You may have noticed the blog being a little more quiet than usual, and I want to share with you the reason for the lull in recipes, social media posts and overall activity. The past couple months have been eye-opening to me as I have felt a transformation in both my personal and professional life–…
Spaghetti, zucchini noodles, white wine, garlic, butter and shrimp make this delicious lightened up shrimp scampi! Serve this for dinner tonight and enjoy the delicious taste of shrimp and pasta. Thank you to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this post. All opinions remain my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! …
Soft homemade whole wheat tortillas, nitrate-free smoked turkey, cheddar, romaine, ranch dressing and bacon make up this delicious Bacon Ranch Turkey Wrap! Make five at a time — they’ll keep in your fridge all week. Perfect for bringing to work for lunch! Good morning everyone! A little late getting today’s post up. I’ve been a…
Crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside, this is the perfect French bread. All you need to make freshly baked homemade French bread is a bread machine and your oven! What’s better than a warm piece of homemade bread, fresh from the oven? NOTHING. Especially when you dip it into fagioli…
Delicious panko crusted tilapia pan-fried in olive oil. Serve with seasonal fresh veggies and a grain such as couscous or rice. You probably have at least four out of five of the ingredients on hand already! Hi everyone! It’s the 22nd, which means it’s Recipe Redux day! As the first and only recipe challenge founded…
Hey friends! I’m back chatting today about my journey towards a more minimalist lifestyle. Last week I talked about the simple act of emptying your purse at the end of the day. I loved hearing your comments about this idea! Lots of you agreed that the concept sounds a little crazy, but you could imagine…
Chopped broccoli florets, shredded carrots and sweet onion simmered in a smooth and creamy cheese sauce. Tastes exactly like your favorite broccoli cheddar soup from Panera! Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. On Saturday we went over to my brother and sister in law’s for dinner and to see our little…
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is sure to be a huge hit! Moist, tender chicken pieces are covered with a tangy sweet n’ sour sauce, paired with pineapple, brown rice and an Asian broccoli slaw. This post is sponsored by Sanderson Farms. All opinions are my own, thanks for supporting brands that…
Hey friends! I’m back chatting today about my journey towards a more minimalist lifestyle. If you missed my previous posts, check them out here, here and here. I’ve been following the advice from the book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. What the author (Marie Kondo) says is totally true– when everything actually has a place, you are much…
Packed with crunchy veggies, ham, cheddar cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next picnic or barbecue. I originally shared this recipe in the summer of 2015. It’s an old family favorite! My mom used to make a double or triple batch of this pasta salad…
Hello, and Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week. We’ve recently been playing around with our new KitchenAid pasta attachment. My brother and sister in law gave us the attachment as a wedding present! We’re in love with it so far! We had both my parents and Nick’s parents over for dinner in the…
Hi everyone! I’m back to chatting today about my journey towards a minimalistic and simple lifestyle. If you missed my previous posts, check them out here and here. I’ve been attempting to follow the advice from the book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up, and it’s taking a bit longer than I thought it would to complete the…
Craving Thai food? Look no further! Try creamy butternut squash soup that’s been majorly upgraded– with red curry, garlic, ginger, a savory coconut milk broth, topped with red onion, cilantro and a fresh lime wedge. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions about this recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting brands…
This dish is a classic European meal – green cabbage pan-fried in olive oil with low-fat turkey kielbasa. Pair this cabbage skillet with toasty bread for a complete meal! Check out today’s “pot of gold” cabbage and sausage skillet and enter for a chance to win a $700 Amazon gift card. You may or may…
Last week, I posted about my adventures in re-reading The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. If you missed last week’s post, I read the book a year ago, put it back on the shelf (after feeling overwhelmed), and just recently got it back down. I was craving order and clear space, which motivated me to read…
Introducing my new FREE e-book: 15 Easy Veggie Sides! Full with delicious, simple and healthy veggie side dishes that you can make tonight. Today I’m excited to share my new e-book! It’s totally free to download and includes 15 of my favorite side dishes. Entrees tend to get all the attention — it’s not fair!…
I recently re-read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (affiliate link). And by re-read, I mean I initially read half the book, felt overwhelmed, put it back on the bookshelf, and just took it back off a year later. If you’ve read the book, then you may have felt a similar way. Kondo’s tidying…
Salmon patties can be easy and quick! Learn how to make salmon patties with canned wild salmon. Serve these crisp patties along with butter lettuce for a light and healthy meal! Today we’re digging up an old recipe from July of 2013 when my blog was a baby. Gosh, that was four years ago! Crazy…
Make fresh, simple hashbrowns from scratch with just a couple potatoes and a few pantry staples. All you need is a spiralizer and an oven! Happy Monday everyone! I’ve got a really fun video to share with you– this might be my favorite video I’ve made so far! And, it’s the easier recipe ever….
I’ve been working on balancing my life and cutting down on things I don’t really need. My husband is pretty smart when it comes to thinking rationally and clearly. Whenever I feel overwhelmed he tells me to check yo’ priorities, woman. Well, not in those words. He encouraged me to write down my top three priorities…
Today we’re channeling Julia Child for this easy weeknight dinner! Poached chicken is simple to make. All you need is white wine, chicken broth, and plenty of fresh herbs and veggies. Poaching creates a juicy and tender chicken breast that pairs well with steamed rice. This post is sponsored by Sanderson Farms. All opinions are…
Sometimes the most useful kitchen gadgets are the small, handheld ones! Check out my top five favorite handheld kitchen gadgets — including a lemon juicer and a julienne peeler. I am basically the queen of all kitchen gadgets. You name it, and I’ve probably got it. When we made our wedding registry, we didn’t put many…
Do you have a leftover candy gift box or an unused jewelry organizer? Clean them up and fill with a variety of sweet and salty treats for TV night! Learn how to make your own healthy snack bento box. One of my husband’s clients at work gave him a Sugarfina bento box for Christmas, filled with…
I don’t know about you, but I have one of those minds that seem to be always on. Always thinking, imagining or worrying about something. It’s really hard for me to sit still and not day dream or have my mind wander off into unnecessary places. I’m sure that this is a fairly common phenomenon…