· Make this easy beef and broccoli stir fry in less than 15 minutes! Way better than restaurant take-out and easier on the wallet. The addition of frozen, shelled edamame adds fiber, protein and heart-healthy fats! This past Sunday, I needed an easy, simple dish that I could whip up in under 15 minutes….
· Crispy and golden, these spicy curry potato pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Back in August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Sprouts Farmers…
· Diced chicken, carrots, potatoes, peas and zucchini are simmered in a creamy broth along with garlic and onion. Think of homemade chicken pot pie, but in a soup form. Ladle yourself a big bowl of Chicken Pot Pie Soup and serve with a flaky biscuit hot from the oven. It’s beginning to look a…
· Save space on your stove top this Thanksgiving by using your Instant Pot for most of the prep work for this Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole! Alright everyone: we’re just four short days away from the largest feast of the year! Are you ready? Who’s doing all the cooking– is it you, or…
· Tender green beans sauteed with butter, shallots, garlic, white mushrooms and bacon bits. These Instant Pot Green Beans with Mushrooms & Bacon are perfect to serve alongside your Thanksgiving feast (or anytime of the year!) Alright, guys. We’re T-minus 5 days until the big day… the biggest eating day of the whole year!…
· Hearty couscous stuffing combined with savory cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallot and fresh herbs. This vegetarian side dish is sure to please everyone at the table! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own, thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Couscous is one of those…
If you’re close to me, you may know that my grandpa passed away last month (a month from yesterday, to be exact). He lived to be almost 87 years old and I was lucky enough to have him around for so much of my adult life. I had the honor of delivering part of the…
· Cranberry sauce is a staple at most Thanksgiving dinners– learn how to make cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries in under ten minutes using your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce will be a delicious accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast! It’s time for recipe #3 in my Instant Pot Thanksgiving series! In case you…
I was lucky enough to grow up with a family that ate dinner together most nights. Both of my parents cooked. They didn’t always cook from scratch, and did rely on some convenience products, but they worked hard to introduce us to a variety of foods and we were encouraged to try new…
· Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. Learn how to make mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot with a special added ingredient– pumpkin! These Instant Pot Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes will be perfect for your Thanksgiving table. It’s finally feeling chilly here in Fort Worth, after a weekend of temperatures in the 90’s. Yes, you read…
What looked to be a beautifully arranged mixture of super-foods, didn’t live up to it’s hype and taught me an important lesson about Intuitive Eating. As a major foodie, one of my favorite past-times is to browse the internet for new recipes. If I’m not careful, several hours can go by where I’m doing nothing but reading…
· Looking for a veggie side dish to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Look no further than these Instant Pot carrots with honey herb butter glaze! These baby carrots cook in THREE minutes in the Instant Pot and are sauteed in fresh dill, thyme and butter. The clatter of pots and pans…
· Pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars with mini chocolate chips and a chocolate graham cracker crust. Sure to please a crowd any time of year, not just during Halloween! Every year around Halloween, I think about these pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars. Nothing looks more Halloween-themed than swirls of rich orange pumpkin and chocolate chips!…
We’ve been home from out UK adventure for over a month! We’re finally settled in and back in a normal routine. In case you missed it, my husband and I went to Ireland, Scotland and London for two whole weeks back in the beginning of September. It was truly an adventure of a lifetime! After…
This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Back in August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Sprouts Farmers Market corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. I have the full recap here. It was the most fun I’ve ever had…
· This protein packed smoked salmon power breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start your day! Fill up on fiber and vitamins from the veggies, healthy starch from the potatoes, and savory smoked salmon and an egg for protein. Hi friends! Popping in today to share a quick recipe for a breakfast power…
· Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a delicious weeknight dinner! Tender and juicy chuck roast meat makes the perfect sandwich! Add to a toasty French bread roll along with provolone or Swiss cheese. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmer’s Market. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen…
· Tender gnocchi tossed with a French sauce made with bechamel, chicken stock and tomato puree with a deep, complex flavor. This Creamy Tomato Sauce tastes delicious with gnocchi and fresh vegetables! Are you ready for a French cooking lesson? In the culinary arts, the term “mother sauce” refers to any of one the five…
· Perfect for game day, these cheesy beef sheet pan nachos can feed a crowd. Tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, corn, peppers, jalapenos and cheese and baked until crispy and melted. Topped with sour cream, avocado and cilantro. I’ve been seeing sheet pan nachos trending on Pinterest and decided it was about…
· This Autumn Squash Soup is a copycat recipe of Panera’s delicious Fall inspired soup. Made with pumpkin puree, lots of herbs and spices, and a creamy both, this Autumn Squash Soup is warming and filling. It’s Fall, y’all! Celebrate the first week of fall with me by making a big batch of this…
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you it’s been a long week so I requested two shots of espresso in my hot mocha! And that you’re welcome to a bite of my chocolate chip muffin :) If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you all about the photo shoot I…
I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since we got back from our European adventure. My husband and I went to Ireland, Scotland and London for two whole weeks back in the beginning of September. It was truly an adventure of a lifetime! After spending a couple weeks recuperating and organizing all 4,000 of…
· Buffalo shoestring potatoes are the perfect appetizer for your next get together! Spiralized potatoes crisp up quickly in the oven. Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend– we spent Saturday cleaning up the apartment then watching Texas Tech football. The temperatures were in the 70’s, so I felt like baking some…
This post, as well as my travel accommodations, were sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are my own, as always. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Back in August, I had the pleasure of traveling to Phoenix to visit the Sprouts Farmers Market headquarters! As you may know, I have…