This is a takeoff of a cranberry bake recipe from Southern Living. This is homey, tasty, and not too sweet. Just a little…

This is, hands down, my favorite new dish in 2024. Yes it’s a pasta dish but you can splurge once in awhile as long as you don’t…

This is a combination of a few recipes I found. Love the fact that these are low carb and tasty!

This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…

Lovers of Indian food are going to go ga-ga for this meal! And it comes together in 30 minutes or less. It’s totally delicious.

Just in time for the big party on New Year’s Eve. This cocktail is good anytime but especially when celebrating something big.…

These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…

This dish is super easy and a one pan job if you have a cast iron pan.. Serve with green beans and eat them with your fingers if…

I have to say I “woofed” my dinner! I have never said that in my life, but I found this sandwich to be incredible! My husband…

When I made it the other night one dinner guest declared it “Birthday Cake Good.” Which means...who needs birthday cake when you…

Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…

This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe…

In a hurry to make dinner? These tacos are quick and easy. Depending on how much preparation you do in advance, this dish can…

This is a yummy, satisfying soup.

These taste so fresh!  They remind me of the best tacos I had in Cancun. 

At first you’d think chimichangas would be high carb. The good news is they have low carb tortillas at the grocery store that…

When my husband is in the mood for Asian food, this is his favorite dish: It’s a super easy dish, so it doesn’t take much to talk…

Two things I love about living mid-South: fried green tomatoes, and tomato pie.

This dish tastes very much like Shrimp Scampi that you might order in an Italian restaurant. The addition of cheese takes it over…

This dish is both spicy and sweet. I made it on the less spicy side for my current tastes but it’s easy to have a jar of cracked…

Chris’s cousins sent us a HUGE box of fruit as his get well wish. There are only two of us, so in order to use the fruit I have…

If your family is open to going beyond that marshmallow sweet potato concoction this will surely be a HIT!

Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!

A traditional holiday classic.

The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…

Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…

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…

Amatriciana is an Italian dish. Simple and traditional. I am calling this American Amatriciana because the Italian version is…

Chris, VP Anger Management, loves his food spicy. He invented this sauce to go on sandwiches.

This is an expensive entrée. It’s one of those offerings that should probably be saved for a special occasion.

I have seen in some restaurant menus that chefs have made pesto with walnuts, so I decided macadamia nuts must work too. Now I…

I wrote this recipe up for 2 people but the sauce will feed four. So, you’ll either enjoy lots of sauce or have extras for two…

On the go? Need something quick that will keep you full and focused while you rush off to work or to do errands? Use your Bullet…

Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…

I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that…

This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…

This is not a “thick” quiche so you get to have a bigger piece. I made it a thin version so it cooks faster because no one wants…

Smell this sauce before you put it on your steak and you’ll swear you’re in an old-time steakhouse. The addition of the…

My husband’s favorite dessert flavor is lemon. These hit his tart meter for sure! They taste divine and have no sugar and no…

This colorful dish is super simple to make. You can include whatever assortment of veggies you like. I’ll give you a list of…

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

Just in time for football season or any other partying event. These won’t last long on your platter.

On the go? Need something quick that will keep you full and focused while you rush off to work or to do errands? Use your Bullet Blender to whip this up.

Dieter Cindy developed this recipe while looking for ZReduction-friendly beverages. She now makes it in batches so she can just pull out a tsp of "mix" and add the coffee & cream. Even her coworkers love it. We love it too!

Just in time for the big party on New Year’s Eve. This cocktail is good anytime but especially when celebrating something big. Those of you old enough will remember champagne cocktails were big in the 50’s. I’m reviving them and taking out the sugar!

What a great idea! Dieter Cindy thought of this when her daughter had a Culver’s Pumpkin Spice Frozen Custard. She craved one, too so she came up with this healthy alternative.

I discovered cinnamon water in Costa Rica. Try adding pear slices – it makes a wonderful summer treat.

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.

I am a HUGE fan of Collagen Protein so that’s what’s in here that will keep you full and focused until your next meal. 

Traditional orange juice is not allowed on Plan Z because when you remove all the pulp (the fiber) what's left is a whole bunch of sugar. But, if you have a magic bullet or a high-powered blender, you can enjoy a liquefied, blended orange - as long as you blend the whole orange and don't strain the pulp.

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

The good news is you can have your sweet tea and drink it, too. I’ve come up with a new recipe and had it rated and perfected at a party at my home last night.

Collagen protein powder is not cheap but the health benefits are HUGE.

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 version.

The commercials are everywhere in the fall. Pumpkin this and pumpkin that. Starbucks is famous for their pumpkin spiced latte but you should try this, which is minus all those carbs.

This is an easy and nutrient dense option for our dieters on the go!

I think this makes a beautiful, refreshing dessert. If you can’t get fresh strawberries go ahead and use frozen. Slices are best so they don’t get caught in the blender. For a special occasion top it with whipped cream! 

If you miss soda but know in your heart that it’s bad for you, try a recipe like this one.

This smoothie recipe is a great breakfast drink for those on the go. It is also a great mid-afternoon snack for those who want to get more calories in ZReboot. It even makes a great dessert!

Refreshing and beautiful. This can be made with red wine, white wine, or I like the look of the rosé.

I used to love whiskey sours made with frozen lemonade and Canadian Club. This is my new substitute.

This is a more exotic lemonade but a refreshing one. You’ll feel fancy drinking this.

Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his wonderful southern greens recipe in a local interview. What's great about it is it can easily be modified to fit ZReboot. His original recipe calls for sugar, but by replacing the sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, you can still enjoy this delicious recipe. 

What’s the difference between chili and taco soup? Broth, of course. There is more broth in taco soup is more so it’s thinner than chili. The internet tells me that chili is technically considered a stew. Go figure.

This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe in the 1920’s. Of course, they lived in Cincinnati. When finished this will look sort of like chili but it’s served on spaghetti. There are no beans and it’s not spicy. It’s flavorful for sure, but not “hot.” Don’t let the list of ingredients throw you off.

This is a yummy, satisfying soup.

This soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants. It is filling, delicate and delicious. Unfortunately, one of the ingredients in most restaurant egg drop soup recipes is MSG. The recipe below is an MSG-free version of the traditional classic, so it won't taste exactly the same, but we think it's just as delicious.

This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a BIG YUM.

I don’t know exactly how to describe this dish but if you like French Onion Soup you are going to love this. You might consider it a side dish, or it would be great with a steak.

This award-winning chili recipe won best Verde Chili by the International Chili Society in 2018. "Texas Chuck," the creator of this awesome recipe, made this chili using Mild Bills Spices (in case you're trying to get his authentic flavor).

This tastes a lot like my mom’s navy bean soup, and it took her all morning to make; starting with the leftover ham bone. This is quick and easy and makes a nice weeknight dinner.

This is a SUPERFAST soup to get a meal on the table in record time. This should only take you about 20 minutes.

I’m Irish, so beef stew was a staple in our family. Trouble is there are so many carbs in most beef stew recipes. So with this recipe I have adjusted it to keep the carbs lower and introduce some other veggies that are lower carb to the mix.

A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.

This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a BIG YUM.

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

This is a great Zola to Go! dish, perfect for those cold days for lunch.

This tastes a lot like my mom’s bean soup with the addition of tomato and zucchini.

I had a hankering for bacon. My husband wanted mushroom soup. And this recipe was born.

I designed this broccoli cheese soup for the average cook. It only takes a few minutes to chop the veggies and then put it in the pot and let the magic happen. All you have to do is stir it. How easy is that?

A spicy no bean chili that packs a flavor punch! Add spinach for extra vitamins and color.

Make this for the whole gang and watch a movie on a cold evening. You can even make a big batch of this and serve it for a football party. Tailgate too.

Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!

Chris, VP Anger Management, loves his food spicy. He invented this sauce to go on sandwiches.

I have seen in some restaurant menus that chefs have made pesto with walnuts, so I decided macadamia nuts must work too. Now I can attest. They not only work, it tastes great!

Smell this sauce before you put it on your steak and you’ll swear you’re in an old-time steakhouse. The addition of the Worcestershire and Dijon elevate this simple sauce.

Can’t get any easier than this. Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve with your protein hot off the grill!

This Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce is a great addition to your recipe collection. This can be made spicier with the addition of cayenne. I kept mine mild and spiced it up for my husband.

This mushroom steak sauce is for those that want to make fancy food. The sauce can be served at a romantic dinner for two or even for company. It’s rich and yummy for sure.

Shrimp cocktail is a simple snack on ZReduction. If you plan to eat it regularly, you might want to consider making your own cocktail sauce. It's quick, easy and delicious.

A spicy and refreshing salsa can jazz up any dish. Dieter Lois shared this recipe for her ZReduction-friendly salsa verde. She whipped up a batch to put over her eggs, but this would be good on just about anything.

In ZReduction, limit yourself to 2 Tbl per serving. This sauce is normally served along with a gyro or other Greek lamb dish. I got creative and served it with my simple crusted salmon and it was divine! We ate every morsel!

When brainstorming veggie ideas in the Plan Z Facebook group, dieter Lois shared this salad recipe. We tried it, and it's delicious.

This recipe was submitted by Plan Z coach, Pearl. She loves kale and makes this recipe often.

My husband loves this marinade. I used to marinate steaks in just soy sauce and olive oil with a bit of Worcestershire sauce but not anymore!

This light meal is especially good on a hot day. 

A traditional Waldorf salad has grapes or raisins and lots of walnuts -- but it doesn’t have to. This one worked great as a side dish. Be sure to cut your fruit portion for this meal in half.

This looks like a lot of ingredients, but you’ll see it’s sort of a dump and cook recipe. Not difficult at all. If you love making Asian food you probably have many of these ingredients in the house. 

This looks like a lot of ingredients, but you’ll see it’s sort of a dump and cook recipe. Not difficult at all. If you love making Asian food you probably have many of these ingredients in the house.