Shrimp and Chicken Creole

This tastes pretty darn authentic. Creole… or low country food. If you want it spicy you might consider adding a bit of cayenne…

Stuffed Poblano Chilies

Fans of Mexican food will love these. Easy to make and perfect for heating leftovers. Give them a try.

Chili #4

I have designed several chili recipes for Plan Z. This is one of those that is very straightforward and simple. It doesn’t even…

Cabbage Rolls

We were really happy with the way it turned out and I think you could adjust the seasonings to your own taste if you want more…

Italian Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

This is a great crock pot recipe. Super simple but really tasty.

Green Chili Burgers

These might sound a little suspect but they are really a delightful twist on your average hamburger.

Southwestern Burgers

Burgers with a Southern side!

Mexican Meatloaves

If you like your meatloaf extra spicy, you can serve with sliced jalapenos.

Ground Beef and Roasted Poblano Roll-Ups

It’s really a sort of Spanish-Mexican comfort food. You can, of course, make them spicy if you want to.

Taco Two Salad

I had a hankerin’’ for a taco salad. I wanted some hot taco meat with a cold salad as a counter-point. Decided to make a new…

Asian Sirloin Steak Stir Fry

The leftovers for this meal will travel well so make extra and you can take some to work for lunch! This is not an overly spicy…

“Spaghetti” and Meatballs

"Spaghetti" and meatballs -- yes, that's what I said. I think this is my favorite so far! -- Plan Z dieter Amy.

Tomato Steak Stew

Made this tonight and was very happy with it – it would count as your vegetable and your meat although you could definitely add a…

Sloppy Joes

A really simple, yet really tasty meal. This a favorite around the Zola HQ for a lunch time treat.

Beef with Zola’s Asian Orange Sauce

We had a big party the other day. I wanted to serve several items that are approved on Plan Z. This beef recipe can even be eaten…

Horseradish Burgers with a Warm Salad

This makes a nice, easy lunch or quick dinner.

Great Steak

Many grocery stores now have 6-8 oz filet mignon steaks available. They are about 3/4 “ thick and a perfect size for Plan Z.

Zola Burgers

These burgers are ultra-easy to make. You can even form patties and freeze them for later grilling or grill a bunch at once so…

Barbecue Burgers, Zola Style

There are two stages to making burgers this way. The Rub. The Burger. If you are not a major cook don’t worry. This looks harder…

Beef & Vegetable Stew

This stew will contain your meat and vegetable portion, serve with salad greens for a complete meal.

Beef and Vegetable Soup

Tastes very much like the traditional version but this one doesn’t include higher carbohydrate vegetables like carrots and…

Cooked Cabbage Salad

This recipe is compliments of Dieter Rose. Rose loves cooked cabbage and this does the trick for her. You can take this to work…

Roasted Poblano and Ground Sirloin Stew

Have a bottle of hot sauce on the side if anyone wants theirs with more heat. This is intentionally very mild for those that…

Godzilla Burgers

This is a crazy burger. If you like your food full of flavor and spicy, this is for you. An Asian hamburger. Can’t beat it for…