Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

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Chapter 12: Catching On to Fish and Seafood

Buying, Storing, and Cooking Fish and Seafood ......................................... 195

Buying tips .......................................................................................... 195

Storing tips.......................................................................................... 196

Cooking tips ........................................................................................ 197

Grilling, Sautéing, and Baking Fish ............................................................ 197

Serving Up Super Shrimp Recipes ............................................................. 203

Taking Shortcuts with Canned Fish and Seafood .................................... 205

Chapter 13: Viva la Vegetarian

Developing Delicious Dinner Salads .......................................................... 209

Making “Meaty” Baked Dishes ................................................................... 213

Cooking Full-Flavor Vegetarian Burgers ................................................... 218

Part III: Simple Recipes to Enjoy Anytime

Chapter 14: Scrumptious Smoothies

Smoothie-Making Tips ................................................................................. 224

Healthy Fruity Smoothies ........................................................................... 224

Spice-It-Up Delights ..................................................................................... 228

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Temptations .............................................. 230

Chapter 15: Alluring Appetizers

Making Tasty Morsels ................................................................................. 234

No Double Dipping! Stirring Up Salsas and Dips ..................................... 239

Putting Snacks on a Stick ............................................................................ 242

Chapter 16: Sumptuous Soups and Stews

Serving Up Satisfying Soups ....................................................................... 246

Savoring Home-Style Stews and Chili ........................................................ 250

Chapter 17: Completing the Meal: Pasta and Side Dishes

Packing Flavor into Potato Dishes ............................................................. 256

Making a Little Go a Long Way: Pasta Side Dishes .................................. 258

Putting Veggies and Side Salads in the Spotlight .................................... 260

Chapter 18: Smart Snacking

Finding Not-So-Ordinary Fruit Snacks ....................................................... 268

Quelling Cravings for Crunchy Bites ......................................................... 270

Making Everything Better with Cheese ..................................................... 273

Chapter 19: Divine Desserts

Enjoying Sweet Fruits without Added Calories ....................................... 276

Savoring Creamy and Chewy Tasty Treats .............................................. 279

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