Comfort Food - Conquer the Crave

Beef and Vegetable Soup

Tastes very much like the traditional version but this one doesn’t include higher carbohydrate vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Still quite delightful, though. Brings back memories of grandma.

Chicken Mamou

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees

One of my favorite Cajun meals is chicken mamou. Mamou in Creole is basically grandma. So this is “grandma('s) chicken.”

Tomato Steak Stew

Z2-Soup,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Beef

Made this tonight and was very happy with it – it would count as your vegetable and your meat although you could definitely add a green salad. I found it to be very filling.

Chili Con Carne

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z2-Beef,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Soup

This is a meaty chili with some veggies tossed in for crunch factor. Makes a satisfying lunch.

Shallot Onion Rings

Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sides

My husband loves these so much he asks for them probably 4 times a week and has even begun making them himself! They taste every bit as good as regular onion rings without the breading.

Roasted Fennel

ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides

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 easy to make.

Famous Burger Meatloaf

ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z2-Beef

This is a “Whopper” of a meatloaf, designed to taste like the famous burger. I hope you enjoy.

Strawberry “Almost Ice Cream”

ZSpecialties,Z2-Beverages,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Desserts

Dieter Claire invented this recipe by modifying the fruit parfait recipe and adding extra frozen strawberries. She says, "it's as close to ice cream as you can get." We agree.

Creole Soup (with or without protein)

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Vegetarian

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

Healthy Orange Creamsicle

Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Dieter Favorites,ZSpecialties,Z2-Desserts

We have to thank Dieter Claire for inventing this recipe. She modified the fruit parfait recipe and developed a strawberry "ice cream" recipe and this recipe with frozen mandarin oranges. She says, “it’s like an orange creamsicle.” YUM!

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Z2-Beef,Z2-Entrees

Dieter Jessica made this meal on one of her first days of ZReduction. It was so delicious she wanted to share it with everyone.

Spinach Stuffed Roasted Chicken

ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Poultry,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees

A unique way to stuff a chicken! From our dieting friend from Canada…Loretta.

Curried Asparagus Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

Serve in soup bowls with a protein of choice. In Z2 this is your veggie portion. You can have plain salad greens on the side if you need more. It’s very filling though.

Chunky Chicken Chili

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Soup

We made this during a snow storm, the taste took off the chill of the day.

French Crock Pot Rib Roast

ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Beef

Feels just like you are eating in the French countryside.

Tomato Shrimp Chowder

Z2-Seafood,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Soup

Talk about easy to make. This dish is done in a flash. If you’re like me, you’ll make a triple batch of the tomato base. You can freeze the portions.

Frito Meatloaf

ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Beef

This meatloaf makes six servings. When you serve it, remember that your crunch item is already included, so no breadstick or crackers with this meal.

Vegetable Soup

Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Soup

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer this makes a wonderful soup. Or if you get a cold while on Plan Z this might be just the ticket!

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sauces & Dressings

You’ll think you’re eating at an Italian Grandma’s house when you taste this.

Braised Red Cabbage

Z2-Vegetarian

For all you cabbage lovers out there, this recipe is a ZReduction take on a German classic. While you can whip this dish up in about 30 minutes, red cabbage tastes sweeter the longer you cook it -- so if you are on ZReduction and like your cabbage a little sweeter, cook it low and slow until the flavors mellow and meld to your liking.

Cabbage Rolls

Z2-Beef,Z2-Entrees

We were really happy with the way it turned out and I think you could adjust the seasonings to your own taste if you want more garlic or more salt, etc.

Onion Chicken and Homemade Applesauce

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees

"My mom wasn’t a cook which I think I’ve told you, so when she made pork chops she would put them in a dish, pour French onion soup (Campbell’s from a can) over them and serve it with applesauce.

Seared and Baked Pork Chops

Z2-Pork,Z2-Entrees

This is an easy preparation with a homey vibe, when you want comfort food this is a sure bet.

Seafood Chowder

Z2-Seafood,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Soup

This is not the usual, thick, gloppy chowder since you are on ZReduction, but it will pass as a fancy, flavorful meal.

Chili

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Beef,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees

This is a great comfort food. Make a big pot and pack it up for lunches on future days for a nice hot meal on a cold day.

Outlaw Chili Verde

Z2-Pork,ZS-Holiday,Z2-Soup,ZSpecialties

This award-winning chili recipe won best Verde Chili by the International Chili Society in 2018. "Texas Chuck," the creator of this awesome recipe, made this chili using Mild Bills Spices (in case you're trying to get his authentic flavor).

Beef & Vegetable Stew

Z2-Soup,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Beef

This stew will contain your meat and vegetable portion, serve with salad greens for a complete meal.

Angela’s Shortcut Ratatouille

ZSpecialties,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees

When you need some serious cold weather comfort food, ratatouille hits the spot. This shortcut ratatouille-inspired recipe was submitted by dieter Angela. She Zolafied the original recipe and created a delicious ZReduction veggie sauté that can be made in less than half the time of a traditional ratatouille.