Beefy Chili with Roasted Poblanos

Just in time for all the big football games coming up. My newest chili. LOVE this stuff! Big YUM.

Easy Cajun Shrimp

This dish can be as easy as 3 ingredients and 3 minutes! I am going to describe a pre-cooked version of the shrimp dish and one…

Sausage with Peppers and Onions

This recipe can be made in a pinch when you take advantage of the pre-cut produce in the grocery store. That way if you are…

Sloppy Joes

You could call this the “adult version” of Sloppy Joes.  It does have some ZIP to it. Don’t be intimidated by the length of the…

Straight-forward Roasted Turkey

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Concentrate on laughing and telling fun stories with your guests and let the stress melt away.

Roasted Prime Rib

When I was a kid this was served at very special meals. My mother made hers plain. I had no idea how incredibly fabulous this…

Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Drizzle

This is such a versatile side dish it goes well with any type of protein.

Roasted Fennel

Fennel has a distinct flavor, but when it's roasted, the flavor mellows. If you like fennel, this recipe is great, and it's very…

Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce

This Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce is a great addition to your recipe collection. This can be made spicier with the addition of…

Patriotic Cherries

To make this dish “patriotic’ all you need to do is add blueberries and you have a red and blue dessert. You don’t need to feel…

Huevos Rancheros Zola Style (Mexican eggs with a spicy tomato sauce)

If you like Mexican comfort food this is your go-to. Perfect for brunch or even for dinner. This version is spicy enough to make…

Dieter Brenda’s Sautéed Cabbage

Cabbage is one of the foods that's unlimited on ZReduction, so it's the perfect food to nosh on when you're hungry between meals.…

Air Fryer Green Beans

Dieter Debbie has mastered air fried veggies on ZReduction, and shared this with the Plan Z Facebook group. It's simple, and…

Angela’s Shortcut Ratatouille

When you need some serious cold weather comfort food, ratatouille hits the spot. This shortcut ratatouille-inspired recipe was…

Braised Red Cabbage

For all you cabbage lovers out there, this recipe is a ZReduction take on a German classic. While you can whip this dish up in…

Healthy Orange Creamsicle

We have to thank Dieter Claire for inventing this recipe. She modified the fruit parfait recipe and developed a strawberry "ice…

Strawberry “Almost Ice Cream”

Dieter Claire invented this recipe by modifying the fruit parfait recipe and adding extra frozen strawberries. She says, "it's as…

Blistered Tomatoes

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. I am offering up two options for grilled veggies.

Instant Pot Italian Chicken with Gravy

A delicious recipe submitted by Dieter Claire. Does this take longer than sautéing in a pan? Well yes, but the chicken that comes…

Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp cocktail is a simple snack on ZReduction. If you plan to eat it regularly, you might want to consider making your own…

Egg Drop Soup

This soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants. It is filling, delicate and delicious. Unfortunately, one of the ingredients in…

Lamb Kebabs (Z2 Version)

Marinating lamb beforehand adds a depth of flavor that can't be beat. And when it's grilled, it's phenomenal. So, if you like…

Lois’ Green Salsa Verde with Tomatillos

A spicy and refreshing salsa can jazz up any dish. Dieter Lois shared this recipe for her ZReduction-friendly salsa verde. She…

Tzatziki Sauce

In ZReduction, limit yourself to 2 Tbl per serving. This sauce is normally served along with a gyro or other Greek lamb dish. I…