Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
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Golden-brown baked custard pie in a red dish with a metal pie server beside it.

No Sugar Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie

Creamy sweet ricotta pie always has a place in an Italian Easter Sunday feast. This dish is super delicious at breakfast, lunch or for dessert for any time of year! No crust, no sugar, very few carbs and pineapple vanilla is just the best flavor profile!
Caesar style salad with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, fresh greens, and grated cheese in a grey bowl

Parmesan Chicken Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

I love salads but loathe bottled dressing. I think people use them because they do not realize just how easy it is to make your own Creamy Italian dressing to keep in the fridge.
Plate of chicken in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms and peppers, topped with fresh parsley.

Steak Pizzaiola

Serve this tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with sauteed Swiss chard or zucchini. It is very easy but the flavors are really deep and flavorful. Steak in the style of the pizzamaker.
Cucumber, tomato, and red onion salad with herbs served in a bowl and on a white plate.

Big Ole Tomato Salad

This will help you to STOP overthinking food. At your next glorious bbq, all you need are chicken thighs, some fresh corn, and this salad. Boom.
Creamy zucchini noodle dish topped with grated cheese and basil on a red plate with a fork.

'Zoodles' Zucchini Noodles Alfredo, big yum!

Zucchini noodles are hot right now... and really delicious!

Golden baked casserole in a rectangular dish with melted cheese and herbs on top.

Easy No Noodle Lasagna, aka Ricotta Bake

This low carb, super high protein lasagna is perfect when you need a comforting meal to satisfy your craving for Italian food.
Plate with roasted cauliflower, a seasoned meat patty, and a beet and greens salad drizzled with oil and vinaigrette.

Pan Seared Lamb Chop Dinner for 2

I cannot think of a nicer Easter Dinner for two or four. This is a 30 minute meal that is an excellent choice for a holiday or special occasion meal. This plate of food could be served in a very fancy pants restaurant! The cauliflower is out of this world.
Baked casserole with eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese in a blue dish, partially scooped with a spoon.

Eggplant Ricotta Bake

This version eliminates the 'frying' step, instead the eggplant is roasted, which concentrates the flavor. While not traditional, I love the added ricotta 'lasagna' layer that serves as the protein. I like the eggplant to shine, so I do not add too many herbs or spices. A wonderful dish!

A baked vegetable and cheese frittata with broccoli and red peppers in a round white dish on a wooden table.

Sweet Pepper and Cheese Frittata

Filling and delicious and bariatric friendly. This Frittata can be served hot, room temp or cold. 

    Stack of zucchini fritters on a plate with sliced red and yellow tomatoes and fresh herbs.

    Zucchini Pancakes with Ranch Dressing

    I am Italian and love love love zucchini! You are going to love it too when you taste this recipe.

    A slice of berry cake topped with raspberries and blackberries is served on a white plate, accompanied by additional berries and a fork, resting on a light blue polka dot napkin.

    Ricotta Berry Pie

    This is a lightly sweet dessert that is also a wonderful breakfast or snack as it is truly a good choice food. It is also pretty enough to serve for a holiday meal when you are watching your calories. Everyone will love it
    Bowl of creamy tomato soup with a swirl of cream and basil garnish on a red striped cloth.

    Tomato Basil Soup

    When you try this super easy and delicious soup, you'll never be happy with canned tomato soup again! Give this one a try - it's a keeper!

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