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Assorted pantry items including canned beans, artichoke hearts, tuna, olive oil, vinegar, spices, and fresh tomatoes.

Italian Tuna & White Bean Salad

I always keep the few canned ingredients on hand for this simple yet truly delicious dish.

 

Plate of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella topped with fresh basil leaves on a wooden table.

Too Hot to Cook! Tomato Mozzarella Basil Balsamic... Done.

Perfect for hot summer nights!

 

Salmon fillet on asparagus and onions topped with a lemon slice, herbs, and seasoning on foil.

Foil Pouch Fish Fillets

Excellent bariatric friendly food - the fish steams and is so tender and delicious.

Plate of baked pasta or lasagna topped with tomato meat sauce, melted cheese, and parsley garnish.

Toaster Oven Meal: Portobello Lasagna

This is a quick and easy Low Carb and HIGHLY Delicious meal you can make on a busy weeknight!

Two glasses of chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream, served on a slate board with a spoon.

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

There is nothing like Chocolate Pudding on a lazy afternoon.
Plate of roasted cauliflower florets with a golden, crispy coating.

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

This is a delicious old/new way to serve this vegetable - this is how my grandma made it. We've been eating cauliflower this way for years. 

Zucchini noodles topped with minced meat in tomato sauce and grated cheese on a white plate.

Zucchini 'Linguini' Bolognese

I love Zucchini Linguini... this is a wonderful and really flavorful dish!
Four colorful mini frittatas with green onions and diced tomatoes are arranged on a wooden serving board, surrounded by scattered chopped green onions.

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bites

Really delicious and very versatile. I use a silicon mold with ruffled edges - keep an eye on them in oven as you want to remove while a bit jiggly in the center.

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Baked Cherry Custard - Make a French Clafoutis

When your friends ask 'What is This?,  tell them its just a little French dessert you whipped up.

Grilled salmon fillet served on a plate with arugula, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and roasted vegetables.

Fresh Vegetable Tossed Salad

So Easy You Don't Need A Real Recipe! Get Creative With The Veggies You Have On Hand And Have Fun!

 

Skillet of browned sausages garnished with fresh herbs and served with utensils.

Italian Sausages & Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Slice them for an instant salad - juicy tomatoes are the Queen of Summer. Pair with Italian sausage and you've got a protein and vegetable meal thats all YUM. 

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A plate of baked chicken topped with melted cheese and green peppers, surrounded by bright red cherry tomatoes, garnished with black pepper.

BariatricEating's Tuna Melt

This is total no brainer food - a fast lunch that is extremely nutritious and so delicious.

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