Pesto
I have seen in some restaurant menus that chefs have made pesto with walnuts, so I decided macadamia nuts must work too. Now I…
Roasted Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce (EASY)
I wrote this recipe up for 2 people but the sauce will feed four. So, you’ll either enjoy lots of sauce or have extras for two…
Cauliflower Pancakes
The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!
Zola’s Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
On the go? Need something quick that will keep you full and focused while you rush off to work or to do errands? Use your Bullet…
Colorful Peppers with Zip
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that…
Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…
Crustless Quiche and Variations
This is not a “thick” quiche so you get to have a bigger piece. I made it a thin version so it cooks faster because no one wants…
Mushroom Steak Sauce (SUPER EASY)
Smell this sauce before you put it on your steak and you’ll swear you’re in an old-time steakhouse. The addition of the…
Creamy Dreamy Lemon Bars
My husband’s favorite dessert flavor is lemon. These hit his tart meter for sure! They taste divine and have no sugar and no…
Veggie Stir Fry (EASY)
This colorful dish is super simple to make. You can include whatever assortment of veggies you like. I’ll give you a list of…
Lemon Brownies
I found a classic Southern Living recipe and took out all the sugar. These are amazing – even if I do say so myself!
Chef Jernard’s Holiday Collard Greens
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his…
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Spiral Ham with Apricot Mustard Glaze
The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…
Cranberry Sauce “Zolafied”
Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
What a great idea! Dieter Cindy thought of this when her daughter had a Culver’s Pumpkin Spice Frozen Custard. She craved one,…
Pumpkin Spiced Pecans
These sweet and spicy nuts are perfect for snacking, make a great salad topper or adding a special something to your favorite…
Hot Wing Dip
Most folks think of chicken wings as being a guy thing and even a sport fan thing but anyone can love this dip! I served it as a…
Mango Summer Salad
Can’t get any easier than this. Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve with your protein hot off the grill!
Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce
This Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce is a great addition to your recipe collection. This can be made spicier with the addition of…