Saturday, August 31, 2019

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (September 2-September 8)

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 SmartPoints®.

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 SmartPoints®.

Part of my weekend routine is food shopping and meal prepping recipes ahead to save time during the week. A time saving staple is making a batch of hard-boiled eggs for quick breakfast on the go, or to add to salads.

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 (9/2)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: Inside Out Turkey Cheeseburgers (8) with Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini (3)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 948*

TUESDAY (9/3)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey** (7)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls (3) with Quick Mexican Brown Rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 23, Calories 955*

WEDNESDAY (9/4)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: General Tso’s Chicken (5) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 884*

THURSDAY (9/5)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey** (7)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: Lasagna Soup (7)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 864*

FRIDAY (9/6)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Lasagna Soup (7)
D: Flounder Piccata (4) with Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes (5) and Roasted Asparagus (0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 949*

SATURDAY (9/7)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (recipe x 2)
L: 1 ½ cups Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad (5)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 506*

SUNDAY (9/8)
B: Freezer Breakfast Burritos** (4) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Peach Arugula Salad (3)
D: Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu (3) with Summer Tomato Salad (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 924*

*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.
**Prep oats the night before.
***Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat

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Stovetop Baked Beans

Use canned beans to cut down on time, while still making party-worthy baked beans on the stovetop. Richly flavored with molasses and brown sugar, these beans won’t disappoint.

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Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: September Week 1

Make the most of the late summer bounty with this back-to-school meal plan. Sweet potato waffles, curried chicken salad with mango, and corn chowder are quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meals!

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Friday, August 30, 2019

The Friday Buzz: Carpool Karaoke, Cauliflower Hot Cereal, P is for Pterodactyl

Welcome to The Friday Buzz, our roundup of all good things, good advice, good feelings. It’s the happy hour of blog posts! Up this week...  Carpool Karaoke, Cauliflower Hot Cereal, P is for Pterodactyl, and so much more!

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Frozen Siesta Cocktail

The Frozen Siesta is one of those unicorn drinks that everyone likes in the summer. Just tequila, Campari, simple syrup, and citrus, blended with ice into a boozy slushee. Even better? You can mix it ahead of time and have it ready to go for parties or BBQs!

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek Chicken Kabobs - Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

Greek Chicken Kabobs - Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

How badly do you want to faceplant yourself into this platter?

Because I basically did that all. summer. long.

Here’s what’s involved: grilled pita bread, English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cubed feta, kalamata olives, and tzatziki sauce paired with the best Greek chicken kabobs I have ever had.

Greek Chicken Kabobs - Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

The kabobs get a boneless, skinless chicken thigh marinade – olive oil, lemon juice/zest, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic and shallot. Let the chicken swim in this for a bit before throwing these bad boys onto that grill for that smoky, charred flavor.

It is so simple, yet so so good.

Now a platter is absolutely not required, but it’s so great for summer entertaining. If it’s just you and your baby corgis like I am 99% of the time, the kabobs with some beers/wine should be absolutely perfect.

Greek Chicken Kabobs - Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.

2 hours 30 minutes20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic, shallot, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
  2. Stir in chicken until well combined; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  5. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

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How to Cook Brown Rice

PERFECT brown rice! Slow and low is the way to go. Yes, it takes a little longer than white rice, but it’s not any harder. We have a few hacks to bump up flavor and ensure fluffy results.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti Casserole with thin spaghetti, sausage, mushroom, and tomato sauce, ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheeses.

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Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil

Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil is my favorite way to prepare this easy side dish made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes.

Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil is my favorite way to prepare this easy side dish made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes.
Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil

Baby spinach gets treated to a light sauté with lots of whole smashed garlic cloves in this super-quick recipe. The whole dish takes less than 10 minutes to make, start to finish. Serve this with steaks, pork chops, chicken or fish.

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The Best Dry Rub for Steak

Take your steak to the next level with this pre-made Steak Rub! It smells so good and will make your steak taste even better. It works with any beef cuts, plus it lasts a long time!

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The Best Dry Rub for Fish and Seafood

This make-ahead spice rub for fish and seafood is great on everything from salmon and halibut to shrimp and scallops! It keeps for a LONG time, too. Try it!

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Best Peach Cobbler

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal and chocolate chips are great together. Add in some pecans and coconut and we're pretty excited. But it's the brown butter that take these cookies over the top!

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10 Best No-Bake Summer Desserts

Too hot to bake? Craving something sweet? We've got your back with these 12 fabulous no-bake desserts. From no-bake cheesecake to peanut butter-chocolate cookies, there's something for every sweet tooth!

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Grilled Cheese BLT

Finally! This Grilled Cheese BLT means you'll never have to choose between two delicious sandwiches for your lunch ever again. Have them both! Right now!

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Lemon-Parsley Potato Foil Packets

Lemon-Parsley Potato Foil Packets can be grilled or baked in the oven! A delicious side dish, and the best part – easy cleanup!

Lemon-Parsley Potato Foil Packets can be grilled or baked in the oven! A delicious side dish, and the best part – easy cleanup!
Lemon-Parsley Potato Foil Packets

These Lemon-Parlsey Foil Packet Potatoes are delicious, made with baby potatoes drizzled with olive oil and spices, finished with lemon zest and parsley.  The perfect side dish for chicken, steaks, or anything you’re grilling! You can make just about anything in a foil packet! A few other favorites I make Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets, Meatloaf Foil Packets and Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets.

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Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Twin Cities Restaurant Guide

Monday, August 26, 2019

Easy Cashew Chicken

Skip the Chinese takeout and make this Cashew Chicken at home! Marinate the chicken in peanut oil, chili powder, honey, and tamari, and then cook with onions and mushrooms.

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Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Twin Cities Restaurant Guide

Houston’s Veggie Burger

This is a veggie burger that even hearty meat-eaters will love! Made with beans, oats, brown rice, beets and a whole lot of spices, this veggie burger is a real crowd pleaser.

This is a veggie burger that even hearty meat-eaters will love! Made with beans, oats, brown rice, beets and a whole lot of spices, this veggie burger is a real crowd pleaser.
Veggie Burger

If you love my black bean burger you’ll love this homemade Houston’s Restaurant copycat recipe! This is by far one of the best veggie burgers out there! Even meat eaters order this burger at Houston’s, it’s just that good.

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Spicy Three-Chile Guacamole

Take your guacamole game from “nice” to “not sharing” with a combination of serrano, poblano, and jalapeño peppers! You'll be so happy after one bite of this spicy, smoky dip. Doing cartwheels in the middle of a party will seem like a perfectly reasonable thing to do.

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Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits - Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits - Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

This is my new favorite speedy meal. And I know, it looks super fancy and and super impressive, but it’s legit the quickest weeknight meal you can whip up during those busy weeknights.

First you need some quick cooking grits, except we’re going to doctor it up a bit using chicken stock and milk, adding a little more flavor and creaminess here.

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits - Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

Then you’ll need shrimp, a ton of butter, garlic, lemon, paprika, thyme and some white wine (but you can substitute chicken stock if you need a non-alcoholic substitute). This cooks super super fast so be sure to keep an eye on it.

From there, you can top off your creamy grits with the most garlicky, buttery, lemnony shrimp with all the saucy bits. So quick and so so good, letting those grits sop up all that leftover sauce!

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits - Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

15 minutes15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quick cooking grits
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Cook grits according to package instructions using chicken stock and milk in place of water; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, about 1 minute; set aside and keep warm.
  2. Melt remaining 7 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and paprika until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in white wine and Worcestershire.
  4. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and lemon juice.
  6. Serve immediately with grits, garnished with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; if desired.

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Pulled Pork Sandwich

Skip the jarred BBQ sauce! This pulled pork comes together easily and the homemade marinade makes the difference. Slowly cooked pork shoulder becomes fall-off-the-bone tender.

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How to Make Bacon in the Oven

Want to know the secret to perfectly crispy bacon every time? Bake it in the oven! It's easy to make and easy to clean up. (No more bacon grease splatters on the stove!)

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

Twin Cities Restaurant Guide

Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: August Week 4

Take a culinary trip around the world with this week's meal plan! Indulge in Indian saag tofu, spice up your burger with a little chipotle, or head to France to enjoy pan bagnat. Round out the week with Greek chicken skewers, and arrive stateside for some lobster!

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Crispy Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

Fish tacos are made for hot summer days! Crispy, spicy fish tucked into a bed of crunchy, sweet, and sour red cabbage slaw, all piled high on a tortilla—just add ice cold drinks and lots of laughter for a party. Taco Tuesday never tasted so good!

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 26-September 1)

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 SmartPoints®.

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 SmartPoints®.
Weekly Meal Plan

I added some of my family’s favorite recipes to the meal plan this week such as Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, Chicken Parmesan and Picadillo.

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 (8/26)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5)* and a peach (0)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Zucchini “Meatballs” (5) with 1 cup whole wheat spaghetti (5) and a green salad (2)*
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,070**

TUESDAY (8/27)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a plum (0)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 906**

WEDNESDAY (8/28)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a peach (0)
L: LEFTOVER Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe (8)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 980**

THURSDAY (8/29)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a plum (0)
L: LEFTOVER Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Thai Basil Chicken (1) with ¾ cup jasmine rice (4) and 1 cup steamed broccoli (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 1,082**

FRIDAY (8/30)
B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) and an apple (0)
D: Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls (6) (recipe x 2 for a family of 4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 944**

SATURDAY (8/31)
B: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) and 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: Classic Egg Salad (3) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3) and 8 carrot sticks (0)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 516**

SUNDAY (9/1)
B: Yogurt Waffles (4) with ½ cup mixed berries (0) and 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) (recipe x 4) and an apple (0)
D: Chicken Parmesan (4) (½ recipe) with 1 ½ cups zucchini noodles (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 968**

*Make quiche Sunday night, if desired. 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.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Twin Cities Restaurant Guide

Classic Paloma Cocktail

This tall and fizzy Paloma cocktail—made with grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime—is easy to make for backyard BBQs and summer gatherings.

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The Friday Buzz: Bar Cookies, Meal Planning Like a Boss, and Luffa Luv

Welcome to The Friday Buzz, our roundup of all good things, good advice, good feelings. It’s the happy hour of blog posts! Up this fabulous week... Bar cookies, meal planning like a boss, luffas, and so much more! 

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Air Fried Shishito Peppers

Air Fried Shishito Peppers come out charred and blistered with the air fryer, which uses much less oil! A squeeze of lemon over the top and they are delicious!

Air Fried Shishito Peppers come out charred and blistered with the air fryer, which uses much less oil! A squeeze of lemon over the top and they are delicious!
Air Fried Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito peppers are usually stir-fried in a wok or skillet. Since you’re using less oil in the air fryer, these are much healthier, less messy and so easy!

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

My in-laws are coming to town this weekend and after much planning and debating and stressing, I’ve decided this will be the ultimate brunch item that will be served.

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

It’s ridiculously easy and so unbelievably impressive without any of the fuss or stress. I don’t even know what I was worried about. And I get to prep everything the night before.

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

So now I don’t have to worry about a single thing in the morning. Nope. I can simply take this out of the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, and then bake for an hour or so.

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

And it really looks like the most fancy breakfast item ever that took hours of slaving away in the kitchen, especially with the fresh raspberry topping and that beautiful dust of confectioners’ sugar. Not to mention that ooey, gooey cream cheese filling. It’s legit so so good.

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake - Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

But shhhhh, let’s not tell my mother-in-law how easy this really was!

Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake

Easiest overnight French toast casserole! Prep the night before and bake in the morning. Too easy and so impressive!

2 hours 15 minutes1 hour

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 pounds fresh croissants (about 8 large or 12 medium), cut in half
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 12 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

  1. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place half of croissants evenly into the baking dish. Top with half of cream cheese and 3/4 cup raspberries in an even layer. Top with remaining croissants, cream cheese and 3/4 cup raspberries.
  2. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and salt. Pour mixture evenly over the croissants. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove baking dish from the refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
  4. Place into oven and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and center is firm.
  5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining raspberries and confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

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