Spicy Fish Taco Salad Truth be told this “fish taco salad” is more like a slaw in the texture…but it is tasty! The ingredient list is longer than most of my recipes on FoodCoach.Me but I promise they are primarily seasonings that you either have or have heard of! Fish is a fantastic protein … Continue reading "Spicy Fish Taco Salad"
Vegetable Ribbon Salad After weight loss surgery it can be hard to find new and exciting side dishes to pair with your protein! Many patients end up with only the protein or they might throw a can of green beans on the side. Getting “stuck in a rut” can apply to anything. Exercise. Protein meals. Definteily … Continue reading "Vegetable Ribbon Salad"
Veracruz Stove Top Chicken Chicken Veracruz is a tender and tangy chicken dish that originates from, you guessed it, the Veracruz region of Mexico! After Weight-Loss Surgery, you are likely looking for two main things when it comes to meats: It’s tender. It’s flavorful. This is a dish that fits that description! There are … Continue reading "Veracruz Stove Top Chicken"
Jalapeno Chili Lime Turkey Burger Turkey burgers are one of my FAVORITE weight loss surgery recipes! It’s not even because it’s ground turkey. In fact, I’m of the mindset that it matters more how lean your meat is compared to WHICH meat it is. A ground beef can be 97% lean and a ground turkey could … Continue reading "Jalapeno Chili Lime Turkey Burger"
Chunky Garden Italian Chicken This Bariatric friendly recipe has a lot of things going for it…are you ready?? First – it’s dairy free! I’ve had several requests for patients wanting more recipes that do not contain any dairy. While I have tons of recipes that don’t contain dairy, I have not always flagged them specifically! … Continue reading "Chunky Garden Italian Chicken"
Easy Weeknight Taco Stew (Dairy Free) I’ve heard from a lot of my weight loss surgery patients and followers that they are in need of more dairy free recipes…and I’ve been working on growing that recipe list! This easy taco stew is packed with protein and flavor and has no cheese or milk … Continue reading "Easy Weeknight Taco Stew (Dairy Free)"
Marinated Teriyaki Stovetop Chicken The weight loss surgery diet can get so boring and mundane. The idea of just chicken is not appealing, to anyone, but it is one of the best lean protein sources that yields weight loss results! Patients are often looking for ways to keep chicken moist and to keep it flavorful. … Continue reading "Marinated Teriyaki Stovetop Chicken"
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve always felt like mushrooms were a total food controversy. Food controversy is a made up phrase (by yours truly) for foods that people LOVE or HATE. Think cottage cheese. Cilantro. Avocado. These foods … Continue reading "Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms"
Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers Oh my goodness sweet mini peppers are just so great. I have used them for so many low carb and WLS friendly meals…anything from Bell Pepper Nachoes to a quick stovetop dinner of Philly Cheesesteak Chicken! I love keeping them in the house for a snack. I have been known to … Continue reading "Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers"
Philly Cheese Chicken Skillet A weight loss surgery patient’s version of Philly cheese chicken? Yep. Only this version feels light, fresh and is oh so fragrant! I used chicken breast tenderloins in this recipe to allow for faster cooking and to keep the portions more suitable for bariatric surgery patients. I love the sweet … Continue reading "Philly Cheese Chicken Skillet"
