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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 clean and fresh and flavorful and tastes so good with the pan juices. What a meal... try this one. After all, Corn IS a vegetable. 

Tags: entrees meals sheet pan Summer Cookout
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!

Tags: entrees Italian zucchini
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.

Tags: Asian entrees Meatballs and Meatloaf
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.

 

Tags: easter entrees salad sauces salsas & dressings Summer Side Dish zEaster
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.
Tags: eggs entrees Italian vegetarian
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.
Tags: entrees Meatballs and Meatloaf
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!
Tags: entrees Italian sauces salsas & dressings
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 face out of the Doritos.

Tags: appetizers entrees Italian party foods sheet pan
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 but the flavors scream Italian. Warm. Fennel. Cheese. Tomato. Perfect.
Tags: entrees Italian soups
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 it's a healthy option for everyone!
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef mexican soups Vegetable Dishes
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 crumbs as I have discovered that you do not need 'a binder'. My husbands favorite meal!
Tags: Beef entrees Fall Ground Beef Meatballs and Meatloaf
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?
Tags: Asian entrees fish & seafood Vegetable Dishes
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