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Two golden cornbread muffins, one partially bitten revealing a piece of hot dog inside, sit on a wooden surface next to a small bowl of ketchup.

Corndog Bites

Now here's a family-friendly meal idea!

Skip the frozen junk and grab the kids to help you make these for everyone to enjoy!

Tags: entrees
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
Pink ice cream scoops with berry pieces served in a white bowl.

Magic Strawberry Ice Cream

This is one of the best recipes I have ever made! It's so good that it's hard to believe it is made from frozen berries that have been whipped into creamy frozen joy with ricotta.
Tags: Desserts sugar free Summer Cookout Summer Sweets
Deviled eggs topped with paprika and herbs on a wooden board.

Old-fashioned Deviled Eggs

Old-fashioned Deviled Eggs. Everyone LOVES them and it assures that you have something to eat at the party.
Tags: Appetizers christmas deviled eggs easter eggs zChristmas zEaster
Glazed chicken drumsticks grilling over open flames.

Bariatric BBQ Tips: How to Navigate the Sauce and Slaw!

Getting an invite to a family or friends barbecue is always exciting, but when you have had bariatric surgery, the second thought is often about not being able to eat. There is hidden sugar in many summer dishes.

Tags: Beef salad sauces salsas & dressings Summer Cookout
Small strawberry tart topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.

Suzi's Skinny Strawberry Tartlets

Make this amazing no bake dessert your signature holiday dish! It is pure genius... and so simple.
Tags: Desserts sugar free Summer Sweets
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
Bowl of creamy seafood mixture beside a can of Phillips seafood seasoning on a kitchen counter with a towel and utensils.

Maryland Shrimp Salad

I LOVE THIS SHRIMP SALAD! Shrimp are soft and almost gelatinous, super easy to eat and super delicious with the Old Bay Seasoning!
Tags: entrees fish & seafood Food stages
Cake pan filled with batter topped generously with chocolate chips, cooling on a wire rack.

Triple Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - No Sugar Added

A true cheesecake that happens to be sugar-free. Sugar-free chocolate chips are easier to find these days as they are made by both Hershey's and Lily's.
Tags: Cheesecake christmas desserts desserts
Grilled chicken fillets are topped with a colorful mixture of diced tomatoes, avocado, and herbs, arranged neatly on a round white plate against a light gray background.

Grilled Chicken Paillard with Avocado Tomato Salad - Summer Eating!

This is a core technique that is the base for a lifetime of simple delicious meals that are fast to the table and will keep you in your skinny jeans....
Tags: Fast Summer Meals meals
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