Chicken & Barley Stew

February 15, 2022 Amanda Plott

Now that Valentine’s Day is over, I get to look forward to St. Patricks day! Which strangely enough tis one of my more favorite holidays. With only Thanksgiving and Halloween being just ahead of it. I really really loved the Beef & Barley soup that I made before, so this time around, I thought I would try out something a little different and do a Chicken & Barley stew!

This stew is made all in one pot. Which is something I always love because who wants to clean a bunch of pots and pans at the end of the day? Not this lady! So since this stew is made all in one pot, it comes with a lot of flavor. All the deglazing makes this stew rich…

Skinny Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

February 12, 2022 Amanda Plott

Breakfast is served! This Skinny Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole is quick and easy to make with no usual overnight sitting required. Plus, it’s low carb and keto friendly. Did I mention that it’s loaded with plenty of bacon and cheese too? Yep! This casserole is definitely a new breakfast favorite. From what I made this morning, I’ll have plenty leftover for a few more breakfast for myself this week!

I even managed to sneak in some veggies by way of peppers and onions. It’s good stuff I tell you. For this particular breakfast casserole, I went with a standard maple bacon, but really any bacon would work. I also went with a mix of low fat cheddar and a Carolina reaper cheddar to give some pep to this breakfast…

Instant Pot Meatloaf Bites

February 9, 2022 Amanda Plott

Hey, you. Yeah, you! Did you know that you can make meatloaf in the instant pot? Well you absolutely can! I took one of my favorite meatloaf recipes that I already make in the instant pot and turned it into mini individual meatloaves. One of my favorite things about these meatloaves is that they are perfectly portioned and loaded up with sneaky hidden veggies!

Another thing that I like about these meatloaves is that they are great for making ahead as a meal prep for the week or for lunches! They also freeze and either reheat or cook up pretty well when you’re ready to enjoy them.

McGriddle Breakfast Casserole

February 6, 2022 Amanda Plott

Sometimes you just have to turn your guilty pleasures into guiltless pleasures. And while I haven’t had a McGriddle sandwich since way back from when they very first made their debut, I can appreciate the mix of sweet and savory in the form of a breakfast sandwich. So when I came across the idea for this McGriddle Breakfast Casserole, I knew I wanted to put my own twist on it.

This casserole is a whole wheat pancake batter base that’s sweetened up with some vanilla, a touch of brown sugar, and some syrup too. I decided to go with a vegetarian breakfast sausage rather than a traditional breakfast sausage or a turkey breakfast sausage just because it’s plant based and I also had some on hand to use up!…

Healthified Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

February 3, 2022 Amanda Plott

This old post (originally from 2013 - my first year of The Skinny Fork) definitely needed to be updated. It was back from the days when I wasn't yet taking the step-by-step photos of my cooking process. Not that this recipes has all too many steps to begin with, it just needed some polishing up.

It was definitely interesting to go back and see how far I've come with my photography, and also my method of cooking and creating recipes. I've made a few adjustments to the recipe (very minor ones and all for the better), so don't let that scare you off. It's not only better, but even better for you now too!...

Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins

January 31, 2022 Amanda Plott

Potato skins are just a lot of fun to make and eat. They’re kind of the perfect vehicle to get almost anything savory into your mouth by way of finger food - which makes them absolutely perfect for game day and tailgating! I decided to take these potato skins a step further, making them into a mix of two of my favorite football food snacks; potato skins and jalapeño poppers.

That’s right, these potato skins are loaded with jalapeño, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar too. They’re the best of both tasty treats all put into one perfectly baked bite of cheesy goodness. I don’t know about you, but I like to use the biggest potatoes that I can find…