Ranch Taco Chicken Bowl – 3 Ingredient Bariatric Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 21, 2014

Ranch Taco Chicken Bowl – 3 Ingredient Bariatric Recipe   If you need a super quick protein meal, but something with more flavor than baked chicken….here’s the recipe for you! My biggest suggestion for saving time is to cut chicken breast into very small pieces. I use kitchen shears to do this quickly. The smaller the pieces … Continue reading "Ranch Taco Chicken Bowl – 3 Ingredient Bariatric Recipe"

Soft Chicken Lasagna Bowl

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 16, 2014

Soft Chicken Lasagna Bowl     I must give this recipe credit to a friend and weight-loss surgery patient who created this when she was in dire need of something different! The soft food phase is designed to allow you to fully heal from weight-loss surgery but slowly re-introduce foods. It’s okay to get a … Continue reading "Soft Chicken Lasagna Bowl"

Baked Pork with Apples

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 13, 2014

Baked Pork with Apples   I’ve always loved the flavor of warm Pork with Apples. It’s always been one of my more favorite Crockpot® meals. While there is so much convenience in the Crockpot® style of this recipe, there is one bigger reason why I do love the baked version on occasion. The apples hold … Continue reading "Baked Pork with Apples"

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 1, 2014

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers   Yay! Another stuffed pepper recipe! It is so, so, soooooo important in a low-carb and/or bariatric eating plan to keep variety in your life. When we cannot use starches in our foods, we have to be creative to find other ways! I love meals like this that incorporate a flavorful and … Continue reading "Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers"

White Enchilada Zucchini Boats

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 8, 2014

White Enchilada Zucchini Boats   It’s amazing what can be done with a hollowed out zucchini. I mean seriously! Did you ever think so much good could come of this vegetable that we didn’t do much with for so long? Zucchini Parmesan Bites. Zucchini Pasta. Zucchini Lasagna. Cheeseburger Zucchini Pie. It simply amazing me what … Continue reading "White Enchilada Zucchini Boats"

Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 1, 2014

Zucchini Pesto Pasta   After weight-loss surgery, noodles are a no go. Pasta is high in carbohydrates, which slows weight-loss, and they tend to swell up in the stomach pouch which makes things uncomfortable. But! I have GREAT news! Zucchini noodles prepared in there right way really does make you think you’re eating pasta! Same great flavors. … Continue reading "Zucchini Pesto Pasta"

Caribbean Pork and Zucchini

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 18, 2014

Caribbean Pork and Zucchini     This weight loss surgery friendly can be made in the Instant Pot or in the oven! A nice blend of spices on this pork tenderloin pairs perfectly with the zucchini squash. You wouldn’t think ground cinnamon would go in a pork tenderloin recipes, but it’s super delicious! Whether you … Continue reading "Caribbean Pork and Zucchini"

Buffalo Turkey Burger – Bariatric Recipes

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 7, 2014

Buffalo Turkey Burger – Bariatric Recipes   After having such a delicious success with my recently posted Parmesan Turkey Burgers, I had another thought…ummm buffalo sauce! One of my personal favorite recipes…and widely received by others…is the Baked Buffalo Chicken dish. The idea of a buffalo chicken sandwich makes my mouth smile. Using parmesan cheese … Continue reading "Buffalo Turkey Burger – Bariatric Recipes"