Italian Sausage and Zucchini Bake

This is sort of one of those dump casseroles that come together quickly and doesn’t require a lot of effort or dishes.

OJ in a Magic Bullet

Traditional orange juice is not allowed on Plan Z because when you remove all the pulp (the fiber) what's left is a whole bunch…

Veggie Tart

This makes a lovely lunch or dinner with a salad on the side. Tastes very French or Italian. Vegetarians who eat dairy will love…

Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is the perfect spring and summer dessert ingredient. You can serve this very simply by dipping cookies in it or use it…

No Bake Shortbread Cookie Crust 

I am a huge fan of English shortbread. When I traveled a lot in England on business, the hotel usually left a package or two by…

Grilled Romaine

Okay, don’t freak on me. Grilled romaine is really good and tastes better than it looks. Impress your guests with something…

Celery Apple Salad

The inspiration for this recipe came from a new one offered up by Bon Appetit. I must give them some of the credit. I changed it…

Burger Stuffed Onions

Truth be told I made this dish for my husband. He LOVES roasted onions. I had a craving for a burger, so this fit the bill. How…

Juicy Tomato Pesto Tart

I used big, ruby red and ripe tomatoes to make this. I cut the slices fairly thick too. That contributes to the juiciness. This…

Chicken and Green Chiles Casserole

This chicken casserole will remind you of chilies Rellenos. If you like those you’ll be a big fan of this low-carb dish. Simple…

Dump and Bake Casserole (EASY)

I’ll lay out the instructions with chicken, but it can also be made with ham, tuna (canned or fresh cooked) smoked chicken or…

Lobster Rolls

The best lobster rolls I ever had were served by my mother-in-law Sally at their cottage in Maine. I never asked her for the…

Blueberry Sauce

A delicious sauce to pair with your favorite dessert.

Pecan Crusted Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce

I made my version of this with salmon because it’s my husband’s favorite. I can see this being done with any thick fish fillet.…

Irish Champ

Popular with the northern Irish this is a lovely, easy mashed potato dish. This dish is served year-round and is simple to make.

Chicken Scallopini

A traditional Italian meal made the Plan Z way. My husband declared this one of his favorite meals of the year.

Cajun Butter Steak

My version of this steak is done by searing and roasting the meat. You can also choose to do this on the grill. Choose your…

French Onion Soup Dish

I don’t know exactly how to describe this dish but if you like French Onion Soup you are going to love this. You might consider…

Outlaw Chili Verde

This award-winning chili recipe won best Verde Chili by the International Chili Society in 2018. "Texas Chuck," the creator of…

Tuna-Salad-Salad

Tuna salad on top of a salad? Let's do it!