Thank you to all of you who ordered my new cookbook, Skinnytaste Fast and Slow, I am so humbled and grateful it hit #1 on the New York Times best seller list! This would not be possible without all of you.
This is week 47 of the Skinnytaste Dinner Plan. I am away in Park City Utah until Sunday, but I have my meals planned for the week and ordered all my groceries on Peapod this week (life saver!)
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 47)
Monday: Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp
Tuesday: Loaded “Nacho” Chicken Tostada
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe with Zoodles
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Tortilla Encrusted Chicken Tenders with avocado salad
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Sheetpan Italian Chicken and Veggie Dinner
SHOPPING LIST
CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE
- cauliflower
- sesame oil
- egg whites
- egg
- salt
- cooking spray
- onion
- frozen peas and carrots
- garlic cloves
- scallions
- soy sauce (Tamari for Gluten Free)
- shrimp
LOADED NACHO CHICKEN TOSTADA
- tostada shells
- shredded cheddar cheese
- reduced fat shredded Mexican blend cheese (I used Sargento)
- avocado
- 1 medium lime, halved
- Kosher salt
- tomato
- white onion
- cilantro
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 7 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed*
- canned black beans
- jalalpeno
- sliced black olives
SLOW COOKER BEEF MEATBALLS WITH BROCCOLI RABE
- broccoli rabe
- fresh whole wheat bread
- fat free milk
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- egg
- garlic cloves
- kosher salt
- fresh black pepper
- olive oil
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil (I love Tuttorosso)
- bay leaf
- zucchini (for zoodles)
TORTILLA ENCRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS
- 1 ¼ pound (8) boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- all-purpose flour (or GF AP flour)
- egg
- tortilla chips
- garlic powder
- cumin
- Olive oil spray
- lime
- cilantro, for garnish
- jarred salsa, for dipping
SHEETPAN ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGGIE DINNER
- kosher salt
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- thyme
- sugar
- black pepper
- garlic
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- cooking spray
- 8 (4 oz each) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- zucchini
- carrots
- red bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- red onion
- parsley for garnish
For the beef meatballs and broccoli rabe with zoodles, could I use collard greens instead of broccoli rabe?
I haven’t tried it but it should work. Let me know how it comes out!
I’m not sure how it would have been with the broccoli rabe to compare it, but it was delicious with fresh collard greens! Honestly I think it would have still been great if i didn’t use any greens at all!
Thanks for letting me know! Glad you enjoyed them!
Just got the new cook-book and I am super excited to try many of the recipes. I am a Weight Watcher member and I really enjoy the easy recipes, that help me to stay on plan. (one negative is the points aren’t included in the recipes, but with points changing over the years, it will help keep the book more current) I also have started meal planning again with your guidance in your meal planner. I use mine like a diary too. I really like making notes about the day and how we enjoyed the meal. Thanks for the inspiration to eat healthy and organize my life.
You are welcome. There are SP listed for all the recipes from the cookbook under the cookbook tab on the blog. 🙂
Perfect!! Thanks for the update!!
Your new cookbook just arrived! Love it, it is so beautiful and so many great recipes. I left if with my daughter to mark her favorites and we will start cooking them next week. Thank you and congratulations! Also, I purchase most of my cookbooks in digital format but am so glad I got the hardback edition this time.
Thank you Vicky! I am so glad to hear that!
I love both of your cookbooks. I am intrigued with the instant pot bur don’t know best size, features or even where to purchase one. Any recommendations?
I got mine on Amazon, I have the 6 qt 7 in 1.
Gina, I’m the person you inspire me not only weekly but daily! I have been following you since 2009 and everything I have has been awesome!! I remember we got to select the the cover of your first cookbook 2 years ago and now you have a second cookbook that is just as beautiful! I enjoyed reading the new book from the front to back cover! Â Made the chili (Madison’s favorite) the zucchini meatballs, pumkin chili and now planning the dinner for the week. Congrats on #1 on NY times best seller, you deserve it!! Â Hope you enjoy the weekend away everything looked beautiful! Â !Â
Pina thank you!!! I am so glad you were a part of the first book’s cover choice! I’m glad you like the second, I really appreciate your comment!
That’s awesome news. Â I just got my new cookbook last week, along with my Instant Pot. Â Looking forward to trying out your new recipes. Â Love the section on the bowl meals. Â And so far, I LOVE my Instant Pot. Â
I have you new cookbook and tried the Slow Cooker Brisket with Onions last week. It was delicious and even better the next day! It is definitely a keeper. Looking forward to trying out more recipes this week! Congratulations on your book being #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list! xoxo
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
I meant “your,” not you!
WOW! #1 on NY Times list!! Congratulations Gina. You really deserve this. Your simple, flavorful, wonderfully ethnically deserve healthy recipes are worthy of being honored. You’ve really helped me in my weight loss journey. Â Keep up the great work. You are appreciated!Â
Thank you so much Eve!
I got my copy of your new book this week. Â I’m still tagging pages for the first set of recipes I want to try. Â Love it. Â Congratulations!
Regards,
Marty
Thank you Marty!