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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.

Susan Maria's 'First Place' Chili

Yep, I won First Place in the July 4th Chili Cookoff. I've been telling y'all for years that I make great chili! This recipe is the best one yet. F...

Stuffed Pepper Soup: Stove Top or Slow Cooker

We have added a slow cooker update to our amazing Stuffed Pepper Soup.

Zucchini Ricotta Rolls

This is a fun dish that marries the zucchini I love with both the ricotta filling and the marinara sauce that I also love. Delish and not too diffi...

Put Your Italian Sub in a Tub... be a Goomba!

There is nothing quite like the unmistakable flavor profile of The Italian Sub. Put this one in a Tub!

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.

Roasted Zucchini Caprese

Enjoying a Summer Vacation Safe at Home! This wonderful dish has me dreaming that I am at a restaurant in Italy overlooking the sea, instead of my ...

Mexican Stuffed Mini Peppers

I love stuffed peppers and we know you do too! Roasty toasty sweet peppers filled with a creamy blend of Mexican flavors that sing.

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Choosing just one fat in a meal is not a hardship when its avocado. Shrimp and avocado is a match made in heaven! One of my favorites.

Cedar Plank Salmon - 4 Ingredient Recipe!

I found cedar planks in my pantry that I bought over a year ago on Amazon and it was a fine time to break them out. Do not skip or shorten the soak...

Smoky Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken

This dish uses smoked bacon as your one fat - it keeps your chicken moist and that flavor pops with smoked paprika and seasoning blend, then grilled.

Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Cucumber Radish Salad

Every now and then the U12 Wild Red Shrimp from Argentina are are on sale at my local Basha's supermarket for just $12 for a 2 pound bag. This is m...

Still@Home Date Night - Filet of Beef with Sautéed Vegetables

I used to LOVE a good Saturday Night Date at a great steakhouse. Well, in the last few months at home, I have upped my steak game to a level where ...