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…
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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…
Hosting A Perfect Antipasto Happy Hour
I love entertaining. It’s one of my favorite things in life. Getting to make food, prepare drinks, make sure everyone is having a good time – I love it all. For some people, this isn’t the case. In this post, I will go over why I picked an Antipasto Happy Hour, how to make a…
Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Whip up this easy Tzatziki Sauce in minutes. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal, and compliments veal, lamb and pork. This recipe is ready in less than ten minutes, and adds plenty of zip to your dish. Tzatziki Sauce This sauce is made with fresh English cucumber – the long skinny ones that usually come…
Cranberry Pomegranate Moscow Mules
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I can’t believe it. We are test-run cooking a turkey this week. The hubs spatchcocked and dry-brined the turkey last night. Fingers crossed it turns out well. We will be eating turkey for weeks! Our family is hosting a small group for Thanksgiving. Small or large groups alike, spice…
Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Goldew Peppers
It was hot here this week! What the heck happened? Oh wait, I live in Texas. The most fickle-climate place ever. The weather teased us with lows in the 30’s and 40’s for three days. Now we are back to highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the 70’s. Fall weather, where did you…
Seared Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Zucchini Ribbons
We just got news from my favorite Houston weather blog (Space City Weather) that next week might have high temps in the low 70’s. All I can say is bring it on! It was 93 here in Houston today. Sometimes I miss the chilly October weather in Dallas. Alas, here we are…roasting in the humidity and…
Blushing Grapefruit Rosé Cocktail
Fall wedding season is finally winding down. We just need to make it through October. After that, bring on engagement season and the holidays. I am not ready for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Both of those holidays are right around the corner. Only 86 days to Christmas. We’re in the single digit countdown here. Aye! With…
Wedding Signature Cocktail – Yes Please!
Should I have signature cocktail at my wedding? I get this question often from recently engaged ladies and gents. Sporting a signature cocktail at weddings is a trend that has risen in popularity over the last decade. Weddings typically have one featured cocktail that can be anything from a special sangria, to a special liquor-based…