Recipes for life after Weight Loss Surgery.
Turkey Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip In case you haven’t heard…Superbowl Sunday IS indeed this weekend. Which in the dietitian world equals….trouble. The cashier at my grocery store the other day told me there is a shortage on wings this year. Real talk. While I was visiting with some different patients this week, I started … Continue reading "Turkey Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip"
Broccoli Tomato Frittata **Note: this recipe was updated in 2017 and omitted chorizo beef but can still be added as an optional variation! Ahem, I have an announcement: I have recently discovered “chorizo beef” at the local Sprouts. What is Sprouts? My favorite grocery store in OKC (similar to Trader Joe’s if you happen to … Continue reading "Broccoli Tomato Frittata"
Caribbean Jerk Grilled Chicken Years ago I tried this recipe for a chicken marinade and it quickly became a very common go to. It’s not only delicious, but all the ingredients are typically already in my kitchen. I also (somewhat purposely) eyeball my measurements on the spices because I secretly like that it makes … Continue reading "Caribbean Jerk Grilled Chicken"
Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake It’s not everyday I post a dessert recipe. Oh, you noticed?? Well this time of year! It’s always a good idea to have a smarter alternative to the real deal. And I LOVE pumpkin. (Ahem, pumpkin dip? Pumpkin chili? Yep.) I actually served this in wine glasses for a fun treat, … Continue reading "Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake"
Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Okay, hold the phone. Yes…that does say “Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower,” but I would like to take a moment to say the following: These are not going to taste exactly like potatoes. If someone has said that to you, either they lied….or they have a better recipe. I do think these are … Continue reading "Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower"
Creamy Deviled Eggs It’s time for a classic food controversy recipe!!!!! Let’s get this trending people. #foodcontroversy What ever does this mean?? Oh. You know. There are some foods that people LOVE or HATE with quite a bit of passion. Cottage Cheese is a front runner in the #foodcontroversy battle. I have always wanted … Continue reading "Creamy Deviled Eggs"
Slow Cooker Pork with Apples and Carrots Alas, one of my all time favorite slow cooker meals. The truth is, you cannot have too many slow cooker meals. Sometimes I wonder if I should have more slow cookers than pans. Hmmm…If only they were smaller. Anyhow, this is a tasty meal to change up … Continue reading "Slow Cooker Pork with Apples and Carrots"
Mexican Lime Chicken Stew Okay fine, there are no tortillas in this recipe. But what else do you call it?! This is why I love this meal. Sometimes life surprises you..and sometimes that surprise is your boyfriend giving you a ring. (Wahoo!!) And when life flip turns upside down (yes I just quoted the Fresh Prince of Bel … Continue reading "Mexican Lime Chicken Stew"
Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole The first installment of the Holiday “Recipe Reduction” series! This casserole dish cuts calories by using reduced fat mayo, cream of mushroom, and 2% cheeses. Oh…AND it doesn’t have any rice! The alternative option to a traditional broccoli and rice casserole. I made this along side a baked chicken breast … Continue reading "Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole"
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Okay, if you haven’t tried this classic slow cooker recipe…it’s darn well time. I recommend using a pork tenderloin because it’s so lean. It will be a little more difficult to shred because of this, but it’s worth it to save on fat calories. Choose a low sugar barbecue … Continue reading "Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork"
