Shepherds Pie with Mashed Cauliflower Bariatric Friendly classic Fall dinner without the carbs! Shepherds Pie using Creamy Mashed Cauliflower One of my very favorite meals growing up was Shepherds Pie. Comfort food at it’s finest if you ask me. After having such success with Creamy Mashed Cauliflower in our house, it dawned on … Continue reading “Shepherds Pie with Mashed Cauliflower”
Barbecue Chicken Salad – Bariatric Recipes The other night I came home tired and not wanting to make the meatloaf I had planned. You KNOW I’m tired when I’m not up for making meatloaf…I LOVE meatloaf! So I called an audible and made a really fast Barbecue Chicken Salad. What makes this super fast in my house … Continue reading “Barbecue Chicken Salad – Bariatric Recipes”
Pictured above: Spinach Artichoke Mini Souffles Ahhhhh the muffin pan. AND the mini muffin pan! Could there be a better pan for a postop gastric sleeve, bypass or banding patient? Well, actually, I think there are tons of great kitchen tools for postop patients…but let’s stick to the point. There are so many wonderful benefits of … Continue reading “Mini Meals for Weight-Loss Surgery”
Zucchini Artichoke Bites – Bariatric Snacks For post-bariatric surgery patients, recipes that can also be called “bites” are usually a good fit :) Meatloaf made in muffin pans, stuffed mushroom caps and these little Zucchini Artichoke Bites. These little guys are packed with flavor and have no starchy ingredient involved. It’s very easy to … Continue reading “Zucchini Artichoke Bites – Bariatric Snacks”
Shock of ALL SHOCKS…I made another Bruschetta meal. I can’t help it!!! For all my clients and patients that have ever gotten stuck on one food again and again….well….you and me both! At least I try to change the approach?!? If you have you to try my other bruschetta meals, let me recap for you: … Continue reading “Bruschetta Grilled Salmon – WLS Recipes”
Baked Swiss Chicken Have you heard the phrase “bake once, eat twice?” Perhaps you’ve done this and didn’t even know! When I know there is a busy night around the corner, I will create two meals at the same time. Even if this means putting two different chicken recipes in the same casserole dish. I … Continue reading “Baked Swiss Chicken”
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole Replace Broccoli and Rice Casserole with a low carb approach. I posted this recipe last year around the holidays and got so much great feedback! A few simple twists on a tradition casserole dish makes this a bariatric surgery patient’s perfect side dish to a holiday meal or a hearty comfort … Continue reading “Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole”
While we were on a recent visit to my parent’s house, my mom mentioned her pantry needed help. She never knows what to keep on hand and feels like she can never “whip up” anything quickly. She asked if I could come up with a list of things I would recommend to keep on hand … Continue reading “Top 10 Pantry Essentials”
Mexican Side Salad – WLS Recipes Sides can be a tricky thing sometimes. It’s so easy to find yourself coming back to things like rice, pasta, potatoes or a can of corn. It’s easy. It makes people happy. No thinking necessary. Just a basic side, ya know? Cutting out starches in an American diet … Continue reading “Mexican Side Salad – WLS Recipes”
Caesars Burger – Low Carb WLS Recipe It’s is SO grilling season! What’s everyone been up to!? Burgers, asparagus, zucchini, kabobs…and even meatloaf have graced their presence on our grill. And it. is. awesome. Leave a comment below to share what you been grillin.’ Tonight is the second time I have made these burgers in the … Continue reading “Caesars Burger – Low Carb WLS Recipe”
