White Chocolate Crème Brulee (custard) with Strawberry Coulis (sauce)
Most crème brulee recipes call for caramelizing sugar on top of the custard. I love that, but the sugar is too much. So, in this…
Mongolian Beef
There's no need to order out! This tastes better than any take out I’ve had!
Italian Sausage Soup (ZReduction Version)
This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a…
Cheesy Hash Browns with Sour Cream
This is perfect for a buffet table. Everyone will rave about your contribution. If you want to keep the portions lower, consider…
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Brunch Casserole
As far as brunch casseroles go, this one is very easy to make and pleases the crowd. It can be made ahead and heated the day of…
Chocolate Dipped Pears
Pears and chocolate go great together. Who needs candy apples when you've got these?
Tarragon Mustard Shrimp
This dish made a wonderful lunch salad entrée in our Plan Z kitchen. I think it would be GREAT as an appetizer at a cocktail…
Chicken Breasts with Zola’s French Pan Sauce
This is my favorite new creation. I think I have made this three times in the last two weeks and that’s pretty much a record for…
Quit Worrying
In this trailer from the documentary Bigger Faster Stronger you can get a sense of what lengths men and women will go to because…
Quick Coquilles St. Jacques (Scallops in a Creamy Mushroom-Parmesan Sauce)
I remember my first introduction to scallops like it was yesterday. As I took my first bite and swooned I knew these were to…
P Is for Party
Parmesan, potato chips and Prosecco. It was really fun designing the menu and it all worked out great. I hardly had to do any…
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream
Hot off the Griddle. “Zolafied” pancakes. If you want your kids full and focused before school give them these instead of……
Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
This is a yummy dish with the creamy peanut butter sauce, the tamari and ginger.
Butternut Squash Puree by Chef Josh
Cooking does not have to be complicated. In this recipe Chef Josh shows us how to make a simple and delicious puree using…
Mexican Avocado Soup with Chicken or Turkey
I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.
Coconut Milk Eggnog & Double Cream Eggnog
I tinkered with several eggnog recipes to come up with two that you can make for your holiday. The first one is a coconut milk…
Pinecone Cheese Ball
The pinecone idea is unique, festive and delicious. I am going to lay out a simple version and then give you suggestions for…
“In Summer” Song
Zola and Chris will be celebrating a warm-climate holiday this year, so they wanted to send along this little Olaf greeting.…
Pork Loin Roast with Red Pepper & Spinach Stuffing
The flavor and aroma of this dish will bring a little bit of the Italian countryside to your dinner table. Try it out tonight…
“Chex Mix” Nuts
These nuts taste eerily like the ones in the famous Chex Mix only I left off the Chex and the pretzels. They were a huge hit!