These Tomato Basil Mozzarella Canapés look stellar and are sure to “wow” the crowd at your next party. They are low carb, but will satisfy your carb-loving attendees just as well. Everyone will think you are a culinary master when they see these little beauties. Keep it our secret, but these are SO quick and easy to…
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Cara Cara Orange Feta Pistachio Salad
I love bright, beautiful salads. This Cara Cara Orange Feta Pistachio Salad reminds me of summer time. It has juicy and sweet Cara Cara oranges, tangy feta and sweet pistachios to light up those taste buds. Serve it alongside chicken or meaty fish, or by itself if you are meat-free. Oh, and did I mention…
Easy Beef Enchilada Zucchini Boats
I am planning a wedding for one of my good friends. It’s three weeks away, so it’s definitely crunch time. My schedule has been full of final vendor meetings, scheduling and crafting. It’s been super fun, but my weeks have become a little hectic. To power through this week, I needed a quick, easy, healthy…
Lemon Thyme Beet Goat Cheese Canapés
I love springtime. It’s time for garden parties, backyard soirées and spring dinners. Spring brings blooming trees, beautiful flowers, and cute baby animals. These gorgeous Lemon Thyme Beet Goat Cheese Canapés are colorful, tasty, unique and the perfect canapé for an outdoor garden soirée. Just look at how colorful and tasty these little guys look. Your…
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…