Recipes

meatball frittata

Meatball Frittata Recipe

February 29, 2016 · 0 comments

I’m always looking for recipes that are multi-purpose. Something that serves as a great main meal but can also be used in the lunch box or re-purposed for a meal the following day without becoming boring. A Frittata Recipe is one such dish because it is wonderful hot from the

Chicken Florentine Stuffed Mushroom

Chicken Florentine Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

February 22, 2016 · 0 comments

Traditional Chicken Florentine has a very tasty but calorie-laden cream sauce. With this recipe, I started by removing the cream sauce and adding a portobello mushroom into the mix. The mushroom adds a rich earthy flavor to the recipe! The filling for the mushrooms maintains the elements of Florentine with

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One-Pan Greek Quinoa Recipe – 26g of Protein

February 17, 2016 · 0 comments

If you’ve never tried quinoa, this is for you! Simple, all-in-one-pan, no-mess recipe that everyone will love. Quinoa is a high-protein alternative to pasta, and has a texture similar to couscous. Many people tell me they haven’t been able to make quinoa taste good….I think the secret is a sautéed

chocolate covered strawberry shake

Love Chocolate? Try a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake!

February 12, 2016 · 0 comments

When you’re busy, sometimes you skip eating breakfast which can leave you in a mid-morning energy slump. When you drink this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake, you'll be energized and healthy in a delicious way. So easy to make with that old fashioned delicious taste you remember as a kid!

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WLS Friendly Veggie Hash – Two Ways!

February 9, 2016 · 0 comments

When I think of the word 'hash' one thing comes to mind - Hormel canned corned beef hash. My Daddy used to pop open a can, scoop it into a skillet, heat it up, and spoon it onto a piece of loaf bread, fold the bread in half (like a

Pulled Pork

Mexican Pulled Pork and Cauliflower Mash Recipes

February 5, 2016 · 0 comments

I have to admit to cooking the Mexican Pulled Pork in my slow cooker at least once a month and making many bariatric perfectly-portioned meals from it. I decided to add a cauliflower mash topping, as a pie - a healthy one. The duo is perfect for WLS'ers and anyone. It’s

veggi spaghetti

Veggi Spaghetti Recipe

January 21, 2016 · 0 comments

I've been adding more veggies to my diet and last night I made this wonderful Veggi Spaghetti using julienne zucchini. The great thing about this recipe is that it is delicious, easy and fool-proof. You can measure out the amount of each ingredient to taste and meet your individual needs. By

Sweet Potato Flats Recipe

January 14, 2016 · 0 comments

The perfect clean-eating appetizer. Slightly melting the Gorgonzola cheese keeps the pears & pecans on the sweet potato, and gives it an amazing delicious flavor. Vegetables are awesome to use as "vehicles" instead of processed carbs. Use this recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Sweet Potato Flats Recipe Prep

Mediterranean Layered Spread Recipe

Mediterranean Layered Spread Recipe

December 29, 2015 · 0 comments

Do you have favorite appetizer dip recipes?  I do! My Mediterranean Layered Spread Recipe always tops my list of most popular of Mediterranean appetizer recipes. This simple Mediterranean humus dip recipe rounds out the menu no matter what else you are serving.Best of all, you’re eating healthy and it’s a vegetarian dip. Sometimes, it is challenging to

pumpkin spinach lasagna

Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna Recipe

December 20, 2015 · 0 comments

After serving this Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna recipe to my grandson, I asked him to rate it on a 1-5 scale.....he rated it a 10!  When I asked him if he was just being nice, he gave me a puzzled look and asked "Do I EVER do that?" I laughed and told