I just plain adore meatloaf. This Easy Italian Meatloaf is both easy and full of Italian seasonings. Amazing. Over a decade ago I started working in bariatric surgery, and the dietitian who was training me mentioned swapping grated Parmesan cheese for breadcrumbs. Not only is it delicious, and does it
I am all about chili when it comes to weight loss surgery meals. They pack the ultimate protein punch! Plus flavor! Plus, you can freeze and reheat later! I mean…so many great things about chili. If you feel as strongly about chili as I do, you must trust this Beefy
Post-op bariatric surgery patients are sometimes hesitant to go for beef dishes after surgery. Thick pieces of stew meat, like this Harvest Beef Stew, can be intimidating! Beef is dense and can hit hard or heavy. So how do you eat beef stew after surgery? A few important tips include
There really is no shortage of chili options. Not only for ground beef or turkey but even in the world of chicken chili! This Nacho Chicken Chili is another way to change the flavors but enjoy the comforts and filling protein of chili. Thank goodness for that because chili is
This Chipotle Shrimp and Salad is light and delicious! When Spring turns to Summer my mind wonders about crunchy, fresh veggies and new ways to flavor protein. Don’t get me wrong, grilled chicken is a common go-to in the Summer months (because the grill is my BFF for batch cooking) but
This Dairy-Free Cauliflower Rice Salmon Bowl is high in protein and tastes delicious! Ever since the creation of cauliflower rice STEAMER BAGS, I have been having a lot of fun creating “rice” dishes that can be made super quickly and don’t have the high carbohydrate content of actual rice. Even
This Lasagna Stew recipe is full of rich Italian flavors, just like that in a lasagna! Now I have certainly made Zucchini Lasagna as a low-carb and bariatric- friendly version, such as this recipe here. I do really love it. Another great option is Lasagna Stuffed Squash. Yummy. This particular
One item I really love from Trader Joe’s is their Cauliflower Thins. There is no doubt Trader Joe’s has some amazing products for Bariatric Surgery patients. They have cauliflower thins, cauliflower pizza crust, lots of pre-seasoned meat options for protein and more! They really do make a great bread substitute.
Just like my favorite 20 Minute Taco Chili recipe, the key ingredient for this Tex Mex Instant Pot Chicken is taco seasoning. Such a simple and quick ingredient but so powerful in adding flavor. Sometimes I change up the brand of packet I purchase and other times I stick to my
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Stew is one of my new Instant Pot recipes and is not included in my ebook. Members have access to the full book for more pressure cooker recipe ideas for bariatric patients! It can be purchased individually or you can join as a
