{"product_id":"skinnytaste-fast-and-slow-isbn-9780553459609","title":"Skinnytaste Fast and Slow","description":"\u003cb\u003e80+ Under 30 Minute Dishes and 60 Slow Cooker Recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe easiest, tastiest, most convenient healthy recipes—ever!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eSkinnytaste Fast and Slow,\u003c\/i\u003e you can get a nutritious, flavor-packed, figure-friendly meal—complete with a flourless chocolate brownie made in a slow cooker—on the table any night of the week.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eGina Homolka, founder of the widely adored blog \u003ci\u003eSkinnytaste,\u003c\/i\u003e shares 140 dishes that come together in a snap—whether in a slow cooker or in the oven or on the stovetop. Favorites include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlow Cooker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicken and Dumpling Soup\u003cbr\u003eKorean-Style Beef Tacos\u003cbr\u003eSpicy Harissa Lamb Ragu\u003cbr\u003ePeach-Strawberry Crumble\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnder 30 Minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Feta\u003cbr\u003ePizza-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups\u003cbr\u003eGrilled Cheese with Havarti, Brussels Sprouts, and Apple \u003cbr\u003eCauliflower “Fried” Rice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach recipe includes nutritional information, which can help you take steps toward weight and health goals, and many dishes are vegetarian, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly—all called out with helpful icons. Gina’s practical advice for eating well and 120 color photos round out this indispensable cookbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Please note that nutritional information is provided with every recipe, but the most up-to-date Weight Watchers points can be found at skinnytaste online.)\u003cb\u003eGina Homolka\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Skinnytaste Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e and the founder of \u003ci\u003eSkinnytaste,\u003c\/i\u003e the award-winning blog that’s been featured on \u003ci\u003eFitness \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens,\u003c\/i\u003e among other media outlets. She lives on Long Island with her husband and their two children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather K. Jones, R.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered dietitian, the author of several nutrition books, and the founder of heatherkjones online, a weight-loss site about healing and hope instead of diets and deprivation.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I cook because I love to eat. I’m not talking about just good-for-you foods like salads and quinoa—although, yes, those are great. The foods I crave range from classic comfort dishes to global cuisine, and everything in between. At the same time, I try to eat a light and balanced diet, and these two things don’t necessarily go together. That’s what led me to start experimenting in my own kitchen eight years ago. I wanted to find ways to eat the foods I craved, but without throwing off all of my hard work to lose weight and keep it off. Plus, as a mom, I had to find a way to please not only my palate, but my picky family’s preferences as well, because cooking separate meals is just not an option for me. The results of those experiments ultimately became my blog Skinnytaste.com, and later inspired my first cookbook, \u003ci\u003eThe Skinnytaste Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e My mission with my first cookbook was to help people create low-calorie food without sacrificing flavor. I also wanted to help take away some of the fear and intimidation that people—especially beginners—feel about cooking. I was thrilled that the book was received so well—thanks to loyal Skinnytaste fans and so many others, it was a bestseller. What a dream come true! But, as I talked with people about the book, I kept fielding similar questions: “Are the recipes easy?” and “Are the recipes fast? I don’t have time to cook.” At the same time, I was receiving emails and Facebook requests for more superquick weeknight ideas, as well as recipes for the slow cooker. With all of this feedback, I knew exactly what my next book should be about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSkinnytaste Fast and Slow \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with two types of recipes: quick and easy dishes that are ready in 30 minutes or less, and those that are made in a slow cooker. With this book, no matter how busy you are, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. Tasty, light, and time-saving! I want everything in these pages to help simplify your life, because I totally get it—I understand the stress of having to come up \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e healthy meals the whole family will enjoy on a limited time schedule. Talk about pressure!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e TAKE A TASTE\u003cbr\u003e In this book, you’ll find 140 recipes that are light on calories and packed with nutrients and satisfying flavors, while being simple enough to make anytime. Many of these dishes are versions of the comfort foods I loved during my childhood, and others are my current favorites. All of them have been simplified and skinny-fied, so they slim your waistline \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e fit into your busy schedule. I’ve spent a year testing and tweaking everything here, and I learned a lot along the way (you’d be amazed what you can make in a slow cooker . . . hello, brownies [see page 296]!). I hope that as you flip through this book, you’ll discover that you can enjoy great taste and good health, even when time is tight.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSlow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Serves 6 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All the flavors you love from Buffalo wings, without all those darn calories—it’s time to get your fingers dirty! I love making shredded Buffalo chicken in the slow cooker because it’s super easy and so versatile. I use leftovers on sandwiches, over salads, as tacos, and in just about anything I can think up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CHICKEN \u003cbr\u003e 1 1\/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts \u003cbr\u003e 1 medium celery stalk \u003cbr\u003e 1\/2 medium onion, chopped \u003cbr\u003e 1 garlic clove \u003cbr\u003e 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth* \u003cbr\u003e 1\/2 cup cayenne pepper sauce (I like Frank’s RedHot Original), plus more for serving \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e BLUE CHEESE DRESSING \u003cbr\u003e 6 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk \u003cbr\u003e 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise \u003cbr\u003e 5 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese \u003cbr\u003e 2 tablespoons chopped scallion, white parts only \u003cbr\u003e 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder \u003cbr\u003e 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1⁄8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes \u003cbr\u003e 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt \u003cbr\u003e Freshly ground black pepper \u003cbr\u003e 12 outer lettuce leaves, such as green leaf, red leaf, or iceberg \u003cbr\u003e 3⁄4 cup shredded carrots \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Read the label to be sure this product is gluten-free. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. For the chicken: In a slow cooker, arrange the chicken, celery, onion, and garlic. Pour in enough broth to cover the chicken (add water if the broth isn’t enough). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and discard the liquid and vegetables. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and return it to the slow cooker. Add the hot sauce and cook on high for 30 minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. For the blue cheese dressing: In a blender, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the blue cheese, the scallion whites, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons blue cheese. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. To serve, put 2 lettuce leaves on each of 6 plates. 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