The tagline says it all "light on calories, big on flavor." This debut cookbook from popular food blogger Gina Homolka contains tons of recipes for creating delicious, low-calorie, and nutrient rich dishes. Ms. Homolka's recipes rely on whole foods as well as tips and tricks for reducing the calorie content of foods. This reviewer loved the shrimp and grits and the apple-pear crumble. This is a definite must-read for the calorie-conscious foodie!

Anna C. / Marathon County Public Library
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I guess I am one of the few people who had not heard of the Skinnytaste website. Looking over this new cookbook I see I’ve been missing out on a number of good recipes.

{Bookmarking Gina’s website now.}

Beautiful book – I am loving the gorgeous photos and easy to follow directions. Look at the cover – those mouth-watering shrimp and grits. I know I will be trying that out soon.

The division of recipes is similar to most cookbooks. Breakfast meals, soups and stews, sandwiches, dips and appies, main salads, meat, fish and vegetarian fare and let’s not forget dessert!

Some recipes require a bit of prep but overall they look like a breeze to make. If you like heathy fare you won’t be disappointed in this book. You don’t give up good flavor and lovely presentations just to eat a healthy meal.

There are labels for the recipes indicating which are gluten-free, quick, vegetarian , etc. Super helpful.

There are so many I have tagged to make and want to share with you but I had to share the easiest dessert ever. It’s a take on Bananas Foster and soooo easy.

Santa Fe Chicken in the slow cooker is coming up next. I will just update my review and add the photos once that dish is done.

Ok, Baked Bananas Foster.

Heat your oven to 400 F. Cut a banana or two in half lengthwise OR slice 2 bananas into rounds. Sprinkle bananas with ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/12 TB light brown sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla.

Place in foil and seal, bake for 10 or 15 minutes. Add a small scoop of frozen vanilla yogurt and you’ll experience a fabulous taste combo.

I used honey instead of brown sugar and probably too much cinnamon. Nah, you can’t have too much cinnamon!

Photos at Novel Meals blog. ( )