Beefy Chili with Roasted Poblanos

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

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…

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…

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…

Steak Kebabs

Depending on how you cut your veggies and arranged them on the skewers you might be having more than one kebab. Your meal on…

Seared and Roasted Burgers

My favorite technique for cooking low-fat burgers is to quickly sear the burger and finish it by roasting it in the oven. Here’s…

Dieter Claire’s Taco Seasoning

From Dieter Claire: Make this in bulk and store it in a jar. It's less expensive than taco seasoning packets and has no fillers.…

Lockdown Chili (Z2 Version)

What better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing. 

Roasted Red Pepper and Beef Chili

Okay, so I opened my pantry and saw a jar of roasted red pepper strips. I thought… I could make a new chili with these! So here…

Coffee-Crusted Steaks with Tomato Salad & Caramelized Onion “Jam”

Coffee on a steak? Heck yes! This combo is a steak-house classic that will leave your mouth watering for more but won't keep you…

Texas Style Chili (EASY)

This chili is tasty but not overly spicy.

International Steak Marinade

A great but simple marinade contributed by Dieter Insider Amy.

Creole Meatloaf

This is a wonderfully moist meatloaf. It has a kick from the Cajun spices but not all that much and you can adjust according to…

Barbecue Meatloaf

I had a hankering for ribs. I ordered some as an appetizer at a restaurant and they just didn’t cut it. I could not get the…

Italian Burgers

To make this burger taste extra special, consider topping it with a soup spoonful of spaghetti sauce. You can find one with no…

Frito Meatloaf

This meatloaf makes six servings. When you serve it, remember that your crunch item is already included, so no breadstick or…

The Deconstructed Chicago Hotdog in Honor of the 2016 World Series Champs – The Chicago Cubs

It took the Cubs 108 years to win the World Series. It only took VP Anger Management 7 years to “invent” this recipe.

Famous Burger Meatloaf

This is a “Whopper” of a meatloaf, designed to taste like the famous burger. I hope you enjoy.

Cabbage Soup

All the ingredients spend a lot of loving time together in the pot to make an amazingly simple and flavorful soup.

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Dieter Jessica made this meal on one of her first days of ZReduction. It was so delicious she wanted to share it with everyone.

Burger and Egg

It’s all the rage in the big city. Have a runny egg on top of your burger. Well, you can do that in ZReduction too! I just ate…

My Mom’s Meatloaf

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.…

Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)

Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.