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Eggplant Ricotta Bake

Eggplant Ricotta Bake

This version eliminates the 'frying' step, instead the eggplant is roasted, which concentrates the flavor. While not traditional, I love the added ricotta 'lasagna' layer that serves as the protein. I like the eggplant to shine, so I do not add too many herbs or spices. A wonderful dish!

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Easy, good, fresh, delicious, fast! My favorite vegetable.

 

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Pasta

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Pasta

The sauce from these garlicky shrimp soaks into the tender zucchini. Great dish!
Zucchini Pancakes with Ranch Dressing

Zucchini Pancakes with Ranch Dressing

I am Italian and love love love zucchini! You are going to love it too when you taste this recipe.

Salmon with Mango Salsa

Salmon with Mango Salsa

One of my favorite recipes! It will be one of yours too once you master it's simplicity.
Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Even those who say they don't like Spinach - this stuff is lick the plate good. If you are going to eat carbs, make them the vegetable kind. Use bites of this delicious dish to moisten your bites of turkey: a trick of bariatric eating.

Grandma's Cucumber Salad

Grandma's Cucumber Salad

My Grandmother was the best cook, this simple salad is one that I remember from parties she hosted. 

     

    Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Tomatoes

    Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Tomatoes

    The flavors of cheesy pizza toppings stuffed into a tomato shell. Genius!

    Faux Mashed 'Potatoes' - Cauliflower Mash

    Faux Mashed 'Potatoes' - Cauliflower Mash

    We are not going to really fool anyone, but this is a delicious dish in its own right! Our Cauliflower Mash is buttery and has the perfect texture. Yum.

    Baked Cauliflower 'Mac & Cheese'

    Baked Cauliflower 'Mac & Cheese'

    What we LOVE about Mac & Cheese is the creamy cheesy sauce!
    Roasted Sweet Potato

    Roasted Sweet Potato

    When you simply roast a sweet potato until softened, the outside skin separates from the bright orange inside that turns soft and sweet with a caramelized flavor. It is superb for Holiday Dinners. Plain. Jane. Sweet. Potato.

    Taco Soup

    Taco Soup

    Delicious and simple to make.  A soup recipe designed for bariatric surgery recipients, but tasty enough for the entire family! You'll get hugs from everyone and feel great about it because it's a healthy option for everyone!
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