Homolka Gina - Skinnytaste fast and slow: knockout quick-fix and slow cooker recipes

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It takes an entire team to create a cookbook, and I owe many thanks to the people who helped make this book happen. First and foremost, to Skinnytaste fans, without you the blog, the booknone of thiswould be possible. Thank you for allowing me to do what I love every single day.

To my parents, who taught me how to cook at a very young age and instilled in me a love of food and cooking. To my husband, my biggest supporter and toughest taste-tester, thanks for all your patience while I worked long hours and for trying all my recipe creations (the good and the bad!). And to my children, who are always open to trying new foods and who made sacrifices for Mommys busy schedule.

A huge thank-you to Heather K. Jones, R.D., for working with me once again on the book; I cant imagine doing it without you! You add so much value to this book and your positive attitude is always contagious. To my aunt Ligia, my devoted recipe tester, thank you for all the hours you invested with me, I couldnt have done this without you. Rene, Nina, and Camila, for offering to be my taste-testers. And, of course, to my agent, Janis Donnaud, thank you for your guidance. I am always grateful to have you in my corner.

A tremendous thank-you to my dream team at Clarkson Potter: Ashley Phillips Meyer, Carly Gorga, and Erica Gelbard, I won the lottery when I got assigned to work with the three of you. And to all the folks at Potter who were involved with this book: Rica Allannic, Doris Cooper, Ian Dingman, Stephanie Huntwork, Marysarah Quinn, Patricia Shaw, Kim Tyner, and Aaron Wehner.

To my amazing photography team, thank you for making my food look beautiful; photographer Helene Dujardin, food stylist Tami Hardeman, assistant food stylist Abby Gaskins, and prop stylist Kim Phillips. It was a pleasure getting to spend so much time with you all in amazing Charleston, South Carolina. To Angela Hall Designs for letting me wear your gorgeous jewelry, Bunny Hall for letting me use your fabulous kitchen, Mark and Jen Hatala for letting us shoot in your lovely home on Kiawah Island, and Ruth McSweeney (aka Mama Ruth) for your southern hospitality.

To the vendors who loaned their beautiful props: CBFB Tablescapes, Henry Street Studio, Marite Acosta, and Claykat Ceramics. And a big thanks to Harry & David, for providing such beautiful pears.

To Danielle Hazard, your nutrition and culinary background (and love of food!) really made you a unique and awesome part of the book team, and to Donna Fennessy, editor and writer extraordinaire!

And last but not least, to my girlfriends who make me laugh after a long day and help keep me sane: Nalini, Joanne, Denise H, Katia, Raquel, Doreen, Denise P, Gabbie, Roseanne, Nicole, and Julia. I am forever grateful for our friendships.

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WHOLE WHEAT CRPES WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

SERVES 6

Crpes are my favorite solution for pancake cravings. Light and thin, they can be filled with just about anything your heart desires. They also reheat really well, so theyre perfect to make ahead for busy weekdays. This simple protein-packed cottage cheese filling is delicious and has just a hint of lemon flavor. Topped with an easy homemade strawberry sauce, its great for breakfast, and even dessert.