--- title: 10 Fun Stay-At-Home Zone Tips description: Feeling like your cooking could use a reboot?  It doesn't take being a culinary expert to freshen up your meals to make them feel new and different. 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D | Creator of the Zone Diet # [10 Fun Stay-At-Home Zone Tips](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips) - ** - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.zoneliving.com%2Fzoneliving%2F10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips) - [**](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.zoneliving.com%2Fzoneliving%2F10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.zoneliving.com%2Fzoneliving%2F10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips) Written by Sue Knorr on August 10, 2020 There’s no time like the present to give a few new twists to your Zone meals and snacks. I like to think out of the box, try something new and different yet keep it simple. These are a few of my favorites. Feel free to add your personal touches to these suggestions and make them your own. #### ![AvacadoFries-](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AvacadoFries-.png?width=803&name=AvacadoFries-.png) 1. Avocado “Fries” Cut the flesh of 1 avocado lengthwise into about 8 wedges. Toss in a baggie with a little bit of almond meal or almond flour. Place on a parchment covered cookie sheet, lightly spritz with olive oil, and bake at 375 degrees until done to your preference. ![Cheesy](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cheesy.png?width=1768&name=Cheesy.png) #### 2. Cheesy dressing or Dip Blend lowfat cottage cheese with a bit of olive oil and your favorite seasonings, thinning with a little water if desired. The sky’s the limit with this one. You can even turn it into an entire meal by tossing it with some [Zone PastaRx](https://www.zonediet.com/products/zone-pasta/) and your favorite chopped fresh summer vegetables. ![OatmealCakes](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OatmealCakes.png?width=1768&name=OatmealCakes.png) #### 3. Oatmeal Cakes Use leftover cooked steel-cut oatmeal that’s been refrigerated for at least 1 day. Flatten the desired amount of cooked oats into any shape about 1/2 inch thick. Cook on the stovetop over low to medium heat in a well-seasoned skillet or nonstick pan with a little touch of olive oil until warmed through. They will slightly brown on the bottom. Top with berries and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside an egg white omelet. ![Jam](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jam.png?width=1768&name=Jam.png) #### 4. Easy Zone “Jam” Slightly mash fresh or thawed frozen berries with a fork. Raspberries are my favorite. Serve on steel-cut oatmeal cakes or stir into yogurt. ![5min](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5min.png?width=1768&name=5min.png) #### 5. 5 Minute Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, and Carrot Slaw Shred the veggies in a food processor and toss them with your favorite Zone-friendly dressing. For more fun and flavor add little tidbits like slivered almonds or ground peanuts. Remember, less is more. ![Chicken](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chicken.png?width=1768&name=Chicken.png) #### 6. Crunchy Chicken Coating Give some [Zone Cereal](https://www.zonediet.com/product/zone-foods/dr-sears-zone-breakfast-cereal-1-box/) a few zaps in a food processor or blender to make the pieces a little smaller. Take care not to grind it into a fine powder. Toss with chicken tenders or chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast, give it a spritz of olive oil, and bake in a 350° oven until the chicken is just cooked through. ![TraderJoes](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TraderJoes.png?width=1768&name=TraderJoes.png) #### 7. “Trader Joe’s Organic Vinaigrette Rosé” An accidental find on a trip to the grocery store last year, this is now my favorite go-to dressing in a pinch. It’s light with an awesome flavor, and it’s made with high oleic fat so it’s a great Zone choice. ![Tuna-Pattie](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tuna-Pattie.png?width=1768&name=Tuna-Pattie.png) #### 8. Easy Tuna Pattie  For a tuna melt without the bread, mix a single serving packet of tuna with the white of one egg, a little bit of onion powder and garlic powder, and a tablespoon of grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese. Heat in a well-seasoned skillet with a little olive oil just until the egg white is completely cooked, and the Pattie is warmed through. ![Meatloaf](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Meatloaf.png?width=1768&name=Meatloaf.png) #### 9. Quick and Delicious Turkey Meatloaf Mix 1 pound 99% fat-free ground turkey breast with the whites of two eggs, a tablespoon of olive oil, 2 or 3 generous spoonfuls of your favorite red pasta sauce, and some onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Pat into a 6 x 8” baking dish, thinly spread a couple more spoonfuls of pasta sauce on top, cover with foil, and bake at 350° for about 40 minutes or until meat is cooked through. For a Mexican flair substitute salsa for the pasta sauce and seasonings and add a few dashes of hot sauce. ![Tea](https://blog.zoneliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tea.png?width=1768&name=Tea.png) #### 10. Maqui Tea I must confess; this one is not my original idea but it’s quite interesting. Break open a capsule of [MaquiRX](https://www.zonediet.com/product/polyphenols/maquirx-30-capsules/) into a cup of tea. I guarantee you’ll be mesmerized by watching the purple maqui as it blends with the tea. Not only that, but you’ll also be getting the best of the best polyphenols in a soothing, relaxing cup of your favorite tea. Not into tea? Try mixing MaquiRx into a bowl of [Zone Cereal](https://www.zonediet.com/product/zone-foods/dr-sears-zone-breakfast-cereal-1-box/), a serving of yogurt, the oatmeal cakes in Tip #3, or whatever your heart desires. ### Popular stories [Easy Hearty And Healthy Chili Recipe](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/zone-living-newsletter-articles/easy-hearty-and-healthy-chili-recipe) Nov 01, 2013 [Milk and Milk Substitutes—What You Need to Know](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/zone-living-newsletter-articles/milk-many-types-liquid-nutrition) Apr 05, 2017 [Tasty Recipes in: The Mediterranean Zone](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/zone-living-newsletter-articles/tasty-recipes) Oct 03, 2014 ### Posts by Tags - [Zone Diet (59)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/zone-diet) - [Zone Living (48)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/zone-living) - [Recipes (45)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/recipes) - [Peak Performance (41)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/peak-performance) - [Omega-3 Fish Oil (35)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/omega-3-fish-oil) - [Healthy Eating (30)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/healthy-eating) - [Testimonial (24)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/testimonial) - [Dr. Barry Sears (20)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/dr-barry-sears) - [Healthy Aging (17)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/healthy-aging) - [Polyphenols (17)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/polyphenols) - [Weight Loss (16)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/weight-loss) - [Newsletter Article (15)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/newsletter-article) - [Holidays (14)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/holidays) - [Evidence-Based Wellness (10)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/evidence-based-wellness) - [Childhood Nutrition (9)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/childhood-nutrition) - [Restaurants (8)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/restaurants) - [Zone Cruise (5)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/zone-cruise) - [Food & Nutrition (2)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/food-nutrition) - [Pro-Resolution Nutrition (2)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/pro-resolution-nutrition) - [Exercise (1)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/exercise) - [Fittness (1)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/fittness) - [Fruits & Vegetables (1)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/fruits-vegetables) - [Inflammation (1)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/inflammation) - [Strength Training (1)](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/tag/strength-training) [See all](https://blog.zoneliving.com/zoneliving/10-fun-stay-at-home-zone-tips#) ### Let Us Know What You Thought about this Post. 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