pao Tofu (6B 8G 6P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 23B 29G 18P, Calories 1,043**

*Green salad includes 6 cups romaine, ½ cup each cucumber, tomato, carrots, chickpeas and ¼ cup 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.

 

 

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King Cake Cookies

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King Cake Cookies are all the king cake flavor in cookie form! The soft, chewy, and thick sugar cookies have a burst of cinnamon and vanilla, just like king cake. The touch of lemon in the frosting is pure Mardi Gras deliciousness.

Fat Tuesday is just around the corner, friends!

Are you celebrating this year?

Since I know a lot of you will be planning your parties for the weekend, or perhaps you’ll be going hardcore on the holiday itself, I wanted to send you into the weekend with one final treat to celebrate with.

King cake cookies are a sugar cookie that’s been packed with all the flavor of king cake and decorated to look just like one. 

A king cake is a pretty iconic dessert, but I don’t know if I will ever have the energy to make the entire thing from scratch. I’d rather order one from a local bakery… but if I really get the bug to bake, I want to bake cookies. 

The Man and I are totally obsessed with cookies. I mean, there’s a reason we try not to keep them in the house… They disappear SO quickly when they are on hand. For me, there’s nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie but when I’m in the mood for a sugar cookie… well, I want it to be soft and chewy.

These cookies are exactly that. The perfect texture and thickness to feel truly indulgent, with the subtle flavors of king cake and the cute toppings to match!

This Recipe’s Must-Haves

To make the dough for the cookies, you’ll just need your sturdy stand mixer.

You will also need a marble rolling pin to roll out the dough and a set of biscuit cutters or cookie cutters to cut out the circles.

Place the cookies on a half sheet baking pan to bake. You’ll also need one of your mixing bowls and a whisk to make the glaze for the cookies.

Other yummy sugar cookie recipes: Vanilla Bean Cardamom Sugar Cookies | Ale Sugar Cookies | Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Let’s make king cake cookies!

Make Dough

To make the dough, you start by beating together sugar and butter until it’s nice and fluffy. Add in the remaining wet ingredients, then we move to the dry ingredients. 

Whisk together the dry ingredients, add to the wet, and beat until combined. That’s all ya gotta do!

Roll Out & Freeze

Now it’s time to roll out those cookies. I like mine thick and chewy, so make sure you don’t roll it out too thick. 

Cut out the cookies, re-roll the scraps, and cut out more cookies. Repeat this until all the dough has been used up!

The key to the cookies staying soft is placing them on the baking sheet and freezing the cookies unbaked for about 5 minutes.

Bake

Add the chilled pan with cookies to the oven and bake! These cookies only take 10 to 15 minutes, and you want to remove them right when the edges are golden brown. They will still be soft so just let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make Glaze & Decorate

Once the cookies are cooled, it’s time to decorate. The glaze comes together in seconds, whisking together the ingredients in one bowl. Then you dip the cookies in the glaze and decorate with the sugars. I like to alternate them around the circle so each color appears twice, but that’s just my personal preference!

Need inspiration for baking up yummy cookies? Check out my cookies recipe page for some tasty ideas.

FAQs

How do these cookies taste like king cake?

King cake is a combo of cinnamon and vanilla, and that’s just what’s in these cookies! I also added a bit of lemon to the glaze to brighten things up a bit, much like cream cheese does for regular king cake.

Can I make them in advance?

You sure can! These cookies last for about 3 to 4 days before they lose their softness.

How do I store them?

Store the cookies after cooling them completely and letting the glaze set until firm. You can either store them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag.

What if I can’t find sanding sugars?

One of my readers was super helpful over on my king cake crack candy post and told me how to make your own colored sugars! All you need is to add 3 Tbsp sugar to a ziplock bag and add 1 drop of food coloring. Seal and use your fingers to roll the sugar around in the bag. Add more food coloring as needed to reach desired color. To make green, mix yellow and blue. To make purple, mix red and blue.

Some tips for making these king cake cookies awesome!

• Make sure the cookies aren’t rolled out too thin, or they won’t be nice and chewy.

• Don’t skip freezing the dough before baking! This is what helps the cookies hold their shape and stay thick without spreading.

Pin this King Cake Cookies recipe for later!

King Cake Cookies

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Let the good times roll with these chewy sugar cookies that taste like king cake!

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Glaze

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 to 3 Tbsp water
• Green, purple and yellow sugars

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until it is creamy and smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla bean paste, beating until combined.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and lemon. Add dry ingredients to the wet and beat until incorporated.
4. Turn out dough onto a flat floured work surface. Roll out dough until 1/2 inch thick.
5. Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into 2 to 3-inch circles. Use a 1/2-inch circle cutter to cut out the centers, creating the traditional round shape of a king cake. Reroll unused dough and cut out cookies again until all dough has been used. Add cut cookies to the lined baking sheets.
6. Chill cookie dough for approximately 5 minutes in the freezer.
7. Bake cookies for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the cookies are still soft. Let cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp water for the glaze. If the glaze is too thick, add more water, 1 tsp at a time, until smooth but not too thin.
9. Dip cooled cooked in the glaze and decorate with green, purple, and yellow colored sugars.

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Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu, a lighter, healthy (and vegetarian) take on one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes! So good and loaded with veggies!

Kung Pao Tofu

I love Chinese takeout, but I don’t love all the extra calories. That’s why I like to take classic Chinese dishes and make lighter versions. You should also try my Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles, Orange Chicken and Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry makeovers. Kung Pao Tofu would awesome served with my take on Wonton Soup. The only thing better than eating one of your favorite Chinese meals is eating a healthier version so you can enjoy it more often!

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Spicy Italian Stuffed Peppers

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Spicy Italian Stuffed Peppers are a fresh twist on a family favorite! Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty mixture of ground beef, marinara sauce, Italian herbs, cheese, and veggies. Each stuffed pepper is a dinner unto itself, but without the carbs that you typically see in stuffed peppers!

Stuffed peppers are one of my favorite dinners, especially when I want something filling that isn’t unhealthy. 

As we get to the end of winter, I am in desperate need of lightened up recipes that fill me up without totally ruining the balance I am trying to achieve.

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Weekly Slice

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1. Yea, you are just going to have to enjoy Marzipan weekly appearance on my weekly slice for a wee bit… I mean, just LOOK AT THOSE EARS. She is just so stinkin’ cute, I can’t even stand it. Right now she is actually asleep in her bed next to me, quietly snoring away. Of course, this was after about 2 hours of me trying to coax her into the nap she kept trying to resist taking…

I swear, she is a stubborn little cutie who is getting too smart for her own good already. She is already learning how to get away with puppy things, knock over a playpen, and whine for me to hold her. However, this little puppy is also learning how to sit, leave treats on the ground, lie down, and come to her name when called. I can’t believe that she has only been home for a little over a week! It feels a LOT longer, HA.

I need more coffee. Or booze. I dunno. 

2. I needed EXTRA motivation this past week because I am exhausted and just wanna sleep all day after fitful nights with Marzipan waking up every few hours. Reading through these limiting beliefs is actually what pulled me back to some motivation to continue striving for success.

3. Song of the Week is Boys by Lizzo. Because this jam will always get you up off your feet. 😉 (more…)

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Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders

If you like the taste of sesame seeds as much as I do, you’ll love these Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders coated with sesame seeds, panko and a hint of soy sauce. Bake them or make them in the air fryer!

Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenderloins are so convenient for weeknight cooking! The kids love these pickle brined chicken tenders, or these tortilla encrusted chicken tenders for a Mexican twist, but for an Asian twist these sesame ones are just perfect!

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