Recipes

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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.

Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Even those who say they don't like Spinach - this stuff is lick the plate good. If you are going to eat carbs, make them the vegetable kind. Use bi...

Aunt Gail's Italian Sausage & Apple Lower Carb Stuffing

The best stuffing you will ever eat. Excellent combination of flavors and textures that is lower in carbs as well. If I am going to choose ONE carb...

Susan Maria's Signature Antipasto Salad

Everyone loves Italian food! This is a bowl of marinated goodness that will make a big splash at your next holiday event or party.

Raspberry Ricotta Cake

A beautiful and simple cake you can make in no time! Raspberries are plentiful and inexpensive right now and taste even better in a bite of this ca...

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...

Zucchini Linguini

Years ago, a lightly Sinatra themed place in Boca Raton named Matteo's, was the first to serve Zucchini Linguini with their outstanding Veal Sorren...

Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Crisp cheese coated sticks that are tender and juicy on the inside. Dip in marinara for a flavor explosion.

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 ...