February 2012

Veggie overloaded pasta.

 Oh how I love Meatless Mondays…  This recipe is just fun to me.  I get to use up whats in my vegetable bin before my trip to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow.  Tonight I used fun Italian pasta I purchased in NYC.  I topped with with vegetables I sautéed in garlic and olive oil.  I used … Continue Reading »

Sunflower Seed Bread.

  Ingredients: 1.5 c whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur) 1 2/3 c bread flour ( I use King Arthur) 1 tbl salt 3 tbl fast acting yeast 1.25 c water (you may need to add a tsp or more if the dough is too dry) 6 oz sunflower seeds In a mixer bowl … Continue Reading »

Strawberry stuffed Challah bread French toast.

Okay this breakfast does take a bit of time but it is soooooo worth it!  It is the perfect Sunday morning breakfast for your family or a great brunch idea as well.   Gather what you need! 1/2 c of milk (low fat) 1 loaf of freshly baked Challah (but you can use store bought … Continue Reading »

Root beer pulled pork in the crock pot.

I would become a vegetarian if it wasn’t for my love of the pig!  Ha ha.  I love this pork recipe to death!  It is unbelievably easy and so tasty. Here we go.  Buy a pork shoulder (2-3 lbs or so) and place it in your crock pot, set on low, and add one bottle … Continue Reading »

3 days. 3 gifts. 2000 likes.

I cannot begin to sincerely say thank you to each of you who follow my posts & recipes each day.  When I started this blog back in the fall, I honestly thought my close friends & family would be the only followers.  I’m so thankful to see how much it’s grown.  I love your comments … Continue Reading »

Guava martini.

Cocktail hour will be something special with this wonderful martini.  1 part vodka, 3 parts Guava and a splash of lemon juice. Shake in your cocktail shaker with 3 ice cubes and pour into your martini glass.  Cheers!    

Meyer Lemon Curd.

Homemade Meyer Lemon curd.  Ohhhhhhh tart goodness, I love you so. Ingredients: 1 c plus 2 tbl granulated sugar 1 tbl cornstarch 1/8 tsp kosher salt The juice from 5 Meyer lemons 3 large eggs 2 tbl I can’t believe it’s not butter 2 tsp grated lemon zest Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in … Continue Reading »

Chicken tortilla topped with fresh guac.

Okay I admit it… I cannot keep up with these National food days!  I just found out tomorrow is National Tortilla Day.  Oh well… finally I’m a day early for something This recipe is very forgiving and super easy.  It was our last night of swim practice for my youngest, my oldest was babysitting, hubby … Continue Reading »

Meyer Lemon Cake.

This cake is UNBELIEVABLY delicious.  I bought many boxes of Meyer lemons yesterday, because I admittedly love them so, and I thought I better get my creative juices (no pun intended) flowing to use them up.  I’m so happy with how fabulous this turned out.  I hope you give it a try Ingredients: 1 c … Continue Reading »

Banana Chobani Muffins.

Today is National Banana Bread day.  Who would’ve known?!  I had some overly ripe bananas and thought why not!  These adorable little muffins make the perfect after-school snack or breakfast on the go.  It is a hands down favorite in our house. Ingredients: 3/4 c of sugar 1/2 c of I Can’t Believe It’s Not … Continue Reading »