Help A Fat Guy Out

Balsamic glaze may sound a little foo foo but this flavorful condiment is used in my house on every thing from spinach salad, cooked greens, tomatoes, chicken, pork and is perfect on grilled fruit like pineapple.  Let's face it, you probably don't eat enough greens or fruit so make this and you will eat more of the good stuff.

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 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.

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!