Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes & Creamy Honey-Mustard Dressing is a refreshing fusion of unique flavors and intriguing textures that stands out among traditional salad offerings. This recipe breaks the monotony of typical greens-based salads, introducing the vivid, varied tastes and textures of Brussels sprouts, avocado, and artichokes. Starting with fresh Brussels sprouts, these…
Savor the flavors of a satisfying Cheeseburger Salad that combines the essence of a classic cheeseburger with the freshness of a salad. This delicious dish features 93/7 ground beef patties seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, cooked to perfection. It’s accompanied by a bed of crisp butter lettuce leaves, juicy tomato wedges, thinly…
Delight in the comforting and nutritious flavors of Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines lean turkey meat, wholesome brown lentils, shredded carrots, bell peppers, and creamy melted cheese. This recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional chili by serving it in a baked sweet potato, creating a flavorful and…
This nourishing stew is infused with aromatic curry spices, creating a warm and flavorful dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. To prepare this delightful stew, start by roasting the sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and cauliflower. Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes, slice the bell peppers into strips, and break the cauliflower into florets….
Savor the warm and comforting flavors of Pumpkin Shrimp Vegetable Curry Soup, a delightful dish that combines the rich essence of pumpkin with succulent shrimp, an array of vegetables, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk. With a perfect blend of ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh ginger, green onions, carrots, red bell pepper,…
Sweet cotton candy grapes combined with crunchy apple chips, tangy goat cheese, ripe tomatoes, and rotisserie chicken. Served on a bed of tender spring greens and topped with candied pecans. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! In the states, peak season for…
All of your favorite tastes of summer in one salad! Fresh corn, ripe avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a spicy kick from jalapeno. Tossed with al dente fusilli pasta and hot lime dressing. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! It’s here: Memorial…
This traditional Zuppa Toscana, or Italian soup, is so easy to make at home with plenty of pantry staples! Pork sausage, thinly sliced potatoes, white beans, and kale simmered in broth until tender with plenty of Italian seasoning. Zuppa toscana is a broad term used to describe any type of “Tuscan Soup”. Olive Garden actually…
Tom kha gai, or Thai coconut chicken soup, is a spicy and sour hot soup made with coconut milk. The heat comes from chili-garlic sauce and the sour from the lime juice. You can use thinly sliced chicken or cubed tofu for a vegan version! While I was pregnant with my daughter, I craved Thai…
This vegan pumpkin black bean soup is full of flavor and spices, along with savory chunks of sweet potato and tender kale. It’s nice to have a meatless soup that’s full of flavor and keeps you full! I just love how the sweet potato chunks simmer in the broth and get nice and tender. Vegetable…
Another one-pot wonder! This red lentil curry comes together in less than 35 minutes and is the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Bell peppers, tomatoes, red lentils, and coconut milk simmered until tender, topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro. Another one-pot recipe coming at you! Earlier this week I shared my One-Pot Turkey Taco Pasta…
The combination of mushrooms, bacon, avocado, and salty hard-boiled egg is perfect when combined with a vinegar Dijon dressing made right in the skillet! This warm spinach salad is a delicious, easy, and hearty meal sure to fill you up and satisfy your taste buds. It’s hard to decide what to make for dinner sometimes….
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Homemade chicken noodle soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Full of juicy chicken, tender beans, soft egg noodles and assorted veggies. Hi friends, happy Monday! Yes, I realize it is the end of August and quite hot in most of the country. It was over 100 degrees here in Fort Worth all weekend and…
· What’s better than baked lasagna? Lasagna in a bowl! This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is packed with tender ground beef, crushed tomatoes, zucchini, spinach and bow tie pasta. Topped with a dollop of ricotta and sprinkle of mozzarella — you’ve got yourself a delicious, cheesy weeknight meal! This post is sponsored by Sprouts…
· This Spinach Tortellini Soup is full of tender, cheesy tortellini and mixed vegetables with a hidden protein boost: collagen! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmer’s Market. All opinions are my own, thanks for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! Happy Monday! I’ve got an easy and delicious soup recipe that…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…