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A spoon scoops creamy dessert from a small white dish, revealing a golden-brown top, placed on a red plate with a woven background.

Coconut Custards

One of my favorite spur of the moment desserts that is also a wonderful chilled breakfast!
Tags: christmas desserts Desserts eggs sugar free vegetarian
Creamy pumpkin soup topped with pumpkin seeds and herbs in a white bowl.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

At our first Before & After gathering at the Downtown Disney Hilton in Orlando, we held our special dinner at Wolfgang Pucks Grand Café. One of our chef-created, bariatric friendly, first courses was this amazing soup.
Tags: soups thanksgiving vegetarian
Bowl of creamy pumpkin soup garnished with fresh herbs, surrounded by small pumpkins.

Holiday Pumpkin Soup

This is one of the most delicious soups I have ever tasted. The light curry spice and flavor of roasted peanut is the perfect with the silky smooth pumpkin.

Tags: appetizers soups thanksgiving vegetarian
A vibrant bowl of Snappy Taco Salad, filled with lettuce, tomatoes, corn, and black beans, sits on a wooden table next to a plate with a small serving and a glass of water.

Snappy Taco Salad

Super easy and perfect as a side dish to serve with pork chops, catfish, salmon, steak or chicken. The whole family will love the flavors. Easy and delicious. BIG winner....
Tags: Fast Summer Meals mexican salad Summer Cookout Summer Side Dish vegetarian
Creamy black bean soup topped with a swirl of sour cream and sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs.

Black Bean Soup

It's hard to believe that four ingredients can be this crazy delicious!
Tags: entrees Purees soups Vegetable Dishes vegetarian
Slice of creamy baked zucchini gratin with golden cheese topping lifted from a casserole dish.

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.
Tags: Appetizers Breakfasts eggs entrees Fast Summer Meals Italian Summer Side Dish Vegetable Dishes vegetarian zucchini
Three zucchini halves are layered with slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese, garnished with fresh basil, and arranged in a white dish on a striped green and white tablecloth, with tomatoes and olive oil nearby.

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 backyard.
Tags: entrees Fast Summer Meals Italian pizza salad Summer Side Dish vegetarian zucchini
Skillet filled with baked stuffed mini peppers topped with herbs and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Mexican Stuffed Mini Peppers

I love stuffed peppers and we know you do too!  Roasty toasty sweet peppers filled with a creamy blend of Mexican flavors that sing.

Tags: entrees mexican vegetarian
Stacked eggplant and melted cheese layered with tomato sauce, served on a white plate.

Grilled Eggplant Stack

So you do not have to ask, it is grilled eggplant layered with mozzarella, ripe fresh tomato slices and topped with a ladle of marinara sauce. 
Tags: Appetizers entrees Italian vegetarian
A blue bowl holds a vibrant salad of sliced mango, jicama, and cilantro, garnished with a lime wedge, set against a dark tablecloth and decorative glassware in the background.

Jicama Mango Salsa

A simple salad to go alongside ribs, a burger, roasted sausages or pork chop where the lime and acidity is perfect with the bit of fat.
Tags: mexican salad sauces salsas & dressings Summer Side Dish vegetarian
A plate of spaghetti squash topped with rich red marinara sauce and sprinkled with grated cheese, accompanied by a fork and a fresh basil leaf, sits on a textured tablecloth.

Baked Spaghetti Squash

How to Bake & Serve Spaghetti Squash. It's Pretty Easy & Super Tasty.

For a beautiful dish that you can make and serve in the shell of the squash, toss with sauce, top with cheese and bake until melted.

Tags: entrees Italian vegetarian
Glass bowl of fresh pico de gallo with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, stirred with a wooden spoon beside limes.

Salsa Fresca or Pico de Gallo

Salsa is one of my favorite foods. No chips though, I use a spoon and eat it from a small dish!

Tags: Appetizers mexican sauces salsas & dressings Summer Side Dish vegetarian
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