Archives for the ‘Recipes’ Category
Yum Alert: Key Lime Baby Cakes
Tweet Key lime baby cakes are great for spring, summer, kids, models, you name it. Everyone loves a good key [...]
Key lime baby cakes are great for spring, summer, kids, models, you name it. Everyone loves a good key lime dessert every now and then, and these are both easy to make and easy to eat! Recipe and image via A Farm Girl’s Dabbles. For the Baby Cakes: 3-1/2 c. all purpose flour 2-1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature 2-1/2 c. sugar 4 large eggs,... More...
By emilyc • May 8th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
Tweet You can never have too many grilled cheese recipes in your repertoire. This Strawberry Bruschetta variation is a good [...]
You can never have too many grilled cheese recipes in your repertoire. This Strawberry Bruschetta variation is a good one because brie, balsamic, and berries can do no wrong. Recipe and image via Foodie Crush. Ingredients: 8 thinly sliced pieces of sourdough baguette 4 tablespoons butter 4 large strawberries, chopped (about 1 cup) 4 large basil leaves, slivered 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1... More...
By emilyc • May 7th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Buttered Popcorn Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tweet I’ve had buttered popcorn jelly beans and even buttered popcorn vodka (don’t do it), but buttered popcorn chocolate chip [...]
I’ve had buttered popcorn jelly beans and even buttered popcorn vodka (don’t do it), but buttered popcorn chocolate chip cookies somehow seem to make the most sense. Salty and sweet, plus butter? I’m in. Recipe and image via Joy the Baker. Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup yellow corn kernels 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup unsalted butte... More...
By emilyc • May 6th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Cinco De Mayo Cocktail
Yum Alert: Easy and Chic Cinco De Mayo Cocktail
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I am so excited, I love this holiday. It has been a gorgeous weekend, and I hope you’ve been indulging in tacos, and guacamole, and churros! How chic and cute is the cocktail? Perfect to cool down after a warm day in NYC, but also it is full with tequila to get you going for a great night. 1 can Agave Tequila 1 bottle light beer 1 can frozen limeade 1 can water... More...
By Casey • May 5th, 2013 • Category: Alcohol, BEAUTY, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Make Your Own Churros
Heavenly recipe for Cinco de Mayo Churros
It would not be Cinco de Mayo weekend without a delicious recipe for churros. I’ve literally been counting down the days till I could make these delicious treats. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs Vegetable oil, for frying Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting For preparation click... More...
By Casey • May 4th, 2013 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Sol de Flare Cocktail
Tweet Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, and margaritas are about as predictable as the fact that Lindsay Lohan checked into [...]
Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, and margaritas are about as predictable as the fact that Lindsay Lohan checked into rehab again. Speaking of rehab, pepper-infused tequila is what makes this refreshing beverage so special. Feliz May 5th. Recipe and image via HGTV.com. Ingredients: 3 ounces fresh-squeezed blood orange juice 1 1/2 ounces pepper-infused tequila (instructions above) 1/2 ounce chartreuse lique... More...
By emilyc • May 3rd, 2013 • Category: Alcohol, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Vegan Philly Cheese Panini
Tweet I know what you’re thinking: But there’s no way a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak exists! Let alone in a panini! [...]
I know what you’re thinking: But there’s no way a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak exists! Let alone in a panini! We are here to prove you wrong! This faux Philly Cheesesteak includes layers of melted cheese, plump roasted peppers and onions, and the additional vegan sausage. Ingredients: 1 Vegan Field Roast Spicy Chipotle Sausage, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Daiya Cheddar Cheese 1/4 cup roasted peppe... More...
By Casey • May 2nd, 2013 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Blue Velvet Cake
Tweet Cobalt moments are huge in fashion, so why shouldn’t they be huge in cakes? This blue velvet cake tastes [...]
Cobalt moments are huge in fashion, so why shouldn’t they be huge in cakes? This blue velvet cake tastes just like its red counterpart, only more on trend. Recipe and image via Add a Pinch. Ingredients: ½ cup Crisco 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 ounce royal blue gel paste food color 2 drops violet gel paste food color 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 scant teaspoon salt 1 teasp... More...
By emilyc • May 1st, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Donut Pancakes with Glaze Syrup
Tweet These are for when you can’t decide whether to start your day with donuts or pancakes. They’re a beautiful [...]
These are for when you can’t decide whether to start your day with donuts or pancakes. They’re a beautiful confluence of carbs, a.k.a. my dream come true. Recipe and image via Cooking Classy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/3 cups milk 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 Tbsp applesauce 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil, ... More...
By emilyc • Apr 30th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Basil White Chocolate Strawberries
Tweet Your traditional chocolate covered strawberry gets an intriguing makeover for the more sophisticated palette. Introducing basil white chocolate strawberries. [...]
Your traditional chocolate covered strawberry gets an intriguing makeover for the more sophisticated palette. Introducing basil white chocolate strawberries. Recipe and image via Blissful Blog. Ingredients: ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup fresh basil 6 ounces high quality white chocolate, chopped 16 large ripe strawberries For preparation instructions, click here. Related PostsYum Alert: Peppermint Crunc... More...
By emilyc • Apr 29th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
