Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

Shrimp Gumbo is like a trip to New Orleans without the plane ticket. The secret is in the slow-cooked roux — don't skip it! Serve with white rice for soaking up the rich sauce.

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15 Homemade Sweet Treats for your Easter Basket

Personalize your Easter baskets this year by making your own homemade sweet treats! It adds a little dash of charm and a personalized touch to make the day feel extra special.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Chicken Fried Steak

To make classic Chicken Fried Steak, pound steak cutlets thin, then bread and fry. Serve with rich country gravy. Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern favorite!

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Rosemary Focaccia

Homemade focaccia is simply the BEST! It's easy to make, but be sure to give yourself the afternoon. You'll be rewarded with a rich, rosemary-scented bread that feeds a crowd. Serve as an appetizer or as a side with soup, roasts, or braises.

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Kale and Butternut Squash Salad with Pears and Almonds

Immune-boosting kale, squash, purple cabbage, arugula, almonds, basil and pears are all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. To add more protein, you could add grilled shrimp or salmon.

Immune-boosting kale, squash, purple cabbage, arugula, almonds, basil and pears are all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. To add more protein, you could add grilled shrimp or salmon.

This healthy vegetarian main dish salad is inspired by Sweetgreen’s Winter Squash Salad loaded with lots of nourishing, colorful fruits and veggies. Yesterday I shared this Warm Curry Roasted Butternut Squash and Veggie Salad. Today’s salad is enjoyed cold with hearty vegetables that last a while in the refrigerator.

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What Are Some Good Make-Ahead Meals for Two?

Cooking for someone else often means challenging the way you think about dinner. Check out these ideas for healthy make-ahead meals for two.

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Just a Check In, Plus… Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Warm Curry Roasted Sheet Pan Vegetable Salad

This healthy, Warm Curry Roasted Sheet Pan Vegetable Salad with Honey Curry Dressing is a delicious vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free dinner or make-ahead lunch.

This nourishing Warm Curry Roasted Vegetable Salad with Honey Curry Dressing is a delicious vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Warm Curry Roasted Sheet Pan Vegetable Salad

Roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and broccoli form the foundation of this delicious, hearty salad which is made all on one sheet pan.

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Green Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice with spinach and fresh herbs is a healthy, quick, and easy weeknight side or main meal. Add some extra heft to this recipe by topping it with a fried egg, adding some tofu, or using it as the foundation for a burrito bowl.

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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Carrots, and Greens

Crispy skillet chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon broth and served on a bed of Swiss chard, potatoes, and carrots. This bistro-style oven braised chicken with vegetables has everything you love about cozy comfort food.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

7-Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 30-April 5)

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.

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 Healthy Meal Plan

I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! We are practicing our social distancing and have rediscovered an old love of puzzles and it’s been nice to cook through some of my old cookbooks. I hope the pantry staples post was a helpful tool this week. Remember, especially during these times, it is OK to substitute items you don’t have on hand, and if in the process you create something fabulous, please share it! You will also notice that Saturday night says order in, not eat out. If you are in a position to help support a local eatery with a take out order, please do! Stay safe and healthy and wash those hands!

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 (3/30)
B: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4B 6G 4P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Ranch Chicken Salad* (3B 5G 3P) in ½ an avocado (3B 3G 3P)
D: Houston’s Veggie Burger (6B 13G 7P)

Totals: WW Points 16B 27G 17P, Calories 836**

TUESDAY (3/31)
B: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4B 6G 4P) and a banana (0B 0G 0P)
L: Ranch Chicken Salad (3B 5G 3P) in ½ an avocado (3B 3G 3P)
D: Tzatziki Fish Tacos (6B 8G 6P) with Easy Cucumber Salad (0B 0G 0P)
Totals: WW Points 16B 22G 16P, Calories 932**

WEDNESDAY (4/1)
B:  Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4B 6G 4P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Ranch Chicken Salad (3B 5G 3P) over 2 cups Romaine lettuce (0B 0G 0P)
D: Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Acini di Pepe (4B 4G 3P) with 2 Easy Garlic Knots (4B 5G 4P)

Totals: WW Points 15B 20G 14P, Calories 900**

THURSDAY (4/2)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4B 5G 4P) with 8 carrot sticks (0B 0G 0P) and 2 generous tablespoons LEFTOVER light
ranch dressing (3B 3G 3P)
D: Fettuccini with Winter Greens and Poached Egg (recipe x 2) (5B 7G 5P)
Totals: WW Points 17B 23G 17P, Calories 914**

FRIDAY (4/3)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4B 5G 4P) with 8 carrot sticks (0B 0G 0P) and 2 generous tablespoons LEFTOVER light
ranch dressing (3B 3G 3P)
D: Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo (7B 7G 7P)

Totals: WW Points 19B 23G 19P, Calories 854**

SATURDAY (4/4)
B: Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (5B 5G 1P)
L: Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (5B 5G 6P)
D: ORDER IN!

Totals: WW Points 10B 10G 7P, Calories 484**

SUNDAY (4/5)
B: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (5B 5G 1P)
L: Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens (5B 5G 2P)
D: Italian Beef and Spinach Meatballs (4B 5G 4P) with 1 cup whole wheat rotini (4B 4G 0P) and 2 cups Romaine
lettuce (0B 0G 0P) with 1 ½ tablespoons Skinny Caesar Dressing (1B 1G 1P)
Totals: WW Points 19G 20G 8P, Calories 877**

*Double ranch dressing for lunch Thurs/Fri

**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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Easy Pork Carnitas

Easy Pork Carnitas - Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

Easy Pork Carnitas - Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

We are just about to enter week 3 of our quarantine/stay-at-home order here in Chicago. We’re playing trivia via Zoom, going on all the FaceTimes with friends, and doing taco night with all the fix-ins here.

And I know we all have a bit more time to cook as we’re locked insides our home but hey, I am always down for quick carnitas. Specifically 30 minutes start to finish. No fuss, no hassle.

Now you can serve these in warm tortillas or as burrito bowls – there’s no right or wrong, and it is ALL GOOD. I also know it is hard to find some ingredients right now so please feel free to use any kind of toppings/fix-ins you have on hand – black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and/or romaine lettuce (or other types of greens you have handy) will also work beautifully here.

And if you have some ice cold beers on standby, that will also work perfectly as a side.

Easy Pork Carnitas - Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

Easy Pork Carnitas

Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

15 minutes15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

  1. Season pork with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until pork has browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in orange juice and lime juice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately.

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This Week’s Meal Plan: 5 Simple Weeknight Dinners

This week's meal plan recipes have either short ingredient lists, can be made ahead of time or are on the table in thirty minutes or less. Incredibly delicious, homemade dinners for the win!

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

How Do I Substitute Dried Herbs for Fresh?

Is it worth running to the store for one bunch of herbs, or can you swap in some dried herbs for fresh? Are some herbs easier to swap than others? You've got questions! We've got answers!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

This one-pot Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs is a fast and easy dish the kids and whole family will love!

This one-pot Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a fast and easy dish the kids and whole family will love!
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is sure to be a winner with your family. Because it’s made healthier with whole wheat spaghetti and turkey meatballs, you’ll feel good knowing it’s good for them too. Making it all in the Instant Pot is certainly a dinner game changer. The Instant Pot makes spaghetti and meatballs super easy!

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, and beans. It's ready so fast in the pressure cooker! Don’t forget to garnish this weeknight soup with avocado, lime, and, of course, tortillas.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna! Also known as Taco Lasagna or Mexican Casserole, this dish is layered with corn tortillas, ground beef, green chiles, beans, salsa, and cheese. A huge hit with a crowd! Perfect for potlucks.

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Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken - SHEET PAN DINNER! Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes and crisped kale. So hearty, so good, so easy!

SHEET PAN DINNER! Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes and crisped kale. So hearty, so good, so easy!

Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken - SHEET PAN DINNER! Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes and crisped kale. So hearty, so good, so easy!

SHEET PAN CHICKEN DINNERS! Is there anything better? The answer to that is NO. Definitely not.

This is a sheet pan dinner with all the good stuff – bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, baby pee wee potatoes, and crispy kale all tossed in lemon slices, garlic, thyme and rosemary.

See, I told you. ALL THE GOOD STUFF.

Now I wish I could tell you that you could throw everything on the sheet pan and roast. But the chicken needs a quick little sear on the stovetop first (I know, it’s an extra step but SO SO worth it). From there, you can roast your chicken + potatoes at the same time, adding in your kale bits at the very end so they don’t get overcooked and shriveled. We want them as crisp as possible.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive. We will get through this quarantine/shelter-in-place! With comforting, hearty chicken sheet pan dinners, of course.

Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken - SHEET PAN DINNER! Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes and crisped kale. So hearty, so good, so easy!

Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken

SHEET PAN DINNER! Crispy, juicy chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes and crisped kale. So hearty, so good, so easy!

20 minutes45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds pee wee potatoes (about 1/2 inch size)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Season chicken thighs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Place chicken in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Place potato mixture in a single layer around the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Place into oven and roast until the chicken is almost cooked through and the potatoes are almost tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  8. In a large bowl, massage kale with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  9. Remove sheet pan from oven; stir potatoes and add kale. Place into oven and continue to roast for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the kale has crisped. Let stand 5 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately.

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11 Recipes to Make with Freezer Ingredients

The freezer is stocked, so now what? Check out these easy recipes for delicious meals all week long.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Green Beans with Bacon

Fresh green beans are a wonderful thing. Cook these by briefly blanching, then sautéin in bacon fat. Toss with a little bacon, black pepper, and vinegar, and serve as a side with roast chicken or steak.

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Pantry Staples

A list of pantry, refrigerator and freezer staples you should always keep stocked to whip up a healthy meal without a trip to the grocery store.

A list of pantry, refrigerator and freezer staples you should always keep stocked to whip up a healthy meal without a trip to the grocery store.
Basic Pantry Staples

I like to keep a well-stocked pantry, freezer and refrigerator so that I can throw together a meal at a moment’s notice. When life gets busy, it’s nice to know I have what I need to cook a quick dinner if I can’t get to the grocery store.

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A Letter to Simply Recipes Readers in Response to Covid-19

Home cooking is more important than ever right now. We feel incredibly lucky that as a recipe website, we are uniquely positioned to help you. Here's an update on what we're doing.

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Broccoli Slaw with Cranberry Orange Dressing

Don't toss your broccoli stems! They're sweet and tender, and fantastic tossed with cabbage, carrots, and a tangy cranberry orange dressing for this delicious slaw.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don’t worry. It’s easy!

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

7-Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 23-March 29)

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.

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 Healthy Meal Plan

So I know this has been a crazy week, and we are in unchartered territory. I’ve tried to keep the meal plan simple this week with pantry staples. This would be a great time to incorporate family time into cooking together time! Let the kids cook a meal, or try something new if they are already great chefs! Just enjoy being together and take care of each other! I’m working on sharing my pantry list this week, please comment below if there’s any way I can help you all!

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 (3/23)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5B 5G 3P)
L: Fiesta Bean Salad (4B 8G 4P)
D: Red Lentil Soup (1B 6G 1P) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P)
Totals: WW Points 13B 22G 11P, Calories 956*

TUESDAY (3/24)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5B 5G 3P)
L: LEFTOVER Red Lentil Soup (1B 6G 1P)
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6B 8G 6P)

Totals: WW Points 12B 19G 10P, Calories 832*

WEDNESDAY (3/25)
B: Classic Egg Salad (3B 6G 3B) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: LEFTOVER Red Lentil Soup (1B 6G 1P)
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6B 8G 6P)

Totals: WW Points 13B 23G 13P, Calories 953*

THURSDAY (3/26)
B: Classic Egg Salad (3B 6G 3B) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0B 8G 0P) over 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (0B 0G 0P)
D: Turmeric Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes (11B 11G 8P)

Totals: WW Points 17B 28G 14P, Calories 1,162*

FRIDAY (3/27)
B: Classic Egg Salad (3B 6G 3B) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0B 8G 0P) over 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (0B 0G 0P)
D: Shrimp, Peas and Rice (8B 8G 3P) with ½ cup steamed string beans (0B 0G 0P)
Totals: WW Points 14B 25G 9P, Calories 1,014*

SATURDAY (3/28)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (recipe x 2) (3B 4G 3P) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3B 3G 3P) and 1 cup mixed
berries (0B 0G 0P)
L: Sloppy Joes Baked Sweet Potatoes (8B 8G 2P)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: WW Points 14B 15G 8P, Calories 555*

SUNDAY (3/29)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (recipe x 2) (3B 4G 3P) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3B 3G 3P) and 1 cup mixed
berries (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chickpea Salad (1B 5G 1P)
D: Spaghetti Carbonara (10B 12G 10B)

Totals: WW Points 17B 24G 17P, Calories 900*

*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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This Week’s Meal Plan: Easy Family Favorites

This week’s meal plan focuses on family favorites with a batch of chocolate cupcakes thrown in for good measure. Enjoy Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fettuccine Alfredo and some sole to round out the week.

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Friday, March 20, 2020

Deep Dish Cookie Bowls for Two

Deep dish cookie bowl with bite taken out.

Truly, honestly, from the bottom of my chocolate chip cookie heart… it does not get better than this.

Buttery, crisped cookie ridges with a melty chocolate and slightly underdone center is going to give you the best of both cookie worlds, all in the couch-friendly format of individual deep dish cookie bowls.

The path to a lot of the recipes on Pinch of Yum starts with me trying to solve a problem for myself. And my problem was: end of night, end of week, tired and lazy but… I wanted cookies. I’m saying it like it’s past tense but it’s just kind of my life, indefinitely.

But I didn’t want REGULAR cookies (already have those and yes they are the best ever). I was more looking for something in a warm little bowl that I could cozy up with, kind of like these raspberry crumbles – but the more wintery, deep dish cookie version of that.

Deep dish cookie bowl scooping up ice cream.

I’ve been actually making these for several months now in all kinds of iterations and yes, that was a little mean of me to hold out on you for all that time.

What I landed on after eating A LOT of cookie bowls was the stuff of my lazy, weeknight, TV-watching, cooking-loving dreams.

These deep dish chocolate chip cookies are:

  • Gooey and underbaked
  • But also nice and crispy on the edges
  • Loaded with melty chocolate chips
  • Easy
  • So cozy
  • Begging for some couch time
Deep dish cookie bowls with ice cream.

Call someone. Cue up a show. Get your cookie bowl on.

Deep Dish Cookie Bowls for Two


  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix butter and brown sugar. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla. 
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide between two 8-ounce ramekins and press gently to fill the bottom of each.
  3. Bake for 18-22 minutes (18 for underbaked, 20 for semi-baked, 22 for almost fully baked). Allow to cool for a few minutes so they firm up a bit, but definitely, obviously, of course, eat while warm, ideally with some vanilla ice cream. YUM!

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: deep dish cookie, dessert for two, ramekin dessert, cookies and ice cream, easy dessert

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