Ingredients for No Peek Pork Chops and Rice This pork chops and rice recipe only requires simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. No need to pre-cook the pork chops or the rice! It all cooks together for a warm, comforting meal! Find the measurements below in the recipe card. Pork Chops: You’ll need 4 large boneless pork chops for this recipe. Rice: The rice will conveniently cook with the pork chops, so there’s no need to cook it ahead of time....

Grilled shrimp seasoned with Moroccan spices served over a bright and healthy chickpea salad. I was in Charleston, SC last week, finishing the photo shoot for my upcoming cookbook. This was third time back there this year as my photographer, Helene Dujardin lives there. I’ve grown so fond of Charleston I could actually see myself living there. Beautiful city, so much history and charm, and the food scene is incredible....

I’m a pecan fiend. They start showing up more and more in the fall, and I love it so much! Pecan tassies, butter pecan cookies, and pecan pie have been on repeat in my kitchen recently. You should definitely give them a try! Moist and Delicious Butter Pecan Cake Recipe What’s moist, nutty, and buttery all over? This butter pecan cake! I LOVE me some butter pecan. Whether it’s in ice cream or cookie form I’m all about it....

Mexican Shrimp Also known as Camarones a la Diabla, this whole shrimp dish takes less than 30 minutes made all in one skillet! More Mexican shrimp recipes you may like, Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad and Shrimp Fajita Bowls. This Mexican dish was inspired by my recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona. I did a search online for restaurants close to my hotel, and found Chico Malo for (per the website) “Unapologetically Bold, Flavorful and Inventive Mexican Fare....

Dessert bars are so easy to throw together and perfect for making for a crowd. If you need a few more recipes to add to the lineup, here are some of my favorites: scotcharoos, oatmeal fudge bars, or Nanaimo bars! Oreo Peanut Butter Bars Ingredient List These Oreo peanut butter bars have the most delicious ingredient list. Each one adds a little extra indulgence! You’re going to love the combination of Oreo, chocolate, and peanut butter....

I love protein powder, I always have some somewhere in the house. It’s a great way to make sure that my family and I are getting the vitamins and nutrients we need. You can do more than just mix them with milk or water. I like making snacks to keep in the fridge or freezer that are really filling and tasty. Try out these quick and easy Protein Balls, these delicious Protein Pancakes, and these Protein Bars....

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Even if it’s still warm out, these mini pumpkin muffins will get you in the Fall spirit and they are perfect for breakfast with a Pumpkin Spice Latte or to put into your kid’s lunch box for a healthy, homemade snack. Not just for kids, adults love them too! I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for Fall… cozy sweaters, boots and jeans, changing leaves, apple picking and of course pumpkin!...

It may be October, but we’ve been having some hot weather the past few days here in New York. I’m not quite ready to put my ice cream maker away just yet. By the way, the ice cream maker I use is a Cuisinart Ice cream Maker and it’s super easy to use. I recently tried the pumpkin ice cream from Trader Joe’s and it was so delightful and wanted to see if I could recreate it, without all the fat of course....

This barbacoa can be made in so many variations. Add it to your favorite taco, burrito or even salad! If you love Mexican food, enjoy a refreshing Horchata Drink and Seven Layer Dip with chips to make this a complete meal. Barbacoa Beef Reason #346 why I love my slow cooker. It slow cooks this barbacoa beef to perfect tender and juicy melt in your mouth perfection. Is there anything better than barbacoa beef that is slow cooked all day and it just falls apart because it is so tender?...

Quinoa Salad with Spinach Grapefruit & Avocado More easy quinoa salad recipes I love are Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars (perfect for on-the-go!), Quinoa Tabbouleh (from The Skinnytaste Cookbook), and Quinoa Chickpea Avocado Salad. There is something wonderful to me about biting into a salad with grapefruit. It’s juicy and refreshing and lends a sort of bitter-sweetness to each bite. If you are not a fan of grapefruit this is also great with oranges or you could even do a combination....

Red Wine Tomato Vinaigrette This vinaigrette combines the rich, fruity notes of red wine vinegar with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, creating a delicious dressing that can elevate even the simplest of salads. Lightening up vinaigrettes have been one of my biggest challenges because you typically need to keep the ratio of oil to vinegar 3 to 1, if you try to use less oil you’ll wind up with a very tart tasting dressing....

This week’s recipe challenge for Food Network UK: Create a recipe using a secret seasonal ingredient chosen by the FN UK HQ’s, Chopped style. My latest recipe for the Food Network UK blog is for Rhubarb and Anise Chutney. It was a ‘Chopped’ style challenge (if you’re an avid Food Network fan, you’ll know all about it. If not, you need to switch on the TV and start watching). Good old British rhubarb reminds me of the times I spent devouring crumbles made with ‘proper’ Yorkshire rhubarb while growing up....

I love a good combination of flavors and this slice of heaven most definitely checks that off the list! It’s a fantastic dessert that everyone will absolutely love. Cakes are my jam and if they are yours too, don’t miss out on Chantilly Berry Cake, Praline Apple Bundt Cake and Kentucky Butter Cake!! What is Rhubarb? Before I can convince you to make this delectable cake, I should probably explain what is in it!...

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients This easy savory sweet potato casserole recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. This makes it so simple to put together! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements. Sweet Potatoes: This veggie brings a natural sweetness and hearty consistency to the casserole. Butter: Melted butter adds richness and flavor. Chicken Stock: Adds flavor and the perfect amount of moisture, so the casserole doesn’t get too dry while baking....

Sheet Pan Shrimp with Broccolini and Tomatoes is perfect for busy weeknights! One of my favorite ways to make shrimp is roasted in the oven, it comes out tender and flavorful every time! I added some of our favorite vegetables to make it a ONE-pan meal, and we loved it! A quick and EASY low-carb dish with tons of flavor, ready in under 30 minutes start to finish. Broccolini is a favorite in my house, similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks....

Short Rib Soup I bought some short ribs recently and wanted to try them in soup. I was craving one with lots of fresh herbs and ginger and was inspired by pho. The beef bones naturally add flavor to canned broth, but the stems from the cilantro, ginger, peppercorns, star anise, and scallions enhance it even more. I love ginger, so I sliced some for a garnish with lime wedges and more scallions and cilantro....

Growing up, brownies were my FAVORITE dessert. It still holds true today! There’s really nothing better than the fudgy goodness of a warm brownie. You’ve got to try these 3-ingredient brownies and cheesecake brownies next! Strawberry brownies and lemon brownies are also great options if you want to try something new! Brownies in a Skillet Skillet recipes are the BEST! They’re so easy to make and clean-up is a breeze....

Baked Mozzarella Sticks Made lighter and healthier with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden. Serve them with my quick marinara sauce and you have yourself an appetizer everyone will love! This would go great along side Mini Burger Bites for a party! Baking them as opposed to frying and using part skim cheese doesn’t effect how good these are. The cheese still melts, see for yourself!...

Skinny Margarita Other skinny cocktails I love are Basil Cucumber Gin Coolers, Citrus Margarita Spritzer, Iced Green Tea Mojito and Watermelon Martinis to name a few. It seems like everyone on TV is making a Skinny Cookbook these days. The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice just came out with a new cookbook called Skinny Italian. Bethanny Frankel, from the Real Housewives of New York has a cookbook called the Skinnygirl Dish and is the creator of the much hyped Skinnygirl Margarita....

I’m over-the-moon excited to FINALLY share the cover design and concept for my second cookbook, Skinnytaste Fast and Slow: Knockout Quick-Fix and Slow Cooker Recipes. Since my first cookbook came out, I’ve gotten tons of requests for more slow cooker recipes and quick dishes that take 30 minutes or less from start to finish. I’ve been listening and wanted to fill Skinnytaste Fast and Slow with the easiest, tastiest, most convenient healthy recipes—ever....