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….
These savory individual meatloaf cups are baked in muffin tins, smothered in brown sugar ketchup sauce and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. The perfect serving of meatloaf! Today I want to share with you a recipe I made for Nick and I a while ago when we were craving something warm and savory. These little…
In the first post of my Wedding Series, I share how we went through the process of choosing the perfect wedding invitation to match our wedding style and venue. This post is sponsored by Wedding Paper Divas. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make Zen & Spice possible! It’s now been 23 days of…
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…
As delicious as they are eye-appealing, these raspberry chocolate cheesecake bars will be a hit at any of your holiday meals this year! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is this week! As a foodie, Thanksgiving is my second-favorite meal holiday (Christmas by far my favorite). There’s something about being in the kitchen with my family and…
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the “#UseNectar” campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Crispy, savory and sweet all in one, this recipe for Sweet Walnut Shrimp will hit the spot for your Asian food cravings! The sauce is made with Truvia Nectar, a blend of…
We’re back from our honeymoon, as the new Mr. and Mrs. Weeks! Wow, everything has flown by so fast, it’s been a whirlwind. The wedding was beautiful– everything ran so smoothly. We didn’t have any major hiccups (just little ones, like my brother losing his ID before his flight home and flowers arriving late). I’m…
This is my last blog post before the wedding and our honeymoon! I’m taking about two weeks off from the blog to maintain my sanity. I can’t believe that it’s already here. These past 11 months flew by! It feels like just yesterday Nick got down on one knee, but it was the week before…
Savory and full of veggies and fresh herbs, this cauliflower potato soup will hit the spot this fall and is a perfect quick weeknight soup! Here it is, my last recipe before I sign off for the wedding! And nothing more fitting than a comforting, quick soup. We’ve finally started feeling fall temps around here, and…
Want an affordable, high protein lunch or dinner meal? Try this teriyaki baked tofu bowl served on top of an easy five-minute polenta. A year or two ago, I cooked tofu for the first time for my fiance. And to my surprise, he actually liked it! Tofu sounds foreign, but it’s actually pretty mild tasting,…
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…
Creamy, savory roasted butternut squash is a perfect soup to sip on this fall! Easy to make, this soup can be thrown together quickly. Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. We’re only three weeks away from the wedding at this point, so life feels a little crazy right now. I know that…
Ever have a craving for savory Asian-style peanut noodles? Now you can whip them up whenever you want with ingredients you probably already have on hand. I first made peanut noodles for me and the fiance probably 5 years ago. I went over to his place one Friday night to make him dinner. Being a…
If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this new take on mac n’ cheese! Combine the two and you’ll get creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip macaroni and cheese. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the O Organics #OrganicforAll campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was…
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…
Use up the rest of that summer corn with this delicious side! This spicy creamed corn is savory and smooth and is topped with salty cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. I know we just kicked off the fall season with Monday’s pumpkin lasagna rolls, but let’s bring summer back for just a minute. Here in…
Get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes with this delicious Easy Baked Ziti! With only six ingredients, this baked pasta is cheesy, easy to put together, and is lower in sodium. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Happy Tuesday,…
These rich and creamy three cheese and pork sausage stuffed jalapenos are sure to be crowd-pleasers at your next tailgating event! This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Hi friends, and Happy Friday! And we’ve got lots to celebrate. First off, it’s the…
Got leftover milk close to it’s expiration date? Don’t pour it down the drain! Make the creamiest yogurt you’ve ever tasted right from your own kitchen. It’s easier than you may think! Hi everyone! I’m back from a week long break from blogging. I’ve been on four trips this month and I was a little…
Fragrant fresh strawberries, sweet SunGold Zespri kiwi, lime juice and salty goat cheese come together in this refreshing fruit salad! “I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the…
Sweet potatoes are transformed into a tender, savory side dish that can be served alongside almost anything! Try these roasted sweet potatoes with turkey breast or even eggs. You’ll only need three ingredients. I feel like there are five vegetable side dishes that everyone should be able to make, without using a recipe– carrots, green beans,…
Look no further for a flavor-packed veggie burger! Made with black beans, this burger is stuffed (and topped!) with cheddar cheese and seasoned with plenty of cayenne pepper sauce and onion. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Happy Monday! What a whirlwind of…
Thank you Mikasa & Lifetime Brands for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Happy Wednesday! And, Happy Birthday to me. Today I turn 26 years old. This month (and year) has gone by so fast it’s unbelievable. So much has happened and is going to happen in the following year that…
Don’t have a grill? Oven roasting fresh ears of corn steams it from the inside out and is easy, delicious and takes almost no effort. Hi everyone! The blog has been quiet the past week so I’m happy to be posting a new recipe today. I’ve been in Chicago this week for an orientation for…