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A square white bowl filled with glazed chicken wings, showcasing a mix of golden and dark brown colors, sits against a plain background.

Roasted Teriyaki Hot Wings

The classic chicken wing is even more delicious when roasted until crispy and browned

Tags: Asian entrees
Cheesy baked dish topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and green onions in a white pie dish.

Skinny Fiesta Chicken

The key to this dish is the homemade red enchilada sauce made right in the skillet! It is so much better than anything you can buy in the can and super easy to make!

Tags: entrees
Raw seasoned spatchcocked chicken on a cutting board with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic.

Sheet Pan Meal: Spatchcocked Game Hen

This is also called Spatchcocking, I don't know WHY, but it is! I put the game hen on my cutting board and with my big chefs knife cut through the breast bone and then flatten it out. You can also ask them to do it for you at the meat counter in your supermarket. I love Cornish Game Hens, they are super juicy.

Tags: sheet pan
A margarita glass with a salted rim and lime slice on a bar counter, with colorful blurred lights in the background.

Sugar Free Margarita Mixer

I love an occasional margarita and m aking a jar of your own sugar free mixer is tasty and simple. 

    A silver pot on a stovetop contains shredded meat in a thick sauce, with two serving spoons resting inside, and a copper lid partially visible in the background.

    Stove Top Pulled Pork

    This killer slowly braised fork tender pork is wonderful. All you need is a covered skillet and some time! A really delicious meal.
    Plate with a burger patty, salad, cucumber slices, and sauces, set on a table with fork and knife.

    Family Burger Night

    On The Inspire Diet? Make tonight Family Burger Night. Making good food choices tastes great and feels even better!

    Lettuce wraps filled with seasoned ground meat, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream on a white plate.

    Romaine Lettuce Tacos

    Bariatric Style Romaine Lettuce Tacos Are Very Cool And Super Tasty.
    Creamy spiced chicken served with avocado slices, sautéed greens, lime, and cilantro on a colorful patterned plate.

    Warm Mexican Chicken Salad... 101 Rotisserie Chicken Hacks!

    We all look for a supper that is fast, delicious and has some nutritional merit. This is a wonderful meal even if you were not running short on time - that you can throw it together in five minutes is a gift.

    Peppermint candy canes and a peppermint chocolate chip cream cheese ball shown in festive polaroid-style images.

    Sugar-free Peppermint Stick Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Ball

    This creamy sweet peppermint cream cheese ball is perfect for sharing with friends and family at your holiday gathering!
    Stuffed mushrooms filled with a sautéed veggie and breadcrumb mixture, topped with grated cheese.

    Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed Mushrooms are one of the BEST party appetizers out there...but I make the best. Here is the big secret you need!

    Cheese ball coated in chopped nuts, herbs, and dried cranberries on a wooden board.

    Mini Rolled Cheese Balls

    One Perfect Bite! These are soooo good.

    Appetizer skewers with tomatoes, mozzarella, melon and cured meat beside a tray filled with fresh vegetables.

    Party Food At Goal!

    Be happy about the great food you CAN have... don't be sad about not eating the chips and salsa. Smile, you get to eat these delicious foods while standing in the smallest size you have been in over 20 years!

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