Coquilles Saint Jacques – 374 Cal
Can you have an exotic French dish like Coquilles Saint Jacques while on Dad’s Diet? Of course! One seashell serving is 374 and although it’s not filling alone, combined with a nice salad and maybe 50z of white wine, you’ve got a meal worthy of a romance novel for under 550. That’s perfect for one…
Read MoreCreamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops – 366 Cal
There is no better way to eat cocktail shrimp and pre-packaged sea scallops this dish. It’s even better the next day when leftovers are mixed with pasta. And even with a creamy sauce, this dish comes in well under 400 calories, so you can top it off with a little paremsan or even dip a…
Read MoreChicken Cordon Bleu & Scalloped Potatoes – 398 Cal
When I tell people they can have Cordon Bleu on a diet, they usually laugh. The secret is portion size and a little cheating. In this version, each piece is 1/2 a chicken breast flattened; a small piece of off-the-bone ham (not processed); shredded cheese; and an amazing sauce. It’s not only delicious but a…
Read MoreBasa Fish Taco’s – 298 Cal
Most Mexicans cringe at what we call Fish Tacos but hey, it tastes good and all the big franchises have popularized it, so why not? In my recipe for those on Dad’s Diet, I use just one filet of frozen basa (obviously fresh is better but frozen works fine). I don’t bread it in the…
Read MoreYorkshire Stew (451 Cal)
451 Calories I first made this for my Dad to satisfy his Irish hunger pangs at Christmas. I always used leftovers from the big Christmas dinner and made it for his birthday on Boxing Day. It was always a big hit, and secretly, I liked it better the next day anyway; the meat had time…
Read MorePineapple & Beef Stir Fry with Rice (371 Cal)
371 Calories (including the rice!) I never dreamed how good this one would taste. I had made a large prime rib dinner for Easter but thanks to the coronavirus, not many of my family were able to attend. So, I had a lot of leftover beef. Looking to be creative, I came up with a…
Read MoreDad’s Diet: A Weight-Loss Strategy for the Man of the House
Dad’s Diet, A Weight-Loss Strategy for the Man of the House Men don’t think about dieting much.But once we pass adolescence, settle down in a new career, new family, new lifestyle….we put on a few pounds. Our spouses are constantly dieting but we, as men, don’t think about it much. Sure, we want to lose…
Read More“The Security” now available in Hardcover
Thanks to Amazon’s beta hardcover program, The Security is now available in hardback. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it looks better on the shelf and lasts longer!
Read MoreCaprese Flatbread (450 Cal)
450 Calories I love caprese salads, in any of their multiple forms, from flat on a plate, stacked, pierced on a skewer, or even part of a cold pasta. But this version blends the trendy flatbread with the basic ingredients, all baked slightly into a tasty dish suitable for the main course. In fact, it…
Read MoreFeta Chicken Sausage with Grapes (322 Cal)
This Dad’s Diet dish is only 322 calories! Those who know me know that the Sausage and Grape dish is a staple. I discovered it while touring Italy a few years ago and though considered a staple comfort dish in the North of Italy, it seemed exotic here in the West. If you’ve never tasted…
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