Cranberry Royale (EASY)
This is a takeoff of a cranberry bake recipe from Southern Living. This is homey, tasty, and not too sweet. Just a little…
How to Cheat on Your Diet at Thanksgiving
Remember, the average American gains at least 7 pounds over the holidays. You don’t have to follow the crowd.
Roasted Prime Rib
When I was a kid this was served at very special meals. My mother made hers plain. I had no idea how incredibly fabulous this…
Cranberry Sauce “Zolafied”
Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!
Zola-fied Berghoff Spinach
The Berghoff is a famous Chicago restaurant. Their creamed spinach is an institution in itself. This is my ZReduction version.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
Spiral Ham with Apricot Mustard Glaze
The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…
Turkey Tips
Many people think the Thanksgiving turkey dinner is the most intimidating meal to make. It's not. Here's some rules to follow.
Thanksgiving Menu
Traditionally, my menu for Thanksgiving gets set this week. Here’s a little bit of the history of Thanksgiving in my family.
Hints for Eating Mashed Potatoes on Holidays
Some helpful low carb hints for eating mashed potatoes.
The Perfect Tenderloin Steak
I love a steak while I am on Plan ZReduction. I have pretty much perfected my technique using a cast iron skillet but learned…
Green Bean Casserole
Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…
Healthy Halloween Treats
Here are some recommendations for healthy Halloween treats the whole family can enjoy.
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Talk about comfort food. This is the pure definition. Thankfully fat doesn’t make you fat so you can eat this at parties and not…
Strawberry Smoosh
Strawberry Smoosh is my husband's FAVORITE ZReduction dessert. How could I have been so lax? I'm almost ashamed! Here's the…
Baked Kale or Swiss Chard Chips
If you have a hankering for potato chips, try these!
Angry Sandwich Sauce
Chris, VP Anger Management, loves his food spicy. He invented this sauce to go on sandwiches.
King Crab Legs
This is an expensive entrée. It’s one of those offerings that should probably be saved for a special occasion.
Pesto
I have seen in some restaurant menus that chefs have made pesto with walnuts, so I decided macadamia nuts must work too. Now I…
Roasted Turkey Breast with Cajun Cream Gravy
This turkey has a very mild cajun flavor so if you want it zippier add just a dusting of cayenne and stir. I do love the zip.