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…
Spiral Ham with Apricot Mustard Glaze
The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…
The Perfect Tenderloin Steak
I love a steak while I am on Plan ZReduction. I have pretty much perfected my technique using a cast iron skillet but learned…
Strawberry Smoosh
Strawberry Smoosh is my husband's FAVORITE ZReduction dessert. How could I have been so lax? I'm almost ashamed! Here's the…
Baked Kale or Swiss Chard Chips
If you have a hankering for potato chips, try these!
Angry Sandwich Sauce
Chris, VP Anger Management, loves his food spicy. He invented this sauce to go on sandwiches.
King Crab Legs
This is an expensive entrée. It’s one of those offerings that should probably be saved for a special occasion.
Pesto
I have seen in some restaurant menus that chefs have made pesto with walnuts, so I decided macadamia nuts must work too. Now I…
Colorful Peppers with Zip
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
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…
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…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
These are delightfully decadent treats. A word of CAUTION: Treat them like candy!
Holiday Aromatherapy – Simmering Spices for Your Kitchen
This isn’t a recipe for food you can eat. This is a recipe for making your house smell wonderful for the holidays.
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…
Super Easy Ribs with Smoky Barbecue Sauce
To keep this recipe super easy the ribs are done in the oven. You could adapt this recipe for cooking on the grill but the whole…
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.…
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…
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…
Fireside Shrimp Dip
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.…
Italian Shrimp Cocktail
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…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
In addition to being crunchy, satisfying and delicious, pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack. You can buy shelled pumpkin seeds…
Cinnamon Pear Infused Water
I discovered cinnamon water in Costa Rica. Try adding pear slices – it makes a wonderful summer treat.