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Individual savory soufflé in a ramekin on a white plate with a fork, served beside a small bowl of tomato sauce.

Pizza Clouds - Light as a feather & pure protein

Light as a cloud with the flavors of pizza. Divine! Amazing... tomato, parmesan, Italian herbs and even pepperoni. 
Tags: eggs entrees Italian pizza vegetarian
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Budget Meals for Losing Weight, Part 2

Rich or poor, we still have to put supper on the table. These are from my budget files for times when I need to stretch too few dollars into some...
Tags: entrees Meatballs and Meatloaf
Creamy shrimp salad with cilantro and lime slices served in a glass bowl on a red tray.

Mexican Seafood Cocktail

This version of the favorite Shrimp Cocktail bathes the shrimp or crab in a creamy and slightly smoky chipotle sauce. 
Tags: Appetizers entrees fish & seafood mexican
Sliced seared beef with a tomato, cucumber, and feta salad on a colorful patterned plate.

Sliced Steak & Greek Salad

The trick is to slice and share a more expensive filet mignon steak, rather than serve a whole 'one per person'. Tender filet is easy to eat and delicious.
Tags: Beef entrees Fast Summer Meals meals salad Summer Cookout
Fresh tuna salad with eggs, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion, served with a glass of orange juice.

Tuna Salad Bowl - Blue Plate Special when it's too hot to cook!

Salads are really not a recipe as they are just a plated combination of flavors. A throwback diner classic. 
Tags: eggs entrees Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood salad tuna
Tuna salad with pickles served on a crisp romaine lettuce leaf on a dark plate.

Bariatric Tuna Sub

I love tuna sandwiches but what do you do if you do not eat bread? Romaine Lettuce for the win!
Tags: entrees fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco salad tuna
Grilled meat kebabs on skewers served with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, and fresh herbs on a white plate.

'Better than Burger' Kebabs

Our local Fresh Market has a weekly special for super nice ground chuck at just $3.99 a pound and I like making something a ‘different’ than plain ole burgers or meat...
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Meatballs and Meatloaf Summer Cookout
Cauliflower-crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese on a light surface.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza. Super good!

A good tasting dish in its own right. Calling it pizza does not make it so, but this 'Pizza' flavored round is fresh, mild and has a cheesy goodness with...
Tags: entrees Italian pizza Vegetable Dishes
Mini eggplant pizzas topped with melted cheese, tomatoes, and basil on a white plate.

Sheet Pan Meal: Eggplant Pizza Rounds

This vegetable dish hits the spot. It's a great summer lunch or a light supper with a salad. Your post op meals DO NOT NEED TO BE ALL MEAT... lighten...
Tags: entrees Italian pizza sheet pan Vegetable Dishes
Grilled shrimp skewers with lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, lime, and a creamy dipping sauce on a plate.

Five Minute Shrimp Skewers

When I am running late for supper with nothing really planned, I stop for a half pound of large shrimp and a few salad ingredients. I can have this beautiful...
Tags: entrees fish & seafood
Beef stew with vegetables served in an orange pot, garnished with fresh herbs on a wooden board.

Hungarian Beef Stew... Melt in Your Mouth!

Super tender... you can mash the beef cubes with a fork. Perfect for bariatric eating. I serve with a side dish of pan roasted parsnips & carrots - boil peeled vegetables until...
Tags: Beef entrees Fall
Bowl of mixed green salad topped with sliced medium-rare steak, tomatoes, radishes, and Parmesan shavings

Tender Steak Salad

Tender Steak Salad is filling and full of protein - part of the meal plan for our Inspire Diet program - delicious Bariatric Eating
Tags: Beef entrees Fast Summer Meals meals salad
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