Z2: Entrees

Chinese food is the hardest of the ethnic foods to convert for Plan Z. Dieter Jeff exclaimed that this could not possibly be diet food! Well, Jeff… It’s diet food. Plan Z diet food.

One pot meal! The gravy is wonderful and the roasted veggies bring out a ton of flavor. Be sure to scrape up the bits on the bottom of the pan in the cooking process.

You don't have to go to a steakhouse to get these. Lamb chops are MUCH easier to cook than chefs make them out to be. Super easy!

I redesigned this recipe to incorporate cream to make a smooth sauce that will remind you of an old spaghetti house. Just no spaghetti.

I love salmon, and enjoy trying new combinations. Here’s another recipe which I think you will enjoy. Big Yum!

These burgers will travel well as a leftover. I came up with this recipe when I saw fresh wild-caught salmon on sale at the grocery store.

When it’s hot there’s nothing nicer than a refreshing meal like this one. It’s very easy and comes together in a flash. If you have guests or older kids, let them help you chop the ingredients.

There was a restaurant in the late ‘70’s called Hillary’s. I used to get a craving for Hillary burgers so I ate them often so I decided I could make my own. This is the result.

This can be served with any fish for a nice light meal.

This dish serves up nicely as a hot or cold item. I had mine warm for dinner and then for lunch they were great cold. They travel well too.

If you want moist salmon that is flawlessly cooked with almost no effort at all, this is your best bet. You can eat this with plain salt and pepper or several kinds of sauces or even salsa. Here’s a version with an orange-ginger sauce.

Serve the salmon hot or you can let it cool and chill it in the refrigerator. On a hot day a cold piece of salmon is wonderful!

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.

The balsamic reduction sauce enhances the flavor of the lamb, making this a delightfully delicious gourmet meal.

A new recipe! For my first ZReduction meal, I wanted something with some crunch and some class. I came up with this grilled French chicken salad.

Feels just like you are eating in the French countryside.

Another great option for the holidays.

See how you can be “gourmet” and still be on a diet. My mission is always to make diet food that tastes good.

Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?

Here's a list of very quick and easy dishes that you can prepare in minutes.