Cooking with Jeannie

Slow and Steady! Our slow cooker has definitely been a worthy addition to our kitchen arsenal. We got it after finally deciding it’s been way too long into our food blogging careers (can we call this a career?) for us not to have made any slow cooker recipes. Since it’s acceptance into our home, we

Comforting 30-Minute Tuscan White Bean Soup is hearty, delicious, and a great low-calorie option at only 170 calories per serving! It’s packed with tender white beans, fresh veggies, and a touch of herbs. The perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly day! Vegetarian Tuscan White Bean Soup is such a favorite of mine!

By: Lauren published: Aug. 23, 2021 updated: Jan. 31, 2024 22 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. About This Recipe I’ve been trying to think of how I can describe this dish, but all that keeps coming to mind is CREAMY. CHEESY. PASTA. Creamy, cheesy (like really, really really

This is one of those recipes that was not my idea originally. Well…wait. I should say that I think very few of the recipes here on Bariatric Foodie were my idea originally. I think all recipes are some interpretation or spin on another recipe. I say that to say I don’t fancy myself a recipe inventor

You’ll feel like the best wife/ mother when you add one of these to your husband/children’s lunch box. It’s full of calcium, and good-for-you ingredients. The taste is out of this world, similar to cheesecake without the calories. Leftovers can be frozen.        A Food Fight, Round 3 Recipe. Ingredients Cook Mode: Keep

Ingredients: 6 red peppers (halved, with all the seeds and membrane removed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 white onion (chopped) 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you like pizza, today’s your lucky day. This protein pizza with egg whites is the macro friendly recipe that tastes like a cheat meal. With over 45 grams of protein and just 470 calories, eating pizza has never been so healthy! Who doesn’t love pizza?

“Originally in the Good Housekeeping magazine. I made some adjustments to lower the sodium and calories a bit. Good recipe for a brunch, buffet, or family dinner.” Ready In: 1hr 2mins Ingredients: 9 1 lb baby red potato, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 lb chicken tenders 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, approx 3

Here’s another recommended recipe we found from food.com.Reference Link: “healthy” Cream of Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup:

This flavorful egg and turkey frittata recipe will wake up your taste buds. This delicious Mexican Frittata is made with ground turkey, peppers, mushrooms, Mexican blend cheese and cilantro for a fast-filling breakfast. This recipe is 170 calories per serving and gluten free! 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Topping your salad with falafel is a delicious way to add protein and fiber, creating a more filling meal. Making your own falafel allows you to control the sodium, and baking the falafel reduces unhealthy fat. This yogurt-based dressing also helps you keep both fat and calories in check. Tip: Baked falafel is prone to

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, read my full disclosure policy.   Prep: 5 minutes minutes Cook: 30 minutes minutes Total: 35 minutes minutes Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip puts a delicious twist on traditional chicken wing dip. It has bold flavor with a less fat and calories, making it a guilt

Skinny ranch dip is a lower-calorie, lower-fat version of your favorite creamy ranch dip. But don’t worry, it’s so yummy you won’t know the difference! Our family goes through ranch dressing like it’s candy. Between the kids and me, we use it as a dip for everything from carrot sticks to quesadillas. Granted, not much

Tuna & Chickpea Endive Bites These endive bites are the perfect solution when you need a healthy, filling appetizer. They are low in calories while supplying protein and fiber. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 endive bite (1/25 recipe) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value 0%Saturated

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 stalk celery (finely chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped) 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh) 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes (undrained) 2 cups chicken broth (non-fat and low-sodium, or vegetable broth) Garnish: 3 stalks celery

Yum Published: Nov 11, 2015 · Modified: Sep 23, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats that are so easy to make and a healthier Gluten Free alternative to noodles. Made with simple healthy ingredients and is low in calories! Ok my foodie peeps…I am Totally in Love

Eggplant is a surprisingly hearty vegetable that can make a great substitute for meat or noodles. This recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan is gooey, cheesy, comfort food at its best. The eggplant gets a crispy coating, topped with a generous serving of spicy tomato sauce and cheese. What could be better? Eggplant is naturally a

By America’s Test Kitchen Published on October 11, 2011 Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup fat-free half-and-half 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise Before You Begin We prefer Hellmann’s low-fat mayonnaise. Use the

Ketogenic diets can get boring pretty quickly if you don’t change it up in the kitchen and make something new once in a while. I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn’t made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of

This low carb, keto, & gluten-free soup is healthy and under 200 calories a bowl. Quick and cheesy. Uses chicken broth but could be made vegetarian with vegetable stock instead. Grace is picky. I don’t actually call her picky most of the time because I would like to believe this is just a phase, and

Ingredients: 2 tbsp dairy-free butter 1/2 cup almond or cashew milk 2/3 cup sugar (*or monk fruit sweetener) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 3/4 cup low-sugar peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups quick cook gluten-free oats

Ingredients: 1 flat bread (pictured here: Atoria’s Lavash) 3 oz low sodium deli Turkey (nitrate- free) 1 oz Pepperjack cheese 1 oz spinach 1 oz tomato 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Although these stuffed shells seem to scream indulgence, the nutrition facts prove otherwise. The key to slimming down the fat and calorie content of this dish is choosing lighter options in the cheese aisle. Although these stuffed shells seem to scream indulgence, the nutrition facts prove otherwise. The key to slimming down the fat and

“No need to cook the noodles first, and only 240 calories per serving. This is from the book, “Quick & Healthy” by Brenda J. Ponichtera. I use the recipe as a starting point and change it however the mood strikes. If you don’t have or don’t like Ricotta, use three cups of cottage cheese, and

by TNN Updated : Sep 19, 2019, 16:32 IST Total Time30m Prep Time15 m Calories169 Bookmark Add To Collection Crispy outside and soft inside, Kaddu Ki Tikki, is a flavoursome snack recipe. It will be a real treat for your taste buds. Prepared with pumpkins and an array of spices this recipe is a melange

Here is one we want to give a try soon from food.com.Reference Link: Tomato Bacon Squares:

How to Make Fraisier The Sponge Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Oil a round-shaped 24cm cake tin and powder with flour. In a heatproof bowl, combine 5 egg yolks with 100g of sugar. Put the bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water, making sure that the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Beat

Oreo Red Velvet Protein Cake is truly the best healthy indulgence for Valentine’s Day! A high protein, low fat, low sugar and low calorie mashup of Red Velvet, Cookies and Cream and Cake in one. My husband just said this might be his most favorite among all the cakes I’ve baked. And this is A

This delicious and healthy chicken casserole recipe is a great, low calorie chicken and rice casserole recipe. This is a great variation of the classic chicken casserole recipe. It is a recipe that allows those who love comfort food to still give in to their taste buds without needing to feel guilty afterward. This recipe

“This cheesecake is amazingly delicious! It is low-fat without being flavourless and airy! We really enjoyed this. If you take the time to make this, your family (and waistline!) will appreciate it! This is a recipe from Cooking Light.” Ready In: 1hr 40mins Ingredients: 14 3⁄4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar 2

Rich Chocolate Protein Bundt Cake with a chocolate protein ganache – a great low fat, low sugar dessert for your next party! Gluten free option too. Not kidding, I was SO scared to try this protein bundt cake recipe after hearing so much about how the cake just sticks to the pan, but I actually

by TNN Updated : Apr 26, 2019, 19:50 IST Total Time50m Prep Time20 m Calories517 Bookmark Add To Collection French cuisine consists of a variety of desserts and mousse is one of them. This luscious dessert has a creamy and fluffy texture which will instantly melt in your mouth. So, we bring you one such

Healthy Chocolate Cake with Streusel topping will blow you away! A high protein, sugar free and low fat chocolate cake with cinnamon crumb topping perfect for a snack, dessert or post-workout! Okay I have no words about this chocolate crumb cake recipe – think moist chocolate cake with crunchy cinnamon streusel on top; Just unbelievably