Kids

At first you’d think chimichangas would be high carb. The good news is they have low carb tortillas at the grocery store that taste the same as the traditional. Look for the low carb versions.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

This lasagna has no noodles. Standing in for the noodle layers are zucchini sliced the long way.

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

I was shocked. I have made this casserole so many times in so many variations -- I had no idea I had never typed it up to share with all of you! I am going to give you one version here but I’ll also editorialize a bit and give you other options to experiment. This recipe is so easy it comes together in under 15 minutes and then you just bake to heat it. A novice can handle this one for sure…and a busy parent can get a kid-friendly recipe on the table fast.

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.

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

We have never worked with fruit pectin in this diet. Plan Z dieter Amy came up with the idea to try it. Brilliant idea! This opens up a whole new world of opportunity for thickening.