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Dine and Dish

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October 14, 2014

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe

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A simple, full of flavor Chicken Caprese Pasta recipe and a review of the new (and amazing) Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka. Enter the giveaway to win a copy of your own. 

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe on dineanddish from the Skinnytaste CookbookThere are cookbooks you like and keep, maybe on a bookshelf or pantry to reference every once in awhile. Then there are cookbooks that you love and keep out on your counter for easy access to reference all the time. My friend and fellow blogger, Gina Homolka, has created a cookbook that I’ve already referenced and cooked from several times in the past couple of weeks, and will continue to use regularly. Gina’s new cookbook, The Skinnytaste Cookbook, is one of those cookbooks you’ll want to own, especially if you are a cook looking to bring healthy recipes to your table that are full of flavor and substance. You know, the type of recipes that are healthy but don’t taste it? Gina’s cookbook is full of those kind of truly satisfying recipes.

The Skinnytaste Cookbook Review from dineanddish.net

In addition to attainable, healthy recipes, the photography by award winning photographer, Penny De Los Santos is just so beautiful. Every mouthwatering photo is like a work of art. Penny is one of my favorite food photographers, so having her be a part of this book makes it all the more special!

skinnytaste-2 skinnytaste-3 skinnytaste-4 skinnytaste5I know Gina worked extra hard on this cookbook, with extensive recipe testing, creating detailed nutrition calculations, and perfecting the look and the feel of the cookbook to be just right. There is a reason Gina’s book topped the NY Times Best Seller book right after publication. It is just that good!

In The Skinnytaste Cookbook you’ll find 150 recipes: 125 all-new dishes and 25 fan favorites.  Everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with 100 full color photos. All recipes are presented with nutritional facts as well as snippets of helpful nutrition info from registered dietitian Heather K Jones, RD. This is one of those books you’ll want, I promise! (If you can’t wait for the giveaway to be over, click here to buy a copy of The Skinnytaste Cookbook for yourself!)

Enter to Win a Copy of The SkinnyTaste Cookbook

Before I share the Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe below, I want to give one lucky Dine & Dish reader the opportunity to win a copy of Gina’s book. Simply leave a comment on this post telling me why think you’d love to add this cookbook to your collection. Comments must be received by midnight, CST on Tuesday, October 21st. Winner will be chose via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

For one additional entry, follow Dine & Dish on Pinterest, then return to this post and leave an additional comment letting me know you’ve done this. You can follow Dine & Dish on Pinterest by clicking HERE.

Now on to this amazing pasta recipe!

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe on dineanddish.net from the Skinnytaste Cookbook

In 1 1/2 weeks, I’ve made 3 dinner recipes from The Skinnytaste Cookbook and have been thrilled with each and every one. I’ve tried the Mongolian Broccoli and Beef (served it to company and everyone raved), The Best Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken (served it to my kids and not a bite was left), and this Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe (I didn’t want to share, but did, and everyone loved it). My copy of Gina’s cookbook is being very well loved. I’ve post-it noted up the entire book with recipes I can’t wait to try.

Give this Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe a try for just a sampling of the kind of healthy goodness you’ll find when you open up the pages of Gina’s cookbooks. I know you’ll love it!

Enjoy!

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Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe

A simple, fresh, and delicious Chicken Caprese Pasta recipe from the Skinnytaste Cookbook
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch cubes (I used boneless chicken tenderloins)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 9 ounces pasta
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil I forgot this!
  • 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with the dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste. Spray the skillet with oil and add the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, increase the heat under the skillet to high, add the olive oil and garlic and cook, stirring until golden, being careful not to burn it, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring until the tomatoes become tender, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the tomatoes. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water. Add the chicken and toss well. Remove the pan from the heat, stir int he fresh basil and cheese, and serve hot.

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  1. Rena says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Love Gina’s site and would love new recipe ideas to cook for my family! Love her healthy simple take on things! Thsnks for the chance

  2. Rena says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Following you on Pinterest too!

  3. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:44 am

    This looks amazing! Hello, Dinner!

  4. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:45 am

    I love everything about this recipe and so would my family! Can’t wait to get my hands on this cookbook!

  5. Jocelyn says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:27 am

    This cookbook looks amazing! I love that it uses ingredients that I normally have on hand rather than chasing out to a specialty food store for one recipe

  6. Jocelyn says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I also follow you on Pinterest 🙂

  7. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I’d love this cookbook for my collection! I’m a huge fan of Gina’s blog and love that she develops recipes that are satisfyingly delicious while still being lighter and healthier!

  8. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Oh yeah – I already follow you on Pinterest Kristen! 🙂

  9. Nancy Borrett says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I am bored bored bored with what I cook and would love a fresh book in my very small library!

  10. Sara Hawker says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Would love more ideas on getting these CSA veggies into my family!

  11. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I would love to get a copy of this cookbook. We have been trying to eat much healthier, but I am not as good with healthy dinners as I am with sweets 😉 That Chicken Caprese Pasta looks absolutely amazing!

  12. Amy @Very Culinary says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Absolutely gorgeous bowl of food. Caprese anything <3 Pinned.

  13. jacqueline says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Love Gina’s recipes! would love to win!

  14. amanda @ fake ginger says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I pick this book up every time I’m at Target and then slowly talk myself out it. Definitely picking it up next time! This pasta looks so delicious!

    • Kristen says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      You won’t be disappointed, Amanda!

  15. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    This looks amazing, and with the last of my tomato crop just picked, definitely going to make this recipe 🙂

  16. Gina@Skinnytaste says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Beautiful post, beautiful photos. Thanks for the review Kristen!

  17. Kari M says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I love Gina’s recipes. I can’t wait to check out her cookbook.

  18. Lesley in NE says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I’ve been drooling over this cookbook ever since it arrived in our store! Glad to hear it’s a winner!

  19. michelle says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I can’t wait to add this cookbook to my collection because Gina makes delicious food that is still figure-friendly!

  20. michelle says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    i have followed you on pinterest

  21. Jessica DeMay says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I would love this because I’ve been cooking from her site and all the recipes are amazing!! I cook for my family as well as my brother and sisters families- so I’m always looking for new healthy recipes!

  22. Jessica DeMay says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest 🙂

  23. Miriam E. says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I would love to win this to help out in my kitchen everyday. I’ve used lots
    recipes off her website and love them all…as do my three boys under three as well as my hubby:)

  24. Miriam E. says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Following you on Pinterest:)

  25. Teri says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I love Gina’s recipes! I lost 50 pounds last year by incorporating her wonderful recipes into my weight watchers meal plans. 🙂 I would really love to win this cookbook!!

  26. Kim R. says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Already following you on Pinterest 🙂

  27. Kim R. says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    I would love to win this cookbook as I recently found out I need to go gluten free. Although not all recipes are gluten free I have discovered it easy to adapt recipes and I would love to use this cookbook in our home!

  28. Bonnie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I love to cook for my family, but tend to get stuck in a rut from time to time. I love healthy new recipes to make for my family!

  29. Bonnie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest! 🙂

  30. Laura Z says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I would love to win this cookbook. I have been following Gina’s site for over a year. I have a folder full of printed recipes that I use all the time. My husband who is picky really loves her recipes.

  31. Kirstin Frankel says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I love Ginas recipes! I recently got married in July and have been using recipes from her website ever since! They are all so amazing and healthy which I love! It would Be amazing to have a copy of her cookbook to try even more recipes!

  32. Ehley says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I love to try new healthy recipes with my family that are not super complicated.

  33. Lyn Young says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I so enjoy Gina’s blog and would love to have this cookbook. I have made several of her recipes and have enjoyed all of them.

  34. Laura Z says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Following on Pinterest

  35. Donna P says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I need to get on track. I’m 50 years old, a widow, and need to improve my habits so that I can be here for my sons. I have tried the skinnytaste recipes and loved them. Would love to own her book.

  36. Katie Chapman says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I would love this cookbook because I’ve been an avid fan of her’s for awhile now and can’t wait to get my paws on this book! If i don’t win it, its going on my Christmas list 🙂

  37. nina salas says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Followed on pinterest!

  38. Meredith B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Discovered Gina as I began my weight loss journey and her recipes are helping my family eat more healthy without sacrificing taste!

  39. Lisa says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I love Gina’s recipes visit her site all the time . Would love to add this cookbook to my collection

  40. Katie Chapman says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest.

  41. Meredith B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Pinterest follower!

  42. nina salas says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    I just discovered skinnytaste and I haven’t made one thing I didn’t like yet!!

  43. Nancy M says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Following on pinterest. Lots of great recipes and ideas on your posts.

  44. Emily B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I visit the Skinnytaste site often and my husband has loved every recipe I have cooked off of there. Would love to have her cookbook!!

  45. Emily B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Already follow you on Pinterest!!

  46. Kristin McNeil says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    I would LOVE this cookbook! I have been trying to cook healthier for my family but it’s always such a struggle finding healthy, recipes with real ingredients my family will eat. I love Gina’s website and her recipes. I know my family would love flipping through her book and finding recipes for me to make them. 😉

  47. Sher says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Gina is my hero! For years now, thanks to skinnytaste, my whole family thinks I’m an amazing cook and that healthy tastes good! Every week we have (at the very least) 2 skinnytaste recipes on our table!! I would love to own this cookbook!

  48. Jodi says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love Skinnytaste.com and make her recipes all the time. Yum! Her cookbook looks wonderful.

  49. Rachel says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I need to add this cookbook to my collection because I need healthy EASY and delicious recipes to serve my family!

  50. Trinh Tran says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    I have tried a few recipes from the skinnytaste site. They were delicious. Would love to have the cookbook.

  51. Jodi says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    PS I just started following you on pinterest.

  52. Trinh Tran says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Just followed you on pinterest.

  53. Stephanie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I’d love to win a copy–I just bought the book for a friend as a gift and almost couldn’t give it up! I love how tasty, healthy and easy to follow Gina’s recipes are.

  54. maria says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    My family and I love skinny taste recipes! Haven’t found one we haven’t loved!

  55. Stephanie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    I just followed Dine and Dash on pinterest

  56. maria says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    And I followed you on pinterest!

  57. Lfrisch0915 says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Use this website all the time to creat lucious meals. Love the WW points!

  58. Kathy says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I’d love to start my cookbook collection with this book. My recipes currently reside as screen captures on my cell phone. Thanks!

  59. Charlsi says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I’d love a copy of her cookbook…I’ve followed Skinnytaste.com for a couple years now and love so many of her recipes!

  60. Charlsi says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I also started following you on pinterest… 🙂

  61. Uli Seng says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I love Gina’s recipes, follow her on FB.

  62. Sarah Hutson says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    We have been making Skinny Taste dishes for a long time! I love everything we make and would love a chance to win a cookbook!

  63. Sarah Hutson says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Following you on Pinterest

  64. Sarah Beer says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I’ve been a long time follower of Gina. Her food is always healthy and very flavorful. You can beat that combination!

  65. Stephanie Blanchet says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Following on Pinterest!

  66. Carla says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I am a huge fan of Gina’s and love absolutely every recipe of her’s that I’ve tried. I would love to win this cookbook!

  67. Stephanie Blanchet says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I am really excited for this cookbook. Everything looks and sounds fantastic. I am always in need of good and healthy recipes for my family. I have some picky eaters but I hope they will love these!

  68. Jennifer says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I LOVE Skinnytaste! Almost half of the meals I make come from Gina’s site. I really want to get her cookbook so I can add some dishes to the rotation.

  69. Emily says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Oh man. I spotted Gina’s cookbook in Target yesterday and had to stop to peek. It looks amazing! I’ve followed skinnytaste for a while, and everything she makes is delicious! I’d love to have one of her cookbooks to help my family continue to eat real food (not the processed junk that’s seems so easy to make, but leaves us feeling unsatisfied). Glad to have found your website from Gina’s link.
    Emily

  70. Emily says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Oh, and I’m following you on Pinterest as well. I just spotted your link for pumpkin spice popcorn, so I’ve got to check that out!

  71. Carin B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I love SKINNYTASTE:)

  72. Carin B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Following on Pinterest now!

  73. Lfrisch0915 says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Followed on pinterest

  74. Kelly B says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I’m totally new to this website and am now hooked. I just happened to see the picture for the chicken caprese on facebook and clicked on it. The new cookbook looks amazing though!

  75. Laurie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I love the skinnytaste recipes!

  76. Laurie says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    following on Pintrest. I know where I will be tonight – lost in your pins

  77. Isabel R. says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    My husband and I are trying to lose weight but we both LOVE to eat. I think this cookbook is the perfect combination of diet and not deprovation 🙂

    • Isabel R. says

      October 15, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Deprivation* …ooops!

      Following on Pinterest 🙂

  78. Katrina says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Everything I’ve made from her website has received rave reviews!

  79. Peggy McClard says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Love SkinnyTaste recipes! Makes life tasty!

  80. Katrina says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Following on Pinterest!

  81. Brenna says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love skinny taste’s recipes because they are delicious and help me reach my health goals!

  82. Brenna says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I’m a follower on Pinterest

  83. Tricia Brown says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I’m still working on losing the baby weight from my 3 kids in the past 6 years and this cookbook will help!

  84. Megan Bryant says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Would love this cookbook. I need healthy recipes that still taste amazing and this book seems to have mastered that.

  85. Megan Bryant says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Following on Pinterest 🙂

  86. Niki Morgan says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I’d love to have this recipe since I’m trying to get back on track and eat healthier. Also, my son has a heart condition and eating healthier would help us all!

    • Niki Morgan says

      October 15, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Book* not recipe…

  87. Candace says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Following you on Pinterest! Can’t wait to see your pins:)

  88. Kristen James says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I would love to win this cookbook because I’ve already lost 94lbs and I know these recipes can help me shed the rest!

  89. Katie F says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Just discovered skinnytaste.com a few months ago and am in love with all Gina’s recipes! Would love the cookbook to keep trying new things- which is why I love the site so much! Always something new, delicious, and healthy to try.

  90. Molly says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Her recipes seem very approachable – ingredients I can easily find and methods that don’t take all day. And they all look delicious!

  91. Kristen James says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Just followed on Pinterest too……and IG

  92. Tonya says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I have made COUNTLESS recipes from the Skinnytaste website (I just made the skinny meatballs last night, actually)! I would love to have the actual cookbook so I don’t have to keep touching my phone with my messy meat fingers, and scrambling from keeping the screen saver from coming on! I love Gina, her recipes, and would LOVE to have this book 🙂

  93. Elizabeth says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I love Gina’s recipes. She is my go to girl for healthy as well as quick and easy. Would love to add this ro my collection.

  94. Tonya says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Also followed on Pinterest

  95. Katie F says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Also followed on Pinterest!

  96. Elizabeth says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I follow on Pinterest

  97. Julie Hickey says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I’m always looking for recipes on the skinnytaste website. I have been dieting for the past two years and everyone knows how hard it is to le ose weight. Skinnytaste has become my go to website as the recipes are all so tasty and low cal. You always find something different to try……

  98. Penelope says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    I follow on Pintrest.

  99. Tracy says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I love all of her recipes!

  100. Penelope says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I would love to add this cookbook to my collection so that I can continue eating healthy and reasonable with tons of taste and flavors. This cookbook looks amazing.

  101. Lindsy Steinberg says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I would love to win this to try more of her amazing recipes. I make a Skinny Taste recipe at least once a week!

  102. Lindsy Steinberg says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Followed on Pinterest!

  103. Kelli H says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I’d love to add Gina’s cookbook to my collection because her recipes are always so delicious and family friendly!

    • Kris says

      October 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      I Would love to win this book. So many healthy meals and desserts. I could really use this.

  104. Kim Harmsen says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Love using Skinnytaste recipes – especially when I’m tracking calories, she lists calorie content making it easy! Looking forward to following you on Pinterest and trying some of your recipes!

  105. Kelli H says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Followed you on Pinterest!

  106. Esmeralda says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I’m trying to get into cooking at home again- which is hard, cuz fast food is sooo tempting. This’ll be a great boost in the right direction!

  107. margaret says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    After almost two years of marriage it is time for me to get my skinny cooking on … This would be the perfect way to start (and hopefully my husband won’t notice the recipes are skinny!).

  108. Sharde (The Lawful Kitchen) says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I would love to win because I’m always looking for new ways to spice up healthy meals!

  109. Sharde (The Lawful Kitchen) says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Also, I follow on Pinterest. 🙂

  110. Magdalena v says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Would love to add this to my cookbook collection because the recipes sound & look so yummy!!! I also love how they are weight watcher friendly 😉

  111. Johany R. says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Perfect book to have into collection and help me make better eating choices without losing out on great tasting food.

  112. Stephanie M says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I’m always looking for healthy new recipes for my husband and I! I would love this cookbook! Gorgeous photos too!

  113. Stephanie M says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Followed on Pinterest!

  114. Erin M. says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I love Gina’s blog and would love to have this cookbook!

  115. Erin M. says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I follow you on pinterest

  116. JoAnn says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I’ve tried many of her recipes from the blog. I would love to see more!

  117. Deanna Block says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Ooooh pick me, pick me…..I’d love this book!

  118. JoAnn says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    You have now been added to my Pinterest list of great ideas to follow!

  119. Deanna Block says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    I also follow Dine and Dish AND Skinnytaste on Facebook and Pinterest.

  120. Sarah says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I would love to win the new Skinnytaste cookbook – as a twenty something girl always going in a million directions, quick healthy recipes are invaluable! Always looking for new ones to add to my stockpile!

  121. Tracy says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Would love this book because her recipes are usually so good and healthy!

  122. Sarah says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Following you on Pinterest now too! Thanks 🙂

  123. Zundria says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book! I’m not a great cook at all but SkinnyTaste makes me look like I know what I’m doing!

  124. Haejin says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I just had a baby and am looking for recipes that are healthy and full of nutrients to support breastfeeding! It’d be so wonderful to win this cookbook!

  125. Rocio says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I would love this book because I moved in with my fianceé recently and learned that I just loved being in the kitchen. I don’t own cookbooks so I would definitely like for this one to be my first. 🙂

  126. Rocio says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Following on Pinterest! Mine is rociodelpilarrm

  127. Emma Broussard says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I have started following you on Pinterest and would both, love and appreciate this amazing cookbook. I have struggled with my weight all my life and have now developed IBS and an extreme case of gastritis. I found Skinnytaste while liv ing in Japan and a lot Gina’sr recipes kept me healthy, satisfied and sane lol! My daughter is also dealing with her weight at the tender age of 21 and would benefit from Gina’s book in a great way (seeing that she lives alone, loves to cook and searches online regularly for healthy, delicious recipes). Thank you for the opportunity to win this amazing cookbook for her!

  128. kristin says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Following you on Pinterest! I love food 🙂 I cook from skinnytaste recipes at least 2-3 times a week

  129. johanna saveriano says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    I’ve recently was introduced to Skinnytaste.com and I LOVE her dishes. The ingredients are things that I typically use (none you would only use for one recipe and nothing unusual). So far this week we have had nothing but her meals for dinner and they each were a hit with the family. I’ve been telling all my friends about her website and sharing my favorites. I would love to have the cook book in my home to continue to enjoy all her delicious recipes.

  130. Kelly g says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    This cookbook sounds like just what I need. I’m always looking for new yummy dishes to ass for my family.

  131. Kim says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I would love a copy because skinnytaste is my favorite website and I can’t wait to try Gina’s new recipes!!

  132. Maria Suppa says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    Im new to skinny taste and ive already made a few recipes. Delish! Im always looking up more. I also share them on Facebook n send them to another account for easy access. 🙂 would love a copy would be easier to plan ahead meals and my shopping list! Thanks! And keep up the great posts….food! 🙂

  133. Anita says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    Such good recipes on her blog and so helpful on Weight Watchers. Everyone in my family loves the food. I would love this cookbook as I havent found it yet in Canada and am anxiously awaiting it. I ordered it today from Amazon but know I will be ordering more for Christmas gifts.

  134. Chelsea says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    I’ve been following her blog for years now and every recipe I’ve made has been a hit with my family! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

  135. Celeste B says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I love all the recipes I have tried from Skinnytaste blog and can’t wait to see all the new recipes in the cookbook.

  136. Celeste B says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Following Dine & Dish on Pinterest.

  137. Crystina says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Would love this cookbook! Recipes look yummy & simple enough I might even convince my husband to cook!

  138. jennifer says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I would love to have your cookbook. I’m going to get one for my mom for her birthday. I would love a copy as well. I just had my third little princess. I started my workouts again, and would love healthy recipes to help keep my family and myself healthy.

  139. jennifer says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    i just started following dine and dish on Pinterest.

  140. Molly says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    The recipes are healthy and the cookbook is beautiful! Would love to try these recipes.

  141. Beth says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Why do I need to add this cookbook to my kitchen? I just finished remodeling my kitchen (DIY) and plan on cooking in it every night. To do that I need to stock it full of cookbooks and healthy cookbooks would help even more!

  142. Molly says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I am following on Pinterest.

  143. Beth says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    And now I am following you on Pinterest!

  144. Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    i’m such a fan! i’ve been reading gina’s blog for years 🙂 i’d LOVE to win!

  145. Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    i follow you on pinterest!

  146. Ashley Vogler says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I would love to win this cookbook! I have recently lost almost 70lbs and have about 59 more to go. I follow skinny taste on Pinterest and I am always looking for healthy recipes to cook for my family. My husband and I have really bonded over healthy cooking! I’m now following done and dish also!!

  147. Lindsay says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I need all the help I can get!

  148. Regena Garrett says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I don’t want it. I NEED it! I starting walking and watching what i eat for the last 81 days. I am down 27 pounds. I need this book so my family doesn’t starve why i am working out what to feed them and me at the same meal. Tonight i made “Baked Chicken Parmesan” off her blog and we all enjoyed it. I am sure it will be the first of many Skinny Taste recipes in our home.

  149. Lacey says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I need it to help lose my pregnancy weight!

  150. Lacey says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Following on Pinterest!

  151. Amanda W says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I love, love Gina’s food and have got to have her cookbook! Her wonderful recipes have been helping me cook healthy and highly satisfying food for me and my loved ones regularly for years now. If I don’t win it through a giveaway, it’ll be at the top of my birthday list!

  152. Amanda W says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    I’m following on Pinterest, too. Thank you!

  153. Sand says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I would love to win because they are delicious recipes while being healthy at the same time.

  154. Kristy says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I love the skinny taste blog! I have cook many recipes off there. It would be fabulous to have the book to easily access the wonderful recipes she has created! I’d love to cook healthy more often for my family! Thanks for the chance to do so.

  155. Kristy says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I’m following you on pinterest!

  156. Carolsue says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I need this cookbook cause I need some “skinny” recipes — it looks like a great cookbook to add to my collection!

  157. Carolsue says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I follow you on Pinterest as cezovski9
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  158. Laura Driggers says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:29 am

    I love her recipes! Every single one I have made has been wonderful. Would love to win a copy!

  159. Angie L says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:17 am

    following you on Pinterest!

  160. Pam Stouder says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:20 am

    It looks like a fantastic cookbook!!

  161. Kristin Marshall says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:47 am

    I follow you on Facebook. Yesterday my 22yr son texted me and asked me to teach him healthier meals for himself. Then my 15yr son said, Ok Mom, I’m ready to try eating healthier. Can I try what you have in the morning tomorrow ( fruit, yogurt and muesli) this cookbook would help my sons take ownership of making healthier choices and TEACH them recipes they can cook for ME! Please!!!!!

  162. Erin says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I’d love to have this to make low cal but awesome tasting good for my husband. I love eating healthy and so does he, if it still tastes good. He won’t compromise flavor for less calories. Skinnytaste is great because I can make things he will like and I will feel good about.

  163. Erin says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I also now follow you on Pinterest!

  164. Hira says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Just followed you on Pinterest!

  165. Hira says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I have tried several recipes from skinnytaste and they’ve all turned out amazingly well. My current favorite is Gina’s recipe for Cilantro-Lime shrimp. It seems fitting that this book should be the first in my (currently non-existent) collection.

  166. Martha DeMarco says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:45 am

    this looks delicious, can’t want to try it. Need a good cookbook to help with weight loss.

  167. Shelley McKean says

    October 16, 2014 at 9:52 am

    I’m a terrible cook. But I still try. 🙂

  168. Christienne says

    October 16, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I’ve made many of Skinnytaste recipes already. Trying to be heathier and raiser healthy eating kids!! The second is the challenge which unfortunately impacts the firsT!!

    Wish me luck!

  169. Trisha Delaney says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:23 am

    LOVE Skinnytaste and her new cookbook! I have made at least 6 recipes from it in the couple of weeks since my preordered copy arrived. I would love to win your contest so that I could give a copy to my Grandma as a Christmas gift!

  170. Trisha Delaney says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:24 am

    PS. I just signed up to follow ALL of your Pinterest boards and to receive email updates on your blog. I am excited for some fresh reading and pins!

  171. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:26 am

    OMG I loooooove this recipe and the photos! YUMMMM!

  172. Elissa says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I would soooo love another copy of this cookbook to give to my Mom for Christmas. I pre-ordered it and have been making recipes from it everyday! It’s so nice to meet someone who sings her praises as much as I do!!!!!!

  173. Maribeth M says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I would love to win this cookbook! I love her blog. The photos you’ve shared from the book look amazing!

  174. Maribeth M says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I follow you on Pinterest! – @winegirl79

  175. Elissa says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I just started to follow you on Pintrest as well as signed up for your emails. Cannot wait to start looking through your boards and your Dine & Dish website! xoxo

  176. Sara @ Confectionary Tales says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Cooking healthy meals for myself has been difficult and I would love inspiration and recipe ideas!

  177. Stacy B says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    My husband and I have been using Gina’s recipes for several years. We love her food. Would love to win this cookbook….I must make those shrimp and grits!!!

  178. DeAnne says

    October 16, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I would love the cookbook because my family is trying to cook more healthy foods and this cookbook looks great!

  179. faryl stillman says

    October 16, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Been reading the Skinnytaste blog for a very long time and have tried many recipes….would love to win the cookbook!!!!

  180. Sandy says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Love the recipes that are posted on facebook. A cookbook of all these wonderful recipes would be great!!!

  181. idonia says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I follow you on Facebook and share many of your recipes .as I find them new, excising , colourful and above all healthy and so much more

  182. Susan says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:20 am

    I would love to have this cookbook because I’m a brand new mom adjusting to being a housewife. My husband wants dinner every single night! We both need to lose the baby weight and I’m certain The Skinnytaste Cookbook will be used daily!

  183. Susan says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:23 am

    I’m now following Dine & Dish on Pinterest!!

  184. Mallory D says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I would love to win a copy of this cookbook! I love eating healthy because it makes me (and my husband) feel good physically and mentally! This cookbook would give me new and tasty recipes to try! Thank you!

  185. Mallory D says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I followed on pinterest as well! Can’t wait to try all the yummy recipes!

  186. Carly Orris says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    We are trying to get away from processed foods, and I would love this cookbook for more real food meals that is good for you!

  187. Carly says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Followed you on pinterest too!

  188. Shawn says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Love love love your recipes. Your pins, can’t wait to try this one and hopefully win a cookbook

  189. Katie Geis says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Hi! I just followed you on Pinterest.

  190. Lauren G. says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I would love to add a copy of Gina’s cookbook to my collection because I follow her blog and love the recipes there….the cookbook has got to be awesome as well!

  191. Katie Geis says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I’d love to win the Skinnytaste cookbook I’ve been following Gina’s blog for several years, and I’ve found so many family favorites, from Chicken Ropa Vieja to Spaghetti Squash Primavera. She’s an awesome cook!

  192. Rosie Dunningham says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I’d love love love to win the Skinny Taste cookbook – there are so many beautiful recipes in there to try which my family would really like! Amazing giveaway (as per usual) Rosie x

  193. Rosie Dunningham says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Just followed you on pinterest 🙂 Yay! @rdunningham x

  194. Amy Z. says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I’d love to win because I love the recipes from the Skinnytaste blog, and I’m excited to try out some from the cookbook!

  195. Kathleen V says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    My focusing on eating better . I’m looking for simple healthy meals that are tasty and simple to make.

  196. Pam E says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Visiting a friend in TN and we started talking about recipes. She mentioned she had just got this cookbook. She let me take a look and everything sounded so good. Would love to get it and try for myself.

  197. Pam E says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Following Dine and Dish on Interest!

    • Pam E says

      October 18, 2014 at 6:09 pm

      Pinterest ..love auto correct

  198. LaDonna says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Healthy meals, just what I need to cook for family. It’s WW friendly and that’s an even bigger plus for me.

  199. Christine O. says

    October 19, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I would love to win a copy of the cookbook because I love the recipes and am trying to make low calorie but tasteful meals for myself and my husband so we are more fit, healthy, and stay around for a long time!

  200. Christy says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I’ve made several of Gina’s recipes from the blog, and they have all been amazing! I’d love the cookbook!

  201. Mariana Hess says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I have been working very hard to lose weight prior to a hip surgery scheduled for January. I would LOVE more tasty meal ideas to help get me there!

    • Mariana Hess says

      October 19, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      AND… I just went out to follow your Pinterest boards! 🙂

  202. Maureen Lawlor says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I have used so many of the recipes from the website “Skinnytaste”. Every time I do I am always happy with the results. They are full of flavor and easy to make. My husband always asks when he is eating one of the recipes “are you sure this is healthy?” Many times when you cook “skinny” the one thing it lacks is flavor, not with her recipes!!! Many have a little spicy kick to them which helps to make the meal more flavorful. Whenever I am wondering what to make for dinner I always go to the site for suggestions. I would love to have the opportunity of having her cookbook as a quick way to find something for dinner. It would be a great addition to my kitchen. Maureen

  203. Bec says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I have followed Gina’s Skinnytaste for awhile and love her recipes! I would love to have this in my apartment! 🙂

  204. Angie says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve followed the skinnytaste blog for some time now. I’d love to have a real-life hard-copy version of the blog w/me in my kitchen! And those pictures!!

  205. Angie says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I also follow you on Pinterest.

  206. brefcooking says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Hi there would you mind letting me know which webhost
    you’re using? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 completely different web browsers and I must say this blog
    loads a lot faster then most. Can you recommend a good hosting provider at a reasonable price?
    Cheers, I appreciate it!

    • Kristen says

      November 25, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      My host is Orange Geek.
      Thanks!

  207. Barbara B says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I follow skinny taste on Pintrest. I have been Cooking Healthy for 10 years and I maintained a healthy weight for 10 years. Now I am ready for some new and different ideas. This Cook will be just what is needed.

  208. catie says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    just a simple question most skinny tasty recipes has the calories fat carbs fiber and protein info also what is The ww points for this meal Ty in advance

  209. Carrie Montiel says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    Just followed you on Pinterest. Can’t wait to try your chicken caprese🤗

  210. Mary branham says

    November 17, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Recipes look so good and eady.i am laid up with a bad fractured foot and my husband has to do all the cooking.He has been looking for some new recipes.the chicken caprese look yummy.thanks for the chance

  211. Christie says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Following you on Pinterest! Would love to have this cookbook! Loving every single recipe I’ve tried!

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

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Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

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This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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