Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pepperoni Bits (or Bacon)

Another Happy Healthy Holidays classic. This is so easy it almost feels like cheating.

Lois’ Green Salsa Verde with Tomatillos

A spicy and refreshing salsa can jazz up any dish. Dieter Lois shared this recipe for her ZReduction-friendly salsa verde. She…

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

My husband found this recipe and made it for me. It was delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Baked Salmon with Bragg’s Sauce

Calling all Bragg’s lovers. This is yet another reason why we love Bragg’s so much!

Caramelized Pears (ZReboot Version)

A no sugar variation of my caramelized pears recipe. Still very yummy!

Caramelized Pears (ZReboot 3.5 Version)

Chris’s cousins sent us a HUGE box of fruit as his get well wish. There are only two of us, so in order to use the fruit I have…

Sesame Kale

This recipe was submitted by Plan Z coach, Pearl. She loves kale and makes this recipe often.

Sweet Potatoes with a Butter Pecan Crust

If your family is open to going beyond that marshmallow sweet potato concoction this will surely be a HIT!

Simple Crusted Salmon

This is my favorite, simple way to cook salmon. If you want to jazz it up you can also make my tzatziki sauce. Yum.

Hot Wing Dip

Most folks think of chicken wings as being a guy thing and even a sport fan thing but anyone can love this dip! I served it as a…

Waldorf Salad

A traditional Waldorf salad has grapes or raisins and lots of walnuts -- but it doesn’t have to. This one worked great as a side…

Italian Sausage Soup (ZReboot Version)

This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a…

Asian Chicken with Veggie Slaw (ZReduction Version)

This looks like a lot of ingredients, but you’ll see it’s sort of a dump and cook recipe. Not difficult at all. If you love…

Asian Chicken with Veggie Slaw (ZReboot Version)

This looks like a lot of ingredients, but you’ll see it’s sort of a dump and cook recipe. Not difficult at all. If you love…

Seared and Roasted Burgers

My favorite technique for cooking low-fat burgers is to quickly sear the burger and finish it by roasting it in the oven. Here’s…

BBQ Ranch Sauce (Smear) for Burgers

This will go well with beef burgers or even ground chicken breast burgers or grilled chicken breasts; even a steak.

Chicken with Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce

This is one dish I never thought I could pull off for ZReduction. But here it is! And it's delicious.

Melon Mandarin Salad

A tasty fruit salad that is a breeze to make and a unique way to round out a meal. 

OJ in a Magic Bullet

Traditional orange juice is not allowed on Plan Z because when you remove all the pulp (the fiber) what's left is a whole bunch…

No Bake Shortbread Cookie Crust 

I am a huge fan of English shortbread. When I traveled a lot in England on business, the hotel usually left a package or two by…