4 Recipes to Dazzle and Delight This Holiday Season
The holidays are for sure our favorite time of the year, where we gather and destress with our family (given and found!) around this festive time. Whether a low-key affair or a perfectly extra extravaganza, celebrate the holidays with your loved ones with festive and special dishes.
In honor of the most wonderful time of year, we’ve whipped up the perfect recipes for any holiday-gathering occasion. Any one of these decadent dishes are comfortable in a more traditional spread, but all together they add up to a truly iconic tablescape. (Just peep those photos!)
ZENB Tomato and Mozzarella Spaghetti Nests
This ZENB Tomato and Mozzarella Spaghetti Nests recipe is a delightful and visually stunning choice for a holiday dinner party appetizer, adding a touch of elegance and flavor to your festive spread. The clever use of spaghetti to create nests not only makes for an impressive presentation but also offers a unique and fun way to enjoy a classic combination of tomatoes and mozzarella. Made with ZENB Spaghetti (available in our You Pick It Pack and Pasta Variety), made from 100% whole yellow peas, even your gluten-free guests can enjoy this better-for-you starter during the holiday season. The vibrant colors of the tomato sauce combined with the creamy mozzarella make these nests a festive and inviting way to kick off your holiday meal extravaganza.
ZENB Truffle Mushroom Mac & Cheese
Need the perfect signature dish to pair with your dazzling holiday table decor? Look no further than this decadent dish. Our elevated take on this Thanksgiving staple combines opulent truffle oil with alfredo sauce, and layer the whole thing over ZENB Elbows (available in our You Pick It Pack and Pasta Variety) for the perfect boost of plant-fueled nutrition. The result? The ultimate mac and cheese that will keep people talking until next year. (Expect some requests to borrow the recipe for their own holiday activities.)
Berbere-Spiced Crispy Skin Chicken & Vegetables with ZENB Elbows Pasta
When it comes to feast fare, it’s all about warm spices, hearty root vegetables, and bold flavors. This recipe brings all that, plus the vibrancy of Ethiopian berbere spice (easy enough to find in gourmet markets), plant-powered ZENB pasta, and chicken thighs — because turkey already has its time to shine. It’s also a study in texture, with the glorious contrast of crispy skin and juicy meat, along with special garnishes, like golden raisins and toasted almonds. Serve it family-style for maximum vibes.
ZENB Creamy Pasta Pea-Mavera
Eating your vegetables has never been so delicious. Our take on pasta primavera keeps it simple and combines the expected veggie and pasta sides into one easy dish. (Can you say “lightning-fast cleanup”?). Bell peppers and spinach sauteed in olive oil and garlic add tasty veggie crunch, while alfredo sauce adds a decadent creamy finish to the dish that will have your guests hungry for more.
Need a few more recipes to round out your menu? Check out the rest of our 100+ recipes for the perfect holiday spread. And don’t forget to follow us @zenb_life Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know on all our festive goings-on.
