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November 21, 2018
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas
These Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas, or hand pies are a delicious way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
The best part of making a Thanksgiving turkey are always the leftovers! We always make a larger bird for that reason. Some popular Thanksgiving Leftover recipes are Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Fritatta, Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup and Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Soup, to name a few!
November 19, 2018
Easiest Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
The easiest and my way favorite way to make baked sweet potatoes are in the slow cooker rather than the oven! Not only does your house smell amazing while they cook, they come out moist and delicious every time.
Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
A healthy side dish without the fuss. The best part, there’s no prep time aside from washing them. No water, no need to poke them or wrap them in foil. Just 1 ingredient, it doesn’t get easier than that!
November 18, 2018
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
When it comes to making Deviled eggs, I keep my ingredients pretty classic, but I love adding little pickle juice to my the yolks for a pop of flavor! Making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot will give you perfect, easier to peel eggs every time.
Deviled eggs are a classic recipe and perfect for the holidays, potlucks, parties and other gatherings. I have tons of appetizer recipes, but Deviled eggs are my favorite, and what I love most is they are inexpensive and made with ingredients I always have on hand.
November 17, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (November 19-November 25)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.
Thanksgiving is coming this week, so I included a separate shopping list, and this is assuming you already have your turkey and gravy. I kept it separate for those of you who may not be cooking this Thanksgiving.
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!
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 (11/19)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Hummus Avocado Toast (6) and an apple (0)
D: Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili* (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 826**
TUESDAY (11/20)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with 1 piece whole grain toast (3) and a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili (2)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5) with Instant Pot Refried Beans (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 888**
WEDNESDAY (11/21)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: LEFTOVER Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili (2)
D: Spicy Sausage, Brussels and Butternut Foil Packets (6) and a green salad (2)***
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 835**
THURSDAY (11/22)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with 1 piece whole grain toast (3)
L: Autumn Salad with Pears and Gorgonzola (5) Skinny Baked Brie Phyllo Cups with Craisins and Walnuts (2) and Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms (1)
D: 3 ounces cooked turkey breast with skin (3) and 2 tablespoons gravy (2) , Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing (4), Cranberry Pear Sauce (2), Maple Soy Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Bacon (3) and Makeover Spinach Gratin (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 28, Calories 1,237**
FRIDAY (11/23)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata (3) and an apple (0)
D: Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad (11) (Recipe x 2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 981**
SATURDAY (11/24)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) with a pear (0)
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 5, Calories 486**
SUNDAY (11/25)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) with a banana (0)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon (5), Garlic Sweet Potato Mash (5) and Roasted Asparagus (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 994**
*Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat
**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.
***Green salad includes 4 cups romaine, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber and light vinaigrette
November 16, 2018
Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
Juicy, tender roasted chicken seasoned with lemon and rosemary, always a winner in my house!
The smell of this chicken roasting in the oven is enough to fall in love! Roasting a whole chicken is pretty simple to do, as long as you have a thermometer you can’t go wrong. The combination of rosemary and lemon is wonderful with chicken! Serve this with roasted vegetables on the side and use the leftover chicken bones to make a wonderful stock.
November 15, 2018
Skinnytaste One and Done: Holiday Menu Bonus Pack
Whether you already own the new Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook, or you’re planning on getting one for someone you love as a gift, don’t miss out on this Holiday Menu Bonus pack, recipes from all three cookbooks.
Simply enter your purchase number in this form to download a classic, vegetarian, and gluten-free holiday menu.
This is eligible for ANYONE who has purchased the Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook; all you have to do is enter a past purchase number and you can access the menus. If you bought the book in a book store or got one as a gift, email Skinnytaste@penguinrandomhouse.com a photo of the book and you will get one asap.
Since everyone celebrates the holidays with different sized groups, I kept the recipes and shopping lists for 4-6 people so you could easily adjust as necessary.
Here’s a sneak peak at what you’ll get!
November 13, 2018
Spicy Sausage, Brussels and Butternut Foil Packets
An easy Fall foil packet dinner made with spicy chicken Andouille sausage, Brussels sprouts and butternut squash. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, smokey and sweet in every bite!
I love foil packet meals you can make and prep ahead, like these Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets, and keep refrigerated or even frozen. So when you get home from your busy day, you can pop them in the oven and relax until dinner. The best part, easy clean up!
November 12, 2018
Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing – this is the best Thanksgiving stuffing recipe!
Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing
I don’t know about you, but for me the ONE thing I crave most on Thanksgiving is the stuffing! Sure, the turkey and gravy are all great too, and yes, even the cranberry sauce. But personally, no Thanksgiving is complete without the homemade stuffing, and this recipe never disappoints! Here are more Thanksgiving Recipes to go with your turkey this year!
November 10, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (November 12-November 18)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.
If you’re not aware, I have an entire Thanksgiving Recipes section if you want to start planning ahead.
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!
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 (11/12)
B: Pumpkin Banana Pecan Bread* (4) with a pear (0)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch* (5)
D: Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls (3) with Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black Beans (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 907**
TUESDAY (11/13)
B: Pumpkin Banana Pecan Bread (4) with an orange (0)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Shrimp Fajita Bowls (8)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 1,007**
WEDNESDAY (11/14)
B: Pumpkin Banana Pecan Bread (4) with a pear (0)
L: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4) with an apple (0)
D: Cheeseburger Soup (7) and a green salad*** (0) with light Italian dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 933**
THURSDAY (11/15)
B: Pumpkin Banana Pecan Bread (4) with an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Cheeseburger Soup (7)
D: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (4) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 875**
FRIDAY (11/16)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Cheeseburger Soup (7)
D: Broiled Miso Salmon (1) with Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 925**
SATURDAY (11/17)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: Pressure Cooker Smoked Turkey Black Bean Soup (1) with 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8, Calories 493**
SUNDAY (11/18)
B: LEFTOVER Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: LEFTOVER Pressure Cooker Smoked Turkey Black Bean Soup (1) with 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
D: Butternut Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Cranberries and Pecans (4) with Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 879**
*Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat
**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.
***Salad includes 6 cups mixed greens, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, chickpeas and 2 scallions
November 9, 2018
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Roasting a turkey breast in the air fryer yields perfectly cooked, moist and juicy meat on the inside with a beautiful deep golden brown skin.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy is my go-to when I want a Thanksgiving meal without the fuss! But I wanted to make a quick breast so I can test some new turkey leftover recipes. Some favorites from the archives are this Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad, or this Leftover Turkey Sweet Potato Fritatta, to name a few. Turkey breast in air fryer was quick and perfect and came out better than I expected!
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