Cranberry Royale (EASY)
This is a takeoff of a cranberry bake recipe from Southern Living. This is homey, tasty, and not too sweet. Just a little…
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…
Cranberry Sauce “Zolafied”
Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!
Zola-fied Berghoff Spinach
The Berghoff is a famous Chicago restaurant. Their creamed spinach is an institution in itself. This is my ZReduction version.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
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…
Green Bean Casserole
Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Talk about comfort food. This is the pure definition. Thankfully fat doesn’t make you fat so you can eat this at parties and not…
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…
American Amatriciana
Amatriciana is an Italian dish. Simple and traditional. I am calling this American Amatriciana because the Italian version is…
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini (EASY)
This is, hands down, my favorite new dish in 2024. Yes it’s a pasta dish but you can splurge once in awhile as long as you don’t…
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…
Roasted Turkey Breast with Cajun Cream Gravy
This turkey has a very mild cajun flavor so if you want it zippier add just a dusting of cayenne and stir. I do love the zip.
Raspberry Gelee
For those of you old enough to remember the Jello product that formed 3 layers you’ll know exactly what this tastes like and…
Roasted Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce (EASY)
I wrote this recipe up for 2 people but the sauce will feed four. So, you’ll either enjoy lots of sauce or have extras for two…
Zola’s Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
On the go? Need something quick that will keep you full and focused while you rush off to work or to do errands? Use your Bullet…
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…