Archive for April, 2010

What a better ending to Cinco de Mayo then with a delicious Mexican dessert?!
Indulge in these sweet recipes, your friends and family will love!
Flan
This delicious recipe takes little ingredients, but is big on flavor, the only downfall? It can get a bit tricky, so follow directions carefully!

Ingredients:

8 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 [...]

A lot of color and a lot of flavor – Mexican dishes always have both! Try any of these delicious Mexican dishes to make for your friends and/or family to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients (serves 4):
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
All-purpose seasoning salt (Recommend: Lawry’s seasoning salt)
3/4 [...]

On a previous post I shared a great recipe for you to try and cook with your partner. Before it was a dinner and a movie type of at home date, but this time, we’re going to kick it up a notch and have you add some real spice to your meal! We’ll be making: Chicken Tostadas.
I’m [...]

Spring is upon us and…so is baseball season!
Know of any baseball fans in your family? Have a themed Baseball Birthday Party in their honor, or just invite friends over to watch the game. It’s a fun and festive way to cheer on your favorite team!

DECORATIONS:

Since Baseball is the All-American sport using the colors: red, white [...]

Spring is the perfect time for outdoor dinning and entertaining with family and/or friends. For a simple weekend or a fun BBQ follow this great menu for amazing flavors and delicious eats!
Spring Menu:  Beef Kabobs – Stuffed Tomatoes & Bell Peppers – Spring Salad
Beef Kabobs

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 [...]

I’m not a huge coffee lover but everyone I know is a huge fan. They’ll drink it in the morning, when they’re working and/or after dinner - It can even be replaced as a dessert!
This is a great recipe for all coffee-lovers and even if you’re not, you’ll be sure to enjoy this lovely Cappuccino Souffle Dessert [...]

Dinner parties are always filled with fun and excitement, but if you don’t consider yourself very “experienced”  in the kitchen, the idea of hosting a dinner party may just seem quite dauting.

Rest assured that no matter what your skill level is in the kitchen, hosting a dinner party is quite easy and quite fun! The [...]

After all the egg hunting is done this Easter, offer your children something delicious and refreshing, homemade Popsicles!

They’re so easy to make and you can even make them as nutritious as you’d like! Creating these are a fun little project for you and your kids.
Make sure you have your popsicle molds ready! But if you don’t buy [...]

Do you know where you’ll be during Easter Dinner? If you’re planning on staying-in or hosting a dinner at your house, I’ve have some great recipes for you to try!
Classic Rack of Lamb, a spring staple that’s perfect for a holiday dinner.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh italian seasoned  bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons of chopped thyme
2 tablespoons chopped [...]

Great ideas for Easter lunch that your whole family will love.