Recipes, Crafts and More
Cucumber Tomato and Feta Salad with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and red onions tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Chock-full of amazing texture and flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with the crowd! A good friend of mine is getting married next month and a bunch of us girlfriends grouped together to throw…
Three-Ingredient Oreo ice cream cake is the perfect treat to cool down this summer. It’s so easy to make yet never fails to impress! Yes, I admit, calling this a three-ingredient Oreo ice cream cake is a bit of a stretch. There is no ice cream involved or cake for that matter. But then, my…
Creamy Vodka Lime Shrimps made with plump shrimps cooked in a delectable vodka sauce. It’s amazing over rice, pasta or sopped up with crusty bread rolls. These right here? These creamy vodka lime shrimps, my friends, will be the only way you’d want to eat shrimps from this point forward. Bold statement, I know, but…
Watermelon Salsa made with juicy watermelon, black beans, onions, and jalapenos tossed in tangy lemon juice. Refreshing and delicious as a dip, and equally delicious over your favorite grilled meat or seafood, it’s the fruit dish of the season! I have to admit, I don’t eat fruits as much as I should. Given the choice…
Bourbon Baked Beans are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite summer meals. A delicious medley of sweet, smoky and savory flavors, they’re sure to be hit at any BBQ party. Guys, we’re just a month away from summer and I can’t be more excited! I may be dreading the hot weather about to come but…
Brown Sugar Devils on Horseback made of Medjool dates stuffed with pungent blue cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked until golden and crisp. A delicious medley of sweet and savory, these bite-sized appetizers are sure absolutely addicting! When I was presented with this amazing opportunity to team up with Wente Vineyards in celebrating National Chardonnay…
No-churn Chocolate Ice cream made with only 3 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed. Creamy and with the most intense chocolate flavor, it’s a must for summer! Last year, I spent the whole summer making batch after batch of no-churn ice creams. I am sure my waist hated me for it but it sure…
Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken with a sweet and tangy marinade that’s out of this world! Juicy, flavorful, and with a tropical twist, it’s a must for your summer BBQ’s! Any excuse is good enough excuse for G to fire up the grill and have steaks going. With the Southern California weather feeling like summer already, it…
Watermelon Lemonade with dewy watermelon and freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Sweet, tangy and icy cold, it’s the best way to keep cool this summer. I posted my favorite strawberry limeade a couple of weeks ago and judging from the regular number of visits to the recipe daily, you seem to love it as much as I…
Instant Pot Honey Lemon Chicken with amazing sweet and tangy flavors is easy to prep with simple ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight meal! This honey lemon chicken was one of my favorite things to make in a slow cooker but ever since my first batch of roasted…
Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip made of cream cheese, diced green chilies, shredded cheese, and fresh jalapenos is the ultimate party appetizer! Cheesy, creamy and with just the right amount of kick, this cream cheese dip is absolutely addicting! Jalapeno poppers are without a doubt the favorite appetizer in our house. They’re always first on our…
Scotch eggs wrapped in spicy sausage, breaded, and deep-fried to golden perfection are the perfect appetizer, picnic food or portable snack on-to-go. How was your Easter? I hope you had a blessed and meaningful celebration with family and friends. If you’re like me, you probably had more than your fill of honey baked ham and…