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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Deviled eggs filled with a colorful mix of bacon, spinach, and veggies arranged in a red ceramic egg tray.

Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs

A riff on the original that does not use mayo! Super Delicious. Take them to any party and watch them disappear.
Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with creamy dressing, tomatoes, bacon, green onions, and blue cheese.

Classic Wedge Salad with a homemade lower cal blue cheese dressing

We have taken the flavors that make a Wedge Salad off the chain delicious but made it with calories we can live with.

 

Baked sweet potato with its skin split open to reveal the soft orange flesh inside.

Roasted Sweet Potato

When you simply roast a sweet potato until softened, the outside skin separates from the bright orange inside that turns soft and sweet with a caramelized flavor. It is superb for Holiday Dinners. Plain. Jane. Sweet. Potato.

A skillet filled with green curry featuring pieces of chicken, red chili strips, and fresh basil leaves sits on a wooden surface, with a beige cloth draped beside it.

Thai Green Curry Chicken

Walmart carries the 'Thai Kitchen' brand of Asian ingredients used in this really delicious recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. It is almost as good as any Thai...
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.
A wooden plate holds seven golden-brown, herb-studded patties alongside a fresh salad of mixed greens and sliced tomatoes, set on a rustic wooden table.

Greek Chicken Bites

These are just awesome! Tiny flavorful chicken bites. If you have never tried Cavendars Greek Seasoning, get some, it's delicious.
A wooden spoon rests in a pot of thick, red tomato sauce, showing a rich texture and vibrant color against the white and blue pot on a wooden surface.

Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Watch your sauce change from bright red to the beautiful red orange in my photo as it slowly simmers. It is Italian magic!
Tray of roasted sausage pieces with sautéed green and red peppers.

Italian Sausage and Peppers Tray

Your tray of Italian Sausage and Peppers will be the first one empty PLUS it gives you something delicious to eat that is low carb and will undoubtedly keep your face out of the Doritos.

Hearty bowl of tomato-based soup with ground meat, herbs, and a dollop of ricotta, garnished with fresh basil.

Lasagna Soup

Yes, it does taste like lasagna! We have had this recipe on the website for many years and it is one of the most popular. Not a lot of ingredients but the flavors scream Italian. Warm. Fennel. Cheese. Tomato. Perfect.
Close-up of a hearty soup with beans, corn, peppers, and meat in a decorative bowl.

Taco Soup

Delicious and simple to make.  A soup recipe designed for bariatric surgery recipients, but tasty enough for the entire family! You'll get hugs from everyone and feel great about it because it's a healthy option for everyone!
Slice of meatloaf with tomato sauce alongside lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and an olive.

World's Best Meatloaf

Not humble about this one. I make FANTASTIC meatloaf! Wednesday at my casa is often Meatloaf Night as the local Fresh Market has a weekly $2.99/pound fresh ground chuck deal. No bread crumbs as I have discovered that you do not need 'a binder'. My husbands favorite meal!
Stuffed meatloaf cups are displayed on a white plate, one cut in half to reveal a filling of mushrooms and cheese, topped with a glossy glaze and garnished with chopped chives, alongside a bowl of fresh chives.

Stuffed Meatloaf Cups

Meals do not have to be fancy or difficult to prepare - with a long list of ingredients! They can be pretty basic as long as they are nicely plated....
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