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…
How to Cheat on Your Diet at Thanksgiving
Remember, the average American gains at least 7 pounds over the holidays. You don’t have to follow the crowd.
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…
Turkey Tips
Many people think the Thanksgiving turkey dinner is the most intimidating meal to make. It's not. Here's some rules to follow.
Thanksgiving Menu
Traditionally, my menu for Thanksgiving gets set this week. Here’s a little bit of the history of Thanksgiving in my family.
Hints for Eating Mashed Potatoes on Holidays
Some helpful low carb hints for eating mashed potatoes.
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…
The 10 Minute Cleanup
Have your guests play a small part in helping to clean up after the big meal. They will not do everything; but when every person…
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…
King Crab Legs
This is an expensive entrée. It’s one of those offerings that should probably be saved for a special occasion.
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…
Chive Butter Biscuits
This is a combination of a few recipes I found. Love the fact that these are low carb and tasty!
Creamy Dreamy Lemon Bars
My husband’s favorite dessert flavor is lemon. These hit his tart meter for sure! They taste divine and have no sugar and no…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
These are delightfully decadent treats. A word of CAUTION: Treat them like candy!