Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
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Meatballs covered in creamy brown gravy, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

Swedish Meatballs

My husband loves this dish so I often make it for a special occasion even though they are super simple.
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.
Plate of sliced cooked meat with creamy potatoes topped with pomegranate seeds on a rustic wooden table.

Sliced Steak & Cheesy 'Rice' - Learn to cook fresh food!

Sliced Steak & Cheesy 'Rice'. Learn to cook fresh food!
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!

Slice of baked vegetable and ham quiche on a wooden board.

Smoked Sausage, Cheddar & Broccoli Pie

Easy to make, inexpensive yet feeds a family, delicious smoked sausage, tender vegetables with a hit of sharp cheddar and tons of flavor.
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.
Grilled vegetables including peppers, eggplant, zucchini and onions served with arugula on a wooden board.

Grilled Vegetable Platter

This one is Bariatric Friendly and Super Easy!

Seasoned baked salmon fillets in a dish with tomatoes, red onions, and herbs.

Quick Roasted Salmon & Vegetables

Easy Easy Easy, this one goes from shopping bag to table in 20 minutes! Plus it tastes heavenly.
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.
Slice of strawberry pie with glossy filling and a dollop of whipped cream on a light blue plate.

Suzi's Skinny Strawberry Pie

This dessert is GENIUS! Fresh berries in a POP of strawberry flavored jelly nestled in a sugar free cookie crust... no bake, BIG FLAVOR. 
Shrimp simmering in a thick, chunky tomato sauce in a pan.

Shrimp Marinara

We all look for that fast healthy tasty meal for a busy weeknight. This is it. Heaven in a bowl.

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