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A bowl of creamy spinach with a smooth, rich sauce, served in a white dish on a light wooden surface.

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 bites of this delicious dish to moisten your bites of turkey: a trick of bariatric eating.

Tags: christmas Italian side dish thanksgiving Vegetable Dishes zChristmas
Pepperoni pizza topped with fresh basil on a pan, with crushed red pepper and a pizza cutter beside it.

Chicken Crust Pepperoni Pizza

THIS RECIPE IS OFF THE CHAIN. This is it, the original, the best, the one you hear about! The one with over ONE MILLION VIEWS. All the flavors of a great homemade pizza on a thin crust of seasoned ground chicken. Genius.
Tags: Chicken Turkey entrees Italian pizza sheet pan
Bowl of tomato sauce with meatballs and a large scoop of ricotta cheese on the side.

Ricotta with Red Sauce

Ricotta is a creamy, slightly sweet, fresh cheese that is the smooth Italian cousin of cottage cheese. It can be a new post op's very best friend.

Tags: entrees Italian sauces salsas & dressings
Two stuffed red bell peppers sit on a white plate, garnished with a golden filling, surrounded by fresh tomatoes in the background.

Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Tomatoes

The flavors of cheesy pizza toppings stuffed into a tomato shell. Genius!

Tags: entrees Italian pizza Vegetable Dishes
Plate with shredded squash, spinach, tomato garnish, and a saucy meat dish topped with grated cheese.

Meat Sauce with Roasted Spaghetti Squash. Now THAT'S Italian!

With this fast and really hearty Italian Meat Sauce all you need is *pasta*. This roasted Spaghetti Squash is the perfect no carb stand in. I love this dish. We cook the sauce while the spaghetti roasts!
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Italian
Chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, garnished with fresh basil.

Chicken Cacciatore

So bariatric friendly that you'll be smiling after one taste! I love this dish, it's tender, flavorful and meaty, but it's also full of soft vegetables and stuff that's good for me.
Tags: entrees Italian
A grilled chicken breast is topped with fresh salsa made of diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, served on a plate with a colorful garnish, showcasing a vibrant and appetizing dish.

Citrus Chicken with Tomato Salsa

Smoked Paprika elevates the flavor of the chicken cutlet to beyond, then fresh salsa turns it into a perfect bariatric dish that you can serve to guests at even the fanciest event!

Tags: entrees Italian mexican
Grilled chicken skewers topped with chopped tomatoes, herbs, and a drizzle of sauce on a bed of fresh greens.

Chicken Sticks with Balsamic Tomato Drizzle

An easy prep meal that hits the grill minutes after you hit the front door. Chicken on a stick with lots of flavor and color!
Tags: Appetizers entrees Italian
Bowl of creamy stew with chicken, mushrooms, and peppers, garnished with parsley beside a fork and knife.

Chicken Cacciatore

This is a Comfort Food Classic that will impress your family.
Tags: entrees Italian
Thick red pasta sauce simmering in a pot with a wooden spoon coated in the rich, chunky mixture.

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

My Italian family has cooked this fresh tomato basil sauce for a hundred years. It's my favorite recipe and it has five ingredients! You'll never buy a jar of Prego again!
Tags: Italian sauces salsas & dressings vegetarian
Baked meatballs in marinara sauce topped with melted cheese, served in a white rectangular dish.

Italian Meatballs

Everyone loves Italian Meatballs. Learn the secret to great meatballs without breadcrumbs and a fab family meal is 30 minutes away. 
Tags: Beef entrees Fall Ground Beef Italian Meatballs and Meatloaf
Baked meatballs in marinara sauce topped with melted cheese in a white casserole dish.

Cheater Meatballs

One of my super powers, is that I can add enough flavor to a quasi packaged food where no one really knows that it's not homemade.

Tags: Beef entrees Italian Meatballs and Meatloaf
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