Collagen Fruit Smoothie

ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Beverages,ZSpecialties

Collagen protein powder is not cheap but the health benefits are HUGE.

Italian Sausage Soup (ZReduction Version)

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Pork,ZSpecialties,Z2-Soup,ZS-Dieter Favorites

This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a…

Tarragon Mustard Shrimp

ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Seafood

This dish made a wonderful lunch salad entrée in our Plan Z kitchen. I think it would be GREAT as an appetizer at a cocktail…

Coffee-Crusted Steaks with Tomato Salad & Caramelized Onion “Jam”

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

Coffee on a steak? Heck yes! This combo is a steak-house classic that will leave your mouth watering for more but won't keep you…

Cinnamon Tangerines

ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties

This simple recipe is the latest from the Zola Test Kitchen. Try these! I got some really juicy tangerines (that were very easy…

Mexican Chicken Stew

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

This is a great Zola to Go! dish, perfect for those cold days for lunch.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Vegetarian,ZS-Zola to Go,ZReboot,Z3-Soups & Stews,ZSpecialties

I designed this broccoli cheese soup for the average cook. It only takes a few minutes to chop the veggies and then put it in the…

Egg Muffins

Z3-Eggs,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go

Easy to make and freezer friendly, egg muffin cups make for a great grab-and-go breakfast. I love switching up ingredients – I’ll…

Bacon and Veggie Quiche

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

This a great, crustless quiche that can be eaten as a lunch or light dinner with Plan Z.

Pizza Soup

Z3-Soups & Stews,ZSpecialties,ZS-Zola to Go

Make this for the whole gang and watch a movie on a cold evening. You can even make a big batch of this and serve it for a…

Anniversary Chicken Tenders

Z3-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z3-Poultry,ZSpecialties

Anniversary chicken is a rather famous recipe. Been around a long time. I don’t have any idea, though, where the name came from.…

Cabbage Soup

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

All the ingredients spend a lot of loving time together in the pot to make an amazingly simple and flavorful soup.

My Mother’s Apple Crisp

Z3.5-Desserts,ZS-Zola to Go,ZSpecialties

There’s something about the potential of smelling apples baking with cinnamon and nutmeg that conjures up fond memories of my…

Meaty Jambalaya

Z3.5-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Poultry,Z3.5-Pork,ZS-Zola to Go

Jambalaya is normally a rice-centric dish that is chock-full of carbs. I redesigned this dish so you can fit some rice into your…

Broccoli Cheese Brunch Pie

Z3-Entrees,Z3-Vegetarian,Z3-Eggs,ZS-Zola to Go,ZSpecialties

Breakfast. Lunch. Brunch or even a light dinner. You can even serve this as a side dish at a family event. Even the kids who…

Fruit Parfait

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Desserts

This is a must try, a wonderfully light and healthy dessert.

Spicy-Sweet Green Bean Medley

Z2-Sides,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties

Add this zippy side dish to your favorite piece of protein for a vitamin packed veggie punch.

My Mom’s Meatloaf

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

This is very close to my mother's meatloaf recipe. I used to serve this with mashed potatoes and corn when I wanted comfort food.…

Beefy Peppered Onions

Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties

This side dish will make just about any man’s day. Think of pairing it with a small steak or a grilled chicken breast.

Southern Peach “Pie”

Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties,ZS-Zola to Go

I call this “pie” because it tastes like the middle of a peach pie; just no crust. I call it Southern because the Southerners…