Fruit & Protein Smoothie

Z2-Beverages

This is an easy and nutrient dense option for our dieters on the go!

Russian Traditional Salad

Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Salads,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties

This delicious recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Bruce. Bruce says, "We saw this sixteen years ago on a trip to visit our…

Chicken Piccata

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees

This delicious recipe was submitted by Dieter Karen. Thanks Karen!

Cinnamon Tangerines

ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less

This simple recipe is the latest from the Zola Test Kitchen. Try these! I got some really juicy tangerines (that were very easy…

Mexican Chicken Stew

Z2-Poultry,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Soup,ZSpecialties

This is a great Zola to Go! dish, perfect for those cold days for lunch.

Italian Green Bean Salad

Z2-Salads,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday

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…

Pork Chops with Thyme and Mustard

ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Pork,ZSpecialties

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

Vindaloo

Z2-Poultry,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties

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

Sea Salt Crusted Snow Peas

Z2-Sides,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Vegetarian

You won’t ever need potato chips again.

Texas Style Chili (EASY)

Z2-Beef

This chili is tasty but not overly spicy.

Creole Soup (with or without protein)

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Vegetarian

This soup is super easy to make.  If you are a fan of southern food this will hit the spot.

Zola-fied Berghoff Spinach

Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday,Z2-Sides,ZSpecialties

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

Roasted Garlic

Z2-Sides,ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less

You could also add some of this roasted garlic to a batch of cooked green beans or asparagus for a nice flavor combo.

Orange – Vanilla Water

Z2-Beverages,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties

If you miss soda but know in your heart that it’s bad for you, try a recipe like this one.

Grilled Italian Veggies with Steak

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees

This is super easy. A great summer entrée that comes together in a flash.

Chicken Verde

Z2-Entrees,Z2-Poultry

This is going to taste just like a traditional enchilada without the tortilla. If you have Mexican food fans in your family this…

Zola Pops

Z2-Desserts

This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Amy from Chicago. Good thinking, Amy! Great idea!

Rhubarb Bumbleberry Dessert

Z2-Desserts

In spring I always get a hankering for rhubarb. My mother used to plant it and I loved picking it in the warm sun. Usually I’d…

Raspberry Coulis

Z2-Sauces & Dressings,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties

Raspberry coulis is often used by dessert chefs to decorate your dessert at a restaurant. They put a swirl of it on your plate or…

Grilled Peaches

Z2-Desserts

I adapted this recipe for Plan Z from one of Bobby Flay’s ideas. I love a good grilled peach in the summer. Even if you have a…

Ranch Chicken

Z2-Poultry,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties

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

International Steak Marinade

Z2-Beef,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Sauces & Dressings

A great but simple marinade contributed by Dieter Insider Amy.

Grilled Baby Lobster Tails with a Shallot Tomato Salad

Z2-Seafood,Z2-Entrees

Fancy on the budget, fancy on the fare, light on the calories, and delicious in the air! This dish will make you feel spoiled,…

Cucumber Lemonade

Z2-Beverages

This is a more exotic lemonade but a refreshing one. You’ll feel fancy drinking this.