Spooky Snacks
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties
Here's a cute idea to offer children or family members around Halloween. There are so many ways to spin this. The best part? No…
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…
Tuna Nicoise Salad
ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties,Z2-Salads
This is a low carb potato-free tuna Nicoise that is a-ok for ZReduction.
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.
White Chocolate Crème Brulee (custard) with Strawberry Coulis (sauce)
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Desserts,ZSpecialties
Most crème brulee recipes call for caramelizing sugar on top of the custard. I love that, but the sugar is too much. So, in this…
Chocolate Dipped Pears
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Desserts,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Pears and chocolate go great together. Who needs candy apples when you've got these?
P Is for Party
ZSpecialties,Featured Posts,ZS-Holiday,Zola Blog
Parmesan, potato chips and Prosecco. It was really fun designing the menu and it all worked out great. I hardly had to do any…
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3.5-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Entrees
Hot off the Griddle. “Zolafied” pancakes. If you want your kids full and focused before school give them these instead of……
Butternut Squash Puree by Chef Josh
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3.5-Sides,ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Vegetarian
Cooking does not have to be complicated. In this recipe Chef Josh shows us how to make a simple and delicious puree using…
Mexican Avocado Soup with Chicken or Turkey
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Soups & Stews,ZSpecialties,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Poultry
I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.
Coconut Milk Eggnog & Double Cream Eggnog
Z3-Beverages,ZSpecialties,ZS-Holiday
I tinkered with several eggnog recipes to come up with two that you can make for your holiday. The first one is a coconut milk…




















