Food Recipes

You can now enjoy soft pretzel bites at home without all the wait time. These whole wheat snacks use Greek yogurt instead of yeast. from 100 Days of Real Food http://bit.ly/2AlG4Re

Peanut Brittle is a classic recipe that is the perfect combo of sweet and salty! Simple ingredients and easy steps, make this candy recipe a staple in my house! I’ve partnered with Karo® Corn Syrup for this easy and delicious recipe. I always used to shy away from candy making. Any recipe that involved a candy thermometer just made me a little nervous. Turns out, it’s all about trust. Continue reading Peanut Brittle at Cookies and Cups. from Cookies and Cups http://bit.ly/2SnNZnT

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps  are packed with intense flavor that is almost too addicting to put down. Every bite has tender meat, crunchy veggies and a soft bib of lettuce to cover it all in a healthy combination. These are light and tasty wraps that are great for appetizers with friends or a healthy dinner idea during the week.  Time to start the new year off right by creating a flavorful dish that can be on the go or a quick and easy meal with your family. These Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are delicious, nutritious and full of flavor. If you are looking for more recipes that are healthy and delicious add these Skinny Chicken Enchiladas , Vegetable Detox Soup  or Taco Stuffed Avocados  to your list. Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps After the holidays I am ready to set goals and think more about healthy recipes that are still flavorful. These Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are bursting with flavor and have so many great ideas to go with them. Having them as a quick snack after school, meal pre

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast , lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®. I’m away on vacation, but didn’t want to leave you without your 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 Skinnytaste Meal Planner 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 ea

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Set yourself up for success with these 5 simple & realistic healthy New Year's Resolutions. Make big changes this year for the health of your entire family. from 100 Days of Real Food http://bit.ly/2EQq5xK

This Colombian classic breakfast dish known as Huevos Pericos made with eggs, scallions and tomatoes is one of my favorite ways to prepare eggs. Typically enjoyed with hot chocolate and arepa , I usually just serve it with some avocado on the side. This also happens to be a keto , whole30 and gluten-free friendly recipe. (more…) from Skinnytaste http://bit.ly/2EReH4m

Not only is this Baked Fontina  one of the easiest holiday appetizers to make, it’s so delicious you’ll feel like you’re eating fancy cheese fondue! Baked Fontina Hey everyone, this is Lauren visiting again from Tastes Better from Scratch ! If you’re anything like me, all of the prep work for Christmas– hosting people and cooking– can be exhausting. That’s why we always keep our New Year’s Eve party food spread pretty simple by serving tons of easy holiday appetizers and finger foods. If you’ve never heard of Baked Fontina, it’s basically just a fancy title for a really delicious Italian cheese dip appetizer. It cooks under the broiler in your oven for just a few minutes until hot and bubbly, and then you can serve it with crusty bread slices or fresh chopped vegetables. What is Fontina cheese? Fontina is an Italian cheese made from cows milk that has a soft, mild flavor.  It melts really well so it’s perfect for cheese fondue or baked cheese dips like this one. You should be ab

Your favorite breakfast just became gluten-free! Try this cheesy potato crust quiche for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your entire family will love it. from 100 Days of Real Food http://bit.ly/2Cygl9H

Amazing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies  are a simplistic peanut butter and chocolate dessert that are easy to pop in your mouth for a savory treat! Simple ingredients and easy to make with a few steps makes these even more fun to make. These are great with a cold glass of milk and a couple more cookies in your mouth. Once you start, it will be hard to stop snacking on these amazing cookies. A chewy, buttery, golden cup filled with slightly melted Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more. You can never just stop at one of these sweet cookie treats! Amazing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies These are honestly one of my favorite cookies of ALL TIME.  I am obsessed with peanut butter and Reese’s peanut butter cups so naturally I have no choice but to be obsessed.  These are some of the best that I have ever tried.  The cookie is perfect and soft and chewy.  The peanut butter cup gets slightly melted when you press them into the cookie.  I love to eat them w

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast , lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®. Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday! For this week, I separated the Christmas grocery list from the rest of the week. Those of you who plan to use the entire weeks plan should cross check both lists to make sure you don’t over buy (mostly applies to things such as herbs, grains and miscellaneous). Christmas Eve/Day lunches are appetizers. You can mix and match or pick and choose but the grocery list does include ingredients for all listed. It’s worth reviewing the Christmas Eve/Day recipes to adjust recipes/ingredients accordingly based on the number of guests they are serving. 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, b

This simple, healthy Baked Salmon dish is made with fresh lemon, and lots of fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, chives. Salmon is one of my favorite fish, and nothing is quicker and easier than roasting a side of salmon in the oven. I slice some lemons and add a few sprigs of herbs such as parsley or chives, then lay the salmon on top, skin side down. (more…) from Skinnytaste http://bit.ly/2GAQzWq

Maple Pecan Baked Brie  is a one of a kind appetizer that will be the center of attention at your next holiday party! Friends and family will be circling around enjoying bits at a time, until it is completely gone before the evening is over. The creamy brie cheese is garnished with Fisher Pecans that have an overwhelming flavor, mixed dry fruit that adds a touch of sweetness and the flavorful syrup brings  just the right touch to create such an elegant, yet, easy appetizer that is made in minutes for your next party!  Maple Pecan Baked Brie I always love a little sweet and salty taste at parties and this Brie has just that!  Baked brie is an appetizer that will wow the entire party.   Fisher Pecans add that light salty, crunch that blends well with the sweet dried fruit and sweet syrup with a hint of cinnamon. Combine all these together and you have a party in your mouth.   I am in love with this Maple Pecan Baked Brie that is covered in pecans halves. Fisher pecans make this Brie

Chocolate Peppermint Gingersnaps  are sure to impress all your friends and family at your next cookie exchange! These cookies are a soft, full of flavor, classic gingerbread cookie that will add the holiday cheer to any party or neighborhood gift. The white chocolate, peppermint and chocolate add just the right amount of flavor to enjoy a sweet and savory cookie.  It is cookie exchange month! These cookies have gone from classic gingersnaps to “Oh, Wow” with a few extra ingredients that will bring your holiday plate together. When putting together your cookie exchange plates here are a few other cookies that will add a variety of fun to it  Chocolate Snowball Cookies,   Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies or these White Chocolate Cherry Cranberry Cookies . Chocolate Peppermint Gingersnaps I am loving everything red and green this time of year, especially on a plate full of cookies! I am a huge fan of peppermint and love how it blends so well with the creamy white chocolate and soft ch

Warm up this holiday by creating your own DIY hot cocoa bar. This party idea is perfect for the kids, and includes homemade marshmallows, candy, and more! from 100 Days of Real Food https://ift.tt/2rJhbu9

Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Shortbread Cookies are buttery, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies that get dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint.  These cookies make the perfect holiday treat!   Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Shortbread Cookies I don’t know about you guys but I have been baking up a storm this holiday season.  Parchment paper becomes my BFF and if you haven’t already discovered Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper with SmartGrid,  then you need to have this in your life immediately.  The built in SmartGrid is the coolest thing ever and serves so many purposes for all of your baking needs.  The built-in gridline pattern enables you to easily cut the paper to perfectly fit any size pan.  It offers a non stick surface, easy clean up, and is reusable up to 3 times! The SmartGrid was awesome when it came to making these shortbread cookies.  Not only was it perfect for spreading out the cookies onto a cookie sheet, as soon as it was done baking, the Smar