Seared and Baked Pork Chops
This is an easy preparation with a homey vibe, when you want comfort food this is a sure bet.
Spicy Chicken Enchilada Stew
This dish doesn’t have to cook long to bring you a hearty Mexican stew. It comes together in a flash. This also heats up…
Pork Tenderloin Scallopini with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
This is easy and very elegant. You can serve this to company and they’ll never know you’re on a diet.
Savory Chinese Chicken Stir Fry
This is NOT spicy just savory Chinese with really good flavors. I find this a great way to clear out the refrigerator.
Apple “Popcorn” with Toppings
Going to the theatre or the movies? Pack this in a zippered baggie. The crunching of the apple won’t be any louder than the…
Seafood Chowder
This is not the usual, thick, gloppy chowder since you are on ZReduction, but it will pass as a fancy, flavorful meal.
Crabcakes II
I have made crab cakes previously, and posted that recipe but this one has a bit more jazz to it since I cleared cream for the…
Green Bean and Red Pepper Medley
Simple, straightforward cooking is just what you need some nights. This comes together in a flash.
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!
Mexicali Side Salad
This salad is great with anything grilled. We served it with grilled sea scallops. Yum!
Sweet and Sour Chicken
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!
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
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
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…