Italian Crockpot Chicken Soup
Dieter Emily sent us this easy to make crock pot weeknight recipe. Emily says, "when I came home from work, it smelled heavenly!…
Shrimp and “Grits”
My husband loves shrimp and grits. His mother was from Arkansas and they ate grits often. Trouble is grits are very high carb.…
Seafood Crepes
These crepes are very low carb and EASY to make. You can even make them ahead and store them in the refrigerator or freeze them.…
Badger Brats
I made this ‘good luck’ recipe for the Championship Final for basketball. The Wisconsin Badgers played the Duke Blue Devils.…
Simple Southwestern Chicken
This spice blend is super easy to mix up and adds a nice bit of zip to your chicken.
Cajun Shrimp and a “Mess of Greens”
This is a colorful dish that’s also healthy. Fresh and fancy enough to serve to company. No one will miss rice. Easy for a…
Irish Coffee – “Zolafied Version”
Celebrate St. Patrick's day the Zola way! Wake up with this deliciously creamy and slightly boozy coffee concoction.
Beefy Peppered Onions
This side dish will make just about any man’s day. Think of pairing it with a small steak or a grilled chicken breast.
Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Chinese Eggplant
Roasting the vegetables really brings out lovely caramelized flavors in the eggplant and tomatoes. Try pairing this side dish…
Halibut with Shallots and Bacon
They say everything goes better with bacon. From the sounds coming out of my husband when he took his first bite I’d say that’s…
Orange-Strawberry Dessert
Combining the tartness of strawberries with the citrusy tang of oranges, try this creation for a refreshing and super simple…
Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)
Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.
Chai Latte
Plan Z Dieter, Randy, was missing his morning chai latte. Zola helped him to create a Plan Z friendly version. Wake up and smile…
Roasted Cream of Asparagus Soup
It may not feel like it here in Chicago, but spring and asparagus season are just around the corner. Gear up with this flavorful…
Multi Berry Kefir Smoothie
This frozen smoothie is the probiotic bust you need.
Chipotle Pork Tenderloin
You'll give your mouth a sweet and spicy kick with this Southwestern inspired dish.
Mexican Casserole
I was shocked. I have made this casserole so many times in so many variations -- I had no idea I had never typed it up to share…
Zucchini-Carrot Saute (SUPER simple)
This is such a fabulous substitute for pasta. I promise you won’t miss it. You even get the same texture of the noodles from the…
Southern Peach “Pie”
I call this “pie” because it tastes like the middle of a peach pie; just no crust. I call it Southern because the Southerners…
Seared Sea Scallops with a Spicy Dipping Sauce
Try this dish for a taste of the sea with a little kick. Pairs excellently with my Asian Veggie Stir Fry
Spinach Chicken
This is almost gourmet but so easy! This is definitely fancy enough to serve to a small dinner party.
Italian Sausage Zucchini Casserole
This dish is Italian comfort food. I curl up on sofa with a bowl of this and watch a movie. You can go totally low-carb with…
Shrimp Curry
This dishes coaxes out an abundance of flavor from the shrimp. Creamy, smooth, and slightly spiced your taste buds will light up…
Lime Chicken
Okay, so I know this sounds odd but it really tastes very good! Simple to make. It will make even a rookie cook a star.