In an era where health and wellness are at the forefront of our minds, the quest for ways to bolster our well-being is an ongoing journey. The desire to fortify our immune system and overall health through natural means is a common pursuit. And guess what? The answer may be right in your kitchen –…
I’ve got BIG news! If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my announcement back in February. I signed a book deal! Writing and publishing a book has been a life-long dream of mine. When I was a little girl, I’d spend hours in my room writing stories. As I grew up…
In part two of this series, learn how to host a brunch party for arranging DIY wedding flowers. This post was sponsored by FiftyFlowers. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! Last week, I shared the first post in this series about how my sister and I arranged her wedding flowers…
Are you getting married soon? Doing your own wedding flowers can save you thousands of dollars compared to hiring a florist. With enough planning, patience and friends who are willing to pitch in, arranging your own wedding flowers is totally doable. This post was sponsored by FiftyFlowers. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome my Registered Dietitian friends Alex and Whitney of Plant Based Juniors to the blog! Baby Led Weaning is something I’ve been interested in for a while and I can’t wait to try it out with our baby when she’s old enough. Have you heard of baby-led weaning?…
With a porridge-like consistency, creamy polenta is the perfect side dish to serve alongside hearty meat dishes this holiday season. Seasoned with fresh thyme, white wine and dried cranberries, this creamy polenta is sure to be a hit this holiday season! We’re just three weeks away from Christmas Eve, folks! I hope you are enjoying…
Layers of thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes covered in a creamy herbed sauce and baked until soft and golden brown. These scalloped potatoes are the perfect comforting side dish to any meal this Fall or Winter season. Here we are — just two weeks away from Thanksgiving! It’s by far my favorite culinary holiday. My…
Hi friends! Happy Friday. I realized that I haven’t done a personal update on the blog since my birthday back in July. Lots has happened in the past three months so I figured I’d do an update! If we were sitting down in Starbucks today for coffee (half caff caramel macchiato for me), here’s what…
These Pesto Zucchini Noodles are a light and summery dish that doesn’t require a stove top or oven! Simply whip together a fresh basil pesto and toss zucchini noodles with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Happy Monday!…
· This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad is full of fresh, crunchy summer vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and roasted corn. Topped with feta cheese and strips of panko crusted chicken drizzled with tangy buffalo sauce. Happy Monday, friends! Coming at you today with a brand new salad recipe: Buffalo Chicken Salad. I came up…
· A healthy twist on a summer favorite! Try these umami-packed mushroom beef burgers at your next barbecue. You’ll love the rich flavor combined with zesty quick homemade pickles. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! Hi friends! Popping in today to share…
· 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…
· Creamy and buttery whipped potatoes with sauteed tender baby kale, green onions and parsley make up this delicious authentic Irish colcannon. This traditional Irish dish is perfect to serve alongside roasted chicken or a seared steak. I have always been very interested in the various cuisines from all around the world. One of…
· A warm and comforting soup perfect for chilly weather. You’ll love this Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup — it’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Hi friends! I can’t believe we’re already at the end of February! I want to share a delicious winter soup that will be sure to warm…
· This Chopped Greek Salad is a meal in itself – crunchy veggies combined with savory goat cheese and heart-healthy walnuts, tossed with an olive oil dressing and plenty of fresh herbs and salty Kalamata olives. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! …
If we were having coffee this morning, it would most likely be from my new French press that I got for Christmas. I said adios to my old drip coffee maker and have been making myself fancy coffee every morning. Everywhere we went on our trip to Europe had an electric kettle and a French…
· Save space on your stove top this Thanksgiving by using your Instant Pot for most of the prep work for this Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole! Alright everyone: we’re just four short days away from the largest feast of the year! Are you ready? Who’s doing all the cooking– is it you, or…
· Tender green beans sauteed with butter, shallots, garlic, white mushrooms and bacon bits. These Instant Pot Green Beans with Mushrooms & Bacon are perfect to serve alongside your Thanksgiving feast (or anytime of the year!) Alright, guys. We’re T-minus 5 days until the big day… the biggest eating day of the whole year!…
· Hearty couscous stuffing combined with savory cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallot and fresh herbs. This vegetarian side dish is sure to please everyone at the table! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own, thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Couscous is one of those…
· Cranberry sauce is a staple at most Thanksgiving dinners– learn how to make cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries in under ten minutes using your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce will be a delicious accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast! It’s time for recipe #3 in my Instant Pot Thanksgiving series! In case you…
· Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. Learn how to make mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot with a special added ingredient– pumpkin! These Instant Pot Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes will be perfect for your Thanksgiving table. It’s finally feeling chilly here in Fort Worth, after a weekend of temperatures in the 90’s. Yes, you read…
· Looking for a veggie side dish to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Look no further than these Instant Pot carrots with honey herb butter glaze! These baby carrots cook in THREE minutes in the Instant Pot and are sauteed in fresh dill, thyme and butter. The clatter of pots and pans…
We’ve been home from out UK adventure for over a month! We’re finally settled in and back in a normal routine. In case you missed it, my husband and I went to Ireland, Scotland and London for two whole weeks back in the beginning of September. It was truly an adventure of a lifetime! After…
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 Market corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. I have the full recap here. It was the most fun I’ve ever had…