Colorful Peppers with Zip
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Vegetarian
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of an after-burner kick to them.
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Vegetarian
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 wonderful.
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties,ZS-Holiday
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Hot Wing Dip
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Poultry,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
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.
Mango Summer Salad
ZReboot,Z3-Salads,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
Can’t get any easier than this. Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve with your protein hot off the grill!
Fireside Shrimp Dip
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties
I found a recipe very similar to this one about 15 years in an old Southern cookbook. I have made a few changes to “Zola-fy” it. This goes over BIG at any party, and it's so simple!
Italian Shrimp Cocktail
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Seafood,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
This is what I call cheating when I’m in a hurry. I use my favorite bottled Italian dressing as the marinade and everyone thinks I put so much effort into this really pretty dish.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
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!
Shrimp in a French Lemon White Wine Cream Sauce
Z3-Seafood,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
This is an elegant meal you can serve to company or even just for a romantic meal at home. I served this with haricot vert (roasted French green beans). That kept the meal totally low carb.
Dave’s Grilled Anaheim Peppers
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
This recipe was submitted by dieter Dave, who is an avid gardener and serious grill-master. He grows his own peppers and likes this recipe because it is so simple - and always delicious. Even though this recipe calls for Anaheim peppers, you can use any type of pepper that suits your fancy.
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Seafood,ZSpecialties,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
My husband found this recipe and made it for me. It was delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Shrimp Scampi (ZReboot Version)
Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Seafood
What will take the longest with this dish is peeling and taking the shells off the shrimp. You want fresh shrimp though and I’ll teach you how to boil down the shells to make it super-tasty. A deeper flavor is the bonus.
Devil’s Eight Legged Eggs
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties
Here’s an idea from the Plan Z kitchen. Use this classic recipe and add a spooky twist for a hauntingly delicious Halloween snack.
Spooky Snacks
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties
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.
The Secret Slaw
ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
Try this Zolafied coleslaw recipe and you'll never go hunting for the secret Chick-Fil-A recipe again.
Shrimp Salad
Z3-Salads,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
This comes together in a FLASH. When it’s hot outside and you want something easy but on the gourmet side, this hits the spot.
Oven Bacon
Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Poultry
Maybe this is not news to you, but it took me six decades to learn about oven bacon. In our family, my husband has always been the bacon maker. He’s great at getting it perfectly crispy.
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Vegetarian
I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people want brown sugar in the middle and more. So this version can satisfy the sweet tooth and add an optional spice/heat factor.
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Brunch Casserole
Z3-Entrees,Z3-Pork,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Eggs
As far as brunch casseroles go, this one is very easy to make and pleases the crowd. It can be made ahead and heated the day of the party.
Pinecone Cheese Ball
ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties
The pinecone idea is unique, festive and delicious. I am going to lay out a simple version and then give you suggestions for variations.