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Plate of sliced jicama with chili sauce and lime wedges on a blue dish.

Do you know about Jicama? WHAT IS IT?

Jicama (pronounced HEE-kah-mah), is a Mexican vegetable... its super juicy and super crisp, like a Fuji apple. Delicious sliced or julienned, served with a lime squeeze and some chili powder.

Two rich, dark chocolate brownie squares stacked on a white plate, showing a dense, fudgy texture with a few crumbs.

Super Fudge Surprise Brownies! (no sugar added too)

These brownies are over the edge for rich fudgy flavor and they are high in protein and low in carbs as they do not contain flour! They are actually healthy, but you don't want to tell anyone that. People judge.

Two small white bowls filled with creamy refried beans, one light and one dark in color, on a white background.

Refried Bean Purèe - 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. (okay so not miles but you get the point)

Bowl of mixed green salad topped with sliced medium-rare steak, tomatoes, radishes, and Parmesan shavings

Tender Steak Salad

Tender Steak Salad is filling and full of protein - part of the meal plan for our Inspire Diet program - delicious Bariatric Eating

Bowl of watermelon salad with feta and mint, surrounded by lime slices and watermelon wedges on a dark surface

Watermelon Feta Salad

Keep an open mind! This colorful salad is sweet and juicy with a salty bite from the cheese, and makes a great addition to any summer cookout.

Glass cups filled with layered shrimp, radish, cucumber, and creamy base, garnished with fresh dill.

Cucumber Shrimp Salad. GENIUS for Summer!

Greek Yogurt does not have to be SWEET. If you have ever said the words DOUBLE YOGURT SAUCE when ordering a Gyro, you will LOVE this dish. Its a dish of Tzatziki with shrimp.

Dish of shredded, sauced pulled pork in a ceramic bowl on a wooden surface, with utensils and a napkin in the background.

Slow Cooker Supper: Pulled Pork with Carolina BBQ Sauce

Simmer a tender pork roast all day and serve with a slightly sweet and tangy sauce for a dinner that's Lip-Smacking' Good!

Cartoon woman thinking beside large neon ‘FAQ’ letters on a colorful brick wall background.

FAQ: What's a Good First Soft Food? Italian Chicken in Sauce

IF you are searching for a way to make that jump from smooth creamy pureés to soft foods and have NO idea how to do it, please let me give you the gift of this recipe. It is a technique for braising that you can have in your pocket for the rest of your life. This meal is soft and delicious and makes chicken easy to eat for ANYONE. I promise.

Close-up of a hearty bean and vegetable stew in an orange bowl, topped with herbs.

Cowboy Beans

Take a bowl of these to a bbq and watch them disappear. Super delish, easy to make and full of flavor. Plus they make your protein slurpy and moist - WIN! 

Crispy baked zucchini slices coated in breadcrumbs and cheese arranged on a wooden board.

Zucchini Parmesan Cheese Crisps

Rounds of Zucchini that crisp up very nicely in a screaming hot oven or toaster oven. Make a basket to nibble for a family movie. Warm from the oven they are magic and your whole family will love them!

Plate with two grilled meat patties served alongside a fresh salad of tomatoes, spinach, peppers and onions.

Killer Chicken Burgers, Best Burger Award!

Here is a winner for your Bariatric favorites. Moist and Juicy Chicken Burgers with a snappy herb flavor. Serve on Iceberg or Butter Lettuce leaves with Creamy Sriracha Sauce!

late of creamy chicken salad with pecans and green onions, served with sliced tomatoes and a fork.

Warm Chinese Chicken Salad

Warm Chinese Chicken Salad

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