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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.

Recipes

Chinese Pepper Steak

I've been making this homemade version for years because is ready in minutes and has a great restaurant flavor.

Beef Stew

I love this stew... the flavor of the gravy is beyond belief. Its simply rich and the beef is fork tender. This stew doesn't have potatoes, or need...

Taco Pie

This is a good one! Taco Pie is a Kiss - Keep It Super Simple - Supper! A pound of ground beef and four ingredients you probably have in your kitch...

Salisbury 'Steak' with Mushroom Gravy

Serve with roasted Parmesan cauliflower or a tomato cucumber salad!

Cabbage Roll Stew

Super delicious. The best part is that its EASY... Stuffed Cabbage used to take hours... this is bubbling in the pot in 20 minutes.

Air Fryer Roasted Stuffed Peppers (oven instructions too!)

The best stuffed peppers you will ever eat. Plus we have included an oven version for those who still use an oven!

Italian Meatballs

Everyone loves Italian Meatballs. Learn the secret to great meatballs without breadcrumbs and a fab family meal is 30 minutes away.

Zucchini and Ground Beef - Fast, Family & Bariatric Friendly Meal!

No Recipe. It's Easy. Hot Skillet. Brown Meat. Add Zucchini. Invite Mr. Barilla to bring a jar of his sauce! Yum.

Bariatric Friendly Supper: Skirt Steak, Southwest Beans, Tomato Salad

Most nights in our house, we eat grilled meat or fish and a salad. Occasionally I add some beans or a piece of fresh Summer corn. You wont see rice...

Bariatric BBQ Tips: How to Navigate the Sauce and Slaw!

Getting an invite to a family or friends barbecue is always exciting, but when you have had bariatric surgery, the second thought is often about no...

Shepherds Pie... Low Carb, High Gravy, Bariatric Eating Style

My mom used to make Shepherds Pie in a brown ceramic dish with a big handle. It was creamy and beefy with lots of delicious gravy. With the explosi...