~by Nikki and Jen Jen stole this pic from Google images Well, Pouchers, fall has arrived and here on the East Coast we’ve had some downright COLD days! The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and we ALL know what that means… SOUP TIME!!!! Yeah baby! We’re dubbing October 24 through 31as Bariatric Foodie’s first annual soup week. …
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Nik’s “Magic” Meatballs
What’s in a meatball? When you make Nik’s…a whole lot! I know a lot of you buy your meatballs at the grocery store. It’s convenient, I know. There are many brands that have turkey and lean beef and they are quite tasty. I don’t tend to buy pre-packaged meatballs, though. Why? (Broken record in 5, 4, 3, 2…) Well first …
Read More »I-HOP ain’t got nothin’ on us!!
~~posted by Jen Who hasn’t drooled over those IHOP commercials for stuffed French Toast? And if you say you haven’t, then you’re probably lying! Those commercials are too much for me, so I had to make up a protein version we could enjoy post-WLS. It’s way easier than you might think, and looks really pretty on a plate. A very …
Read More »The Egg NikMuffin…
Here at Bariatric Foodie, we’re trying to find a good balance between recipes geared toward newer post-ops and ones for us “veterans.” This one, I would say…is more for the vets (but newbies…this is the kind of stuff you have to look forward to!). This is also good for people trying to wean their family off of fast food breakfasts! …
Read More »Red Beans & Sausage–The Weeknight Version
~~posted by Jen As promised, here is the quicker version of my red beans and sausage, perfect for a busy week night. I prefer the slow cooker version, but this one tastes really good and my family can’t tell the difference. I tend to be a glutton for punishment, that’s probably why I think the more labor intense version tastes …
Read More »Bananas Foster French Toast
~~posted by Jen Remember I told y’all I made a scrumptious breakfast concoction the other morning? Well I finally got it typed up for your enjoyment! The more ways I try this P-28 Protein Bread, the better I like it. After I posted my review of it the other day, I was inspired to make some French Toast. OK, let’s …
Read More »Nachos a la Nik
Now remember last week how Jen gave you her outlook on nachos? This is one of the many instances where we do the same dish, two ways. We’ve decided when that happens, we’ll both post so you can see various ways to approach a dish. For the folks that want their nachos now, now, now!!! I would suggest Jen’s recipe. …
Read More »Taco Casserole
This recipe is ubiquitous. (And, yes, I did use the word ubiquitous because I’ve been dying to use the word ubiquitous, thank you for noticing!) Even though that’s not quite the right word. Versatile? Mmmm…not really. Ok, so let me just say what it is I’m trying to say. There are very few people who don’t like this recipe! New …
Read More »I heart Nachos! You will, too!
~~posted by Jen Yes, I eat nachos as a WLS post-op. They were a pre-op favorite and not something I wanted to give up in my post-op lifestyle. So, I had to find a way to make them work in my plan. I don’t eat them every day, but I do have them probably once a week. The first step …
Read More »Low Country Boil, Shrimp Fritters, & Lemon Pesto Oh My!
~~posted by Jen So last night I got semi-ambitious and made Low Country Boil for our Friday night dinner. For those who’re asking “WTH is Low Country Boil?”, I’ll tell you! It’s a very common dish in Coastal Georgia and the Carolinas. For you Northeastern folks, it’s like a clambake in a pot. Quite simple to make, here’s how: Basically …
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