Papaya, Pineapple and Ginger Cooler Blood Orange Sangria Mahana Cocktail Pomegranate Margarita Peach & Rosemary Summer Fizz Margarita Spicy Mexican Margarita Royal Tahiti Cocktail Pink Grapefruit Margarita Strawberry Pineapple Coconut Smoothie I love having a cool drink once in awhile and today I rounded up ten tropical inspired sips that are perfect for summer entertaining….
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10 BEST: Summer Recipes
Peach and Pistachio Coconut Milk Icecream Grilled Lobster with Lemon Saffron Aioli Honey Lime Tequila Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Caprese Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Reduction Strawberry and Angel Food Icecream Veggie Tacos with Queso Fresco Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp and Corn Guacamole Mini Toastadas Chicken Taco Casserole Spinach Artichoke and Brie Crepes with Sweet Honey…
Entertaining: Spanish Sangria Party
Yummm… I love a good sangria recipe and this one from Williams Sonoma is sure to be a hit! The view in the top image is what caught my eye at first and since then all I can imagine is how wonderful it would be to entertain al fresco in a beautiful setting… Visit…
Valentine’s Day Sweets…
{Valentine cupcakes} With Valentine’s Day around the corner I’ve been thinking about what I want to bake for the boys. I would love to surprise my husband with a home baked, red velvet cake or cupcakes. My boys on the other hand, would love the peanut butter hugs pictured below. They would be gone in a flash! …
Weekend Cravings…
Guacamole Tostadas Today, I thought I would share two of my favorite foods with you, being that I cannot stop thinking about eating after I finished that marathon last weekend! Hope you have a lovely chic weekend! XO Strawberry Shortcake
Savoring Summer ~ Spicy Guacamole
Ummmm…….. I love guacamole and this recipe is sure to quench my summer lust for great food. Spicy Guacamole Yield | 6 servings Ingredients 3 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and scooped 2 limes, juiced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon Sriracha* (use less or more to taste) 1/2 cup diced red…
Avocado Love
As a young girl, I ate a slice of avocado with dinner almost every night from my grandparent’s avocado tree. As kids we climb it, sat around it with friends, and told stories. At times, the avocado’s got so large that my grandfather had to put large sticks underneath the branches to hold them up! The following recipes are different and unique and…
Tropical Dishes
Coastal Living Magazine wants you to turn up the heat with some sweet and spicy island fare. These recipes will help you feel like you’re on vacation. Serve them with a nice glass of wine or a tropical drink…..don’t forget the umbrella. Tropical Fruit, Avocado and Grilled Shrimp Salad Caribbean Spiced Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa Nut-Crusted…
Romantic Desserts {Valentine’s Day}
Do you bake or prepare something sweet for your special Valentine? Here are two delightful recipes from the, O Magazine, that my husband’s would probably love! Happy Valentine’s Day! Dad’s Hot Chocolate Fondue Servings: Makes 16 servings Ingredients David Burke’s Dad’s Chocolate Fondue 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 pound bittersweet chocolate , chopped 3/4 cup puffed…