Kids

Talk about comfort food. This is the pure definition. Thankfully fat doesn’t make you fat so you can eat this at parties and not feel the guilt.

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

In addition to being crunchy, satisfying and delicious, pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack. You can buy shelled pumpkin seeds in the grocery store (also know as pepitas), but when pumpkin season rolls around, you can buy a fresh pumpkin, scrape out the seeds, and toast the whole seeds yourself. YUM! 

Most folks think of chicken wings as being a guy thing and even a sport fan thing but anyone can love this dip! I served it as a breakfast buffet item and it was hands down the dish that got the most comments and compliments. I think it was because it was so unexpected. The comments came from men and women alike but I must admit the guys were the ones who went gaga over this.

A delicious sauce to pair with your favorite dessert.

If you don’t use liquor in your cooking you can leave that out. You can also flavor them with stevia flavorings. You could have coconut, vanilla or other flavors.

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.

Here’s an idea from the Plan Z kitchen. Use this classic recipe and add a spooky twist for a hauntingly delicious Halloween snack. 

An easy and interactive way to add a little magic to your meals around Halloween!

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 candy required.

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 basket.  When they dip in, I tell them they can pick a toy or even two. They giggle like crazy!

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

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 plan to eat the whole loaf yourself. That could get dangerous.

This stuff is addictive and so refreshing. RARELY do I take seconds on a dessert. With this one I did.

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

Hot off the Griddle. “Zolafied” pancakes. If you want your kids full and focused before school give them these instead of cereal.

The pinecone idea is unique, festive and delicious. I am going to lay out a simple version and then give you suggestions for variations.

This is a quick cake that can be served at a party. You don’t need large pieces when something has as much flavor as this does. Pumpkin treats are a big hit in the Fall and over the holidays.

An easy-to-make, low-carb caramel sauce. Wowza!

This stuff is addictive and so refreshing. RARELY do I take seconds on a dessert. With this one I did.

So light and decadent - YUM! Serve with fruit, or any other dessert for extra special deliciousness.

Making avocado toast is a very free-form exercise. You can build it the way you want to; that's what makes it so easy - and delicious!

Feed this to the kids (and adults) instead of ice cream.

Think peanut butter cups. The sugar has all but been taken out of these little treats. And that’s the operative word. Little. Neither kids nor adults need big treats. One or two of these can satisfy that craving in anyone. They are divine. Serve one to your kid as a treat after dinner or set out a platter of them at a dinner party. The package of two Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has 24 grams of carbs. One of these has 4.9 grams of carbs.

Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.

These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.