Spring has sprung. It’s getting warm down here. Despite it being 85 this weekend, I whipped up a batch of low carb Italian Wedding Soup. It’s one of my faves, and is delicious any time of year. This low carb version is made with pork meatballs, zucchini, kale and a dash of hearty cream. This…
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Easy Leaf Place Cards
Place cards add a touch of personality and charm to any dinner, party or wedding. They come in all shapes and sizes, and can be made with almost anything. I made these Easy Leaf Place Cards in a pinch, and they turned out great. Learn how to make these by reading on! Materials for Easy…
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad Small Plate
I love using heirloom tomatoes in summer dishes. They are beautiful, colorful and so flavorful. They come in a variety of colors, like orange, red, purple and green. Heirloom tomatoes pair beautifully with creamy avocados, sweet basil and a dash of balsamic in this Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad. Did I mention this is vegan and…
Sun Dried Tomato Basil Mozzarella Canapés
I love a canapé party – people, music, cocktails, and tiny, beautifully-crafted, savory bites. Canapés can be simple and flavorful, or complex and gorgeous (and also tasty). Sun Dried Tomato Basil Mozzarella Canapés are on the easy side, but take a little finesse to assemble. Sun dried tomato pesto packs a flavorful punch, while subtly…
Curry Lime Cashews
I have a cashew obsession. I will literally consume an entire pound while watching one episode of Daredevil on Netflix. This happened once…no lie! My husband lovingly keeps me in check and reminds me not to buy cashews unless it’s a special occasion. We had some guests over for dinner a few weeks ago (special occasion –…
Blood Orange Mimosas
Are you ready for the weekend? I know I am. We’ve been busy bees in our household, and are ready for a relaxing weekend full of home-things and weekend breakfast! Don’t let your weekend breakfast or brunch fall short. Blood oranges are in season, and so are mimosas (I mean, mimosas are always in season,…
Blackberry Blue Cheese Endive Boats
Apparently spring is arriving early this year for the south. The crepe myrtle trees in our backyard started budding this week. All I know is spring needs to stick around, because I am not ready for a Houston summer. If spring has sprung early for you this year, my refreshing and Blackberry Blue Cheese Endive…
Boozy Berry Basil Lemonade
I helped a friend host a baby shower last week. The mother-to-be was expecting a baby boy. I had to come up with a cocktail that could also be a mocktail, and was blue (or blue-ish) in colour. Boozy Berry Basil Lemonade can be made with a berry vodka, or without. Both versions are equally…
Rustic Roasted Potato Canapés
I love potatoes. They are my downfall in any shape or form. Hashbrowns, roasted potato wedges, creamy mashed potatoes, gratins…I love it all. I consumed way to many potatoes over the holiday. We are back on the low carb bandwagon for the foreseeable future. That won’t stop me from making these two-bite Rustic Roasted Potato Canapés…
Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
It’s Super Bowl weekend! Which means Super Bowl party time. That naturally leads to all of the fun Super Bowl foods – bacon wrapped jalapenos, potato skins, foods purposely shaped like footballs. I am stoked. I am also stoked about bringing these 4-ingredient (and amazing) Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos to the party. These…