Top 25 Skinny Recipes 2012 As we come to the year's end, I can't help but reflect on the highs and lows of 2012, and try to imagine what 2013 will bring. Today is a gift we should grasp with both hands, and remember that our faith, family, health, our home sweet homes, and the food on our table are all we really need; everything else in life is a bonus! But looking back, there were lots of Skinnytaste highlights this year, the top of the list was a book deal with Clarkson Potter – woohoo!!! I can't express how grateful and thankful I am for all of your support. Some other great Skinnytaste highlights from 2012: Fitness Magazine Best Healthy Eating Blog WinnerBabble's Top 100 Mom Food BlogsHuffington Post Living 35 Diet and Nutrition Experts to FollowThe Daily Meal Top 25 Food Blogs 2012 On a more personal note, I also started running more this year and I'm getting better at it everyday. And now, for the Top 25 Most Popular Skinny Recipes posted in 2012: Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2011Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2010
CHEESY, BUTTERY GARLIC BREAD STICKS These were seriously good! You can make them as a side with spaghetti meat served over stir-fried zucchini noodles, for instance. Remember how we used to love spaghetti or lasagna with a side of garlic bread? 6 oz regular cream cheese (170 g) 6 oz finely grated Monterey Jack (170 g) cheese 2 large eggs 1 tbsp whipping cream, OR milk (15 mL) 1 tsp baking powder (5 mL) 1/4 tsp granulated garlic, OR (1 mL) garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL) Garlic Butter Topping: 2 tbsp butter, melted (30 mL) 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (2 mL) 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (125 mL) In food processor with sharp blade or blender, process cream cheese until smooth. Turn batter out into 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) glass baking dish and press down evenly, using plastic wrap, to make things easier. Garlic Butter Topping: In small bowl, combine butter, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, OR garlic powder. Helpful Hints: You can play with this recipe. Yield: 40 bread sticks 1 bread stick 60.4 calories 2.9 g protein 5.1 g fat
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COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH DELICIOUS BUTTERCREAM FROSTING If you love coconut and you love the added fiber in something that is otherwise a decadent, beautiful and sweet treat, then you’ll like this. Keep in mind though that not everyone likes coconut. Cupcakes are all the rage at the moment. 1 tbsp baking powder (15 ml) 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (1 mL) 1/4 cup coconut oil (60 mL) 2 tbsp butter, softened (30 mL) 6 eggs sugar 1/2 cup sour cream (125 mL) 2 tbsp whipping cream (30 mL) 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL) 1/2 tsp coconut extract (2 mL) 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut (250 mL) Toasted coconut for garnish, optional Buttercream Frosting (see recipe below) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In large bowl of mixer, combine Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, baking powder and xanthan gum; mix well on low speed. In separate medium bowl, combine eggs, liquid sweetener, sour cream, granulated erythritol, whipping cream, vanilla and coconut extracts. Yield: 12 cupcakes 1 with/without frosting 328.9/260.9 calories 8.9/7.3 g protein 28.8/22.1g fat 6.4/5.7 g net carbs 71.1 calories
How to To Make Your Food Taste Awesome Posted by admin on Aug 19, 2012 in Food Preparation | 211 comments In case you are not skilled with the food recipes and preparation, listed bellow are some of the easy food tips to make your meals delicious easy way. No matter you prepare breakfast, dinner or just a snack, the easy food tips are here to make your food even more attractive and awesome. Idea by Janice Kamide Images Source BuzzFeed low carb desserts Archives « Fat Guy Weight Loss Paleo granola recipe One of the difficult things about eating healthy is when things get busy and you need a snack/meal on the go. Other than something like beef jerky there are not too may processed items that are worth putting in your body. Previously I would have grabbed a granola bar in this occasion but decided to put together and easy paleo replacement for granola. This recipe has lots of healthy nuts, a bit of sweetness from some honey, and a touch of satisfying dark chocolate as an excellent snack/dessert or even as a meal replacement when you just don’t have time to prepare something. Recipe type: Snack/Dessert Servings: 9 1 cup cashews (coarsely chopped)½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut¼ cup pistachios (coarsely chopped)¼ cup coconut oil¼ cup almond meal2 tablespoons honey½ teaspoon kosher salt0.5 oz (2 squares) of dark chocolate (coarsely chopped) Calories: 190 Fat: 17 Carbs: 11 Fiber: 1 Protein: 4 Low carb cheesecake recipe Prep time: Cooking time: Total time: Servings: 16 Directions
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Chili » The Table Whenever the weather becomes a bit cooler, I find myself turning to my crock-pot recipes. Full of flavor, they are perfect for the fall season. However, this taco chicken chili is definitely a meal that I make throughout the year. Seriously, I don’t think it’s possible. Every time I make this taco chicken chili, I make it differently. “Well, let’s try chipotle-flavored diced tomatoes with garlic-flavored diced tomatoes. Okay too far. Even with the experimentation, it still turns out absolutely delicious. It’s good by itself, over rice, or even in lettuce wraps. Have you seen my tip for shredding chicken? Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Chili Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 can black beans (16 oz), drained and rinsed 1 can kidney beans (16 oz), drained and rinsed 1 cup tomato sauce 1 can corn (16 oz), drained 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) 1 packet taco seasoning 3 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tbsp chili powder Instructions Notes © 2013 The Table