· 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…
· Kick off pumpkin season with a bang with Creamy Herbed Pumpkin Pasta! Tender noodles tossed with a creamy and cheesy pumpkin herb sauce. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmer’s Market. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! The weather is getting cooler…
· Creamy parmesan orzo is the perfect addition to a weeknight meal! Orzo pasta shapes folded into a olive oil and flour roux along with shaved parmesan cheese. Good morning! Hope yall had a lovely weekend. I’m currently in Phoenix, AZ for SproutsFest! It’s a big event that Sprouts Farmer’s Market puts together for…
Combine the best of both worlds: cheesy, creamy homemade macaroni and cheese with the savory, slightly spicy goodness of Mexican street corn. A couple weeks ago, Nick and I went out on a date to a local Mexican restaurant and he tried Mexican street corn for the first time. And he fell in love, as…
You read that right – THREE ingredients! Pillowy soft gnocchi baked in a rich vodka sauce, topped with melted and bubble mozzarella cheese. Hi everyone! So, last week was my birthday. Nick was out of town (in London!) for business, so my mom and sister met me at Gloria’s for dinner and drinks. If you’re…
Fresh four cheese tortellini is combined with garlicky roasted asparagus and crunchy walnuts, topped with a garlic-parmesan cream sauce. This dish comes together in less than thirty minutes—perfect for weeknight Italian! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market and California Walnuts. I received a free sample of the product. All opinions are my own. Thanks for…
Spaghetti, zucchini noodles, white wine, garlic, butter and shrimp make this delicious lightened up shrimp scampi! Serve this for dinner tonight and enjoy the delicious taste of shrimp and pasta. Thank you to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this post. All opinions remain my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! …
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…
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…
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…
· 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…
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…
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…
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,…
California Walnuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil and a splash of cream make up this rich, chunky pesto. Served with pasta and sauteed baby portobello mushrooms! I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am…
A simple roux of milk, butter, flour and parmesan makes the base of this creamy macaroni and cheese– and the addition of basil pesto and spinach takes it to a whole new level! Try this Spinach & Pesto Macaroni and Cheese for a quick weeknight meal. Happy Wednesday! I can’t believe it’s almost April. This…
· What’s for lunch this week? I made a big batch of ingredients for Asian Udon Noodle Salad, with pan seared extra-firm tofu and a toasted sesame oil dressing. This salad packs nicely in lunch containers and can be tossed together quickly at work! I’m super excited for my Udon Noodle SAlad #lunchthisweek. Today’s…
· Perfect for a take-to-work lunch, these sweet chili soba noodles are protein and fiber packed. Prep all the ingredients ahead of time and keep the noodles, veggies, and sauce separate in your fridge. Toss together in a small tupperware and pack for lunch! I’m always looking for new lunch ideas for me and…
· Cheesy Chili Beef Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight meal: warm pasta combined with beef, tomatoes, chilies, and fresh spinach, topped with Monterrey cheese. You just need two pots for this meal– one to cook the pasta in and one to make everything else. Easy clean up! When we were little, once in a…
This recipe for BBQ Salmon & Sesame Noodles can be made in under 20 minutes for quick weeknight meal! Salmon is brushed with BBQ sauce, broiled, and served with stir-fry noodles tossed in a sesame sauce. Last Friday, I spent the day working off-campus. I’ve been working with the marketing department at the heart hospital…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Roasted hatch chiles make their way into a creamy mac n’ cheese made with pepper jack and goat cheese, avocado puree, cilantro, and lime. Topped with crispy panko bread crumbs and baked to perfection![/symple_box] Down here in Texas, people go kinda crazy when it’s hatch chile time. In fact, Central…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy and flavorful tortellini alfredo? Check out my lightened up version using light sour cream, two percent milk and buttery roasted garlic. [/symple_box] Sometimes, you just need something goey and cheesy. And super garlicky. I had a craving for fettuccine alfredo this past weekend and…
Angel hair and raw zucchini noodles are tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and crispy roasted chickpeas. Eat this pasta salad warm or cold, either way it hits the spot. It’s the 22nd, which means it’s Recipe Redux day! This month’s theme: Fresh from the Garden The season of bountiful produce…