The Lighten Up Cookbook: 103 Easy, Slimmed-Down Favorites for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Everyone Will Love
Classic American dishes get a lighter makeover in The Lighten Up Cookbook by Cutthroat Kitchen star Addie Gundry, from nutrient-rich smoothies to easy family dinners to guilt-free desserts. Eating lighter doesn’t have to include charts or calorie counting. By incorporating easy healthy recipes into your diet, like substituting cauliflower for starchy breads or baking chicken instead of frying it, you can revitalize your eating habits without giving up the foods you love. From light breakfast recipes like the Kale Smoothie to potluck favorites like Mayo-Free Chicken Salad to family dinners like Zucchini Lasagna and even sweet treats like Pineapple Fluff, eating healthier can be simple and tasty! Each recipe is paired with a gorgeous full-color finished-dish photo. Released on May 8, 2018. Order now!
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Pineapple Fluff
For an easy dessert that is as healthy as it is delicious, this simple Pineapple Fluff recipe is perfect. That fruity pineapple flavor pairs perfectly with the fluffy marshmallows and creamy vanilla pudding to give you a dessert that is truly out-of-this-world. Topped with toasted coconut and bursting with flavor, this pineapple fluff will be the talk of the dessert table. It's also great to make when you're craving a quick and easy dessert recipe to satisfy that sweet tooth. This lighter dessert is pure heaven -- guilt on the side.
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Back-to-Basics Broccoli Salad
This Back-to-Basics Broccoli Salad is great for just about any occasion. When you're preparing food for a party or a picnic, you don't want to spend all of your time on complicated side dishes. That's why this healthy broccoli salad recipe is really a winner. It's simple to make, but it doesn't sacrifice any flavor. One bite of this deli salad, and you'll be coming back for seconds. It's not all about the broccoli either. What makes this side dish salad so great is that the broccoli is complemented with cauliflower, bacon, and peas to give a texture that will have you talking. Give this recipe a try, and you won't be disappointed.
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Skinny Corn Casserole
Warm and rich, this Skinny Corn Casserole recipe is just what you've been craving. Corn casseroles are a staple at any potluck, but this recipe is so great because it's actually a healthier version of the classic corn casserole. Don't worry, though -- no flavor is sacrificed here. This recipe uses creamy Greek yogurt and egg whites to add texture and lighten the whole thing up. Plus, this recipe is good for when you need to make a great side dish in a hurry because it uses a shortcut ingredient. (Don't worry. We won't tell!) Bring this recipe to your next family gathering, and it'll be the talk of the buffet table.
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Southern Johnny Cakes
Some of the most delicious food in the world is Southern food -- much like these Southern Johnny Cakes. But often, Southern recipes are not known for being the healthiest out there. That's where this healthier version of Johnny cakes comes in. Made with cornmeal and whole wheat flour, this Southern breakfast has been transformed into a dish that you don't have to feel guilty about. Make these johnny cakes for a delicious breakfast that will have you smiling throughout the whole day.
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Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe is a staple of many family Christmas breakfasts! It's so simple to make, and what makes this version particularly awesome is that you can prepare it the night before. In the morning, just pop this casserole in the oven and before you know it, you'll have a delicious breakfast that the whole family will devour. This healthier version of breakfast casserole is just what you've been craving, and because it's lighter than your average breakfast, it'll help you get a leg up on your New Year's diet. One bite of this casserole, and you'll be coming back for seconds.
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