Help A Fat Guy Out

Barley, Shrimp and Saffron Risotto may not sound like a hearty meal but trust me it is.  It's much heartier then a soup and during the winter the warmth of the creamy barley can quickly become a comfort food that this fat guy loves.  Make this and you'll know why all the 4 star fancy restaurants have risotto on their menus.  I've made this dish with and without saffron and while I prefer it with, it's a great dish without.

Italian Greens, Beans and Bacon Pasta is a very hearty Italian classic dish and this recipe makes it healthier for you too.  You have hearty greens, filling beans and the flavor of bacon added to your pasta.  What more could you want?

This low fat dressing was created one night when my wife was out of town and I was bored.  It turns out to be really good and friends love it.  This is really nice with a salad topped with grilled chicken.

Low Fat Berry Parfaits may seem like having breakfast for dessert but it's totally different.  OK, maybe it's not so much different but if you use cool looking parfait glasses or glass coffee mugs it seems different.

This Low Fat Sherry Vinegar Dressing makes a great addition to salads with chicken or fish added.

Hummus is a great way to get some extra cholesterol lowering fiber in a low fat dip that can easily double as a spread for sandwiches. While you can serve this with bread, toast or crackers you might want to try adding it to a veggie platter with carrots, celery or bell peppers.

I almost always double this recipe because it keeps in the refrigerator for a long time and it's versatile for snacks, lunches, dinners and hummus on whole grain toast makes a hearty breakfast.

This is an adaptation of one of my favorite tilapia dishes. By steaming the fish instead of pan frying the flavors combine much better, the dish is much easier to make and you can also cook this on the grill or as a casserole.  You can easily halve this dish or double it depending on how many you're feeding.

This low fat red cabbage slaw is an excellent add to your healthy diet plan because it's fast, flavorful and easy.  This is a great addition to fish tacos, fajitas, sandwiches or just served with beans and chicken.

These are not hte pickeled beets of you past that bled into everything on the plate.  These are sweet, delicious and go well with just about everything. A few friends go on and on about how wonderful these are so maybe you should try them.

Cauliflower was never one of my favorite foods until I discovered roasting it because it give it a deep rish flavor!  Now I love it and my wife keeps asking for it.  This recipe is easy, takes almost no prep time and it's a great way to eat this vitamin packed veggie and a cup of cauliflower has less then 30 calories and almost 3 grams of fiber.  Eat up.

I seem to enjoy this as much the next day right out of the fridge as I do when it's hot and a little sprinkle of sherry vinegar is nice.