Chocolate Chunk Cookies
My first attempt at chocolate chip cookies that are low carb. They aren’t Toll House, but they are close enough to satisfy the…
Green Bean and Red Pepper Medley
Z2-Entrees,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Seafood,ZSpecialties
Simple, straightforward cooking is just what you need some nights. This comes together in a flash.
Open Face BLT
I’ve had a hankering lately for a BLT. My mother used to make BLT’s when it was really hot outside. So at the end of summer I…
Shrimp “Rolls”
Familiar with lobster rolls? These are very similar in taste and texture, except you are using shrimp. The other thing missing is…
Sunday Chicken
Pierre Franey was a cooking hero of mine. He was the original “60 Minute Gourmet.” I adapted this recipe from one of his and…
Chicken Enchilada Bowls (or Boats)
My favorite way to eat this is just out of a bowl with a fork. That’s why I call it a chicken enchilada bowl. You can also serve…
Oven-Roasted, Crispy Shallots
My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!
Roasted Salmon with Tomato-Shallot Butter Sauce
This is a very versatile sauce which can be used with any fish and it’s also great with chicken.
No Dough Pizza
Z3-Entrees,Z3-Beef,ZSpecialties,Z3-Pork,ZS-Dieter Favorites
This recipe was contributed by dieter Woody. He found it online on a low carb cooking website. It is now one of his favorite…
Mexicali Side Salad
This salad is great with anything grilled. We served it with grilled sea scallops. Yum!
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Z2-Poultry,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties
Chinese food is the hardest of the ethnic foods to convert for Plan Z. Dieter Jeff exclaimed that this could not possibly be diet…
Cajun Pork Loin Roast
One pot meal! The gravy is wonderful and the roasted veggies bring out a ton of flavor. Be sure to scrape up the bits on the…
Simple, Sauteed Lamb Chops
You don't have to go to a steakhouse to get these. Lamb chops are MUCH easier to cook than chefs make them out to be. Super easy!
Creamy Leek Pie
Z3-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Sides,Z3-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties
This recipe makes a yummy vegetarian lunch or side dish to go with a protein. I also put it in Zola to GO! because it can travel…
Roasted Chicken Breasts with an Onion-Poblano Side
This is mild, full of flavor and a huge hit around my house and would also be wonderful with a steak or a meaty fish too.
Old-fashioned, Chunky Bolognese Sauce
I redesigned this recipe to incorporate cream to make a smooth sauce that will remind you of an old spaghetti house. Just no…
Moroccan Salmon Filets
I love salmon, and enjoy trying new combinations. Here’s another recipe which I think you will enjoy. Big Yum!
Salmon Burgers
These burgers will travel well as a leftover. I came up with this recipe when I saw fresh wild-caught salmon on sale at the…
Shrimp with a Melon – Cucumber Relish
Z2-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Seafood,ZSpecialties
When it’s hot there’s nothing nicer than a refreshing meal like this one. It’s very easy and comes together in a flash. If you…
Hillary Burgers
Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z2-Beef,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
There was a restaurant in the late ‘70’s called Hillary’s. I used to get a craving for Hillary burgers so I ate them often so I…




















