Pigs in a Poke
This recipe comes from veteran Plan Z dieter Amy. This is adapted from an old recipe from the 1970’s. Even then some people knew…
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are great for summer parties. It’s sort of a retro-thing that I’m on a mission to bring back into style. My mother’s…
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
To prep for this dish soak your wooden skewers in water for 15 or 20 minutes to they will be wet and won’t burn on the grill. Or…
Chicken Satay (Chicken skewers with peanut sauce)
You can serve these as an appetizer, a party buffet food, a lunch or even as a dinner option. If you have never had Thai food and…
Greek Yogurt and Fresh Fruit
This is recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Shana. What a great idea! Super easy.
Cheddar Stuffed Italian Sausages with Roasted “Stop Light” (Red, Yellow and Green) Peppers
Stop, look now eat. Simple dish even the kids will enjoy.
Deep Fried Bay Scallops with Dipping Sauce
Great as an appetizer or a main meal. Try them, your kids will love them too and their healthy.
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
This is one of the easiest appetizers on the planet.
Yum Yum Onions
I titled these Yum Yum Onions for the obvious reason. I am convinced they will receive rave reviews at your table, like they did…
Hot Chipped Beef
When you’re feeling in a retro mood, pull this recipe out, serve with crackers and you’ll be singing the yum-yum song.
Broiled Provolone with Italian Herbs and Crackers
Two basic ingredients and some herbs. Simple elegance at its finest.
Parmesan Crackers
Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.
Turkey Roll-Ups
This is a recipe that can made by a supervised child or a helper. It's basically assembly work. Your time is then freed up to…
Caramelized Roasted Garlic
You will want to roast the garlic until it is lightly golden on the edges and the timing depends on your oven, the size of the…
Pear and Blue Cheese Dip
You can use celery sticks to dip or a few of the wafer thin crackers. You can even just eat it with a spoon!
Rockin’ Guacamole
Efrem says, "This is a really easy to make, great tasting guacamole to accompany any Mexican dish.
Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach makes a wonderful, old-school side dish or you can use it as a dip. Serve with Melba rounds and just reuse your…
Scotch Eggs
A traditional Scotch Egg involves wrapping sausage around a whole hard-boiled egg. It is commonly eaten in Scotland, where the…
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Depending on the size of your peppers you might have filling left over. You can keep this for later. It will make a lovely…
Parmesan-Reggiano in the “Raw”
There's only one ingredient in this recipe. The success is in the quality and the presentation. Cooking rookies and gourmets in a…