Archive for August, 2012

My Remake of Coffee Bean’s Fabulous Ice Blended® Vanilla Drink

Friday, August 31st, 2012

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf was the first company back in the 1980s to create these amazing ice blended drinks. Now they’re all the rage…Sweet, rich tasting, icy cold and very refreshing! It’s a sophisticated grown-up milkshake where you can get a jolt of caffeine in every cup. I especially love their vanilla one.  My skinny (12 [...]

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Skinny Potato Salad, Caesar Style

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Here’s a fresh new take on potato salad. If you like potato salad and Caesar salad you are going to love this one!  It comes together quickly since I’m using a bottled light Caesar dressing. The skinny for each serving, 104 calories, 2.7 grams of fat and 3 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. Prep Time: 15 [...]

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Skinny Tip of the Day

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

According to new Harvard University research…Pump up your heart health by replacing a daily serving of red meat with a serving of beans. You’ll cut your risk of heart disease by as much as 19%! Here’s 2 yummy vegetarian recipe to incorporate these little healthy gems. Huevos Rancheros, for a Deliciously Skinny Breakfast or Brunch [...]

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Mexican Style Cobb Salad, So Deliciously Satisfying and Low in Calories

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Not sure what made me create this colorful, fiber rich, salad but I love, love, love, it.  So yummy, I’ve made it several days in a row…You might too! It’s chock full of great, skinny, satisfying ingredients. It not only contains chopped romaine lettuce instead of iceberg and lean bacon, it also has chopped bell [...]

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Southwest Chicken Burgers on Top of Low Fat Cornbread, Mmm

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Wow this burger and cornbread creation is amazing!  Sometimes it’s fun to make something a little 
different. This is not your typical burger. First, I discovered the most delicious low fat corn bread mix.  So simple to make.  All you add is water, before you bake it. You’re going to love it, guaranteed! I’ve also [...]

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Skinny Fries

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

You bet! These skinny fries are a fabulously healthy alternative to regular French fries. You’ll only need 4 ingredients to create them. So simple, once the potatoes are prepped.  All you do is drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasoning salt and pepper, toss, bake and dig in. One serving of these yummy, skinny fries [...]

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Skinny Tip of the Day

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

August 19th was National Potato Day…That’s something to celebrate! Potatoes are not only yummy they’re good for you. They contain high levels of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium and iron. So popular, more than 45 billion pounds of potatoes are harvested in the U.S. each year! They’re yummy baked, mashed, roasted, steamed, [...]

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Skinny and Tender Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Heat up the crock pot because I’m sharing my favorite recipe for fabulous pulled pork sandwiches. It’s such an easy recipe to make and perfect for  entertaining. I’m starting with tender shredded lean pork that’s been slow-cooked for hours in a sweet and tangy sauce.  The secret is using a great tasting barbecue sauce such [...]

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Recipe of the Month: Caramel Frappuccino Light

Monday, August 20th, 2012

This is our 5th,”Recipe of the Month” featured on our content partners website, Cars Travel Food.  To see this post on their site, click here:http://www.carstravelfood.com/2012/08/20/recipe-of-the-month-caramel-frappuccino-light/ To view the recipe here on Skinny Kitchen, click here: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/starbucks-caramel-frappuccino-light-you-can-now-make-at-home/ If you haven’t tried it yet, you are in for a delicious, refreshing, skinny treat!  Enjoy…

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Ya Baby, Skinny Baked Pizza Dip

Friday, August 17th, 2012

Warm pizza in a dip?  It doesn’t get better than this! Super easy to make and will definitely be the hit of the party. A true crowd-pleaser for kids and grown-ups alike!  It’s much skinnier than a regular recipe because I’m using reduced-fat cheeses, very lean turkey pepperoni and a delicious skinny ranch.  The skinny [...]

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