Daily cooking can sometimes find you wanting more – not to say that the food is bad, but things get repetitive, you long for something that is different. This day was one of those days. Trying to make the dinner just a little different, I breaded the chicken with the simple 3 bowl process and made a…
Year: 2015
French Kiss Martini
E and I are getting married later this year. To inspire us, we were looking for romantic French inspired decorations and I came across this martini. Although we won’t be having a signature drink at the wedding, this is the type of drink that everyone should try at least once. I have to say…
Chocolate Lava Cakes
When I think of a romantic dinner and what dessert would top things off perfectly, I think of Lava Cakes. They’re rich and creamy and decadent and …well, I could keep going. All of this adds up to they are the perfect finish to a romantic meal. I have not made these before, just experienced…
Melted Chocolate Cake Decorations
It’s the first year that the kid wanted me to make the birthday cake instead of buying it from Target or somewhere like that and I dove right in! Her biggest request is that she wanted some sort of awesome dance party kind of cake. The big theme was blue, as you probably can see….
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
It was one of those weekends. You know the ones – when there are so many things to get done, when you have a few events to go to and then all of the house chores that have been put off during the week…now, to worry about dinner…No Thank You! I wanted something easy where…
Marinaded Beef Tips
Looking for that appetizer to help make your Super Bowl party pop! Well, I may be a little late on the planning, but just in case – here you are – Marinaded Beef Tips!!! These tips are tender and perfect when served on a toothpick for everyone to enjoy – adults and kids alike. The…
Caramelized Onions
Absolutely love the sweet flavor that develops from cooking onions low and slow with salt, sugar and butter. The caramelization gives the best onion flavor that can be used with anything. It goes great on toast, pizzas, with beef, burgers, soups, salads, or if you are a true onion fan, straight out the jar. Now…
Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons
We have been so set on weeknight dinners lately that we have forgotten the glory that is appetizers. That perfect little bite to satisfy your taste buds that you get to use either your fingers or a tiny fork! Wontons are the definition of a well rounded appetizer – it includes the creamy inside…
Browned Butter Chicken
About six months ago, we were trying to figure out what was going to be for dinner, but I was feeling uninspired. Maybe that isn’t something that I should admit on this blog, but it happens to the best of us. Days can get long and balancing everything from work to home to cleaning to…
Fool Proof Risotto
Are you looking for a staple side dish that can be adapted to go with your entrees? Look no further, this fool proof Risotto is simple to make, creamy and good, not to mention kid tested and approved for meals on any night. The question is do you use Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock in…
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