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Shrimp cooked in a rich tomato sauce, topped with chopped fresh herbs and served in a white dish.

Shrimp with Tomato & Fennel

I am a very fast cook. I put my protein on the counter, find a few complimentary ingredients and make a great dish!

Tags: entrees fish & seafood Italian Vegetable Dishes
Bowl of crispy roasted chickpeas with scattered pieces on a cloth napkin and wooden surface.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

A crunchy, golden snack, that is filled with fiber-goodness and can be flavored any way you like it.

Tags: Appetizers parties salad
Bowl of yogurt topped with glazed strawberries in a small blue-handled dish.

Roasted Strawberries

After a quick roast, the berries have the most wonderful concentrated strawberry flavor and thick sweet natural syrup.

Tags: Desserts Summer Sweets
Creamy white soup served in a blue-handled bowl on a patterned plate with a spoon and napkin beside it.

Chicken Broth & Potato Purée - Food for NEW Bariatric Post Ops

It is not arbitrary that you have been told to eat purées for a period of time - you have just had 85% of your stomach removed and have miles of staples creating your new stomach pouch. 

Tags: Food stages New Post Op Purees soft foods soups
Creamy baked artichoke dip in a green dish, lightly browned on top and served with toasted bread slices.

Artichoke Parmesan Spread

This is a more flavorful lighter version of the hot dip on many menus. Mine is heavy on the artichoke and parmesan, contains ZERO cream cheese, yet tastes fantastic. All the flavors and creaminess of the original but without the five pound weight gain!

Tags: appetizers Italian party foods
Slice of cheesecake with a graham crust topped with glossy cherry sauce on a white plate with a fork.

Small Perfect Cheesecake

THE BEST CHEESECAKE ON EARTH! Plus, it is easy to make. Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone. Perfect for holidays, parties, birthdays. You will be famous.
Tags: Cheesecake christmas desserts Desserts Zero Sugar Added Cakes
Romaine lettuce leaf filled with seasoned ground meat and drizzled with creamy dressing on a decorative plate.

BBQ Chicken Slider

We call these sliders in our house, but thats simply code for BBQ. This snappy creole version is faster than a frozen pizza and a whole lot better tasting!
Tags: entrees lettuce wrap cup taco Summer Cookout
Plate of buffalo chicken skewers with bright orange sauce served beside creamy coleslaw and celery garnish.

Buffalo Tenders with Blue Cheese Slaw - Best Super Bowl Platter Ever!

One of my favorite flavor combinations, hello... Buffalo Wings and Blue Cheese! Ahhh, but this version keeps us in skinny jeans!
Tags: entrees Summer Cookout
Bowl of baked beans in rich sauce topped with chopped chives.

Boston Style Baked Beans

Rich with tomato and molasses - good old fashioned New England style baked beans. Delicious with a backyard burger!

Tags: side dish Summer Cookout
Bowl of smooth red tomato sauce garnished with a small sprig of green herb on a dark textured surface.

Ancho Tomato Sauce

This sauce is perfect for spooning over any grilled or pan seared protein. Its a genius recipe that you can also use to simmer eggs, chicken or shrimp in for...
Tags: sauces salsas & dressings
Plate of cucumber, tomato, and red onion salad with herbs beside a larger bowl of the same salad.

Tomato Cucumber Salad

EAT YOUR VEGETABLES... they are important to your life!

Tags: entrees Fast Summer Meals meals pork salad Summer Cookout
Shredded cabbage and ribboned cucumber salad with red chili slices and black sesame seeds in a dark bowl.

Asian Cucumber Salad

There is something about the crispness of a cucumber with vinegar that wakes up your senses.
Tags: salad Summer Side Dish Vegetable Dishes vegetarian
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