Cauliflower nachos. Because…why the heck not? During football season, nachos are a game-time favorite. But those tortilla chips? Eh. We can do better. Plus, cauliflower seems to be having a heydey in the world of low-carb eating. With the rise of the ketogenic (keto) diet and its emphasis on fat and protein over carbohydrates, the cauliflower fits into the perfect …
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The wonder and magic of Shakshuka
It’s about time for me to admit it. I like food with unique names. Shakshuka. Like…when you say that to someone not in the know, their first reaction is, “Whaaaaaa?” And I LOVE THAT! Also, I love trying foods from different cultures. I always learn something about food and myself by doing so. That, Foodies, is a big part of the …
Read More »Easy Weeknight Steak Fajita Skillet
First, a bit of terminology clarification. For me, “weeknight” in a recipe title has a really specific meaning. Because I’m not the kind of person who actually likes to cook on weeknights. However, I’m not always that person who likes to prep food on the weekends either. So weeknight meals are actually a thing in my household. To me a perfect weeknight …
Read More »Citrusy Crockpot Pork Tacos with Spicy Green Sauce
Really the title should read “Citrusy Smoky Crockpot Pork Tacos” but I thought that was just too much. I have this thing about more than two adjectives before the name of a dish. It seems…I dunno…pretentious to me! Anyhoo…this is an August kinda dish. As I write this, it is August. It’s muggy. It’s hot. And I pity the fool who asks …
Read More »Smoky, Spicy (and vegan!) Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I admit, I’ve been sitting on this one a while. Of course, there’s a story. So in my family we observe the season of Lent (traditionally though of as the 40-ish days preceding Easter). I’ve always made a Lent promise, which can also be called a Lenten sacrifice. Long story short: you give up something you like for Lent. Now …
Read More »Olive Garden Knock-Off: Tilapia Piccatta
Olive Garden and I have a very fragile relationship. But I do have to admit, it’s been getting better. There used to be zero dishes I could order straight off the menu (keep in mind I’m nine years post-op folks). Nowadays there are a few, or at least enough that I now have an Olive Garden Eating Guide available. But …
Read More »One-Pan Cooking: Tilapia with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce
Flaky, light tilapia matches up with onions, asparagus, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a delightful spring dish that's made in just one pan!
Read More »Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups With Zoodles
Back when I first published this recipe, it was a “mea culpa” for taking so long to publish my cookbook full of delicious zoodle recipes. Well, I’m happy to tell you that the wait is OVER! Oodles of Zoodles: Your Jumpstart Guide to Zucchini Noodles is now available. Click the button below to learn more about it – after you check out this …
Read More »Grilled Pears with Herb & Cheese Topping (featuring Laughing Cow White Cheddar Cheese)
I’d love to tell you I thought of this recipe all on my own. That it was some figment of my imagination bourne of my vast culinary experience that I just knew would hit the palate the right way. But I’d be lying. In truth this recipe is an amalgamation of a bunch of things I’ve seen: on Food Network, …
Read More »Noodle-less Lasagna
This recipe is one of many delicious dishes featured in Bariatric Foodie’s latest cookbook, Oodles of Zoodles: Your Jumpstart Guide to Zucchini Noodles. Check it out today! So…obviously this Noodleess Lasagna isn’t a completely new recipe. When this post was originally published (about…five-ish years ago)…trust me…it was vanguard! But nowadays this is one of the most popular low-carb recipes out there. …
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