This Classic French Toast recipe is simple and easy to make any day of the week! Bread dipped in cinnamon sugar egg mixture and fried in butter until crispy. Top with maple syrup! Serve with a side of seasonal fruit salad. It’s breakfast week here on the blog! I’ve been working hard with one of…
Tender yellow potatoes, zucchini and cherry tomatoes tossed with tofu and seasoned with traditional Italian seasonings like garlic, basil and oregano. This Italian Tofu Scramble is a perfect vegan breakfast any time of the week! Sometimes you just want something different for breakfast, am I right? I often get in the rut of eating the…
A quick and delicious breakfast that will keep you full for hours! This Southwest Avocado Toast is easy to make and utilizes your favorite store bought salsa, smashed avocado, and soft scrambled eggs. I really love our morning routine. Abbey wakes up around 7:15, and I meet her in the nursery with a bottle. She…
Roasted eggplant tossed in olive oil and oregano make the perfect base for these stuffed pitas! Piled high with tomatoes, pickled red onion, and dill tzatziki sauce. These roasted eggplant pitas are a delicious and vegetarian lunch option. Hi friends! Coming back to ya with another great meatless meal. Last week I shared these Roasted…
Enjoy a delicious plant based meal with these vegan Roasted Corn & Bean Tostadas! Fresh corn on the cob, roasted until brown in the oven and a creamy seasoned mashed pinto bean spread on top of a crunchy tostada shell. Beans, beans, the wonderful fruit. The more we eat, the more we… save the planet!…
A thick, savory soup from the southwest Calabria region of Italy, Licurida soup is a combination of potatoes and red onion simmered in broth. This traditional Italian potato and onion soup is easy to make and filling! Here’s the recipe for Traditional Italian Potato & Onion Soup: A thick, savory soup from the southwest Calabria…
A Sicilian twist on the classic pesto – this golden pesto is made from blanched almonds, Parmesan, basil, and tomatoes. Pesto Trapanese is from Sicily and highlights tomatoes and blanched almonds as a pesto ingredient alternative. We’re chugging right along on our Tour of Italy! A couple weeks ago I posted the delicious Pasta alla…
I’ve always loved travelling, even though I haven’t done much of it (compared to some people I know!). My family and I have been on a couple Caribbean cruises, our honey moon was to the Dominican Republic, and a couple years ago Nick and I spent two weeks in Ireland, Scotland and London. There are…
Slightly sour grapefruit, refreshing and crunchy fennel, tender baby arugula and salty Parmesan come together in this delicious winter salad (that can be enjoyed any time of the year!). This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Did you know that the Winter season…
Crispy, garlicky tofu cubes drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce and a handful of zingy crisp slaw. This vegetarian tofu taco dish is sure to please even the tofu skeptics! A couple of weekends ago, my sister and her boyfriend came over to watch the Superbowl. My sister and I are not the world’s biggest…
Sweet potato gnocchi are easier to make at home than you think! These pillowy soft and cheesy sweet potato gnocchi are tossed in a sage butter sauce and topped with parmesan. What could be better than a big warm bowl of soft gnocchi covered in a butter sauce? I can’t think of anything at the…
This Capellini Pomodoro comes together in just five minutes, due to it’s four ingredient sauce! Simply puree plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and salt and toss with hot angel hair pasta. Yes– you read that right. FIVE MINUTES. In just five short minutes, this pomodoro pasta can be on your table! In the time it takes…
Tender baby spinach, crunchy apples and pears, salty walnuts and briny feta cheese tossed in a sweet and tangy lemon poppy seed dressing. This winter fruit salad is just what you need after a heavy holiday meal! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! I know it sounds cliche to…
Savory roasted butternut squash, plenty of chicken broth and a splash of white wine is combined with Arborio rice to create this delicious roasted butternut squash risotto. The epitome of winter flavors: roasted butternut squash, parmesan and tender rice. You can’t get better than this roasted butternut squash risotto on a chilly winter day! We’re…
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. Green chili peppers make their way into a creamy macaroni and cheese made with pepper jack…
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…
Creamy and cheesy pumpkin sauce is the highlight of this dish! Kick off the pumpkin season with these delicious pumpkin lasagna rolls stuffed with sauteed kale and onions. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. This recipe is actually another version of my…
Thank you Amy’s for sponsoring this post. #StartWithAmys this Soup Season. A comforting baked spaghetti dish with a creamy mushroom sauce, loaded with savory fresh mushrooms and herbs, tender spaghetti noodles and topped with cheesy and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. I love mushrooms every kind of way– sauteed, casseroled, in pasta sauces, salads, you name it….
Tortellini tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with plenty of salty Parmesan cheese and wilted baby spinach. What Is Tortellini? Cheese tortellini is a type of stuffed pasta traditionally filled with a blend of cheeses such as ricotta, parmesan, and sometimes mozzarella. The pasta is folded into small ring shapes and cooks quickly, making it…
Full of protein and mixed veggies, this easy Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice is a well balanced meal perfect for a weeknight, or a week full of take-to-work lunches! In our household, my husband and I split most of the chores pretty evenly. He’s responsible for keeping track of all the bills and paying rent, taking…
Delicious and filling, this Instant Pot Wild Rice Bowl is a comforting weeknight meal that won’t heat up your kitchen in the summer months. Full of warm-weather flavors like baby spinach, burst sweet cherry tomatoes, and the addition of umami flavor from mushrooms. This post is sponsored by Better Than Bouillon. Thanks for supporting brands…