Bloody Mary Mocktail Mix
ZSpecialties,Z3-Beverages,ZS-Holiday
The virgin Bloody Mary mocktail is full of flavor and tastes just like the real thing - just without the alcohol.
Toys for Halloween
ZS-Holiday,Featured Posts,Zola Blog,ZSpecialties
I don’t give out candy on Halloween anymore. I give out toys! The kids love it. They like to see something different in that…
Creamed Orzo with Leeks and Parmesan
ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Entrees,Z3.5-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Sides
Orzo is a wonderful, tiny pasta. This is the most requested side dish recipe I get from dinner guests–but watch your portion…
Peach Blueberry Slab Pie
ZSpecialties,Z3-Desserts,ZS-Zola to Go
One piece of advice on this recipe, eat it fast. That means invite some folks over and try to polish this off in one seating.
Sun Dried Tomatoes
ZSpecialties,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
No need to salt them. No need to season them. They will be delicious and have PLENTY of flavor.
Tuna Nicoise Salad
ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties,Z2-Salads
This is a low carb potato-free tuna Nicoise that is a-ok for ZReduction.
The Secret Slaw
ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Salads
Try this Zolafied coleslaw recipe and you'll never go hunting for the secret Chick-Fil-A recipe again.
Sweet Tea (the no sugar way)
ZSpecialties,Z2-Beverages,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
The good news is you can have your sweet tea and drink it, too. I’ve come up with a new recipe and had it rated and perfected at…
Potatoes Brabant – Air Fryer
ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Sides,ZSpecialties
Potatoes Brabant are super-easy to make in an air fryer. The dusting of grated Parmesan cheese helps keep the glycemic uptake…
Cauliflower Pancakes
ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Vegetarian
The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!
Puff Pastry Quiche
ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Entrees,Z3.5-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday
I serve this with a side of crispy, oven bacon. LOVE it for brunch or even dinner. It’s easy to assemble and comes out of the…
Low Carb Banana Bread
ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Desserts,ZS-Holiday
I eat very few bananas these days because as they ripen their carb count/glycemic index load goes up. So this is a treat. Don’t…
Roasted Sea Bass
ZS-Holiday,Z2-Seafood,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Entrees
Easter is the perfect time to make this. Sea bass is probably the most wonderful fish on the planet. It's taste is…
Caramelized Onion Pie
ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Sides,Z3.5-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Appetizers
Caramelizing onions makes the natural sugars in the onion come to the forefront. No more bold onion taste. Just dreamy flavor.
Exotic Egg Salad
ZSpecialties,ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Vegetarian,Z3-Eggs,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Sides,Z3-Salads
This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has…
Fruit Bowl with Luscious Lemon Cream Z3.5 Version
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3.5-Desserts,ZS-Holiday
This stuff is addictive and so refreshing. RARELY do I take seconds on a dessert. With this one I did.
Lockdown Chili (Z2 Version)
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Beef
What better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing.
Raspberry “Ice Cream”
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Desserts
Dieter Margaret offered up a GREAT idea! I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream – and we are on a diet! BONUS!
Roasted Red Pepper and Beef Chili
Z2-Beef,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties
Okay, so I opened my pantry and saw a jar of roasted red pepper strips. I thought… I could make a new chili with these! So here…




















