Creamy Cauliflower
This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Debbie. Debbie says, "Here is an idea for Thanksgiving. Many of us have had this…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
"Little plates" restaurants have become all the rage. At two different Chicago restaurants I ordered a mushroom dish that I loved…
Tomato-Zucchini Medley
If you are serving this dish with the salmon, place the salmon on the plate and then spread the tomatoes and zucchini around it…
Green Bean Salad
This is a recipe that can be multiplied to feed the MASSES. And it can be left on a buffet and served room temperature for a few…
Beetroot, Carrot and Zucchini Salad
This recipe is taken from the cookbook New Farm: Savoury Recipes from a Farmhouse Kitchen on the Isle of Bute by Carole Howard.
Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Another great option for the holidays.
Grilled Pork Loin with Garlic-Honey Mustard Aioli
Enjoy your roast, your party and the rest of your summer.
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
This recipe contributed by Dieter Victoria. Victoria told us ‘With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, I was trying to…
Raspberry Fool
This is one of my favorite, QUICK recipes for an impromptu dinner party.
French Martini
This recipe is for a sweet version. I think it tastes just like a Dreamsicle. For a drink that's not as sweet, use regular vodka.
Mediterranean Chicken
This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Efrem. He came up with this recipe on the fly and I’d like to recommend it as a Z3…
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Today’s recipe is a really easy version of a summer, grilled chicken parmesan; only I changed it. Everyone talks about…
“Almost” Fried Chicken
Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
This is one of the easiest appetizers on the planet.
Broiled Provolone with Italian Herbs and Crackers
Two basic ingredients and some herbs. Simple elegance at its finest.
Parmesan Crackers
Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.
Turkey Roll-Ups
This is a recipe that can made by a supervised child or a helper. It's basically assembly work. Your time is then freed up to…
Caprese Tomato Salad
This makes a quick light appetizer that's pretty in the summer. Or it can be a side salad or even an Italian side dish to go…
Caramelized Roasted Garlic
You will want to roast the garlic until it is lightly golden on the edges and the timing depends on your oven, the size of the…
Parmesan-Reggiano in the “Raw”
There's only one ingredient in this recipe. The success is in the quality and the presentation. Cooking rookies and gourmets in a…
Peanut Butter Dream
Think peanut butter chiffon pie without the crust. For a low carb diet this is perfect.
Creamed Spinach
This won’t taste as gooey and rich as the restaurant creamed spinach that is full of cream cheese and Parmesan but it’s really so…
Roasted Onion Strings (Really, Healthy Onion Strings!)
When you roast Vidalia onions they bring up a really nice, sweetness. When you are on a diet, traditional onion strings are out…
Roasted or Grilled Asparagus
A great side dish with any meal.