Lockdown Chili (Z3.5 Version)
I thought – what better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.
Instant Pot Corned Beef
When you buy corned beef, there is a little packet of corned beef spices that accompanies the brisket. The secret is to use that…
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
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…
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Brunch Casserole
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…
Quick Coquilles St. Jacques (Scallops in a Creamy Mushroom-Parmesan Sauce)
I remember my first introduction to scallops like it was yesterday. As I took my first bite and swooned I knew these were to…
Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
This is a yummy dish with the creamy peanut butter sauce, the tamari and ginger.
Mexican Avocado Soup with Chicken or Turkey
I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A nice, summery meal that can also be eaten in cooler months. You can make this in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill. This is…
Barbecue Burgers – Zola Style
There’s no way to use a commercial sauce for barbecued meats. They ALL have copious amounts of sugar in them. I know. I checked…
Italian Lemon Chicken
This tastes almost like chicken scallopini. You’ll notice the breading is missing. The capers are missing. But the taste is still…
Thai Basil Chicken
This dish will be ready in about 20 minutes. All you have to do is a little chopping.
A Trio of Super-Simple Breakfast Casseroles
I'm thinking of starting a company called “Just Add Eggs.” Well, maybe I'm kidding but this just might be a theme for these…
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
This is a traditional Italian Dish that is known for spice. It’s also usually served over pasta so you’ll see that this one can…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
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…
Celery Salad with Dried Fruit, Nuts and Parmesan
Well, of course I’m not the only one who every dreamed of a celery salad so I found all kinds of them and formulated my own,…
Egg Muffins
Easy to make and freezer friendly, egg muffin cups make for a great grab-and-go breakfast. I love switching up ingredients – I’ll…
Chicken Under a Brick
One of my favorite French bistro dishes is chicken under a brick. I decided I had to figure out how to make it myself. Most…
Hot Brown Open-faced Sandwich
This is fast to make and is a wonderful comfort food addition to your recipes.
Zucchini Fritters (or Pancakes)
Fried till golden using coconut flour.
Mexican Chicken Salad
If you are going totally low carb you can serve this over lettuce. Bib lettuce would look nice.
Sichuan Stir-Fry Chicken
This is very much like kung pao chicken you’d find on an Asian menu. There is some zip to it but you can decide how spicy you’d…
Braised Greens with Toasted Pine Nuts
Quick and simple side dish. And so healthy.