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.

Great tasting beef and broccoli is a quick and healthy dish that can satisfy your cravings for Chinese food which is often over oily and salting in the USA.

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.

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 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.

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.

This is one of the top 10 things that you should try on this site.  These simple green beans become smoking, chewy and more flavorful then you probably thought possible.  You can also serve them as Schezuan green beans, tapas or as finger food by using one of the variations mentioned here.

This fat guy prefers this fried rice over any other I've had and many friends request this when coming over and claim that this is the best!  The list of ingredients may seem long but it's not as bad as it seems.  I highly recommend that you put the chopped garlic and ginger in small bowls to keep them out of the way.

Sure watermelon may sound strange but what's more refreshing at a summer cookout then watermelon?  Why wait until the end of the meal when you can serve it with grilled food and trust me, this fat guy loves this with grilled food.  I've recieved at least 3 phone calls asking for this recipe as well so everyone likes it.

Beans are cheap, low in fat and good for your heart even they do make you fart.  This makes a great side dish to every meat or fish dish that I've tried and it can even be served as a topping for bruschetta.

Not only is this white bean dip low in cholesterol but it's filled with fiber and protein.  This fat guy and his slim wife loves this on toast, bruschetta or my baked pita chips.  It rocks!