Take advantage of seasonal stone fruit with these pan-seared pork chops drizzled with sweet and savory plum sauce. Served with crispy potatoes and tender broccolini, this meal will surely be a hit! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Did you know that summertime…
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…
This Coconut Chicken Salad is a simple weeknight dinner! Chicken tenders coated in panko and coconut flakes and baked until crispy. Served on top of a bed of spring greens, veggies, and a drizzle of honey mustard dressing. You know those times when you want a really big salad, but you also want chicken tenders?…
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…
This post is sponsored by Pep Talk. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! There are two types of people in this world: those who like sparkling water, and those who LOVE sparkling water. I am definitely part of that latter group. I have been a big fan of sparkling water…
Tender pieces of white meat chicken, bell peppers, onion and juicy sweet pineapple baked in the oven until soft and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken comes together in less than thirty minutes and is the perfect weeknight meal! Served with easy coconut milk infused rice. Another easy weeknight…
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…
Shrimp marinated in spices and grilled until golden brown top these easy weeknight shrimp tostadas. Don’t forget the guacamole and pico de gallo! Today we’re taking a break from our Tour of Italy for a quick detour to Mexico! As some of you may know, I’ve been creating recipes for a meal planning app called…
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…
Famous in the Midwest, Cincinnati Chili is a Mediterranean spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti and garnished with cheddar cheese and white onion. Today I’m sharing something unique– at least for me. My husband and his family are from the Midwest and have been raving about “Cincinnati chili” for a long time,…
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…
I had good intentions of writing this post a couple weeks ago when she officially turned three months old, but of course time got away from me and I’m just now taking time to sit down and write. Our sweet little Abbey is now three months old and life is so different! I’d love to…
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…
Tender butternut squash is pureed along with broth, spices and Parmesan cheese to create the base of this salty and savory pasta dish. Baby spinach is folded in for a delicious color contrast and it’s all topped with crunchy bacon! There is nothing quite like the perfect pasta sauce. The way it clings to each…
This post is sponsored by Envy Apples. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Last month, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit a Central Market location here in Dallas for an apple-focused cooking class. I was super excited because it was our first night out of the house together…
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. The perfect game day appetizer, this Buffalo Shrimp Dip has three types of cheese, green chilies, and a kick of hot…
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…