Sweet corn combined with Parmesan, chives, cornmeal, and a touch of flour formed into patties and pan-fried until golden. Pairs perfectly with a simple salad with vinegar dressing and a sunny-side-up egg. I love making vegetable fritters. They make veggies taste amazing and so savory! Abbey loves veggie fritters too. Especially zucchini fritters! She also…
Thank you Rio Luna Organic Peppers for sponsoring this post. Rio Luna Organic Peppers are certified organic, non-GMO, fat free, cholesterol free, low calorie and Kosher. For flavorful and spicy recipe ideas follow Rio Luna on Facebook and Instagram. The perfect game day appetizer, this Buffalo Shrimp Dip has three types of cheese, green chilies, and a kick of hot…
While I’m on maternity leave, please welcome my good friend Dixya Bhattarai! She’s a fellow registered dietitian and food blogger here in Fort Worth, Texas. You can find her over at Food, Pleasure & Health. Hi Zen and Spice readers! Since Emily is little busy taking care of her little nugget, I thought I’d…
· Tender bites of zucchini covered in salty marinara sauce, topped with melted Parmesan flakes. These parmesan zucchini pizzas are a perfect snack, appetizer or dinner side! Hello hello! I’m back on the blog today sharing a delicious recipe for parmesan zucchini pizzas. These cuties are the perfect appetizer, side dish or snack! All…
· The perfect Spring side dish: savory cremini sauteed mushrooms in buttery ghee and tossed with fresh herbs. Happy week one of Spring! We’ve had gorgeous weather this week here in Texas. It’s been in the 70’s almost every day. I love this type of weather because it means I can take Link for…
· Fresh beets are abundant at the grocery store and farmer’s markets this time of year. These pickled beets will last for weeks in the fridge and taste delicious! As a child, I loved pickled beets. My whole family did– we were the kids who would eat anything and everything. My mom would buy…
· These pulled pork sliders are perfect to serve a large crowd on game day! A pork shoulder roast is pressure cooked until tender and covered with a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce. Once shredded, the pork is placed onto a soft Hawaiian roll slider bun and topped with a crispy sweet potato fry…
· A beautiful appetizer to serve at your next holiday party! This Roasted Garlic and Spinach Hummus is not only pretty, but tastes delicious too. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! We’re in full swing of the…
· A toss it and forget it appetizer, this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke dip is perfect for your holiday party. Just combine the ingredients in a slow cooker for two hours and you’ve got a delicious and healthy party appetizer! We’re just twenty days away from Christmas! Are you planning a party this year?…
· Crispy and golden, these spicy curry potato pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Back in August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Sprouts Farmers…
· Perfect for game day, these cheesy beef sheet pan nachos can feed a crowd. Tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, corn, peppers, jalapenos and cheese and baked until crispy and melted. Topped with sour cream, avocado and cilantro. I’ve been seeing sheet pan nachos trending on Pinterest and decided it was about…
· Buffalo shoestring potatoes are the perfect appetizer for your next get together! Spiralized potatoes crisp up quickly in the oven. Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend– we spent Saturday cleaning up the apartment then watching Texas Tech football. The temperatures were in the 70’s, so I felt like baking some…
Summer zucchini is abundant this time of year- make good use of it by caramelizing zucchini’s natural sugars on a grill pan. One of my favorite recent purchases is my calphalon grill pan. I’ve been using it several times a week to cook both meat and veggies. The deep ridges add flavor and browns veggies evenly…
Take traditional Canadian poutine to the next level– topping it with burst cherry tomatoes and roasted red bell peppers! This post is sponsored by SUNSET Produce. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that help make Zen & Spice happen! While us Americans are getting ready to celebrate July 4th, our neighbors up…
Pineapple Avocado Salsa is perfect for your next summer get together! Need a sweet and spicy salsa to go with barbecue chicken, steak or hamburgers? Look no further! This Pineapple Avocado Salsa can be served with tortilla chips as a delicious side dish. I just love grocery shopping this time of year. The stores are…
Herbed cream cheese & turkey tortilla rolls are the perfect game-day appetizer! Reduced fat cream cheese is combined with green onion, parsley, basil and black olives to create a creamy base, then topped with crunchy veggies and savory roasted turkey. Rolled together in a fiber-rich whole wheat tortilla means you get to snack smart– and…
Say hello to a veggie and chip dip that will rock your world! Made with plain Greek yogurt, this protein-packed dill pickle dip tastes great with any veggie, pretzel, cracker or chip. The Superbowl is this weekend! Will you be watching? If so, who are you rooting for? I’m still hurt by the fact that…
Need a new veggie side to serve with dinner? Try these simple Baked Parmesan Tomatoes with a melted parmesan topping! What Are Baked Parmesan Tomatoes? This recipe is perfect as a quick vegetable side dish for dinner and pairs beautifully with seafood, pasta, or grilled chicken. Because it uses only a few ingredients, the natural sweetness…
Impress your guests at your next holiday party with these crispy polenta fries with roasted garlic aioli! Super simple to make, aioli is a French-inspired sauce made of garlic, mayonnaise and lemon juice. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market for their #SharingHealthyHolidays campaign. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own….
Everyone loves good cheese, so impress your guests at your next holiday party by building a unique cheese board with both sweet and salty components to please the palate. The holiday season has officially begun! In my mind at least. It really dosen’t feel like the holidays until we get to the day of Thanksgiving…
Need a fun appetizer or an extra protein boost snack? Look no further than these chicken meatball poppers with sweet chili mayo dipping sauce. So yesterday my blog did something funky– it accidentally published this post before I could write any words to go along with the picture and recipe, haha. I must have scheduled…
Cheesy and savory spaghetti squash pancakes are the perfect side dish! Roasted spaghetti squash is combined with parmesan cheese, flour and garlic to create these crispy pancakes. Today I’ve got a delicious recipe to share with you! Earlier this year, I shared a recipe for zucchini pancakes — one of my favorite ways to cook…