Cheesy Garden & Chicken Soup Sometimes the ideas in my head for a recipe actually work. Like really work. I’m comfortable in announcing that I have created my new favorite soup. I’m not actually big on soups…but rather..stews. Or as Rachael Ray calls them “Stoups.” Rather than having a liquid/brothy based soup, I prefer thick and hearty meals. … Continue reading "Cheesy Garden & Chicken Soup"
Coffee Rubbed Breakfast Steak – WLS Recipe I’ve never been much for steak at breakfast. Perhaps it’s where I grew up and where I live now, but I’ve never gotten into it. But then I rubbed coffee on my steak and ate it with eggs. Game Changer. I wrote a blog yesterday about breakfast … Continue reading "Coffee Rubbed Breakfast Steak – WLS Recipe"
Parmesan & Thyme Chicken with Mushrooms Mushrooms are totally a food controversy. I love using the phrase #foodcontroversy in our house. (Do hashtags work on blogs? I mean, they work everywhere else right?!) Food controversies are so fun to me. People feel very strongly about the foods they love or they hate. Cottage Cheese. Cilantro. Avocado. Sour … Continue reading "Parmesan & Thyme Chicken with Mushrooms"
Walnut Chicken and Basil Skillet *Video*
Pork Medallions with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Last night’s pork tenderloin with red pepper sauce was so. good. I’m not tooting my own horn or anything, but I’d be lying if I said I’m not still thinking about how good that sauce was. I adapted it from a cookbook I received as a wedding … Continue reading "Pork Medallions with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce"
Sliced Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms I love sautéed mushrooms. So much so, when I am making something with mushrooms…I usually double the portion since they cook down so much! Note: I posted this recipe with the traditional amount of mushrooms, but personally doubled it. Sautéed mushrooms + grilled flank steak is a friend of … Continue reading "Sliced Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms"
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry I don’t cook “Asian” type meals very often. Mostly because they primarily have rice or noodles. Also, because most recipes call for too many ingredients or odd sounding ingredients that I have to find at an Asian market. Which I’m not totally against and is quite fun! However, not very conducive … Continue reading "Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry"
Pizza Stuffed Burgers – Low Carb WLS Recipe It’s nearing the time of year when burgers are frequently seen on the weekly menu- and stuffed burgers are one of my favorites! You can make it several ways and are fairly quick and easy to get on the table. In many ways it reminds me … Continue reading "Pizza Stuffed Burgers – Low Carb WLS Recipe"
Cheeseburger Stew If you’ve ever had a cheeseburger soup, I know why you’re reading this. So yummy! I made adaptations to cut down the fat: lean ground meat, low-fat cheese, and skipped potatoes, cream and flour. Coming home to a crockpot of “Cheeseburger Stew” just plain doesn’t get old! If you’ve had weight-loss surgery, … Continue reading "Cheeseburger Stew"
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls If you like cabbage…and ground beef with great flavor…add this to you menu! This recipe is perfect for weight loss surgery patients because it’s packed with protein but it brings a lot of flavor. This recipe also freezes well so you could divide this meal up into small containers with lids … Continue reading "Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls"
