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Beef Stew

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 potatoes. No...
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"Big Mac" in a Bowl

"Big Mac" in a Bowl

This recipe may remind you a lot of a certain burger you ate back in the days before your Bariatric surgery.
Slices of seared steak topped with green herb sauce, served beside zucchini noodles with parsley.

Sliced Steak with Garlic Zoodles - an Inspire Diet meal!

Make the PERFECT supper for The Inspire Diet
Two small baked casseroles with golden, browned tops in white ramekins.

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 a few changes, this is a wonderful warm and comforting dish that you will love.

Plate of sliced steak with beans and cherry tomatoes topped with cream, set on a rustic table with cutlery.

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, macaroni, spaghetti, potatoes, or bread on my plates!
Sliced beef rests on a dark plate, topped with a vibrant mix of diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, with fresh limes in the background, suggesting a flavorful, fresh meal.

Grilled NY Strip Steak with fresh Pico de Gallo

THINK SIMPLE... its the key to a lifetime of holding the line for weight gain. Its easier to stay slim if you construct your daily supper plate with a protein...
Slices of medium-rare steak topped with herbs and jalapeños on a wooden board with lime wedges.

Cook a Bariatric Perfect Steak

Steak is hard to cook unless you give it some thought and then do it the same way every time. Its common to hear 'Restaurant Steak is so much better!', because it usually is.

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Green bell peppers stuffed with a seasoned filling and topped with melted cheese and herbs.

Stuffed Peppers (with Air Fryer instructions too!)

The best stuffed peppers you will ever eat.  Both Air Fryer and Toaster oven instructions! 
Meatballs covered in creamy brown gravy, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

Swedish Meatballs

My husband loves this dish so I often make it for a special occasion even though they are super simple.
Plate of chicken in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms and peppers, topped with fresh parsley.

Steak Pizzaiola

Serve this tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with sauteed Swiss chard or zucchini. It is very easy but the flavors are really deep and flavorful. Steak in the style of the pizzamaker.
Plate of sliced cooked meat with creamy potatoes topped with pomegranate seeds on a rustic wooden table.

Sliced Steak & Cheesy 'Rice' - Learn to cook fresh food!

Sliced Steak & Cheesy 'Rice'. Learn to cook fresh food!
Slice of baked vegetable and ham quiche on a wooden board.

Smoked Sausage, Cheddar & Broccoli Pie

Easy to make, inexpensive yet feeds a family, delicious smoked sausage, tender vegetables with a hit of sharp cheddar and tons of flavor.
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