> Last week’s dinner club celebrated Tapas. We had quite a mix of food with less effort than usual as everyone brought a dish to share. I can’t wait to see what we all come up with for the next one. You can see the menu below! Tapas-style Dinner ClubStarters: Baked goat cheese in marinara […]
Read More> In an effort to mix up my salad routine, I decided to try an asian chicken salad tonight for dinner. I based my version off one of my favorite salads from Nordstrom Cafe. While I nixed the oranges and wontons in essence of time, this recipe could easily be tweaked depending on the ingredients […]
Read More> My roommate sent me this recipe from Martha Stewart Living for what looks to be an amazing appetizer. I can’t wait to try it for our next party in a few weeks. Between avacado, prosciutto and manchego cheese this cannot be anything short of phenomenal. Crisped-Prosciutto and Avocado Crostini Makes about 30; Serves 8 […]
Read MoreFor months, I’ve been trying to track down a recipe for my favorite Cheddar and Chive Scone from Nordstrom Cafe. I even bought fresh chives last week at my produce place with the intent on mixing up a batch. It figures that on a Monday evening, suffering from a sniffly cold and looking for a […]
Read More> I realize I’ve had a lot of grids lately, but I just love how they can show off the various parts of a menu, recipe or design. For last week’s dinner club I did a Build Your Own Burger Night. Your choice of black bean or turkey burger, an assortment of toppings, a few […]
Read More> After making these cake bites for Easter this year, I decided to try them again for the favors for a friend’s wedding shower this weekend. I used the same bakerella recipe and substituted strawberry and white cake in place of red velvet. I also used my new candy melt dye to match the colors […]
Read More> Although some were improvised, here are the general recipes I followed for my most recent Sunday Night Dinner. Enjoy! Tomato, Basil and Garlic Bruschetta 4 roma tomatoes, chopped 4 sprigs of basil, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 3 TBL olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 small loaf french bread Slice french […]
Read More> Growing up Sunday night dinners were my favorite. There’s something about having time to go to the store and casually cook without the rush of a weekday that relaxes me. A great way to end one week and start another, I try to incorporate this tradition with my friends when I am in town […]
Read More> I’m excited to try out this blueberry tea cake recipe for myself after tasting my mother’s version a number of times now. Perfect for a Sunday brunch or a weeknight dessert, this is just one of the recipes I look forward to when I go home for the weekend. Like most recipes I try, […]
Read More> So I saw this recipe in People Magazine (yes that’s right) and adapted it for dinner tonight. I’ve been running a lot and have been craving pasta so I thought this would hit the spot. It turned out pretty tasty. Simple Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Basil 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil20 ripe plum […]
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