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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Easy Cajun Shrimp

This dish can be as easy as 3 ingredients and 3 minutes! I am going to describe a pre-cooked version of the shrimp dish and one…

Sausage with Peppers and Onions

This recipe can be made in a pinch when you take advantage of the pre-cut produce in the grocery store. That way if you are…

Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

These are delightfully decadent treats. A word of CAUTION: Treat them like candy!

Straight-forward Roasted Turkey

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Concentrate on laughing and telling fun stories with your guests and let the stress melt away.

Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Drizzle

This is such a versatile side dish it goes well with any type of protein.

Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes

These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…

Roasted Fennel

Fennel has a distinct flavor, but when it's roasted, the flavor mellows. If you like fennel, this recipe is great, and it's very…

Dieter Brenda’s Sautéed Cabbage

Cabbage is one of the foods that's unlimited on ZReduction, so it's the perfect food to nosh on when you're hungry between meals.…

Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws

Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…

Air Fryer Green Beans

Dieter Debbie has mastered air fried veggies on ZReduction, and shared this with the Plan Z Facebook group. It's simple, and…

Fireside Shrimp Dip

I found a recipe very similar to this one about 15 years in an old Southern cookbook. I have made a few changes to “Zola-fy” it.…