Okay. Last night’s dinner was soooooooo good.
Plus, I always love an excuse to break out my favorite soup and sandwich dishes (which can be found HERE!).
I was looking through my recipe binder on Monday and rediscovered the recipe I had printed out for Skinnytaste’s Pasta Fagioli. I printed that thing out forever ago, yet I still hadn’t tried it so I decided to put it on the menu for the week. (I say that lightly, as we still really don’t plan “menus.”)
I followed the recipe exactly, which also calls for pureeing the beans that go into the soup. This, my friends, is really the only way I was able to convince Jay to eat it, since he’s really not a huge fan of them. Once the soup was cooked, I topped each of our bowls with some fresh Parmesan cheese, which is exactly how my favorite takeout spot does it.
The soup was AMAZING. I love it so much that I have it with me again for lunch today…along with a leftover piece of my favorite cornbread recipe which I also cooked up last night. As if you couldn’t already tell, I got a little impatient on waiting for it to cool, hence the extremely crumbly (but oh-so-delicious) mess on my plate. ;)
Now I know that cornbread and pasta fagioli may be somewhat of an odd combo, but a) I didn’t have any shredded cheese to make my Cheesy Italian Quick Bread, and b) I had a STRONG craving for cornbread on Monday and had been thinking about it ever since. In my book, the two went together perrrrfectly.
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This morning, I was up and at ’em nice and early in an attempt to get back into somewhat of a workout routine. I wound up completing 40 minutes of walking intervals with lots of inclines, varying speeds between 3.5 – 5.0 mph (yes, I can walk at 5.0…I’m an animal). ;)
I actually had someone comment on my Instagram photo, saying how surprised she was about the number of calories that I burned for that workout. But, as you may remember, it’s never good to pay attention to the calorie counts on treadmills, as they are notorious for being wayyyyy too generous.
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So I’m loving the fact that today is already Wednesday! Here’s to hoping that the rest of the week continues to go by just as quickly.
Question for the Morning:
What are some of your favorite recipes that you’ve found from blogs? Feel free to link up! I’m always looking for new ones to try. ;)
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I have SUCH a weakness for cornbread. I LOVE IT! I make a couple “healthy” versions at home, but there’s nothing better than getting it from a restaurant where it’s been baked in a skillet and served with lots of butter. :)
Hmmm… favorite blog recipes? I think the one that I’ve made the most over and over again is from Pickles & Honey: Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. It’s always a crowd pleaser too (and would go good with a side of cornbread!)
http://www.picklesnhoney.com/2012/01/25/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie/
Danielle says
How funny! I just received those soup and sandwich dishes alst night in the mail! My mother ordered them for me for my bday! I think our families share the same love for QVC :) This soup seems like the perfect opportunity to break them out!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
I have actually found some of my favorite COOKIE recipes here on your blog!! :)
Lindsey says
I love all the salads from Iowa Girls Eats, her superfood salad with shrimp, chicken fajita salad, chopped autumn salad are all easy & amazing!
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
mmm that soup looks delicious! I have so many recipes from blogs that i love but I make these spinach and feta turkey burgers all the time! http://www.eatliverun.com/spinach-feta-turkey-burgers/
Catherine Culligan says
Those burgers are my fave and soooooo easy to make :)
Molly Petsch says
We’re having them again tonight on top of Greek salads! So yummy!
Melanie @ beautifully nutty says
Nummy!!
I fell in love with your veggie stew recipe!
Heather @fitncookies says
My favorite recipes come from your blog! LOL I have tried so many of your holiday cookies, and loved them all. I am a huge fan of your quick bread and have made it numerous times! It never looks as nice as yours, but it still tastes good! I always try to steer people away from calorie counts on treadmills and any machine for that matter! After wearing a heart rate monitor, they are definitely way too generous! However, walking at a 5.0 is so tough! I have tried it, and usually resort to jogging my way through! Good job :)
Sarah @PickyRunner says
Ahh I just recently discovered that I like cornbread and it is so good! Your recipes always look absolutely amazing. Most of the ones I use come from pinterest, which is obviously coming from random blogs :)
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Definitely thinking that I need some cornbread in my life. Looks delicious!
NYC Fit GIrl says
That soup looks so good! I love soup and cornbread yum!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well says
One of my best recipes I found was one for Pumpkin Spice Muffins. It originally came from Kitchen Stewardship, but I loved it so much that I have it on my blog as well (with credit where credit is due, of course!)
http://southernbellelivingwell.blogspot.com/2013/01/pumpkin-spice-muffins.html
It’s amazing, and you won’t be sorry!
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I am in love with Skinnytaste! I’ve only found her recently, but I’ve already made several things from her site and they are all delicious! I just made her Crock Pot Taco Chili last night. It’s the third or fourth time I’ve made it, and it’s become a favorite in our house!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Mmm cornbread! Glad you got your craving satisfied! I find all sorts of random recipes on blogs… If I’m looking for a dessert/cookie/cupcake recipe, I find myself HERE more often than not. ;) If I’m looking for a dinner recipe, I usually turn to Kath Eats, Daily Garnish, or Clean Eating Chelsey along with a few others too.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
That soup looks SO delicious, and the addition of cornbread is an absolute must! I would totally be all over that dinner! ;)
I never take to heart the “calorie count” on the treadmill. In fact, I usually cut it in half because I assume it is waaaayyy too high!
cassi says
your soup plate is adorable! the polka dots make it. and the soup looks amazing…minus the beans. thats a nightmare in my belly. ha
im coming to your place for dinner ;)
and your baby belly is freakin cute!!!! you look incredible.
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
One of my FAVORITE recipes is Jenna’s stuffed chicken- it’s so easy and I actually use goat cheese instead of feta. I highly recommend it; I’ve made it several times and it’s always a hit!
http://www.eatliverun.com/tomato-and-feta-stuffed-chicken-breasts/
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Mmm comfort food at it’s finest. This would probably be a bad time to admit that I’ve never had cornbread before :shock: But the deliciousness that is cheese on soup is something that I can definitely vouch for!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
Oh my gosh, now you’ve got me craving cornbread for BREAKFAST! haha I think I’ll have to walk down the street to my favorite BBQ place soon – they have the best corn bread, and it’s gluten free :)
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
I made chili last night for the soul purpose of having corn bread with it! I could have just had cornbread as my meal!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says
Last night I tried a recipe from Iowa Girl Eats, her Chicken and Barley Veggie Stew. It was a Crockpot meal and came out delicious! My first time eating kale too.
Ashlee says
I was also going to comment on the how many calories it said you burned! I read just yesterday that that number is usually around 20% higher than the actual amount burned. Wow!
Annnnd I dont think that is an odd combo! I think it sounds delicious :-)
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
I love Skinnytaste! She never fails me. I haven’t tried that soup recipe yet, but I think I might have to now. Pairing it with cornbread sounds delish!!
Patty says
I don’t know what I love more the soup dish set, the soup or the cornebread. Thanks for sharing! :)
Katie @ running4cupcakes says
We totally had the same meal last night – chili and cornbread. Although mine was a cream cheese chicken chili that was super delicious!
Patty says
Ive recently tried these two recipes from skinny taste and loved both of them:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-spinach-alla.html
The Santa Fe chicken I’ve been eating for lunch this week tossed on to salad instead of the rice. Love it.
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says
Wow! I just realized that I haven’t had cornbread in so long!! But i defiantly remember the taste, and man did it taste good!! Haha I love looking at the calorie count on the treadmill, just out of curiosity, 4 miles and i burned 600 calories?? Yeah right lol.
Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog says
I love Gina’s recipes! We cook them all the time.
Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog says
And this one is my favorite!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/spicy-black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle.html
Courtney says
Yummy! When I was pregnant w/my son I craved cornbread all the time. The 1st time I made it, I ate the whole pan practically myself. In one sitting lol. I’m really beginning to wonder if food cravings during preg. have anything to do w/gender. With my son I craved carbs-cereals, pastas, breads. With my current pregnancy it’s chocolate & anything sweet/sour. Thank goodness jelly beans are out in full force! I’ve had a wicked sweet tooth this time around. I find out the gender March 7th so we’ll see if a sweet tooth means a girl!
Renee @ Fit For Motherhood says
Oh my goodness, that chicken looks delicious. I think that is what I am going to make for dinner tonight. Thanks!
Sarah @ making thyme for health says
I love Jenna’s boyfriend approved spicy black bean burgers! (Eatliverun)
Sara @ fitcupcaker says
I am making that pasta fagioli next week! I cant wait. Looks delicious!
Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says
I love cornbread! I have found so many great recipes on blogs. Two of my favorites are Julies chicken and sweet potatoes and Janetha’s sweet potato shepherd’s pie
http://www.pbfingers.com/2011/01/12/crock-pot-chicken-with-sweet-potatoes-and-carrots/
http://mealsandmovesblog.com/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie/
Ashley @ Life and Fitness says
I love SkinnyTaste too! My favorite is her taco lettuce wraps, so good! It’s crazy how much the calories count is off on treadmills. Sometimes I use different treadmills at my gym and one of them says I burned a whole 100 calories more doing the exact same workout.
Valerie @ FreshMutz says
I am most certainly an omnivore but I always turn to Happy Herbivore’s soy-free vegan mac & cheese when I’m in the mood for some guiltless comfort food. I must warn that my husband is on the fence about it but I can’t get enough. http://happyherbivore.com/2009/06/soy-free-mac-n-cheese/
I’ve also made EatLiveRun’s flourless chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting and it tasted like an oreo on steroids (which is a very good thing). http://www.eatliverun.com/mini-flourless-chocolate-cakes-with-buttercream-frosting/
I’ve never heard of SkinnyTaste before and can’t wait to check out her recipes!
erin says
You must have some long legs girl-I’m @ a slow jog @ 5! So funny you talked about that soup-I made some a while back and froze a batch. I just came up from the freezer and took out the soup before I checked your blog. I love this soup-I have made it several times. So good-sometimes I add some hot sauce before I eat it to spice it up.
Maureen @ Breaking Free & Finding Me says
Yum! I love cornbread and I haven’t had it in forever! I’ll have to try your recipe soon! I love Skinny Taste recipes. I’m also a fan of Dashing Dish and Hungry Girl. Sunday night I made stuffed peppers and garlic cauliflower mash that was delicious! The recipes are here :)
http://breakingfreeandfindingme.com/2013/02/24/sunday-funday-weekly-exercise-goals/
Annette@FitnessPerks says
I haven’t had cornbread in fooooorrreeever! This makes me want some! :)
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
I love Pasta Fajioli! I bet the cornbread complemented the dish well!
Erin @ Axell's Kitchen says
I recently made Triple Layer Cookies and Cream Crunch Bars from How Sweet it is and they are as good as they sound!
http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/03/triple-layer-cookies-and-cream-crunch-bars/
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
Just this past weekend I made homemade bread in the crock pot from this: http://www.annikadotbenitz.com/2012/09/housewifery.html recipe and LOVED it. Plus it was so easy!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily says
Soup and cornbread…hells yes!
I didn’t realize how generous treadmill calorie counters could be until I got a heart rate monitor. Sometimes there is 100’s in count differences.
lindsay @ fuel my family says
I love cornbread. I can’t eat chili without it! I need to try more skinytaste recipes because everyone seems to love them!
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
at the moment, i’m eating the nutritionella’s butternut squash black bean coconut rice bowl – it’s delicious!!
Julia says
I love your cheesy Italian quick bread! I made it the other day and my husband couldn’t stop eating it. So we gave the rest to my in-laws and now they want the recipe. That stuff is seriously awesome! The cornbread looks good too. I may have to try it next.