Cinnamon Nut Granola

Most granola you buy at the store has about 35-45 grams of carbohydrates per serving. This one has about 9. Your tummy will love this and you’ll be healthier for it.

Creamy Pasta Bake with Italian Sausage

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta, but is still big on taste. This dish can be easily doubled and baked in a 9" x 13" pan for a larger crowd.

Pizza Lasagna

This “light on the carbs” lasagna can be made with your favorite pizza ingredients. I just made this one with some of my husband’s favorites.

Cheesy Turkey Noodle Casserole

This dish can be made with chicken or is a perfect way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays.

Creamy Pasta Bake with Leftover Turkey

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta but is still big on taste. Perfect way to use leftover turkey or chicken. This dish can be easily doubled and baked in a 9" x 13" pan for a larger crowd.

Chicken and Caramelized Onion Casserole

I had a hankering last night for a homey casserole. It had been raining all day and the temperature dropped, so this hit the spot.

Open Face BLT

I’ve had a hankering lately for a BLT. My mother used to make BLT’s when it was really hot outside. So at the end of summer I seem to have to have my BLT.

Shrimp “Rolls”

Familiar with lobster rolls? These are very similar in taste and texture, except you are using shrimp. The other thing missing is the bun but I promise you that you’ll hardly notice.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Another great recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Chicken and Shrimp a la Lousianne

This recipe can be doubled and tripled for larger crowds. You can even make it ahead and just reheat on the big day. It actually tastes better on day two or three, after the flavors "ferment" a bit.

Cuban-Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Caribbean Black Beans with Plantain, Pineapple and Serrano Salsa

This is a rather long recipe because there are three parts but, believe me, this is so EASY. It's a great meal for summer and all year long.

Asian Chicken Casserole

This is my take on an interesting combination of Asian and Italian. I don’t often think to use pasta as part of an Asian dish but this combination came together quite well.

Burgers with an Indian Influence

A burger with a little zip to it.

Grilled Veggies with Pasta Sauce

For this recipe let's get out the grill. This pasta sauce tastes so fresh. It's really worth the effort to grill the veggies.

Fresh Sauce with Pasta or Protein

There's a thing called a "fresh" sauce in Italian cooking. It just means the ingredients are fresh and you never heat them up.

Sweet and Spicy Mashed Yams

I went a bit nuts the other day and made up this version of a spicy mashed yam. Whenever I get a hankering for mashed potatoes I go get yams.

Chipotle Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter David. Zola says keep the portion small to keep your carb count down.

Pork Loin Roast with Chunky Mango-Peach Chutney

Today’s recipe is great for warm weather. Eating fruit with meat just feels like summer. You can bake or grill this pork loin. You can serve the chutney warm, room temp or cold.

Open-Face Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese? Yum!

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated.