Caprese Kabobs
I hosted a baby shower for a dear friend this weekend. It turned out to be a wonderful day and celebration for her new family. But, when it comes to baby showers, bridal showers, or a plain old “I just...
View ArticleCrustless Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie – Improved!
We’ve posted a recipe for a crustless low-carb pumpkin pie before, but decided that it needed a little bit of improvement. This new recipe uses erythritol (brand name Swerve), and flavor extracts. The...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2018 Menu
Thanksgiving is a great time to appreciate all of the hard work you have put in to your weight loss progress. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holiday season) usually revolves around...
View ArticleItalian Turkey Cutlets
Hi. My name is Lauren and I am a planner. I like to make lists, calendars, timelines…you name it! So what happens when plans change and things come up…especially during a meal??? I have learned over...
View ArticleFiesta Style Chicken Salad
This fiesta style chicken salad is a great way to combine Mexican flavors with an old fashioned dish. I believe I will make this on my next batch cook day… Pair this with some leafy greens or some...
View ArticlePepper steak stir fry
Need a fast meal, but don’t want to skimp on flavor? This recipe for pepper steak is loaded with onion, pepper, and mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce. The post Pepper steak stir fry appeared first on .
View ArticleMushroom “Bruschetta” Chicken Skillet
Perhaps you already noticed this newly featured recipe on the Kraft Foods website (or if you follow me on Pinterest, perhaps you have already “pinned” it!) I love how simple the Kraft recipes are for...
View ArticleItalian Chicken, Mushroom, & Zucchini Skillet
After being on vacation for 6 days, the last thing I want to do is come home from work and cook. This is why I LOVE batch cooking. 1 night, 1 hour- meals for the next 4 days –sounds pretty awesome to...
View ArticleRiced Cauliflower Stuffing
Thanksgiving is right around the corner….LITERALLY!!! This Riced Cauliflower Stuffing will help keep you from throwing a wrench in your weight loss success!! If your Thanksgiving is like many other...
View ArticleCinnamon Apple Cranberry Relish
Well that’s a mouth full isn’t it? Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Relish…it’s really just a fancy and more healthy version of your traditional cranberry sauce. Imagine the nice sweet and tart taste of a...
View ArticleCaprese Kabobs
I hosted a baby shower for a dear friend this weekend. It turned out to be a wonderful day and celebration for her new family. But, when it comes to baby showers, bridal showers, or a plain old “I just...
View ArticleCrustless Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie – Improved!
We’ve posted a recipe for a crustless low-carb pumpkin pie before, but decided that it needed a little bit of improvement. This new recipe uses erythritol (brand name Swerve), and flavor extracts. The...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2018 Menu
Thanksgiving is a great time to appreciate all of the hard work you have put in to your weight loss progress. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holiday season) usually revolves around...
View ArticleItalian Turkey Cutlets
Hi. My name is Lauren and I am a planner. I like to make lists, calendars, timelines…you name it! So what happens when plans change and things come up…especially during a meal??? I have learned over...
View ArticleFiesta Style Chicken Salad
This fiesta style chicken salad is a great way to combine Mexican flavors with an old fashioned dish. I believe I will make this on my next batch cook day… Pair this with some leafy greens or some...
View ArticlePepper steak stir fry
Need a fast meal, but don’t want to skimp on flavor? This recipe for pepper steak is loaded with onion, pepper, and mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce. The post Pepper steak stir fry appeared first on...
View ArticleMushroom “Bruschetta” Chicken Skillet
Perhaps you already noticed this newly featured recipe on the Kraft Foods website (or if you follow me on Pinterest, perhaps you have already “pinned” it!) I love how simple the Kraft recipes are for...
View ArticleLow Carb Vegetarian Bolognese
Here is a great recipe for those of you who may be vegetarian/vegan or just want to have a Meatless Monday. After bariatric surgery, it can be difficult to adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle because your...
View ArticleEggroll Mini Meatloaves & Roasted Cabbage
Eggrolls are one of my favorite Chinese food appetizers, but I know that the wrapper is loaded with carbohydrates and the fact that it is deep fried is not great for my heart health! Fortunately, these...
View ArticleTurkey Sausage Hash
Let this Turkey Sausage Hash mix up your breakfast rotation! Boredom with breakfast is one of the biggest complaints we receive from patients, but there are truly many options you can incorporate into...
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