Unseasonably warm weather has me rushing past spring and into summer this week. Shorts, sandals, and fruity drinks by the picnic table are all part of the weekend plan. So what kind of fruity drink do I end up with when left to my own devices? How about a pretty Raspberry Lemon Drop?
The luck of the Irish is with you, courtesy of Sandra Lee! She's sharing a great selection of recipes perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Everything from Potato Leek Fondue Soup to Pub Crawler's Ice Cream will have you feeling lucky at the dinner table!
Now that I'm back on my feet, it's time for a much-delayed birthday treat for my oh-so-patient husband. His patience pays off when Mint Mocha Cupcakes show up, complete with moist, rich mocha cake filled with a creamy, truffle-like filling and topped with ultra-decadent mint buttercream frosting. Oh, and don't forget a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate on top. Mmmmmmmm!
When something culinarily interesting comes across my desk (well, across my screen, to be more precise), I like to share it with my readers. And, like many things on the Internet, it only seems to get better when you add cats! So I'm here to share a fun article on eating healthier and lowering your food bill, as well as add a few ideas of my own. Plus, there are cats. Happy Tuesday!
It's the first day of March and, if your view is anything like mine, it's far more lion-like than fluffy lamb-like. Grey skies with a smattering of freezing drizzle is enough to make anyone want comfort food. Never fear. We're here with perfect comfort food for March: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup. Make it today or hold off until St. Patrick's Day, where it will be equally suiting. Enjoy.
When Mother Nature tosses a blend of grey clouds, snow, rain, and sleet your way, it's easy to find yourself yearning for spring. And, while it might not be time for that just yet, you can easily fool your kitchen into bringing the spirit of spring to your table. Break out your skillets and take a crack at crepes filled with fresh mushrooms, chives, and smothered in a simple hollandaise sauce. Makes me think spring every time.
The kitchen is your work room; it can be a place of stress or a place of release. However, whatever your kitchen is to you, it is a great place to make a stew for the whole family. Perhaps this sounds a little daunting, after all, stews are a serious cooking project, however, the result can calm any mood and make a would-be-boring dinner, into an extravaganza worth remembering.
It's Fat Tuesday and that means it's time to make the aromas of Cajun food waft gently from my nest. Today, it's chicken and sausage jambalaya and cornbread with a Louisiana twist. It's a simple recipe that can be made in less than an hour and reheats beautifully the next day. Happy Mardi Gras!
Sweet peppers take center stage in a popper recipe that combines their sweetness with creamy cheese and spicy Cajun seasoning and hot pepper flakes to make an appetizer that can stand on its own, even on movie night! Who said popcorn is the only option?
What transforms a bowl of ice cream into a sundae? For me, it's a delicious sauce. That said, the addition of banana and nuts really won't upset me. But it all boils down to the sauce and I've got a special one for you to end the week. Imagine a rich, silky caramel sauce. Now imagine it spiked with rum. Have a great weekend!
