One of my most favourite personal post-op recipes from the early days was a dhal one. It was given to me by Claire who I met within months of having my surgery (a bypass) and hers (a band). We not only bonded due to surgery but also a love of spicy food – something I[Read More]
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Devillishly Good, Bariatric-Friendly, Pumpkin Soup
DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR PUMPKIN! This jewel of a golden globe can cast a sweet spell and make a magical soup – perfect for Hallow’een or post trick or treat eating. Used in this soup recipe it provides a warming, almost devilled, lift to an autumnal veggie and wls favourite. It makes 6 good sized[Read More]
A Salad or Side? Tomatoes and Puy Lentils
I like dishes that have a dual purpose – they can serve as a meal in themselves or take a side-line position as part of a buffet or become an accompaniment to a main meal. This tomato and puy lentil salad is just this kind of dish – I like it as a vegetarian light[Read More]
Go On … Stuff It!
These days any dishes I make in the Bariatric Cookery kitchen have to work hard for their living! It’s often not enough to just be a tasty accompaniment but also frequently need to be stand-alone dishes too. Many of us just don’t have the time to cook from scratch every day and so mix and[Read More]
Early Summer 2017 Bariatric Cookery Newsletter Out Now!
Our latest free Bariatric Cookery Newsletter has just been sent out to all subscribers (some 11,000 of you!). In it you’ll find some great recipes and advice on the theme of ‘Nourish to Flourish’ – something at the heart of all our features. If you haven’t received yours then send me a quick email reminder to carol@bariatriccookery.com[Read More]