Spooky Snacks

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

The virgin Bloody Mary mocktail is full of flavor and tastes just like the real thing - just without the alcohol.

Toys for Halloween

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

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

This is a low carb potato-free tuna Nicoise that is a-ok for ZReduction.

Potatoes Brabant – Air Fryer

Potatoes Brabant are super-easy to make in an air fryer. The dusting of grated Parmesan cheese helps keep the glycemic uptake…

Cauliflower Pancakes

The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!

Puff Pastry Quiche

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

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

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

Caramelizing onions makes the natural sugars in the onion come to the forefront. No more bold onion taste. Just dreamy flavor.

Exotic Egg Salad

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

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)

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

Pears and chocolate go great together. Who needs candy apples when you've got these?

P Is for Party

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

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

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

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

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…