One Pot Lasagna Soup with Veggies is simple and delicious — throw all the ingredients you need in one large pot and thirty minutes later you have a veggie packed lasagna soup! Filled with zucchini, spinach, soft lasagna noodles and ricotta. I really like today’s video! So much fun to create and edit. This is…
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…
Learn how you can save your favorite kitchen staples from going in the trash and save money by freezing grains, beans and produce. A big part of me always feels bad when I throw away leftover quinoa or rice, or when I use two tablespoons of herbs and have to throw the rest away. I’m…
Macaroni salad is one of the hot-ticket items at every barbecue or cookout- so look no further for a healthy version of this fan favorite! Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, salsa, and lots of veggies and beans, this protein and fiber rich macaroni salad will be sure to satisfy. Happy Monday, my friends! I am writing…
Make breakfast interesting again with these delicious breakfast sandwiches! English muffins topped with Canadian bacon, cheddar cheese slices and egg whites. These breakfast sandwiches easily freeze for quick warm-up during the week. When I first met my husband, it was a rare day that he actually ate breakfast before work in the morning. And if…
Roasted potatoes, carrot and onion make up this creamy and savory soup. Throw these roasted veggies in a high-power blender along with milk, chicken broth and spices and you’ve got a warming roasted potato and veggie soup! I was sent this product for free in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are my own….
A green smoothie that actually tastes good! If you’re looking to up your veggie intake, this is the perfect way. Packed full of citrus, grapes, pineapple and apples, these fruits help the greens blend in smoothly. Try this super greens smoothie for breakfast! Being a dietitian, you’d probably expect that I would love a smoothie…
The next time you’ve got some free time on your hands, try making one of these kitchen staples from scratch! You’ll save money and have fun while learning a new technique. Yogurt This is one of my favorite kitchen staples to make from scratch. And it really doesn’t take too much time! Got leftover milk…
Simple and creamy, this tuna noodle casserole is sure to fix those comfort-food cravings! Filled with white button mushrooms and plenty of petite green peas, this veggie packed casserole makes a perfect weeknight dinner. I received a free sample of Kikkoman soy sauce mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a…
Quickly learn to slice, dice and chiffonade in this thirty second video! Hi everyone! I am happy to share with you my FIRST ever video! Watch for a quick thirty second tutorial on how to use a kitchen knife to slice, dice and chiffonade. Do you slice your bell peppers like I do? My mom…
Perfectly soft and full of rich flavor, these braised carrots go wonderfully with dinner any day of the week. Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours passed by too quickly! Friday night, my husband and I went out to a local Mexican restaurant and enjoyed some chips and queso. There was…
Happy New Year! I hope you had a happy and safe new years. My husband and I had a little gathering at our apartment, and my brother/sister in law and a couple friends came over for drinks and homemade pizza. The drink of the night was a Moscow Mule — I had bought the ingredients…
The new year starts in just two days! I cannot believe how fast this year went by. I know you probably hear everyone say that, but this year was the first that went by in lightening speed. So many happy things happened this year for us — three of our best friends/family members had babies, another…
Using spaghetti squash for half of the pasta in a dish reduces the carb load of the dish and allows you to squeeze in extra veggies! Try my roasted garlic alfredo sauce which only uses four ingredients, in this delicious weeknight favorite! First of all, I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Dad! If…
Super moist and and soft, this is the ultimate pumpkin bread recipe! I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Nick and I had a wonderful weekend — we are lucky in the fact that our families only live about twenty minutes apart. This means that we were able to see both sides of the family…
· This delicious pasta makes a perfect weeknight meal — tender penne pasta is covered in a mushroom marinara sauce with sauteed chicken breast and fresh, melty mozzarella! Today’s the 22nd, so it’s Recipe Redux day! This month’s theme: Grab a Book & Cook We’re playing a little party game at the end…
Save thousands of dollars on your wedding floral by doing it all yourself! With enough planning, patience and friends who are willing to pitch in, arranging your own wedding flowers is totally doable. This post is sponsored by 50 Flowers. All opinions are my own, thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! …
Warm up with one of my family’s favorite dishes: chicken pot pie! Flaky, golden biscuit pieces top a savory chicken and veggie filling, including carrots, potatoes, sweet peas zucchini. All baked in a creamy and smooth white sauce. If I had to choose any meal from my childhood that had the most lasting impact, it…
Bring restaurant-quality alfredo to your weeknight dinner with this creamy, cheesy, and savory chicken alfredo Tagliatelle with broccoli and sweet peas. Last week, as an early Christmas present to myself, I bought Julia Child’s book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. After reading a review in the foreword that said something along the lines of “If…
As part of my wedding series on the blog, we’re taking a peek into our rehearsal dinner venue on today’s post! Bien Salsa is a fresh, natural Mexican restaurant located in downtown McKinney, Texas. This post is sponsored by Bien Salsa. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen &…
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…
These cheesy quinoa and broccoli cakes are full of protein and fiber. They’re an easy way to sneak veggies into your meals! Say hello to a new weeknight dinner staple! Once you try these cheesy broccoli quinoa patties, they’ll be on a regular rotation. This recipe makes about twelve of them and 2-3 is a…
Save money and make your own bridal bouquet for your portraits. A beautiful silk flower bouquet will stay perfect forever and be a great memory of your bridal portraits! This post is sponsored by Afloral. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make Zen & Spice possible! Today I’m excited to share with you another…