Chicken wings. Lemon Basil Hummus | The Sweets Life. Cucumber-Cilantro Margaritas | 10th Kitchen. Cucumber Cups Stuffed with Spicy Crab | Eat Yourself Skinny. Thai Basil and Lemongrass Mojito | 10th Kitchen. Tamale Bites...and Spoon Licking... I have another confession. (I seem to do that a lot around here…) I’m a spoon licker. And I make no apologies, either. Now, for those of you that know me in REAL life who’ve eaten my food, please know that I lick the spoon AFTER I empty the bowl of the ingredients. I don’t lick anything that I’m serving other people. I promise. So, don’t freak out. I guess you could say I’m a post-bowl emptying licker.
And not only that, but sometimes I leave just a little extra batter/mix/whatever in the bowl for me to taste. Save your lectures on eating raw eggs in batter. Today is my son’s 16th birthday. Or what about that peach curd I made the other day? Lime cake from the other day? The filling for these tamale bites? Wait, what? I don’t blame her though.
I originally found these tamale bites on Created by Diane. Now, these little tamale bites aren’t a main dish. Soak the corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes prior to making tamale bites in order to soften them. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Citrus-Mint Cocktails Recipe - Alexandra Angle and Eliot Angle. White Chocolate Mousse. White Chocolate & Vanilla Mousse Oh come on, you know me by now. I can hear you saying, I can’t believe she’s writing about chocolate…again! But yeah, I am. You know it’s my favorite topic. But I’m going to switch it up a little, and this time post a recipe about white chocolate. I think I’ve really overlooked the virtues of white chocolate on this blog, to be quite honest with you. But I’m going to try and make up for it with this recipe for a White Chocolate and Vanilla Mousse.
I think what really prompted me to post this recipe was my most recent trip to Cost Plus World Market, where I found a big hunk of Callebaut white chocolate and whole vanilla beans on sale. And now the best part…nuts. White Chocolate & Vanilla Mousse From Vanilla by Joanna Farrow Directions I purchased a bag of pistachio nut meats (at Trader Joe’s) so I did not have to shell the pistachios. Mini White Chocolate Mousse The mini mousse’s will keep chilled in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Recipe: Intermediate. Goat cheese & roasted strawberry balsamic canape. Goat cheese spinach dip recipe. Chex Mix Recipe for Slow Cooker. Sep 13 Welcome to Unsophisticook! I'm always cooking up something new, so be sure to subscribe to the blog to receive FREE updates sent right to your inbox. Homemade Chex mix is something I've traditionally reserved for the holidays, making big batches in the oven and wrapping portions up as gifts for family and friends.
But when I stumbled across a Chex mix recipe that utilized a slow cooker, I started wondering if my favorite tried and true recipe could be adapted to be made in my crockpot -- and so I got to work. Being diehard Ohio State Buckeyes fans, our Saturday afternoons are penciled in for watching college football from September through November, and somehow our garage has become the neighborhood game day hotspot (which I love!). We fill the fridge with beer and plop ourselves down in front of our 42-inch Sony Bravia that gets toted down from our bedroom each weekend.
I figured this past Saturday was the perfect opportunity to test out my new slow cooker Chex mix recipe. Foodbuzz. Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix. Pink Lemonade Margaritas. It was gorgeous the other day, and since I only worked a half day I thought it would be a perfect moment to time to try out a new margarita recipe, Pink Lemonade Margarita.
This is a delicious, sweet and tangy drink is perfect on a hot day or to go along with a taco night. Sunshine makes me ridiculously happy...and you know,add a margarita and it is a very good afternoon. Pink Lemonade Margaritas (serves 4) Ingredients 1 can of pink lemonade concentrate 1 cup tequila 3-4 cups ice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice sugar for the rim (optional) Directions 1. Tips/Comments -I actually didn't have enough lime juice, but it still tasted good so don't worry if you don't have enough/any. Warm Piquillo and Crab Dip Recipe - Jose Garces. Cocktail Party Guide at Epicurious. A s an event planner, cocktail parties are my favorite get-togethers to host. They're easy to plan and glamorous yet relatively inexpensive—you can serve high-priced items like caviar and still have some money left over because you'll only be serving small bites.
Plus, since you'll be making several different types of hors d'oeuvres, there's plenty of room to experiment in the kitchen. When planning your party, it helps to choose a theme. This doesn't mean all your guests have to show up dressed like pirates or their favorite movie stars—a theme can be discreet, such as a flavor or color that is present throughout the entire evening. A creative theme can make your party feel special without adding to your budget, and it will help you come up with ideas for food, drinks, and decorations. The key to any great party is for the host to have as much fun as the guests. Swedish-born, New York–based event planner Linnea Johansson runs Linnea Johansson, Events Plus Food.
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine / Blue Crab Beignets. Recipe: Smoked Salmon in Chopped Herb Lemon Dressing. Recipe: Smoked Salmon in Chopped Herb Lemon Dressing By Debra Fioritto French smoked salmon in chopped herb lemon dressing During a visit to Quiberon, I found the Zone Artisanale (ZA) tucked away behind an ancient cemetery. The ZA sells artisanal products and food specialties from the region. Seafood and fish are the stars of the Quiberon, which is located at the tip of a peninsula in Bretagne (Brittany). Here is an absolute favorite smoked salmon recipe, which is easy to put together and great for the holidays. 8 oz. smoked salmon2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Tablespoon vegetable oil1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar1 Tablespoon chopped parsley1 Tablespoon chopped basil1 Tablespoon chopped dill2 teaspoons gin2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 shallot, very finely choppedSalt and freshly ground pepperBrown bread Arrange smoked salmon slices on a chilled plate.
Add the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together. Pour the vinaigrette ingredients over the salmon. Et voilà! Entertaining picks: