Egg Drop Soup

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This soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants. It is filling, delicate and delicious. Unfortunately, one of the ingredients in most restaurant egg drop soup recipes is MSG. The recipe below is an MSG-free version of the traditional classic, so it won't taste exactly the same, but we think it's just as delicious.

Waldorf Salad

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A traditional Waldorf salad has grapes or raisins and lots of walnuts -- but it doesn’t have to. This one worked great as a side dish. Be sure to cut your fruit portion for this meal in half.

Tuna Salad

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Dieter Sarah eats tuna salad to help her lose weight on ZReduction. This is her "magic" recipe.

Oven Roasted Okra

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This delicious recipe was submitted by dieter Nicole. She served it with pork chops and roasted tomatoes. Thanks, Nicole for the inspired dish!

Smoked Salmon Salad

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Since leafy greens are unlimited you can double (or triple) the amount of greens used in this recipe if you want to make it stretch.

Sun Dried Tomatoes

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No need to salt them. No need to season them. They will be delicious and have PLENTY of flavor. 

Russian Traditional Salad

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This delicious recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Bruce. Bruce says, "We saw this sixteen years ago on a trip to visit our daughter in-law. They keep it from day to day and just add to it when more is needed."

Sea Salt Crusted Snow Peas

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You won’t ever need potato chips again.

Tomato Pizzettas

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This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.

Roasted Asparagus with Artichoke Heart “Sauce”

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Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.

Eggplant Tomato Combo

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This eggplant tomato combo can be eaten as a side dish or as a spread. When I make an antipasti tray for an appetizer course, I’ll sometimes include this as a dip or spread for crackers.

Raspberry-Chipotle “Wings”

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks

Sweet and spicy wings with an unusual twist.

Hot Green Wings

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Here is the first of two wing dishes I served this Super Bowl. Judging by the empty plates and happy faces I think they went down very well.

Shallot Onion Rings

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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.