Recipes

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The Delicious & Simple Food you need for Life!

BE recipes are written to professional standards - many published in 'Before and After', the best selling bariatric book by founder Susan Maria Leach, nominated for 3 IACP culinary awards.

Mini Rolled Cheese Balls

One Perfect Bite! These are soooo good.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

A crunchy, golden snack, that is filled with fiber-goodness and can be flavored any way you like it.

Party Food At Goal!

Be happy about the great food you CAN have... don't be sad about not eating the chips and salsa. Smile, you get to eat these delicious foods while ...

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms are one of the BEST party appetizers out there...but I make the best. Here is the big secret you need!

Shrimp Cocktail

There's a reason why all fine restaurants have a Shrimp Cocktail on the Appetizer menu! Assemble this fabulous classic as your first course for the...

Artichoke Parmesan Spread

This is a more flavorful lighter version of the hot dip on many menus. Mine is heavy on the artichoke and parmesan, contains ZERO cream cheese, yet...

Old-fashioned Deviled Eggs

Old-fashioned Deviled Eggs. Everyone LOVES them and it assures that you have something to eat at the party.

Susan Maria's Signature Antipasto Salad

Everyone loves Italian food! This is a bowl of marinated goodness that will make a big splash at your next holiday event or party.

Chicken Sticks with Balsamic Tomato Drizzle

An easy prep meal that hits the grill minutes after you hit the front door. Chicken on a stick with lots of flavor and color!

How to make Hummus!

Hummus is store bought, right? Noooooo, people in the Middle East have been making creamy smooth wonderful hummus forever and its' time you learned...

Pimento Cheese

My Georgia born husband has occasionally tossed a plastic container of pimento cheese into our grocery cart. Homemade is MUCH better!

Shrimp Deviled Eggs

A tasty and easy to eat standby dressed up with a little chopped shrimp. Such a simple addition but it adds enough wow to change the dish and get y...