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What is the RPL Recipe Club? Each month, I’ll choose one Rainbow Plant Life recipe that anyone in the RPL community can choose to make. You can make it just for fun OR you can enter to win an amazing prize each month! This month’s prize is listed below. At the end of each month, we will randomly select a winner and share our favorite photos here! Sign up for the Rainbow Plant Life newsletter (only newsletter subscribers are eligible to win the monthly prize, though you can of course still participate without being signed up)....

S’mores are so delicious, I want to eat them year-round. That combination of marshmallow and chocolate is just heavenly! For other tasty s’mores treats, check out this s’mores dip or ooey gooey s’mores bars! S’mores Charcuterie Board It’s s’more season, and whether you’re going camping or just having a summer barbecue, this s’mores charcuterie board is something you NEED to try! One of my family’s favorite things to do to wrap up a summer night is to roast some marshmallows with the fire pit in our backyard....

I love a classic holiday cookie that we look forward to making every year. This Scottish shortbread is definitely one that always makes an appearance. It’s so delicious and never disappoints! Try more of my favorite holiday cookies like these pumpkin cookies, my cute grinch cookies, or these yummy Christmas butter cookies. What is Scottish Shortbread? Shortbread has been around for centuries. (It’s no secret why with how buttery and delicious it is!...

Breakfast is better with French toast! If you love French toast as much I do, then you have to try all of my variations of it! Try this Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole, this family favorite Creme Brûlée French Toast or this delicious Almond Crusted French Toast with Roasted Strawberry Syrup. Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe You can never go wrong with the best French toast recipe! To make this the best of the best, you have to have the secret ingredient that is often left out....

Chocolate chip cookies are everyone’s favorite and this one is no exception! This tried and true recipe is exactly what you are looking for in a cookie. Large, delicious, and easy to boot! If you love chocolate chip cookies as much as I do then you must try these Zucchini oats, Brown Butter, and these amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie A skillet cookie (also known as a pizookie) is exactly what it sounds like… a giant chocolate chip cookie that is baked in a cast-iron skillet!...

I love cheesecake! And it is no secret here on the blog. It is such an awesome dessert. I mean seriously, who doesn’t love cheesecake? It is one of the hardest things for me to give up when I am watching what I eat. I had a dream last night that I was eating my favorite cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. I was so sad when I woke up and it wasn’t real....

I love the light and tastiness of this skinny Kung Pao Chicken recipe. If you are looking for skinny meals this new year try this Skinny Chicken Enchiladas, Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo and for a sweet dessert try this Skinny Mini Cheesecake. Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken I love making my favorite Asian take out dishes at home because I can lighten them up without sacrificing on the flavor....

I love slow cooker meals that I can throw in a crockpot and go on with my day! Any time I slow cook chicken, it turns out so juicy and shreds perfectly. This slow cooker angel chicken reminds me of a few of my other favorite crock pot recipes. You have to try this Olive Garden chicken pasta recipe and slow cooker crack chicken too, but soup in the slow cooker is always a favorite of mine....

Making quick slow cooker sandwiches are a MUST in the summer! If you love sandwiches as much as we do try these favorites: Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches and Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches. Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork This is one of those recipes that you have to try. You throw it into the crockpot and let it work its magic. By the time it was finished and I pulled it out it was falling apart because it was so tender....

Slow Cooker Filipino Adobo Pulled Pork Slow cooked meals are a life saver after a busy day where I don’t have the energy to think of a meal. Other crock pot pulled pork recipes I love are Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Jerk Pork with Caribbean Salsa and Italian Pulled Pork Ragu. Adobo pork is also commonly made the same way, so I decided to test it out in the crock pot with a lean pork loin which is not so exactly the traditional method, but I love making pork in my slow cooker, so why not!...

It doesn’t matter whether the soup is creamy or broth-based, has noodles or no noodles… I love them all! Try out my very favorites and start with some Creamy Zuppa Toscana. They try this delicious Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup or this classic Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup! Warm and Comforting Slow Cooker Soup Recipes I know that most people think that soup season is only for the cold months....

There is nothing quite like the combination of strawberries and cream. If you love this combo as much as I do, you should definitely try strawberry pretzel salad, this classic no-bake strawberry and cream pie, or my family’s favorite strawberry cheesecake salad! Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe This fresh strawberry pie recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, yet it will undoubtedly become a cherished family favorite. It’s perfect for family get-togethers, BBQs, or summer parties....

These are simple to make, you can prep the meatballs ahead and bake when you’re ready to serve. Some of you who follow me on snapchat (username: skinnytaste) may have seen me make these last week, I know because I’ve been getting tons of requests via email, Instagram and Facebook to post the recipe so here it is, just before the weekend! Hope you enjoy and feel free to come back and comment if you do!...

I eat a pretty high-fat diet for a vegan, and I’m always looking for ways to add more healthy fats into my diet. What makes these falafel even healthier (though less authentic) is that they’re baked. No need to use a vat of bubbling oil that might spatter on you without warning. And most importantly, when I brought these falafel to work this week, three of my coworkers mentioned that they smelled insanely delicious....

If you love breakfast food then you are going to die over these brunch options! I have gathered up some of my very favorite tried and true brunch recipes that I know you will love! Start out with the Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Crumb Muffins, and this amazing (and gorgeous!) Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid. Brunch Recipes That Are SOO GOOD If you love breakfast foods as much as I do then you are going to go crazy over brunch!...

Kabobs or skewers are just a fun and delicious way to prepare food. Try these favorite skewers like these Steak Skewers, Caprese, and Chicken Kabobs. Grilled Shrimp Kabobs Shrimp is one of the fastest and easiest proteins to cook for dinner. It cooks up fast and because of its mild flavor, it goes beautifully with an array of spices. These three are my and readers’ favorites and they all have different flavors, but you have to try them sometime too....

My Instant Pot and air fryer are two workhorses in my kitchen. They’ve simplified dinner so much! Add this Instant Pot spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or meatloaf to your dinner lineup! You won’t regret it! Instant Pot recipes are always so quick and easy to make but turn out perfectly. Soft and Tender Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes I love baked sweet potatoes, especially around the holidays! The only problem is, with the hour-long bake time, it doesn’t really work if you’re in a pinch....

Tomato season is underway, and creating a dinner that is fresh with tomatoes is at the top of the list. Try this sausage tomato gnocchi, this yummy creamy tomato basil chicken, or this delicious creamy tomato Italian parmesan chicken for more tomato recipes! The Best Tomato Pie Recipe Tomato pie is a summer staple and one we enjoy all the time. The basic ingredients in this simple and delicious recipe are mainly the same for all, but there are several different ways to prepare it....

Eggs go with so many things, try them with these Perfect Fluffy Pancakes or Belgian Waffles. Or put them in these freezer friendly Breakfast Burritos. Perfect Scrambled Eggs Scrambled eggs are one of the easiest and quickest complete proteins out there. I’ve used them in a pinch for not just breakfast but lunch and dinner too. It’s the perfect answer for that dreaded question “What’s for dinner?” On those days where you’re lucky to have made it to dinner time at all, let alone know what to eat, grab eggs and you’ve got it made!...

Well this week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to all of you who have already pre-ordered the book!), if you pre-order The Skinnytaste Cookbook BEFORE September 30th, I will send you a FREE 19-page bonus pack with a 4-week dinner plan, a weekly shopping list, an early look at a few of the recipes from the book plus 3 new exclusive recipes that do not live on skinnytaste....