Butternut Squash Casserole
Z3-Sides,Z3-Vegetarian,Z3-Entrees
Serve this at your next family event instead of potatoes and you’ll save 30% of the carbs. Can be a vegetarian entrée or a side…
Korean BBQ Sauce
This sauce is amazing. You can use it on beef, chicken or even a steak-like fish (Swordfish comes to mind. Or Tuna). Also a pork…
Pork Loin Chops with Sizzlin’ Cherry Sauce
This dish comes together quickly. Two pans and voila. If you don’t like spicy food you can leave the cayenne out. It does give a…
Thai Noodles with Chicken
This is one of my favorite summer dishes. You can eat this hot or cold.
Peach Salsa Sauce
This lovely, light peach salsa can be served with all kinds of light meat and fish. I’d serve it over grilled chicken. I served…
Rhubarb Chutney
As we turn into the last few weeks of summer I'm firing up my grill as much as possible. This meal is easy to prepare, balancing…
Chicken Alfredo with “Almost Noodles”
This dish comes together in a flash! You can also make it with steak or even seafood. When I get a hankering for pasta, I crave…
Fruit Parfait
Z2-Desserts,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
This is a must try, a wonderfully light and healthy dessert.
Fresh Berry Pie Filling
This makes a super simple dessert that tastes so authentic. This can work for ZReduction or you can add the crust and make tarts…
Cucumber “Sandwiches”
The humble cucumber strongly stands in for bread in this protein packed lunch staple. Crunchy. Wonderful. And it is so much…
Spinach Sauteed with Garlic and Chopped Tomato
This is quick cooking at its best…or novice cooking for those who are just discovering their talents in the kitchen.
Crunchy Top Cod
ZSpecialties,Z2-Seafood,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Entrees
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…
Spicy-Sweet Green Bean Medley
Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees
Add this zippy side dish to your favorite piece of protein for a vitamin packed veggie punch.
My Mom’s Meatloaf
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Beef,ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees
This is very close to my mother's meatloaf recipe. I used to serve this with mashed potatoes and corn when I wanted comfort food.…
Sauteed Purple Cabbage and Pea Pods
This side dish comes together in a snap. The vibrant purples and greens of the cabbage and pea pods make a boring dish pop.
Ricotta Cream with Strawberry Compote
Aka VP Anger's 65th Birthday Dessert. This super-simple, light and dreamy dessert is easy enough for a weeknight treat and fancy…
Italian Crockpot Chicken Soup
Dieter Emily sent us this easy to make crock pot weeknight recipe. Emily says, "when I came home from work, it smelled heavenly!…
Simple Southwestern Chicken
This spice blend is super easy to mix up and adds a nice bit of zip to your chicken.
Cajun Shrimp and a “Mess of Greens”
Z2-Seafood,Z2-Salads,Z2-Entrees
This is a colorful dish that’s also healthy. Fresh and fancy enough to serve to company. No one will miss rice. Easy for a…
Halibut with Shallots and Bacon
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Seafood
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…




















