Getting a reservation at Brooklyn’s Lilia (the airy, gorgeous, industrial-chic Italian hotspot in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood) is no small feat. But if you’ve been lucky enough to taste renowned chef Missy Robbins’ dishes, you may have noticed one thing: It’s not your standard spaghetti and meatballs.

Of course, that’s due to Robbins’ own extensive and ultra creative background (combining skills she picked up in Italy and a background in eclectic, New American techniques). But it’s also due to another factor: Her background with Weight Watchers.