Italian Green Bean Salad

This is a fun, colorful side dish to a plain piece of meat. This goes together so fast! You can even make it in the morning and finish assembly just before dinner.

Pork Chops with Thyme and Mustard

This is an easy and tasty meal that comes together in a jiffy. Big Yum!

Vindaloo

This is probably the spiciest offering for Plan Z. So if you like Indian food and you like it spicy, this is your ticket.

Zola-fied Berghoff Spinach

The Berghoff is a famous Chicago restaurant. Their creamed spinach is an institution in itself. This is my ZReduction version.

Ranch Chicken

This chicken is super moist and yummy. The ranch dressing gives it a gourmet feel without any work at all!

Creole Meatloaf

This is a wonderfully moist meatloaf. It has a kick from the Cajun spices but not all that much and you can adjust according to taste. This transports well to work.

Balsamic Chicken (Braised or Slow Cooker)

This is a super easy meal to make; made even easier by doing it in your slow cooker. Simple Italian.

Bacon and Veggie Quiche

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

Italian Burgers

To make this burger taste extra special, consider topping it with a soup spoonful of spaghetti sauce. You can find one with no sugar in the spaghetti sauce aisle.

Frito Meatloaf

This meatloaf makes six servings. When you serve it, remember that your crunch item is already included, so no breadstick or crackers with this meal.

Famous Burger Meatloaf

This is a “Whopper” of a meatloaf, designed to taste like the famous burger. I hope you enjoy.

Cabbage Soup

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

Fruit Parfait

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

Crunchy Top Cod

This dish takes no time at all. All you have to do is crust it and toss it in your oven. Come back later, and your entrée is ready! I served mine with sautéed spinach with garlic and tomato.

Spicy-Sweet Green Bean Medley

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

My Mom’s Meatloaf

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. Not Anymore! I also used to say that if I ever ended up on death row and they asked me what I wanted for my last meal, this would be it. It’s such a BIG YUM and brings back fond memories.

Beefy Peppered Onions

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

Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)

Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.

Chicken Breasts with Zola’s French Pan Sauce (BUFFET STYLE)

This is my favorite new creation. I think I have made this three times in the last two weeks and that’s pretty much a record for me. This dish is easy and it tastes fancy!

Asian Veggie Stir Fry

This dish can be served with something as simple as a grilled steak or a baked chicken breast. If you want an American-Asian combo this is the way to go. It’s also designed to be served with the seared sea scallops for a more Asian-directed entrée.