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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!

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!
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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!
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.
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....
A plate features a golden-brown roasted chicken leg garnished with thyme, accompanied by green beans and sliced tomatoes, set on a wooden table with a fork beside it.

How to Make the Perfect Bariatric Friendly Meal

This Bariatric Friendly Meal 101 is easy to assemble, inexpensive, ingredients are plentiful and if you follow along and don't fat brain it, is really delicious. You'll be proud of yourself.
Two colorful frozen pops, one deep red and swirled, the other pale pink and smooth, sit on a wooden table surrounded by fresh berries and a yellow ice pop mold in the background.

Diet Ice Pops for Summer Yum!

Looking for something sweet, cool, bariatric and family friendly & virtually non-caloric?

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