Lemon-Garlic Chicken Kebabs on Top of a Chopped Salad

Grilling makes Plan Z easy and popular. This dish can be served to a whole family or even as part of an outdoor cookout party.

Cabbage Soup

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

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Dieter Jessica made this meal on one of her first days of ZReduction. It was so delicious she wanted to share it with everyone.

Burger and Egg

It’s all the rage in the big city. Have a runny egg on top of your burger. Well, you can do that in ZReduction too! I just ate…

Louisiana Cream Sauce

The sauce will make you feel so gourmet and it’s very easy to make. You don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either.…

Korean BBQ Sauce

This sauce is amazing. You can use it on beef, chicken or even a steak-like fish (Swordfish comes to mind. Or Tuna). Also a pork…

Pork Loin Chops with Sizzlin’ Cherry Sauce

This dish comes together quickly. Two pans and voila. If you don’t like spicy food you can leave the cayenne out. It does give a…

Turkey or Chicken Meatloaf

For a change of pace you can try a unique meatloaf. This one comes with an optional extra sauce in case you want to really ramp…

Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks

If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out about how good this is. All we can say about this recipe is that if you hate…

Peach Salsa Sauce

This lovely, light peach salsa can be served with all kinds of light meat and fish. I’d serve it over grilled chicken. I served…

Fruit Parfait

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

Z2 Chicken and Eggplant Stacks (EASY and QUICK)

This is super flavorful. Tastes just like chicken parmesan without the cheese. Don’t be afraid of eggplant. This stuff is…

Fresh Berry Pie Filling

This makes a super simple dessert that tastes so authentic. This can work for ZReduction or you can add the crust and make tarts…

Zippy Scallion Onion Salad

This recipe is designed for your barbecue needs. Of course you can eat it with anything but I had the Korean BBQ Sauce in mind…

Shrimp with Jalapeno Vinaigrette

This will make a beautiful meal for a high summer night. Can be served as an intimate dinner for two or multiplied for company.…

Spinach Sauteed with Garlic and Chopped Tomato

This is quick cooking at its best…or novice cooking for those who are just discovering their talents in the kitchen.

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…

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.…

Sauteed Purple Cabbage and Pea Pods

This side dish comes together in a snap. The vibrant purples and greens of the cabbage and pea pods make a boring dish pop.

Ricotta Cream with Strawberry Compote

Aka VP Anger's 65th Birthday Dessert. This super-simple, light and dreamy dessert is easy enough for a weeknight treat and fancy…

Steamed Salmon with Asparagus, Snow Peas, and Spinach

Thanks to Dieter Brian of WVJS Breakfast Bunch for sending us his take on a simple spring salmon recipe.

Italian Crockpot Chicken Soup

Dieter Emily sent us this easy to make crock pot weeknight recipe. Emily says, "when I came home from work, it smelled heavenly!…

Simple Southwestern Chicken

This spice blend is super easy to mix up and adds a nice bit of zip to your chicken.