Savory and full of flavor, these Asian chicken tacos are made in the slow cooker and are packed with water chestnuts, brown rice, and topped with crunchy lettuce and green onion. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Hi friends and Happy…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome my friend Jennifer Slingerland Ryan to the blog. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Allen, TX. Mindfulness is a buzzword you hear thrown around a lot these days, but I’m not sure many people know what this word really means or what it can do for you….
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…
Yukon gold potatoes, parsnips, carrots, mushrooms, delicata squash and kale come together in this quick veggie stir fry. Seasoned with salt, pepper, shallots and fresh thyme, this winter vegetable hash is the perfect accompaniment to any dish. Here we are again, sharing another lightened up winter dish! I know that I need a break…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome Kristin Williams, a non-diet registered dietitian from Plano, Texas to the blog. As I sit on a plane in the early evening heading from DFW to NYC for a long weekend with my husband, I’m filled with anxiety and excitement. Anxiety because I hate flying on planes. …
A simple yet delicious way to prepare fish — sauteed in oil and covered in a brown butter lemon sauce with sweet diced apples. This post is sponsored by Envy Apples. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! Hi friends! Popping in today to share a delicious yet simple recipe for…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome my Registered Dietitian friends Alex and Whitney of Plant Based Juniors to the blog! Baby Led Weaning is something I’ve been interested in for a while and I can’t wait to try it out with our baby when she’s old enough. Have you heard of baby-led weaning?…
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…
While I’m on maternity leave, please welcome my friend Karleigh Jurek, a fellow registered dietitian from Houston, TX. Karleigh blogs over at BeetsandBrews.com. Hi everyone! Karleigh here from beetsandbrews.com and I’m so excited to be guest posting here on Zen and Spice while Emily enjoys some serious snuggles with her baby girl! Today I wanted…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome Brianne Bell, a Registered Dietitian from Toronto, Canada. She blogs over at www.frugalminimalistkitchen.com. Intuitive eating involves listening to your body when choosing what and how much to eat. When meal planning, meals are usually planned out days or weeks in advance. Is there a way to stay organized with…
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…
While I’m on maternity leave, please welcome my good friend Dixya Bhattarai! She’s a fellow registered dietitian and food blogger here in Fort Worth, Texas. You can find her over at Food, Pleasure & Health. Hi Zen and Spice readers! Since Emily is little busy taking care of her little nugget, I thought I’d…
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…
While I’m on maternity leave, please welcome Ashleigh Partin, MS, RDN, LD, a Registered Dietitian and owner of Ashleigh Partin Nutrition, LLC, a nutrition counseling practice focused on eating disorders and disordered eating from Midland, Texas. I love decorating my house for holidays, and I love all the little, cute details. One of my favorite items…
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…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome Meredith Magnini, a dietitian and yoga instructor from North Carolina. It’s a Wednesday afternoon, my house is quiet (this never happens), and I felt like now is a good time to sit and write. With my estimation, I have about a half hour to get some thoughts…
Chewy sugar cookies dipped in dark chocolate and covered with crushed peppermint patties, with a melted marshmallow sandwiched between. The perfect holiday cookie treat! Make these marshmallow cookies for your next holiday party or cookie exchange! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday last week! It’s probably my favorite culinary holiday, full of food…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please warmly welcome Martha Barnhouse, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating coach from Spokane, WA. The holidays can be a source of stress for many struggling in their relationships with food and body. The joy of tradition and celebration is often clouded by fear of weight gain, discomfort and ‘losing…
This hearty Spiced-Pear Baked French Toast is filled with the warm, comforting flavors of pear and cinnamon – it’s perfect to make the night before a holiday and serve for breakfast the next morning! While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome my friend Whitney Reist, a fellow registered dietitian and food blogger from Nashville….
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome Nikki Nies, a fellow Registered Dietitian here in Dallas, Texas. If you’re anything like me, when you initially buy ingredients you have visions of all the ways you can use them again—whether that’s adding bell peppers to fajitas or a stir fry, but getting from A to…
On Wednesday, October 31st at 4:31am, we welcomed our daughter Abigail Rebecca Weeks into this world. We couldn’t be more in love! Abigail came exactly two weeks early and I wanted to share her birth story in honor of her original due date! The weekend prior to Abigail’s birth, I had been having some bad…
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…
While I’m out on maternity leave, please welcome my friend Crystal Karges, a fellow Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Lactation Consultant. “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change.” ― Heraclitus Bringing babies into the world is a transformational process that spurs drastic change in our lives – body, mind, and soul. Could we expect…
Sweet and juicy honeycrisp apples are baked until soft, stuffed with a crunchy brown sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal filling. These baked apples are a perfect Fall dessert topped with vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle. Hi everyone, and happy Monday! Today’s a special day, because my husband and I are celebrating our second wedding…