DESSERTS This is your lucky day! You’re gonna love me for finding & then baking these cookies. They are topped with brown butter icing, and it is fantastic! I found the recipe for these tender morsels at Sally’s Baking Addiction. I followed her recipe exactly, & they are perfect! Just what you need for St.…
ENTREES The warmer weather in Texas, has us wanting to hang on our back porch and eat outdoors. These tender beef skewers were marinated in a soy sauce and ginger based marinade for several hours. Then the hubs grilled them on our gas grill – simple & delicious!
BREAKFAST These crepes were scary good! I stuffed them with carmelized bananas & almond butter, and topped them with Tree Hive Maple Syrup + Honey, chocolate sauce, cacao nibs & pistachios. They were decadent & delicious. I have posted about the German Pancakes before; the recipe for the carmelized bananas is here for ya!
APPETIZERS I served this at my Oscar Party for 2 (me & the hubs) & it was a hit! This is the first time I’ve made hummus, so it took a little tweaking as I went along. My version was smooth, creamy and a little tart. I served it with pita chips & was it…
WINE & SPIRITS Laissez les bons temps rouler! Qui, cher! It’s Mardi Gras & I’m channeling Arnaud’s with this CARNIVAL COLADA. And, since its Fat Tuesday, I’m enjoying this La Panaderia Kings Cake Rosca with my cocktail! I love that the official colors of Mardi Gras stand for Justice ~ Power ~ Faith. By the way, this cocktail is on the…
ENTREES The highlight of my Oscar Party for 2 (me & the hubs), last Sunday ~ JUMBO SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE KABOBS. I seasoned the skewers with olive oil, lemon, paprika, sea salt & cracked pepper. Just serve with a squeeze of lime! The hubs grilled them & they were divine!!!! So simple!!!!!
DESSERTS Oh, yes I did make Samah Dada’s (@dadaeats on Instagram) CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI CAKE for our dessert, last night!! This cute foodie has a tremendous following & a way with words & FOOD! Have you seen her on the Today Show ~ just precious! I am officially addicted to this luscious cake! I have a big #cancersurvivor…
ENTREES This one pan dish is awwwwwwsome! It is outstanding for meal prep or for a large family meal. Now, forgive me ahead of time… I’m using one of my fav foil pans. I just can’t stop! Anyway, this dish is best served in a bowl and devoured while cozied up in a comfy chair.…
ENTREES Remember, when I made SMOKED SALMON w/ROASTED ORANGE CAULIFLOWER, PURPLE POTATOES & BROCCOLINI ~ well, here are the leftover in a SALAD BOWL ~ put it on a bed of POWER GREENS & added AVO, TOMS, some SPROUTS & drizzled it all w/LEMON JUICE & EVOO. I’m ready for spring & this bowl just…
BREAKFAST It’s a gorgeous day in San Antonio & this breakfast just shouts GOOD MORNING!!! These BREAKFAST TOSTADOS are our version of toast, around here! I used a blow torch to crisp up these yummy corn tortillas, added some cheese, avocado & a sunny side up egg. Topped it all with pretty watermelon radishes, sprouts,…
