{recipe girl} In the spirit of the holiday weekend and gatherings with friends and family, I wanted to share a favorite recipe that I bring to our family's picnic every year - watermelon salsa. It is literally all the same ingredients as regular salsa, but swapping the tomato for watermelon! It is always a hit and has been requested year after year - hope you enjoy! Ingredients: 1 small watermelon 1 medium red or yellow onion (red onion will add a spicier flavor) cilantro 1 jalapeno (seeded) 2...
Can you tell I'm in quite the festive mood lately? I say bring it on, 4th of July - I'm ready! Though our lovely heat wave only lasted a few days here in San Francisco, it's ok, I will continue my quest for warm weather as long as I need to. And in the meantime, I'll just keep looking for beachy inspiration to keep me happy. So today I was thinking about a twist on the modern signature cocktail, especially for you summer brides, where it may be a hot little afternoon before guests head in to...
{phone camera pic, taken at Netties Crab Shack} Happy First Day of Summer! Hope you are all out enjoying the heat! In honor of one of my favorite days of the year {did I mention I LOVE summertime?}, I wanted to share a quick cocktail recipe that I happen to love - the Tequila Daisy. Ingredients: 2 oz tequila 1 oz lime cordial 1 oz fresh raspberry juice Mix all ingredients, shake, and serve with a lime sprig; you've got yourselves a cocktail! This could be a perfect way to incorporate pink in to...
Happy Thursday everyone! I am SO happy it is Thursday, because that brings us 1 day closer to Friday and this weekend I am bringing my hubby on a surprise trip to thank him for the endless nights of me sitting in front of the computer working on weddings, blogging away, and working on my biz. He has no idea where we're going but I've given him a few clues, and I plan to give him a little "brochure" that I've created about the weekend to give him a little more info about what to pack - should...
Jonny is back today for some Bridal Fitness with a tour of his kitchen for healthy foods (video 1) and introducing his healthy coconut chicken curry recipe (video 2).Move over, Food Network - here's Jonny!Recipe:2 cubed boneless skinless chicken breast1/2 cup coconut milk1.5-2 cups bamboo shoots1 tablespoon "Mae Ploy" red curry pasteHave anything you'd like Jonny to address in his next post? Leave us a comment or contact...
I have made this for several years now and it is always the hit of the party. I received a request to post this a few weeks back when I mentioned it on Facebook, so here you go!!{via}Buffalo Chicken DipIngredients2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained and rinsed thoroughly {or 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded}1-2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened {Note - the original recipe calls for 2 packages but I think it tastes just fine with 1.5. Feel free to add more per...
here's one of my all-time favorite holiday soups. it takes a while to make, but if you have the time, it's so worth it and your guests will love it. this reminds me of being home with my family back east and i wanted to share with you too!CRAB BISQUE WITH SWEET RED BELL PEPPERIngredients:2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3 cups coarsely chopped red bell peppers (i use 3 peppers)1 cup chopped green onions (i use 1 bunch scallions)1 cup coarsely chopped celery (~3-4 stalks)2/3 cup...
this one would be a perfect side to some chicken parm or by itself with a crisp salad on the side and a nice chardonnay :)sciue sciue (italian translation - little thimbles)salt1 1/2 cups ditalini (or other small tube shaped pasta, like elbow macaroni or pennette)2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups cherry/grape tomatoes (taste really good from the farmer's market :)), cut in halves8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut in to 1/2" cubes8 large basil leaves, coarsely choppedbring a...
hi all - i made this last week per pat's request for a healthy chili with lots of protein and if i do say so myself, it was really good!! so for those of you who are lighting up the spiced pumpkin candle with the peppermint mocha in hand, perhaps wearing a snuggie in front of the fire, this recipe is for you to warm up your fall day :)personal blackberry photoIngredients 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage (~2 sausages) 2 cups chopped vidalia onion (1 medium sized onion) 1...
