Italian Green Bean Salad

This is a fun, colorful side dish to a plain piece of meat. This goes together so fast! You can even make it in the morning and…

Pork Chops with Thyme and Mustard

This is an easy and tasty meal that comes together in a jiffy. Big Yum!

Vindaloo

This is probably the spiciest offering for Plan Z. So if you like Indian food and you like it spicy, this is your ticket.

Texas Style Chili (EASY)

This chili is tasty but not overly spicy.

White Bean Stew

This tastes a lot like my mom’s bean soup with the addition of tomato and zucchini.

Cheesy Scallop Bake

This dish is similar to the fancy French dish called Coquilles St. Jacques but it’s much easier to make. Simple ingredients, a…

Creole Soup (with or without protein)

This soup is super easy to make.  If you are a fan of southern food this will hit the spot.

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

You know how you can eat mac and cheese and not even use your teeth? This had the same result. BIG YUM!

Thai Basil Chicken

This dish will be ready in about 20 minutes. All you have to do is a little chopping.

Alfredo Sauce

You can serve this over baked chicken, or make “fettuccini” alfredo with zucchini noodles.

Pecan Pie

This pie comes together easily, and your family will never know they aren’t eating the usual pecan pie pile of sugar.

Sugar Cookie Wedges

At a dinner party you can cut this into wedges and serve them on little dessert plates. My guests commented on how GREAT it was…

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread crust

Most often a cheesecake like this has a crust made out of gingersnaps. I’m making mine this way and you’ll swear you’re eating a…

Bittersweet Chocolate Torte

I hope you will like this recipe as much as we did.

Monster Mouths

A ghoulish (and healthy) Halloween snack idea.

Corn Dip

I came up with this recipe at the end of summer. I took what I call an “inspiration” recipe and Zolified it so we can enjoy it.…

Nut Crust

This gives you a crunchy bottom similar to a graham cracker crust.

Roasted Garlic

You could also add some of this roasted garlic to a batch of cooked green beans or asparagus for a nice flavor combo.

Orange – Vanilla Water

If you miss soda but know in your heart that it’s bad for you, try a recipe like this one.

Fresh Tomato Tart

Now that you can get beautiful fresh tomatoes most months of the year, this recipe can be made at any time.

Italian Sausage Tart

This meal is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With a side salad it makes a nice brunch offering too!

Chocolate Ganache

Sinfully delicious...with only three ingredients.