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

Plan Z dieter Karen has taken the classic Italian seafood dish cioppino and turned into a Plan Z recipe. Thanks Karen!

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…

This dish was created by our very own ZTeam member, Damian.

You can also have a salad on the side with a few bits of celery and cucumber.

Tomato basil soup is very easy to make. It comes together in a flash. The addition of cooked chicken elevates it to a one bowl…

We had a big party the other day. I wanted to serve several items that are approved on Plan Z. This beef recipe can even be eaten…

These burgers are ultra-easy to make. You can even form patties and freeze them for later grilling or grill a bunch at once so…

A delightful chicken dish that tastes very French. This is super easy to make and dieters are enjoying it all over the country.

You’ll never miss the pasta if you start serving these with your Italian dishes. They are pretty, too!

Once you get your system cleaned out with ZReduction and you stabilize in ZReboot, you can “go a little wild” once in a while and…

The touch of nutmeg in here really makes the dish. Try this as a substitute for mashed potatoes. It’s really quite delightful

Dieter Rebecca first had this warm and rustic side dish while in Ireland on a road trip in 1994. These mushrooms where in every…

This recipe works for breakfast or for dessert. Really satisfying! A great treat and super fast!

This crust can be used with any kind of a savory dish. This is going to be a super-popular recipe.

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

You will not believe how easy these are to make and how wonderful they taste! Once you start eating these “fries” you’ll never…

This is a pretty popular low carb pie crust recipe. I adjusted it to Zolafy it. Be sure to get some of the new sugar substitute.…

This dish takes no time at all. All you have to do is crust it and toss it in your oven. Come back later, and your entrée is…

They say everything goes better with bacon. From the sounds coming out of my husband when he took his first bite I’d say that’s…

Summer grilling is not over yet. This one can be done on the grill, in the broiler, or follow my lead to sear it and roast it in…

This type of dinner comes together VERY quickly. The flavors of the asparagus make a very simple dinner taste fancy and pairs…

I used to HATE Brussels sprouts. I couldn't even stand the smell of them cooking. I love them now, as long as they are…

Timing the side dishes to come out and be warm when served can also be a challenge. I am offering up this idea for an asparagus…

Okay. This seems so simple. Everyone wants a fast breakfast or snack. Your kids will be giddy with this as their breakfast or…

Simple, straightforward cooking is just what you need some nights. This comes together in a flash.

There was a restaurant in the late ‘70’s called Hillary’s. I used to get a craving for Hillary burgers so I ate them often so I…

Feels just like you are eating in the French countryside.

This is a very thick soup. If you like your soup thinner you can add tomato juice to thin it out. I'd say a couple of cups of…

This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Darlene. Great idea! Super easy.

Debbie says, "I made some roasted nuts last night for an election party, they were so good I had to share them. These were…

You can even eat them warm and really savor the coating.

Quick, simple and a great side to any dish.

This is a very fast meal to prepare. It can also be enjoyed cold as part of Zola To GO!

Crab cakes are a fun way to splurge. These are healthy and a bit on the zippy side with the Cajun seasoning. You can make yours…

Seafood is often served on New Year’s Eve. In some cultures it’s a celebration that is supposed to come with good luck if you eat…

This is a very light, Mexican meal. It’s great on a hot day… or anytime you have a hankering for fish tacos or a trip to the…

This is a great Italian sauce that you can serve with steak, chicken or fish. You can eat it warm or cold.

I have made this sauce and used it several ways. I use it as a marinade and grilling sauce. I also use it in stir fry. It is…

Serve this salsa over a grilled chicken, grilled fish or even your favorite meat. You can also, of course, serve it with chips!

This can easily be reheated at work for a Zola To GO! meal and some might even like it cold.

This recipe uses one of my favorite seasonings, but I hesitated to list this ingredient because of its name. It’s really spelled…

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

These chicken burgers can be cooked and eaten immediately, or you can pack them in pieces in containers to go to the office or a…

This dish on Z2 will be your fruit and your entrée. This is a super-simple dish for even the novice cooks.

You can also add tomatoes and onions if you want since the lettuce leaves will only use up your 1 cup of salad greens – we chose…

A really quick healthy dinner even the kids will enjoy.

With a salad, bread sticks and fruit, dieter JoAnn found this to be a very satisfying meal.

My nephew tried his first one just the other day. He’s the one that declared them "Churgers." Really, they are ground chicken…

This is my favorite summer recipe. It’s colorful, it’s light, and it’s very tasty.

This also fits under the category of Happy Healthy Holiday meals for a leftover idea for turkey.

This salad is a cinch to whip up. It tastes a bit exotic and has all the elements of a gourmet chicken salad without the fat and…

This leaves you with the ability to eat another half apple or half fruit portion for your dessert and it also gives a little…

In the Zola to GO! version of this recipe you can eat the chicken cold or transport it separately and heat the chicken before…

This is a fairly mild recipe for what is usually a HOT dish. SUPER easy!

If you are familiar with adobo chicken. you will recognize it as a full-flavored Mexican dish. Not all Mexican food is spicy.…

Two of my favorite Cajun dishes are etouffee and Marengo. Like lots of Cajun food they are basically stews. Simple, flavorful…

I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.

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…

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

These are delightful little jellies. They taste so French and so fresh! Not like those little gum-balls you can buy at the candy…

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.…

Keeping your carbohydrate percentage to less than 20% of your daily food intake is your secret to staying thin and healthy. That…

This cherry tart is so easy and it’s fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.

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

The first time I made this, I put it on top of a wedge salad...and felt like I was eating dinner in a steakhouse. It's that good.

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…

This is a fun, colorful side dish to a plain piece of meat. This goes together so fast! You can even make it in the morning and…

This dish is similar to the fancy French dish called Coquilles St. Jacques but it’s much easier to make. Simple ingredients, a…

This pie comes together easily, and your family will never know they aren’t eating the usual pecan pie pile of sugar.

Finally a song about our favorite -- butter. Little did we know that all the guilt we had about butter was misinformation. My…

Most often a cheesecake like this has a crust made out of gingersnaps. I’m making mine this way and you’ll swear you’re eating a…

I hope you will like this recipe as much as we did.

A ghoulish (and healthy) Halloween snack idea.

This gives you a crunchy bottom similar to a graham cracker crust.

I love this sauce over the inside out apple pie. YUM.

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

Just 10 minutes to bake the crust and the rest sets up in the refrigerator. EASY!

Best served over ravioli; especially a pumpkin ravioli or a butternut squash ravioli.

Based on an Italian pie that is traditionally made with ricotta cheese, I’ve made it smoother and more luscious by using mascarpone.

Amy says, "I found this recipe on a message board on the internet – didn’t have a regular name attached to it – just a screen name. It was delicious and smells so good baking!"

You can serve this dish plain or you can serve it with the Almond Dessert Sauce.

This is not a large dessert but it’s so decadent that you don’t need a large portion.

To get really fancy serve with a bit of bourbon or port on the side. You’ll feel like you stepped out in New Orleans.

This is one of my favorite, QUICK recipes for an impromptu dinner party.

This was a huge hit in the Zola kitchen this week. Big smiles all around. Absolutely delicious!

Mmm. Toffee. Dive in and eat one of these while they are still warm.

This tasted more like a smooth pumpkin pie than a cheesecake to me, but in either case I found it to be a heavenly option for a pumpkin dessert destined for Thanksgiving.

I used to order it in restaurants. It came with a crème anglaise or maybe a raspberry sauce. You can serve it with either of those or whipped cream or even Truwhip.

Light and dreamy. If you like pumpkin you’ll love this smooth and easy dessert.

There’s something about the potential of smelling apples baking with cinnamon and nutmeg that conjures up fond memories of my mother in the kitchen.

I’m offering up a cheesecake that you can eat while on Plan Z during the ZReboot phase. It’s yummy and feeds 12 if you are having a party.

These are edible and yummy but as my assistant Jennifer said, “They taste healthy” which means they are not gooey decadent or feel sinful. But they are tasty and healthy!

This recipe would be great with berries or a bit of whipped cream on top too.

Another delicious simple desert from the Zola kitchen.

Think peanut butter chiffon pie without the crust. For a low carb diet this is perfect.

I serve this warm with cinnamon buttered pecans on top but would also be perfect as a topping on the almond pound cake.

It’s almost adult it’s so good. Make this for a dinner party or family gathering and you’ll be a hit.

Whenever I go out to dinner I try to find things on the menu that I don’t cook at home or have a home. If I like them, I order them. This time I felt like spoiling myself just a tad, so I ordered the dessert. With a couple of very small changes I wanted to share this with you so you could enjoy it, too.

Efrem says, "This is a really easy to make, great tasting guacamole to accompany any Mexican dish.

Creamed spinach makes a wonderful, old-school side dish or you can use it as a dip. Serve with Melba rounds and just reuse your rounds so you don’t eat more than 3 or 4.

This is mild, full of flavor and a huge hit around my house. It would also be wonderful served with a steak or a meaty fish, too.

I serve this warm with cinnamon buttered pecans on top but would also be perfect as a topping on the almond pound cake.

If you use it as a side on ZReduction you will still eat your veggie but you won’t eat dessert. This is like eating dessert early.

The lemon pepper cream tastes particularly delightful with chicken or turkey. It makes it very special.

Because you cannot have oil on ZReduction I have made this dressing to mimic what you’d get in a large steakhouse.

This side dish goes really well with any type of fish.

Another simple yet delicious side to brighten up any dish.

My husband loves these so much he asks for them probably 4 times a week and has even begun making them himself! They taste every bit as good as regular onion rings without the breading.

This makes cozy comfort food. You can put it together pretty fast and pop it in the oven so you can do other things while dinner finishes up. I like dishes like this because it gives me time to load the dishwasher with the cooking tools and the kitchen is cleaned except for the actual eating dishes before I even sit down for the meal. Perfect dish for a pot luck too.

With this recipe, I’ve included about 25% of the pasta that would be in most similar recipes. That’s a big secret. Just cut it back. You won’t miss it. This casserole focuses on the veggies, the protein and the sauce.

Don’t start making potatoes every week. Keep this for special occasions. When you have fully stabilized and you are confident in keeping your weight in control you can consider eating a one cup portion of potatoes about once a month.

This is semi-spicy. If you want less heat, just back off on the pepper flakes.

Best served over ravioli; especially a pumpkin ravioli or a butternut squash ravioli.

Let cool to warm or room temperature before serving; the soup will thicken as it cools. Serve with additional grated Parmesan at the table.

Yes, you can have raisins once you stabilize. Just not too many. Use as few as you feel you can get away with and still get the flavor sensation.

Once you get your system cleaned out with ZReduction and you stabilize in ZReboot, you can “go a little wild” once in a while and venture out into the world of a bit of sugar. I took a recipe that called for an entire cup of syrup (yep, you read that right) and totally redesigned so it could be eaten in ZReboot 3.5.

The dish is QUICK. EASY. Brunch for dinner maybe? Or this can be a fun breakfast or lunch, too.

Jambalaya is normally a rice-centric dish that is chock-full of carbs. I redesigned this dish so you can fit some rice into your life without blowing your diet.

This is a cheesy and bubbly casserole that will keep you warm for dinner during the cold winter weeknights!

When I was a kid my father traveled a lot. When he was gone, sometimes my mom would let us just fry up some hamburger meat and add a can of Campbell’s baked beans. We called it bean hash. I loved it.

This dish is easy to put together. The spouse or the kids can help chop and it comes together fast. You can be doing other things while your dinner bakes in the oven. Makes great leftovers, too.

You can have your stroganoff and eat it too! Most stroganoff recipes are served over rice or a big pile of noodles. You don’t have to do that. You have other choices.

Dieter and KLSS Star 106 DJ Harry O stopped by Plan Z headquarters this weekend. Harry, who's lost 150 pounds on Plan Z, brought with him a fantastic lasagna recipe. It tastes just like the homemade version we all love, but without the additional carbs

My husband loves shrimp and grits. His mother was from Arkansas and they ate grits often. Trouble is grits are very high carb. Traditional grits are made from cornmeal. I took an inspiration recipe and came up with my own version of shrimp and grits. There is just enough corn in here to help you get the corn flavor without the cornmeal. And there’s enough cheese in here that even though you’ll be using almond meal (aka almond flour) for your grits base, you won’t taste the almond.

I made this ‘good luck’ recipe for the Championship Final for basketball. The Wisconsin Badgers played the Duke Blue Devils. Brats are such a Wisconsin thing it seemed like a great theme.

Well, the brats didn’t bring any luck to the Badgers, but neither did watching the game from our lucky red sofa! Badgers lost. That doesn’t take away from the flavor of the brats though. They are a BIG YUM.

If you decide to have a second one, skip the bread. Just pile the stuff on your plate and use your fork.

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.

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta but is still big on taste. This dish can be easily doubled and baked in a 9" x 13" pan for a larger crowd.

This dish is Italian comfort food. I curl up on sofa with a bowl of this and watch a movie. You can go totally low-carb with this one and make it without the pasta. Tastes just as good. This also makes a great casserole addition to a pot luck party.