Are you looking for a recipe for a special dinner party that’s easy enough to make any ole day of the week? Then this Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole might just be your new go-to recipe! It’s party worthy because of its totally yummy flavors. It’s weeknight perfect because it’s really easy to make. (I automatically adore any recipe where most of the cooking can be done in one cast-iron skillet!) This healthy dish is a combination of protein-rich quinoa and shrimp, of course, {Read More}
July 4th Cocktail: Berry Coconut Spritz
July 2, 2015 By
Every holiday deserves a specialty drink, don’t ya think? Of course! So I have for you today the perfect July 4th cocktail, a Berry Coconut Spritz. AND… just because I like special little touches when I entertain, I even made a sign announcing to your family and friends that you have a specialty cocktail available. You can print it out for free! Yes, it has coconut rum… Malibu, to be exact. I think everything tastes better with a little {Read More}
Spicy, Grilled, Watermelon, Jicama, and Cucumber Salad
June 29, 2015 By
I’m such a salad fan. Especially salads that are different. Today’s recipe certainly fits the bill! Spicy, Grilled, Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber Salad. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing for summer. And Lord knows, I certainly need refreshing during the day here in the desert. We see triple digits before 9:30 a.m. many days in the summer! INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 seedless watermelon olive oil 1 cup jicama, peeled and diced 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup {Read More}
S’mores Bites – Betcha Can’t Eat Just One!
June 25, 2015 By
I love to eat s’mores WAY more often than I have the opportunity to actually make them over a fire. Thanks to this little recipe, I can have s’mores bites anytime I wish! They are just as amazing, chocolately and gooey-goodness messy as the classic version of s’mores. And they really don’t take long to make! Here are the steps, followed by the recipe. INGREDIENTS 7 whole graham crackers, finely crushed (equals one cup) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons butter, {Read More}
Garlicky, Black-Pepper Shrimp and Black-Eyed-Peas
June 15, 2015 By
Black-eyed-peas for New Year’s Good Luck! Black eyed peas for New Years Day… if you’re from the South, you KNOW this is a thing! If you’re not… you’ll want to adopt this southern tradition! Yup… eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day and you’ll be sure to have good luck all year long! This New Years Day recipe just happens to be my favorite shrimp recipe EVER! I made it once a few years ago and then forgot about {Read More}
Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo
June 10, 2015 By
Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo is the perfect blend refreshing, spicy, sweetness on a hot summer day! I bought a couple of personal, seedless watermelons over the weekend and, by yesterday, hadn’t cut into them yet. I wanted to do something a bit different than usual and settled upon apico degallo for one of them (another yummy watermelon recipe is coming soon!) Watermelon, mango, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Doesn’t it sound simply mouth-watering? It’s so flavorful {Read More}
