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Zen & Spice | Dallas Dietitian Nutritionist | Food Photographer
Experience the tantalizing flavors of Chipotle Salmon with Watermelon-Mango Salsa, a dish that combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers …
Savor the flavors of a satisfying Cheeseburger Salad that combines the essence of a classic cheeseburger with the freshness of …
Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas, a delicious twist on traditional pizza that brings together the freshness of Mediterranean ingredients. These individual-sized …
Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich, a delightful creation that combines creamy basil and chive dressing with a medley of wholesome ingredients. …
Delight in the comforting and nutritious flavors of Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines …
This nourishing stew is infused with aromatic curry spices, creating a warm and flavorful dish that is both satisfying and …
This light and refreshing dish bursts with the zesty essence of lemon and aromatic thyme, perfectly complementing the colorful assortment …
Savor the succulent flavors of a mouthwatering Roasted Pork Tenderloin dish. This recipe showcases tender and juicy pork tenderloin, infused …
Savor the warm and comforting flavors of Pumpkin Shrimp Vegetable Curry Soup, a delightful dish that combines the rich essence …
Elevate your grilled chicken game with the vibrant flavors of Strawberry-Jalapeño Salsa. This delightful dish features succulent boneless, skinless chicken …
Experience the comforting flavors of a creamy pumpkin pasta featuring whole wheat rotini, aromatic nutmeg, white pepper, sautéed yellow onion, …
Indulge in the comforting flavors of an Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole that will warm your soul. This hearty dish features …
If you’re in search of a healthy and flavorful vegetarian dish, look no further than this delicious Spinach Ricotta Enchilada …
Make meatless dinners more of a regular occurrence with these delicious vegetarian gyros! Grilled portabella mushrooms and peppers topped with …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A sweet and tangy homemade Asian-style barbeque sauce takes center stage in this easy weeknight dish. …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Savory chicken thighs pan-seared in butter and roasted alongside mushrooms and veggies, served with a side …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe All the comforting flavors of lasagna with less work! Lasagna soup is packed with selenium superstars …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Chicken thighs glazed in a chili-garlic honey sauce with a pinch of coriander. Served with roasted …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Sweet cotton candy grapes combined with crunchy apple chips, tangy goat cheese, ripe tomatoes, and rotisserie …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Create an entire barbecue dinner using just two baking sheet pans in under an hour! This …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe All of your favorite tastes of summer in one salad! Fresh corn, ripe avocado, sweet cherry …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Spicy and tangy, this Szechuan shrimp comes together quickly. Tossed with broccoli, snap peas, and red …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Cheddar cauliflower grits topped with sauteed summer veggies (corn, zucchini) and shrimp slathered in BBQ sauce. …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Sweet corn combined with Parmesan, chives, cornmeal, and a touch of flour formed into patties and …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Savory and salty Cashew Chicken is very easy to throw together any night of the week! …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This traditional Zuppa Toscana, or Italian soup, is so easy to make at home with plenty …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Tom kha gai, or Thai coconut chicken soup, is a spicy and sour hot soup made …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe If you loved Tuna Helper as a child, bring back those happy memories with a homemade …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Fresh shrimp, sweet pineapple, and crunchy red bell pepper threaded onto skewers and slathered in homemade …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A deliciously hearty and healthy twist on the classic stroganoff! This vegan mushroom stroganoff has a …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Tender veggies, spaghetti, and a garlicky parmesan sauce make this one-pot spaghetti primavera an easy fix …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This vegan pumpkin black bean soup is full of flavor and spices, along with savory chunks …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Fresh salmon topped with a homemade sweet and savory marinade consisting of fresh ginger, garlic, soy …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A burger so good, you wouldn’t even know it’s vegan! Portobello mushrooms are marinated in a …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Another one-pot wonder! This red lentil curry comes together in less than 35 minutes and is …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This one-pot turkey taco pasta comes together in less than 25 minutes! Full of savory vegetables, …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe If you’re in the mood for a meaty, savory, comfort food classic, try this Turkey Shepherd’s …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A delicious vegan version of the sloppy joe – made with black beans! This delicious black …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe For those nights you want something a little lighter yet still savory and filling! This cheesy …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Chicken Milanese – a simple Panko breaded chicken breast, pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown. …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe The combination of mushrooms, bacon, avocado, and salty hard-boiled egg is perfect when combined with a …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Elevate your grilled cheese with this savory mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto version! Served with a quick …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Inspired by traditional Filipino cuisine, this Sweet and Sour Shrimp dish is the perfect combination of …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe One of the most popular Thai dishes, Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai), is actually very …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Spicy chicken and jalapeno enchiladas covered in a savory white sauce. These chicken enchiladas are perfect …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This cheesy spinach lasagna for two is so easy to throw together and tastes delicious! Four …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Saltimbocca is a traditional Italian dish of meat wrapped in prosciutto and sage, topped with a …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Get your greens in this creamy and savory tortelli dish! Loaded with baby spinach, basil, parsley, …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Satisfy those burrito cravings with this delicious vegetarian burrito! Stuffed with sweet potato, black beans, red …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Roasted cauliflower covered in spicy seasonings, served alongside cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, and …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Vegetarian Spinach Enchiladas are covered in a homemade red enchilada sauce and stuffed with spinach and green …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A twist on an Italian classic – this grilled bruschetta chicken is a delicious light dinner. …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Spice things up for dinner with this veggie-packed Cajun shrimp skillet. Made with homemade Cajun seasoning, …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Rice noodles, broccoli, red cabbage, and carrot are tossed in a sweet and spicy vegan Pad …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Simplify your weeknight dinners with these Pineapple Pita Pizzas! With only a handful of ingredients, these …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Creamy Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week! Packed with …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A quick pasta sauce made of avocado, fresh basil, garlic, lemon and olive oil is the …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Take advantage of seasonal stone fruit with these pan-seared pork chops drizzled with sweet and savory …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This Coconut Chicken Salad is a simple weeknight dinner! Chicken tenders coated in panko and coconut …
Tender pieces of white meat chicken, bell peppers, onion and juicy sweet pineapple baked in the oven until soft and …
Roasted eggplant tossed in olive oil and oregano make the perfect base for these stuffed pitas! Piled high with tomatoes, …
Enjoy a delicious plant based meal with these vegan Roasted Corn & Bean Tostadas! Fresh corn on the cob, roasted …
A thick, savory soup from the southwest Calabria region of Italy, Licurida soup is a combination of potatoes and red …
Shrimp marinated in spices and grilled until golden brown top these easy weeknight shrimp tostadas. Don’t forget the guacamole and …
A Sicilian twist on the classic pesto – this golden pesto is made from blanched almonds, Parmesan, basil, and tomatoes. …
Famous in the Midwest, Cincinnati Chili is a Mediterranean spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti and garnished …
I’ve always loved travelling, even though I haven’t done much of it (compared to some people I know!). My family …
Slightly sour grapefruit, refreshing and crunchy fennel, tender baby arugula and salty Parmesan come together in this delicious winter salad …
Crispy, garlicky tofu cubes drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce and a handful of zingy crisp slaw. This vegetarian tofu …
Tender butternut squash is pureed along with broth, spices and Parmesan cheese to create the base of this salty and …
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Sweet potato gnocchi are easier to make at home than you think! These pillowy soft and cheesy sweet potato gnocchi …
Savory and full of flavor, these Asian chicken tacos are made in the slow cooker and are packed with water …
This Capellini Pomodoro comes together in just five minutes, due to it’s four ingredient sauce! Simply puree plum tomatoes, olive oil, …
Yukon gold potatoes, parsnips, carrots, mushrooms, delicata squash and kale come together in this quick veggie stir fry. Seasoned with …
A simple yet delicious way to prepare fish — sauteed in oil and covered in a brown butter lemon sauce …
Tender baby spinach, crunchy apples and pears, salty walnuts and briny feta cheese tossed in a sweet and tangy lemon …
Savory roasted butternut squash, plenty of chicken broth and a splash of white wine is combined with Arborio rice to …
Thank you Rio Luna Organic Peppers for sponsoring this post. Rio Luna Organic Peppers are certified organic, non-GMO, fat free, …
Polish Tuna Pie is a simple, easy and comforting meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Layers of …
Creamy and cheesy pumpkin sauce is the highlight of this dish! Kick off the pumpkin season with these delicious pumpkin …
Thank you Amy’s for sponsoring this post. #StartWithAmys this Soup Season. A comforting baked spaghetti dish with a creamy mushroom …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Cheese tortellini tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with plenty of salty Parmesan cheese and wilted …
Tender slices of beef chuck roast cooked in a sweet and savory garlic ginger sauce– this Instant Pot Beef and …
Full of protein and mixed veggies, this easy Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice is a well balanced meal perfect for a …
Homemade chicken noodle soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Full of juicy chicken, tender beans, soft egg noodles and …
Delicious and filling, this Instant Pot Wild Rice Bowl is a comforting weeknight meal that won’t heat up your kitchen …
· What’s better than baked lasagna? Lasagna in a bowl! This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is packed with tender …
· These Instant Pot Chicken Tostadas are super easy to make and perfect for your next fiesta! Covered in …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe · A plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Try these lentil sloppy joes and …
· This Spinach Tortellini Soup is full of tender, cheesy tortellini and mixed vegetables with a hidden protein boost: …
· Diced rotisserie chicken combined with mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and basil to create a delicious dijon basil …
· This Creamy Shrimp and Crab Risotto is a delicious weeknight or weekend dinner options. Toasted orzo pasta cooked …
· Make this easy beef and broccoli stir fry in less than 15 minutes! Way better than restaurant take-out …
· Diced chicken, carrots, potatoes, peas and zucchini are simmered in a creamy broth along with garlic and onion. …
· Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a delicious weeknight dinner! Tender and juicy chuck roast meat makes the …
· Tender gnocchi tossed with a French sauce made with bechamel, chicken stock and tomato puree with a deep, …
· This Autumn Squash Soup is a copycat recipe of Panera’s delicious Fall inspired soup. Made with pumpkin puree, …
· Kick off pumpkin season with a bang with Creamy Herbed Pumpkin Pasta! Tender noodles tossed with a creamy …
· Sweet and spicy pineapple salsa is the perfect companion for these grilled fish tacos! Hi, friends! My …
· Grilled shrimp with cowboy’s caviar is the perfect pair for a Labor day grilling party! This colorful dish …
· Creamy parmesan orzo is the perfect addition to a weeknight meal! Orzo pasta shapes folded into a olive …
· Pearled couscous chicken, simmered in broth with mixed veggies. An easy, delicious dinner that can be ready in …
Combine the best of both worlds: cheesy, creamy homemade macaroni and cheese with the savory, slightly spicy goodness of Mexican …
You read that right – THREE ingredients! Pillowy soft gnocchi baked in a rich vodka sauce, topped with melted and …
Cool off this summer with a refreshing salad made with whatever ingredients come out of your garden. Take advantage of …
Spicy and smoky adobo peppers add tons of flavor to these delicious fajitas! Tender flank steak is marinated in adobo …
Nothing says summer like seared flank steak salad and roasted corn! Learn to build a delicious summer salad with steak, …
Sweet summer corn is roasted in the oven and combined with fresh basil pesto and jasmine rice. A perfect summer …
Fresh four cheese tortellini is combined with garlicky roasted asparagus and crunchy walnuts, topped with a garlic-parmesan cream sauce. This …
Crunchy and refreshing cucumber ribbons, combined with multi colored cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, fresh oregano and goat cheese, …
Lean ground beef makes a healthy appearance in this delicious Mexican skillet dish! Ground beef is combined with fiber-rich brown …
Melted pepper jack cheese, moist shredded chicken, and fresh mushrooms and spinach all come together in a homemade whole wheat …
Spaghetti, zucchini noodles, white wine, garlic, butter and shrimp make this delicious lightened up shrimp scampi! Serve this for dinner …
Crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside, this is the perfect French bread. All you need …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Delicious panko crusted tilapia pan-fried in olive oil. Serve with seasonal fresh veggies and a grain …
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is sure to be a huge hit! Moist, tender chicken pieces are …
Packed with crunchy veggies, ham, cheddar cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad is sure to be …
This dish is a classic European meal – green cabbage pan-fried in olive oil with low-fat turkey kielbasa. Pair this …
Salmon patties can be easy and quick! Learn how to make salmon patties with canned wild salmon. Serve these crisp …
Today we’re channeling Julia Child for this easy weeknight dinner! Poached chicken is simple to make. All you need is …
Macaroni salad is one of the hot-ticket items at every barbecue or cookout- so look no further for a healthy version …
Simple and creamy, this tuna noodle casserole is sure to fix those comfort-food cravings! Filled with white button mushrooms and …
Perfectly soft and full of rich flavor, these braised carrots go wonderfully with dinner any day of the week. Happy …
Using spaghetti squash for half of the pasta in a dish reduces the carb load of the dish and allows …
· This delicious pasta makes a perfect weeknight meal — tender penne pasta is covered in a mushroom marinara …
Warm up with one of my family’s favorite dishes: chicken pot pie! Flaky, golden biscuit pieces top a savory chicken …
Bring restaurant-quality alfredo to your weeknight dinner with this creamy, cheesy, and savory chicken alfredo Tagliatelle with broccoli and sweet …
These cheesy quinoa and broccoli cakes are full of protein and fiber. They’re an easy way to sneak veggies into …
These savory individual meatloaf cups are baked in muffin tins, smothered in brown sugar ketchup sauce and topped with creamy …
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the “#UseNectar” campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I …
Want an affordable, high protein lunch or dinner meal? Try this teriyaki baked tofu bowl served on top of an …
Ever have a craving for savory Asian-style peanut noodles? Now you can whip them up whenever you want with ingredients …
If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this new take on mac n’ cheese! Combine the two …
Get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes with this delicious Easy Baked Ziti! With only six ingredients, …
Look no further for a flavor-packed veggie burger! Made with black beans, this burger is stuffed (and topped!) with cheddar …
Don’t have a grill? Oven roasting fresh ears of corn steams it from the inside out and is easy, delicious …
There’s nothing better than watermelon in the summertime! Switch up your sliced watermelon with this delicious, refreshing Watermelon, Mint & …
Slow baked steelhead trout covered in a spicy and sweet chili sauce! Served with brown rice and broccoli, this tender …
Jazz up your regular dinner salad with a delicious, southern Frito Taco Salad! Crunchy romaine, fresh tomatoes, kidney beans, cheddar …
Fresh shrimp are breaded with Panko, cornflakes and sweetened coconut flakes and baked until crunchy. These coconut shrimp are served …
California Walnuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil and a splash of cream make up this rich, chunky pesto. Served …
Smoked paprika takes roasted zucchini to the next level! Tossed with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, this simple side …
What could be better than barbecue chicken? Having it ready in less than an hour with only a few minutes …
Roasted carrots make a fantastic side dish! These carrots are tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and roasted …
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Fresh or frozen green beans are transformed into a garlicky and tender side dish. Serve alongside …
Love grilled cheese? Fancy things up by adding gourmet smoked fresh mozzarella cheese and savory additions such as sauteed mushrooms …
Craving Thai food? Look no further! Try this ramen noodle soup that’s been majorly upgraded– with red curry, garlic, ginger, …
A simple roux of milk, butter, flour and parmesan makes the base of this creamy macaroni and cheese– and the …
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, garlic, and brown rice; made creamy with sour cream and Parmesan. Topped with Monterrey …
Roasted asparagus, tossed in garlic, lemon and grated parmesan cheese is a quick and delicious side dish! It’s so easy …
A crispy flat bread topped with sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers and black …
· An Asian twist on an Italian favorite! This barbecue-like sauce is full of the punch of vinegar, sweetness …
· What’s for lunch this week? I made a big batch of ingredients for Asian Udon Noodle Salad, with …
· Sweet pineapple slices, crispy bacon and crunchy almonds top baby greens, along with chickpeas roasted with paprika and …
· Roasted butternut squash, tossed with garlic, olive oil and Italian parsley along with fresh kale, chopped pecans and …
· Perfect for a take-to-work lunch, these sweet chili soba noodles are protein and fiber packed. Prep all the …
· Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian favorite. Usually meatless, my version of Pasta …
· Fresh broccoli florets tossed with garlic and olive oil, roasted and topped with lemon juice, pine nuts and …
· Lean and tender French-cut venison rack roasted in a maple, thyme and garlic reduction, paired with roasted carrots …
· Cheesy Chili Beef Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight meal: warm pasta combined with beef, tomatoes, chilies, and fresh …
Israeli couscous simmered in chicken broth, with peas, carrots and juicy rotisserie chicken. An easy, delicious dinner that can be …
Super-creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes, combined with melted butter and swirls of seasoned pumpkin puree. Perfect side dish for your …
· Pan seared scallops with creamy corn tossed with fresh julienned basil. These pan seared scallops are a great …
· Chunky potato soup packed full of cauliflower, broccoli and ham. This Potato, Cauliflower and Ham soup whips up …
Are you ready to impress your fellow tailgaters at your next football party? Today I’m entering the Sabra #TwoSpoons Tailgating …
It’s time for another Recipe Redux! This month’s theme: Fantastic Freezer Meals. We were challenged to share our tips and tricks for …
Don’t you just love dinners that can be made in thirty minutes or less? I do– especially when I’m just …
This recipe for BBQ Salmon & Sesame Noodles can be made in under 20 minutes for quick weeknight meal! Salmon …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Roasted hatch chiles make their way into a creamy mac n’ cheese made with pepper …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy and flavorful tortellini alfredo? Check out my lightened …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]A traditional family-favorite, sloppy joes, are redone with smashed seasoned black beans and piled high …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Craving a lunch wrap that’s full of flavor? Try these spicy roasted chickpeas that are …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Swiss Steak is a traditional family favorite: Lean top round steak simmered with a simple tomato sauce, …
Today’s recipe features sauteed pineapple and shrimp with spicy teriyaki sauce and crunchy zucchini ribbons. Ready in under ten minutes, …
Angel hair and raw zucchini noodles are tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and crispy …
This meal is so simple, it barely even needs a recipe. Last Sunday, I did my usual meal planning and …
Tomato Tuna Melts are a simple and quick lunch option. You can throw this dish together in less than ten …
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””] Ready in under 20 minutes, this spicy and creamy dish is perfect for a …
One of my favorite things about my family is how we love to cook together. Every birthday or holiday that …
Hi friends! Boy, it’s been a busy couple weeks around here. One of my best friends from high school got married …
My recipe for Creamy Orzo, Sweet Corn and Basil with Baked Eggs is an excellent weeknight dish, packed full of flavor …
Can you tell I’m having fun with my new inspiralizer? My past three recipes have included veggie noodles! Oops. I’m …
Nick and I have been dating five and a half years. During those five and a half years, we’ve probably …
Do you ever have those times where you have all the ingredients for a new recipe, and then after a …
So I often tell Nick that I deserve a “Best Girlfriend Award”. He’s pretty lucky if you ask me. Before …
Happy Sunday, everyone! Today we’re taking a break from Sunday Link Love for a Recipe Redux post! This month’s theme …
Hi friends, happy Monday! Today I’m excited to share with you an amazing recipe for spicy meatballs + fried rice. …
This is the perfect recipe to share on the blog this week because we’ve been enjoying #SLEETSHOW2015! It started icing …
· Crunchy and refreshing, this German Cucumber Salad is sure to hit the spot any time of year. Serve …
Happy Friday! I don’t normally post three recipes in a row like I did this week, I usually like to …
It’s time for another Recipe Redux! This month’s theme: Start Smoking in the New Year. I’ll admit I did giggle …
Happy Monday! This past weekend was our 5-year dating anniversary. It seems like just yesterday I accidentally added my boyfriend …
Hi friends, Happy Monday! I am returning from a relaxing weekend that I spent with my boyfriend, Nick. His company …
“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the National Pasta Association and am eligible to …
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