Cajun Shrimp and a “Mess of Greens”
This is a colorful dish that’s also healthy. Fresh and fancy enough to serve to company. No one will miss rice. Easy for a…
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.
Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Chinese Eggplant
Roasting the vegetables really brings out lovely caramelized flavors in the eggplant and tomatoes. Try pairing this side dish…
Orange-Strawberry Dessert
Combining the tartness of strawberries with the citrusy tang of oranges, try this creation for a refreshing and super simple…
Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)
Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.
Chai Latte
Plan Z Dieter, Randy, was missing his morning chai latte. Zola helped him to create a Plan Z friendly version. Wake up and smile…
Roasted Cream of Asparagus Soup
It may not feel like it here in Chicago, but spring and asparagus season are just around the corner. Gear up with this flavorful…
Chipotle Pork Tenderloin
You'll give your mouth a sweet and spicy kick with this Southwestern inspired dish.
Southern Peach “Pie”
I call this “pie” because it tastes like the middle of a peach pie; just no crust. I call it Southern because the Southerners…
Seared Sea Scallops with a Spicy Dipping Sauce
Try this dish for a taste of the sea with a little kick. Pairs excellently with my Asian Veggie Stir Fry
Spinach Chicken
This is almost gourmet but so easy! This is definitely fancy enough to serve to a small dinner party.
Lime Chicken
Okay, so I know this sounds odd but it really tastes very good! Simple to make. It will make even a rookie cook a star.
Spicy Paprika Salmon
If you like paprika and some zing, you’ll like this dish. Salmon has such a robust (almost fatty) flavor you get a big bang for…
Whitefish with an Asian-Cajun Remoulade
Some would call this fancy frou-frou food. Who knows what a remoulade is!? Foodies do. And foodies understand the concept of…
Shrimp Cocktail Chowder
Talk about easy to make. This soup is done in a flash. If you’re like me you’ll make a triple batch. You can freeze the portions…
Winter Apple “Pie”
Spice up your holidays without losing a step on Plan Z with this comforting winter-inspired recipe.
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…
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…
Spicy Dipping Sauce
Serve with my seared sea scallops or with any fish or sea food. I think grilled shrimp would be great! Or even cooked, cold…
Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Chili
Add a kick to your weeknight meals. Just let the crock pot do the work and you'll have a South of the border dinner in a cinch.
Steak Marinade #4
Summer grilling is not over yet. This one can be done on the grill, in the broiler, or follow my lead to sear it and roast it in…
Mexican Chicken Bowl
This is a quick and easy meal to prepare. You can make it in batches so you get several servings and it travels and reheats in a…
Baked Salmon
A quick, easy, and simple fish dish to brighten up your weekday meals.
Italian Grilled Steak with Balsamic Onions
Get out the grill! This is one way the Italians do steak. I took a Food Network recipe and Zolafied it to come up with this…