From the fact that it is the new "it" vegetable to the fact that it has skyrocketed in price from $1 to $7 in just a few weeks, I feel like cauliflower is all everyone has been talking about lately. So obviously, I had to make a cauliflower dish and ...
No Hassle Burritos for a Crowd!
Life is starting to get busy around here. In addition to getting the kids to school, attending after-school activities, attending PTA meetings, getting together with friends, having date night with hubby and finding time for the occasional mani-pedi ...
Have you heard of a “Sgroppino”?
If you have not heard of it before, well you have now. Sgroppino is a delicious Italian cocktail made with three simple ingredients: lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco. It's that simple! But it is also dangerous as it goes down way too easy and you ...
Holiday Mojito
This recipe takes the summery mojito and transforms it into the perfect holiday cocktail. The Prosecco which replaces the soda water adds a different tart element to the drink which is delightful. I like to garnish the drink with some fresh or ...
Kentucky Bonfire
This drink from the 2015 holiday issue of the Food & Drink magazine was a huge hit with friends at our last get together. I usually don't drink much bourbon anymore (may have to do with the fact that I drank too much of it in my 20's) but I ...
Aperol Spritz
One of my new favorite drinks has to be the Aperol Spritz! Why you ask? First, the color. It's a beautiful vibrant red-orange color. Then, it has a beautiful balance of sweet and bitter tastes making it super refreshing. Finally, it has ...
Holiday Cocktails for Everyone!
The holidays are just around the corner. That means it's time to start planning for get-togethers with family, friends and maybe some people you hardly know. Some of us prepare for holiday hosting by planning fancy meals, decorating every inch of ...
More Salad Please!
This salad is loaded with nutrient rich greens and tastes great. It was a huge hit at my last dinner part, so here it is on the blog for you. I like making the dressing in a large salad serving bowl and then just adding the rest of the ...
Baking: The Early Days
I was never a huge baker till very recently. I had a fear of baking that kept me from delicious recipes. It all seemed very complicated and too scripted for me. To over come this fear, I looked for baking recipes that were simple, had few ...
Nutella Icepops
Nutella, cream, sugar, milk and vanilla... You just can't go wrong! With only five ingredients, these icepops are easy to make and chances are that you have all of the ingredients in your kitchen. So what are you waiting for? Nutella Icepops ...