Summer | Skinnytaste - Part 6

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Summer

Overnight oats are simple to make, because there's no cooking required! I soak the oats a few hours or overnight in milk (any kind will work) along with chia seeds, then top with my favorite toppings. Often I sweeten the oats with stevia, but today I opted for a little raw local honey.

Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey

June 1, 2015

Nothing says summer like biting into a juicy peach. Grilling them is a simple way to enjoy them as a dessert, a perfect ending to a backyard BBQ without heating up your kitchen. Delicious topped with yogurt and honey, but also great topped with low fat ice cream.

Grilled Peaches With Honey and Yogurt

May 31, 2015

I LOVE the salty-sweet combination of watermelon, mozzarella, arugula and balsamic – a delicious twist on the classic Caprese which is usually made with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Cutting the watermelon with a star-shaped cookie cutter makes these perfect for Memorial day or July 4th.

Watermelon “Caprese” with Balsamic Glaze

May 23, 2015

I've always been a steak lover, especially when it's topped with homemade chimichurri. It adds freshness and zing to grilled meats, chicken or fish, and the sauce can be made a day in advance.

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

May 21, 2015

Skillet Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

May 18, 2015

If you're looking for a new way to enjoy a burger, then I think you'll love this Hawaiian inspired teriyaki burger made with lean ground beef, carrots, scallions and topped with a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce and a grilled pineapple.

Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger

May 14, 2015

This low-calorie, low-carb tuna lettuce wrap with avocado yogurt dressing transforms ordinary canned tuna into a tasty light lunch filled with hearts of palm, tomatoes, carrots and onion.

Tuna Lettuce Wrap with Avocado Yogurt Dressing

May 12, 2015

These easy Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers are made with homemade basil pesto, you'll want to make them all summer long!

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

May 12, 2015

My trick to making the juiciest turkey burgers EVER is by adding grated zucchini! A huge bonus if you want your kids to eat more veggies – they'll never know!

Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

May 6, 2015

These healthy salmon burgers are made with fresh wild salmon, quinoa, and kale.

Healthy Salmon Quinoa Burgers

March 31, 2015

This beautiful apple and cabbage slaw is sweet, bright and crisp, the perfect side dish to any meal and great to bring to a potluck.

Spiralized Apple and Cabbage Slaw

March 26, 2015

I'm so excited about this pie, because, well I LOVE coconut and I LOVE pie! So after testing this out several times to get it JUST RIGHT, I'm thrilled to share this recipe!

Coconut Obsessed Pie

March 14, 2015

Not your ordinary tacos – these Thai chicken lettuce tacos are spicy and exotic, made with my light peanut sauce which I make with PB2 (powdered peanut butter) sriracha, ginger and spices. To balance out the spice, I chose to serve these in crisp cool lettuce wraps but tortillas would work great too!

Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Tacos

November 18, 2014

Chia Watermelon Fresca is a refreshing summer beverage made with watermelon and chia seeds.

Chia Watermelon Fresca

September 4, 2014

Grilled Vegetable Towers with Mozzarella are layered with grilled, marinated eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion and bell peppers topped with fresh mozzarella.

Grilled Vegetable Towers with Mozzarella

August 25, 2014

Raw Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto is my favorite easy, end-of-summer vegetarian dish made with raw, garden vegetables and homemade pesto.

Raw Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto

August 20, 2014

Coconut Lime Raspberry Chia Pudding is the ultimate guiltless dessert, you can even have this for breakfast – if you're into that sort of thing!

Coconut Lime Raspberry Chia Pudding

August 15, 2014

Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two – I swapped the noodles with zucchini noodles and the results were fantastic!! (under 300 calories).

Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two

August 10, 2014

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes, the perfect light summer salad made with sweet summer corn, grape tomatoes, garden herbs and chilled steamed lobster.

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes

August 3, 2014

These Summer Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are my favorite! Served as a warm cereal topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. A healthy protein packed breakfast.

Summer Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

July 27, 2014

Grilled steak with sweet balsamic caramelized onions tossed with baby arugula, gluten-free quinoa, amaranth and brown rice penne pasta (or any pasta you like)

Steak & Caramelized Onions with Arugula and Pasta

July 23, 2014

This healthy salad is made with cooked lentils and diced fresh diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, parsley and lemon juice – perfect to make ahead for lunch for the week as the flavors only get better overnight. It's also vegan, high in fiber, protein and only about 100 calories per serving.

Lentil Salad

July 20, 2014

Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops with Julienned Vegetables, a delicious, weeknight meal! Made with pan seared thin sliced boneless pork chops and served topped with sauteed julienned summer squash, roasted tomatoes, lemon juice, olives and Feta cheese. So much flavor and color in this dish!

Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops with Summer Veggies

July 16, 2014

Italian tuna and brown rice salad using two basic pantry items—tuna and brown rice – plus capers, good quality chopped olives, frozen mixed vegetables and fresh lemon juice, you can create this easy, make-ahead, healthy salad loaded with flavor and perfect to pack for lunch or a picnic!

Italian Tuna and Brown Rice Salad

July 7, 2014

Red, White and Blue fruit "pizza" is more like a cookie bar, topped with cream cheese frosting and fruit – The perfect 4th of July dessert!

Red White + Blue Fruit Pizza

July 2, 2014

These easy BBQ Shrimp Skewers are slathered with my homemade BBQ sauce, so perfect for any night of the week, or great if you want to feed a crowd

BBQ Shrimp Skewers

July 1, 2014

Only FIVE ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) is all it takes to make this quick, easy, delicious cream of zucchini soup my family's been enjoying for years!

Cream of Zucchini Soup

June 30, 2014