I’ve seen these light and fluffy rolls but always wondered how they got that way. At first, I thought they must have yeast but then realized because they are hollow and thin that it must be something else. They are deceivingly easy to make and really fun to eat! You’ll need: 3 tablespoons of butter […]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
I made this appetizer to go with Beer Beef Stew with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. I bought the dipping sauce. I specifically wanted a spicy honey mustard type sauce and settled on Beaver Brand Sweet and Hot Mustard after scouring some blogs. This appetizer is super easy to make and definitely a crowd pleaser… C’mon it […]
Beer Beef Stew with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
I finally had a couple of my guy friends over for dinner. As my friend Jessica and I were discussing menu options we definitely decided beef was the way to go with these guys. Plus it was a rainy, chilly evening and what better way to warm up than some hot beef stew? Not to […]
Beaver Creek, CO
This past weekend some girlfriends and I headed up to Beaver Creek, CO for an annual ski trip. Lots of great food, fun and beverages. Lots of beverages of all kinds. Whenever I travel, no matter how short or far, I always get some kind of inspiration and I like sharing that with all of […]
Sara’s Scotch Shortbread Cookies
This recipe came to me from my dear friend Senator Judith Zaffirini. The recipe was originally her sister Sara’s, hence the name. The Senator is quite the baker herself and has lots of great recipes you can check out on her Facebook page in the Notes section. These delightful little cookies are light and perfect […]
Whole Wheat Couscous with Red Pepper and Cucumber
I made this little side dish to go along with Hunter’s dolmas. Not going to lie, this was my first time to try whole wheat couscous and it was a little bland. I would suggest heavily salting your water when boiling to help the grain absorb some flavor. The couscous was actually more flavorful the […]