Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! Enjoy this beautiful weekend- cheers! This week’s playbook includes some great Asian-themed recipes and my mom’s 8-minute cheesecake recipe. Check out other updates—new workouts on My Cafe too!

What’s Cooking this Week?

Slow Cooker Ginger Garlic Pork Tenderloin

This Ginger Garlic Pork Tenderloin is a low-effort Asian dish perfect for dinner! Whether you decide to slow cook until tender or use an Instant Pot, the simple recipe is both keto and low carb. The asian spice rub and ginger garlic sauce create a tender and juicy pork tenderloin that is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The marinade is great for meal prepping, so consider doubling the ginger garlic recipe and save it for meals like chicken later in the week!

PHOTO CREDIT: ©thebestketorecipes.com

Asian Cucumber Salad

The Asian Cucumber Salad is so easy and a perfect snack or side dish, especially paired with the Pork Tenderloin above. Simply slice cucumbers thinly and combine six ingredients for a delicious asian sauce and you’re done! You could even top the salad with green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts for extra flavor. This low fat, low carb, and gluten free dish is great for meal prepping and an easy way to quickly get vegetables in at lunch or dinner.

PHOTO CREDIT: ©farmlifediy.com

Asian Turkey Meatballs With Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce

These Asian inspired meatballs are out of this world! Made with ground turkey, ginger, scallions, cilantro and sesame oil with a tangy sesame-lime dipping sauce. You can make these for dinner over zucchini noodles. You can also serve them as an appetizer by halving their size and setting on toothpicks for the dipping sauce.

PHOTO CREDIT: ©skinnytaste.com

Sheet Pan Turkey Sausage and Vegetables

Try this Sheet Pan Turkey Sausage and Vegetables recipe for an easy, stress-free dinner for the whole family to enjoy! Use the lean, protein-packed Butterball Everyday Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage, combine with vegetables like brussel sprouts, sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli florets, and top with olive oil and seasoning. Make sure to spread out the veggies so they don’t get soggy, using two pans helps, and line the pans with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.

PHOTO CREDIT: ©averiecooks.com

Nana’s 8-Minute Cheesecake Recipe

There’s no better way to go into Mother’s Day than making my mom’s cheesecake. My kids call it, “Nana’s Cheesecake.” Warning- it’s addictive.

Healthy(ish) 8-Minute Cheesecake
  • 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup of sugar (monk fruit is what I use)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Tub of cool whip
  • 1 premade graham cracker crust

Refrigerate for a few hours (if you can hold out!).

Your Input- What Workouts Are You Interested In?

Erin, one of our Cafe members, is sharing one of her many talents with us! Erin is a certified fitness instructor and created an awesome Lower Body Burnout Workout for the Cafe (thank you, Erin!). The routine is designed for anyone, anywhere (at all fitness levels!) and with or without weights.

We’d love your input! Are you interested in live (virtual) group workouts? Take 2 minutes and share your input here. Thank you!

This Week’s Coaching Sessions

Use the Coaching Sessions for help or coaching support- think of me as your Concierge Nutritionist! I’m here to answer questions and connect you with others on their healthy journey. Can’t make a call but have a topic or question? Email amy@foodandmoodlab.com. And, you can just listen in too- no video required, just drop in. All sessions will be recorded and can be accessed from the member resources page.

Please note the new times for the coaching sessions this week.

As a reminder, this week’s coaching sessions will be on:

Monday, 5/13 @ 12 PM ET- What’s the Deal with Seed Oil?

Friday, 5/17 @10 ET- Sleep Like a Boss- Tips & Snacks 

Wellness Sessions- In Case You Missed Them!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve hosted a few “teaching kitchens” on various health and wellness topics. Check them out, and feel free to share them with friends.

What health and wellness topics are important to you, and what would you like to learn about? Anything goes! Tell me.