Tag: Skinny

The Best Chili (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, and Stove Friendly!) — The Skinny Fork by Gordon Ramsay

While we spent a good half of our ‘camp’ themed week of summer on vacation, I’m trying my best to keep on theme now that we’re home and in the swing of things. Another good reason to bust out some homemade chili, right?

Yes, this chili has a lengthy list of ingredients, but I will say that the list is compiled mostly of seasonings and spices. So don’t hit the panic button when you see the lot of it. I promise, that while this chili does take some measuring spoons, it’s all so VERY worth it in the end. This chili has been making the rounds through my family for a good year or two now. And even my mom, who is the chili master in the family, has bowed down and handed over the title to me with this one.

Grilled Summer Vegetable Pizza (Sponsored) — The Skinny Fork by Gordon Ramsay

I personally love Mazola Corn Oil because it’s a pretty perfect all-purpose oil. It’s cholesterol free and is a smart heart-healthy choice. It’s great for baking, grilling, sautéing, and so much more! Today, I’m using it for a marinade, though, on these FRESH summer veggies. You don’t have to only use it for cooking either. This corn oil is amazing as a dressing too! It has a neutral taste that lets the natural flavors of your food really pop!

One of my favorite things about grilling with Mazola Corn Oil is that it has a higher smoke point than most other oils at 450 degrees F. So even on the hottest of days, or grills, you don’t have to worry about that finicky smoke point, which once exceeded, effects not only the flavor, but the nutritional value of food too!

The other swaps that I made were to use a whole wheat naan flatbread for the crust (instead of a traditional pizza crust or white flour crust) and to use a reduced fat cheese instead of the full fat version.

Instant Pot Verde Chicken Tacos (With Creamy Jalapeño) — The Skinny Fork by Gordon Ramsay

So while I’m currently out of town on a little mini vacation, it was taco Tuesday before I left. And with things being more than a little crazy around my place, I decided to take the easy route when it came to dinner. Tacos are a staple in our house and well… we stay pretty true to taco Tuesday. I like to shake things up a bit when it comes to tacos. While I LOVE traditional beef tacos, I also like to play around with chicken tacos, vegetarian tacos, etc.

This time around, I went with some verde chicken tacos. And added some of my FAVORITE creamy jalapeño ranch sauce. To make them even more appealing, I had the chicken cook in the instant pot for a dinner that can be made in well under an hour.