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!

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…

Snow Pea Salad

This can be served with any fish for a nice light meal.

Lemon and Garlic Chicken Kabobs

This dish serves up nicely as a hot or cold item. I had mine warm for dinner and then for lunch they were great cold. They travel…

Poached Salmon with Orange-Ginger Sauce

If you want moist salmon that is flawlessly cooked with almost no effort at all, this is your best bet. You can eat this with…

Poached Salmon

Serve the salmon hot or you can let it cool and chill it in the refrigerator. On a hot day a cold piece of salmon is wonderful!

Creamy Tomato Shrimp Chowder

Talk about easy to make. This dish is done in a flash. If you’re like me, you’ll make a triple batch of the tomato base. You can…

Lamb Chops with a Balsamic-Shallot Reduction

The balsamic reduction sauce enhances the flavor of the lamb, making this a delightfully delicious gourmet meal.

Grilled French Chicken Salad

A new recipe! For my first ZReduction meal, I wanted something with some crunch and some class. I came up with this grilled…

French Crock Pot Rib Roast

Feels just like you are eating in the French countryside.

Grilled Cajun Tuna Steaks with a Mustard Smear and Tomato Salad

See how you can be “gourmet” and still be on a diet. My mission is always to make diet food that tastes good.

“Almost” Fried Chicken

Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?