Cowboy Onions

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These onions are NOT spicy. In fact they are almost sweet and have a little zing at the end. You can kick them up hotter as you add the hot sauce.

Cucumber Salad

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This is a great picnic dish or summer grilling party.

Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Strips

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You can make these in a large batch and store leftovers in the refrigerator. They reheat well and can travel well too. Eat them hot or cold.

Creamed Spinach

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This won’t taste as gooey and rich as the restaurant creamed spinach that is full of cream cheese and Parmesan but it’s really so close that you won’t feel like you are suffering.

Roasted Onion Strings (Really, Healthy Onion Strings!)

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When you roast Vidalia onions they bring up a really nice, sweetness. When you are on a diet, traditional onion strings are out of the question; unless they are like these.

Roasted or Grilled Asparagus

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A great side dish with any meal.

Roasted Green Beans

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Roasted green beans are easy to make. Super easy!

Chili Con Carne

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This is a meaty chili with some veggies tossed in for crunch factor. Makes a satisfying lunch.

Chinese – American Chicken Salad

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I serve this over shredded lettuce to make a larger salad.

Shrimp Cocktail Salad

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On a hot day this makes an amazingly satisfying lunch or dinner.

Fish with a Tasty Mustard Glaze

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You can do this with just about any approved fish. In the picture you’ll see I did it with salmon.

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

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Plan Z dieter Karen has taken the classic Italian seafood dish cioppino and turned into a Plan Z recipe. Thanks Karen!

Baked Fish Fillets Italian Style

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Anyone with an oven can make this dish. It takes just a few minutes to assemble and 30 minutes in the oven and dinner is ready to roll.

Salmon Hash

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Salmon hash can be enjoyed warm or cold. It will transport to work in a container quite well.

Thai Shrimp Salad

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This is a very fast meal to prepare. It can also be enjoyed cold as part of Zola To GO!

Cajun Salmon

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I am recommend you use a Cajun rub on this salmon. If you don't want to buy a pre-made rub or don't have access to one, you can make your own.

Cajun Crab Cakes

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Crab cakes are a fun way to splurge. These are healthy and a bit on the zippy side with the Cajun seasoning. You can make yours less spicy if you’d like.

Super Easy Salmon

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Serve with your veggie portion and an optional salad.

Italian Seafood Stew

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Seafood is often served on New Year’s Eve. In some cultures it’s a celebration that is supposed to come with good luck if you eat seafood.

Grilled Fish with Fresh Fruit Salsa

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This is a very light, Mexican meal. It’s great on a hot day… or anytime you have a hankering for fish tacos or a trip to the beach.