Honey Lemon Bars

Pucker Up! These sweet and tangy Honey Lemon Bars made with fresh lemon, lemon zest and honey and a whole wheat shortbread crust are a little lighter than traditional lemon bars, but are so tasty and hard to resist.

I love a good sweet and tangy lemon treat. Some of my other favorite lemon treats are Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups, Pink Lemonade Confetti Cupcakes and Lemon Cranberry Scones.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

Guys.

It was 25 degrees F this morning. I am seriously so over it.

I mean, we’re about to head into April! And it was 60 degrees just a few days ago. Where’s the Spring weather, Chicago? I’m ready for grilling season!

But I guess for now, I’ll have to settle for the grill pan.

Because these cilantro lime chicken thighs cannot wait for this Chicago warm weather everyone has been promising this LA native.

Nope. This marinade is too epic to be waiting. The marinade made with fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

It’s simple, it’s quick, and it yields the most flavorful, zesty chicken thighs one can ask for.

Simply throw these bad boys on a grill pan or a hot grill (for those of you with actual Spring weather!) and serve with rice or use for tacos, bowls, or salads.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes

cook time: 20 minutes

total time: 2 hours 35 minutes

This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

2 hours 15 minutes20 minutes

Chungah Rhee

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Serve immediately.

Notes:

*If you do not have a cast iron grill pan, you can also use a large cast iron skillet.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Lettuce Wraps

These Vietnamese sweet potato pancakes are an excellent snack or appetizer served in lettuce wraps. Double the recipe and make it a meal! Made from grated sweet potatoes and carrots, they're a versatile dish for any time of day.

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Double Vanilla Cupcakes

Hands up if you love VANILLA! These Double Vanilla Cupcakes are infused with velvety, sweet vanilla flavor in both the cake and the frosting. Make them for a birthday, office party, or "just because"!

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 1-April 7)

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®.

Hi guys! Spring is in the air, can you feel it? Bring on the farmers markets! I will be doing a book signing next Sunday April 7th, hosted by Le Creuset at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, from 2 PM – 3:30 PM. The address if Le Creuset 869 Adirondack Way, Central Valley, New York 10917. If you are in the area stop by and say hi! I will also have book signings at their Mohegan Sun loaction April 13th and their Wrentham location April 14th. Save the date!

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!

MONDAY (4/1)
B: Freezer Breakfast Burritos* (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch* (5)
D: Heather’s Buddha Bowl (7)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 1,001**

TUESDAY (4/2)
B: Freezer Breakfast Burritos (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, Avocado and Cotija (8)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 955**

WEDNESDAY (4/3)
B: Freezer Breakfast Burritos (4)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli (8)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 819**

THURSDAY (4/4)
B: Freezer Breakfast Burritos (4)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3) and an apple (0)
D: LEFTOVER Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli (8)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 882**

FRIDAY (4/5)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3) and an apple (0)
D: Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (3) with Asian Edamame Fried Rice (4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 1,083**

SATURDAY (4/6)
B: Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream (4)
L: Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Spinach (5)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 511**

SUNDAY (4/7)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4)
L: Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Tacos (6)
D: Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf (7) with 1 cup sautéed green beans (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 801**

*Freeze any leftover burritos you/your family won’t eat. Prep Cobb Salad Sunday night, if desired

**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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Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: April Week 1

Make the most of this week by leaving the meal plan to us! Peas and asparagus dishes welcome Spring while pizza and tostadas quell those comfort food cravings!

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Asparagus and Ricotta Bruschetta

Here's an asparagus-topped bruschetta that's ready for Easter or a spring dinner party! Lemony ricotta is spread over crusty bread and topped with fresh asparagus. Bruschetta perfection!

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Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Made with such tender shredded chicken in an amazingly fragrant coconut-curry broth that is to die for!

So this is completely inspired by my Thailand trip from last year. It only took me a year to perfect!

Now if you haven’t tried khao soi just yet, it’s the most amazing Thai noodle soup dish made with a coconut-milk-curry-based broth. It’s heavenly, and it’s something I had my entire trip in 90 degree weather in Thailand.

But now, you can skip that trip to Thailand and head straight to making this curry noodle soup right at home.

The ingredient list may seem a bit long but don’t worry – most of the ingredient should already be in your pantry! And if you can’t find chow mein stir-fry noodles, you can easily substitute refrigerated Yaki-Soba noodles and if all else fails, spaghetti noodles will also work just fine.

So rain or shine, 30 degree Chiberia or 80 degree LA weather, this khao soi can be made in any weather! And if you really like that heat, you can add additional red curry paste, to taste.

For best results, serve with an ice cold Singha beer.

Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Yield: 4-6 servings

prep time: 20 minutes

cook time: 30 minutes

total time: 50 minutes

Made with such tender shredded chicken in an amazingly fragrant coconut-curry broth that is to die for!

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Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

20 minutes30 minutes

Chungah Rhee

Ingredients:

• 1 (6-ounce) package chow mein stir-fry noodles
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
• 3/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, diced
• 3 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

For the toppings

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut in wedges

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
2. Combine coconut milk and red bell peppers in blender until smooth; set aside.
3. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in red curry paste, ginger and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk mixture, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Stir in chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and chicken is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Remove chicken and shred, using two forks, before returning to the pot; stir in lime juice.
8. Serve immediately with noodles, garnished with red onion, bean sprouts, cilantro and lime, if desired.

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Tilapia with Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

One of our favorite tilapia recipes! This quick and easy one-pan meal is cooks the tilapia with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives.

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Classic Meatloaf

BEST Meatloaf EVER! Learn to how to make meatloaf with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, celery, garlic, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Homemade meatloaf is a staple. You'll want to keep this classic meatloaf recipe on hand.

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Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Good old-fashioned chicken Parmesan gets the skillet treatment in this one-pot dish. Serve with rice or spaghetti for comfort food at its finest—and fastest!

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No-Bake Cheesecake

This No Bake Cheesecake is so light and creamy! Top with strawberries, chocolate, or simple whipped cream. Perfect for any dinner party or holiday gathering.

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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

These freezer breakfast burritos, stuffed with scrambled eggs, scallions, bell pepper, bacon and cheese, are a great way to start the day! Make them ahead and freeze them for meal prep so you can have them ready any day of the week.

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

They also make a fabulous easy dinner. Add a side of refried beans and some cilantro-lime rice and you have breakfast for dinner, south-of-the-border style. Frozen burritos are quick and convenient. Your whole meal, wrapped in a portable package—ready to heat and eat.

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Creamy Potato Gratin

Guaranteed to be everyone’s favorite side dish, for dinners or holidays! So amazingly rich, creamy, buttery and completely addictive!

Is it too early to be discussing Easter recipes? Because I’ve been planning Easter ever since Christmas was over.

I mean, hey, I’ll take any excuse to make a potato gratin.

No, wait. I’ll take any excuse to make the cheesiest, creamiest, richest potato gratin.

It’s not every day that we get to have the most epic side dish, right? You can, of course, serve this up for a special dinner but when it comes to the holidays, you have every right to slap on 2-3 servings right on your plate guilt-free.

That is, when no one else is looking so it doesn’t look like you’re hoarding all the potatoes. You don’t want to be that guest.

No, but really, what I really love about this recipe is that it is a thousand times easier than a traditional gratin, and it doesn’t require a mandoline either.

Nope, no death-by-mandoline here, yet you still get the addictive creamy, buttery richness.

It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

Creamy Potato Gratin

Yield: 8 servings

prep time: 20 minutes

cook time: 1 hour

total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Guaranteed to be everyone’s favorite side dish, for dinners or holidays! So amazingly rich, creamy, buttery and completely addictive!

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Creamy Potato Gratin

20 minutes1 hour

Chungah Rhee

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, dived
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup white cheddar cheese and mustard. Stir in potatoes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Spread potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and bake until potatoes are tender and mixture has thickened, about 35-40 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups white cheddar cheese. Place into oven and broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

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How to Clean and Season Cast Iron Cookware

Dish soap or no? What about rust? What does it mean to season a skillet, anyway? Follow a few simple cardinal rules and your cast iron will last for years and years.

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Easy Ham and Cheese Stromboli

This meat and cheese-stuffed stromboli will feed a crowd! Homemade stromboli with ham, salami, provolone, and mozzarella rolled up in pizza dough. Easy to make, easy to share.

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March Coffee Date

Charoset with Apples, Dates, and Walnuts

Looking for a good charoset recipe for this year's Passover Seder? You've found it! This recipe blends Sephardic and Ashkenazi-style charoset for a chunky, sweet spread that won't fall off your matzo cracker!

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Turkey Meatballs (That Aren’t Dry!)

Best turkey meatballs ever! Made with ground turkey, mushrooms, onions, and a touch of mayo, they are tender, flavorful, and not at ALL dry!

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Heather’s Buddha Bowl

This easy Buddha Bowl is made with roasted broccoli, butternut squash, and onions piled on top of whole grain rice and topped with sliced avocado, a sunny-side fried egg, and crunchy pecans.

This all-in-one healthy and hearty bowl packed with veggies, whole grains and lean protein, is an easy weeknight dinner!

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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

A ONE POT meal made in your pressure cooker with homemade meatballs (not frozen!). Still so quick and easy to whip up!

There’s something so cozy and homey about spaghetti and meatballs. It’s just one of those dishes that screams comfort food like mom used to make.

Except I almost never make it at home. Mainly because it seems like there are 8 thousands steps involved and another 7 thousand dishes to clean.

But not to worry.

We now have an IP version that keeps it to a one pot wonder.

The meatballs can get seared right in the Instant Pot, and the uncooked spaghetti noodles will cook right along with the pasta sauce.

It’s truly the best kind of one pot meal with my favorite meatballs made completely from scratch. Yet the work is completely effortless thanks to the IP.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 30 minutes

cook time: 20 minutes

total time: 50 minutes

A ONE POT meal made in your pressure cooker with homemade meatballs (not frozen!). Still so quick and easy to whip up!

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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

30 minutes20 minutes

Chungah Rhee

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups beef stock
• 12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
• 1 (24-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

For the meatballs

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup Panko
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, Panko, milk, egg, Italian seasoning and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1-to-1-1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 24 meatballs.
2. Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Heat olive oil; working in batches, add meatballs, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Return all meatballs to the Instant Pot®.
3. Stir in beef stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Add spaghetti; stir in pasta sauce until evenly coated. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 8 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
5. Gently stir mixture until spaghetti is completely separated, about 1 minute. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with basil and Parmesan, if desired.

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Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict

I love this lighter take on Eggs Benedict made with Canadian bacon, Swiss chard and poached eggs on a whole wheat English muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!

To lighten these, I skip the Hollandaise sauce which shaves off hundreds of calories, since the egg yolks are perfectly silky on their own! This is delicious, you won’t miss it!

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