Healthy Orange Creamsicle

We have to thank Dieter Claire for inventing this recipe. She modified the fruit parfait recipe and developed a strawberry "ice cream" recipe and this recipe with frozen mandarin oranges. She says, “it’s like an orange creamsicle.” YUM!

Strawberry “Almost Ice Cream”

Dieter Claire invented this recipe by modifying the fruit parfait recipe and adding extra frozen strawberries. She says, "it's as close to ice cream as you can get." We agree.

Instant Pot Italian Chicken with Gravy

A delicious recipe submitted by Dieter Claire. Does this take longer than sautéing in a pan? Well yes, but the chicken that comes out is soooooo tender it's worth the time. We completely agree, Claire, thanks for sharing!

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 the recipe for seared burgers that are then oven-roasted.

Roasted Lemon Chicken

When you are in the ZReduction portion of Plan Z you will not be eating the skin of the chicken or any of the dark meat. Breast meat only.

Dieter Claire’s Taco Seasoning

From Dieter Claire: Make this in bulk and store it in a jar. It's less expensive than taco seasoning packets and has no fillers. Plus, I can tweak the flavors to suit my family.

Sun Dried Tomatoes

No need to salt them. No need to season them. They will be delicious and have PLENTY of flavor. 

Chicken Verde

This is going to taste just like a traditional enchilada without the tortilla. If you have Mexican food fans in your family this is a hit!

Frito Meatloaf

This meatloaf makes six servings. When you serve it, remember that your crunch item is already included, so no breadstick or crackers with this meal.

The Deconstructed Chicago Hotdog in Honor of the 2016 World Series Champs – The Chicago Cubs

It took the Cubs 108 years to win the World Series. It only took VP Anger Management 7 years to “invent” this recipe.

Famous Burger Meatloaf

This is a “Whopper” of a meatloaf, designed to taste like the famous burger. I hope you enjoy.

Fruit Parfait

This is a must try, a wonderfully light and healthy dessert.

Oven-Roasted, Crispy Shallots

My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chinese food is the hardest of the ethnic foods to convert for Plan Z. Dieter Jeff exclaimed that this could not possibly be diet food! Well, Jeff… It’s diet food. Plan Z diet food.

“Almost” Fried Chicken

Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?

Chili Con Carne

This is a meaty chili with some veggies tossed in for crunch factor. Makes a satisfying lunch.

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

This is a great way to start a ZReduction morning! Remember, two eggs constitutes one of your protein portions for the day, so you will need to skip your lunch or dinner protein portion.

Italian Chicken Burgers

Serve with tomato slices and a salad and you have a nice meal. These are also good as Zola To GO!

Crispy Chicken

You have a hankerin’ for Fried Chicken? This will fit the bill.

Churgers

My nephew tried his first one just the other day. He’s the one that declared them "Churgers." Really, they are ground chicken patties, but "churger" sounds so much more hip.

Chicken Nuggets

This recipe was submitted by Zola Diet participant, Amy Z. Amy says, "This was great. The kids gobbled them up!"

Mini-Meatloaves

These little meatloaves transport very easily. They can be taken to work for lunch, or a picnic in the park. I hope you enjoy them!

Meatloaf

A really simple recipe the whole family will enjoy.