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Southern Style Green Beans Slowly Simmered

Southern Style Green Beans Slowly Simmered

This recipe is for preparing soft, smoky southern style green beans.  And the only way to do it right is by simmering the green beans slowly with low heat.  A recipe that is not only delicious, it fits within the bariatric diet parameters.

Roasted Cajun Turkey Thighs with Pan Gravy

Roasted Cajun Turkey Thighs with Pan Gravy

It is often just my husband and I for a holiday meal, so even the smallest whole turkey is too large, plus we both prefer dark meat. A perfect solution is to roast turkey thighs for our holiday dinner. Plenty for the meal and leftovers too!

Pumpkin Roll with Vanilla Cream Filling. Sugar Free.

Pumpkin Roll with Vanilla Cream Filling. Sugar Free.

Proudly add this Pumpkin Roll to the holiday dessert table but do not let anyone know it's sugar free and low in calories. Of course it's also Bariatric Friendly & Super Delicious!

Pumpkin Apple Butter- No Sugar Added

Pumpkin Apple Butter- No Sugar Added

Smooth dark flavors of late Fall!

Our Famous Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

Our Famous Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

The recipes our grandma's used. No need to reinvent the wheel here folks. This is simple goodness at its best - Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie!

Pumpkin Spice Bread- No Sugar Added

Pumpkin Spice Bread- No Sugar Added

Bobby Flay provided the base recipe but I have reduced and swapped out the sugar and part of the flour. A super moist and really flavorful pumpkin loaf to bake for Fall. 

Cranberry Cheesecake, No Added Sugar

Cranberry Cheesecake, No Added Sugar

My signature dessert is CHEESECAKE and I am a Cheesecake Queen of sorts. This recipe easy to make and I promise that yours will turn out just like mine!

Super Moist Roasted Turkey. Breast Down!

Super Moist Roasted Turkey. Breast Down!

Make a super moist turkey that everyone at the table will love and a Bariatric Post Op will be able to eat! The secret is UPSIDE DOWN... you have heard about it for years... this Thanksgiving give it a try. The difference is unbelievable!

Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes. Zero Sugar Added

Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes. Zero Sugar Added

The dish stands on its own and goes beautifully with holiday turkey. The Starbucks Sugar Free Caramel Syrup adds incredible flavor without turning this into a high sugar, high calorie dish.

3 Genius Tips for the Perfect Bariatric Thanksgiving!

3 Genius Tips for the Perfect Bariatric Thanksgiving!

That behavior now embarrasses me. Almost twenty years after bariatric surgery, we eat much cleaner and prefer simple fresh foods - like NORMAL people.

Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

While you can buy gravy or gravy mixes, the really good stuff is made from scratch - this recipe is a foolproof hybrid. Soon you will be The Gravy Queen.

Pumpkin Whoopee Pies

Pumpkin Whoopee Pies

Perfect for no sugar dessert lovers, these spiced pumpkin soft cookies made with the Truvía are sandwiched with no sugar cream cheese frosting.

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