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A bowl of roasted chicken wings, corn, and colorful vegetables like red onions and tomatoes is set against a green background, showcasing a vibrant and appetizing meal.

Sheet Pan Meal: Chicken, Tomato & Corn Roast

Omg... corn? Oh no, not evil corn! Yes, corn... cutting an ear of fresh corn into rounds gives everyone a taste and adds about 3 carbs to your meal. THREE CARBS! It's...
A close-up of a baked casserole featuring golden melted cheese, chunks of zucchini, and pasta, all sitting in a rich tomato sauce within a white dish.

Cheesy Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

We have another chicken dinner winner! Tender chicken bites, juicy zucchini & kapow from the olives and pepperoncini!
Meatballs and pineapple chunks with diced red peppers on a green plate, with a fork picking up a piece.

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Look for Aidellís Meatballs at your grocery store, usually in either the hot dog/sausage section.
Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with creamy dressing, tomatoes, bacon, green onions, and blue cheese.

Classic Wedge Salad with a homemade lower cal blue cheese dressing

We have taken the flavors that make a Wedge Salad off the chain delicious but made it with calories we can live with.  
Baked cheesy dish with a golden crust, topped with roasted red tomatoes in a white casserole dish.

Baked Ricotta with Tomato Jam

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall... I love baked ricotta with homemade Tomato Jam.
A wooden plate holds seven golden-brown, herb-studded patties alongside a fresh salad of mixed greens and sliced tomatoes, set on a rustic wooden table.

Greek Chicken Bites

These are just awesome! Tiny flavorful chicken bites. If you have never tried Cavendars Greek Seasoning, get some, it's delicious.
A wooden spoon rests in a pot of thick, red tomato sauce, showing a rich texture and vibrant color against the white and blue pot on a wooden surface.

Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Watch your sauce change from bright red to the beautiful red orange in my photo as it slowly simmers. It is Italian magic!
Tray of roasted sausage pieces with sautéed green and red peppers.

Italian Sausage and Peppers Tray

Your tray of Italian Sausage and Peppers will be the first one empty PLUS it gives you something delicious to eat that is low carb and will undoubtedly keep your...
Hearty bowl of tomato-based soup with ground meat, herbs, and a dollop of ricotta, garnished with fresh basil.

Lasagna Soup

Yes, it does taste like lasagna! We have had this recipe on the website for many years and it is one of the most popular. Not a lot of ingredients...
Close-up of a hearty soup with beans, corn, peppers, and meat in a decorative bowl.

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...
Slice of meatloaf with tomato sauce alongside lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and an olive.

World's Best Meatloaf

Not humble about this one. I make FANTASTIC meatloaf! Wednesday at my casa is often Meatloaf Night as the local Fresh Market has a weekly $2.99/pound fresh ground chuck deal. No bread...
Bowl of shrimp fried rice with vegetables and green onions, with chopsticks resting on the rim.

Shrimp Fried Rice

Miss Chinese Food? Especially the Fried Rice?
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