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Bariatric Recipes

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Grilled asparagus spears topped with lemon slices in a grill pan.

Roasted Asparagus

Easy, good, fresh, delicious, fast! My favorite vegetable.

 

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.

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!

Cucumber and red onion salad with dill in a white bowl.

Grandma's Cucumber Salad

My Grandmother was the best cook, this simple salad is one that I remember from parties she hosted. 

     

    Creamy custard desserts in colorful cups, topped with a dusting of cinnamon on a woven placemat.

    Vanilla Egg Custard

    Our most asked question is 'I just had surgery, what can I have to eat?' The most perfect bariatric food for all post ops is this wonderful soft Egg Custard. 
    Bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives on a rustic cloth.

    Faux Mashed 'Potatoes' - Cauliflower Mash

    We are not going to really fool anyone, but this is a delicious dish in its own right! Our Cauliflower Mash is buttery and has the perfect texture. Yum.

    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!
    Two golden-brown pancakes are stacked on a decorative plate with a fork resting beside them, suggesting a cozy breakfast setting.

    Ricotta Fritters

    Ummm, soft and tender and delicious. High protein, very low carb Ricotta Fritters. One of my favorite foods for lunch at my desk.

    A folded omelet on a white plate topped with a chunky greenish sauce, with a fork placed above it.

    Egg 'Crepe' with Ricotta & Salsa

    Super simple and delicious soft food for bariatric post-ops.

    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.
    Spinach omelet on a floral plate topped with zigzag ketchup and a fork resting on top.

    What is Your 'Go To' Meal?

    My Go To Meal is a Two Egg Spinach Omelets - sometimes I paint them with sriracha hot sauce, sometimes I fill them with ricotta, sometimes BOTH. Today I was out of sriracha! What is YOUR Go To Meal?

    Bowl of cooked green beans topped with chopped almonds.

    Haricot Vert tossed with Olive Oil & Almonds

    Thin green beans called Haricot Vert and are super tender and perfect texture for bariatric. Cooked with garlic seasoned olive oil and toasted almonds, they are perfection next to a roast or chicken.

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