Deviled Eggs
Made these delicious bite-sized goodies for a work party. Make a lot because this dish goes out fast! For a fancier version, try Truffled Deviled Eggs… Deviled Eggs Original recipe from Food Network Ingredients 6 eggs, hard boiled, cooled, and peeled 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon finely … Continue reading
Gourmet Game Day
I am not much of a sports fan… I mean I enjoy playing sports but I am a fairly apathetic spectator. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the only sports I did were pretty boring to watch, such as crew or swimming… However, I am clearly a fan of food, so … Continue reading
Hot Apple Cider with Rum
To accompany all the delicacies on our “Gourmet Game Day“, I wanted to serve a beverage slightly more exciting than beer. Pimm’s Cup came to mind, but it’s more of a summer drink. So after a little brainstorming, I realized that we had just imbibed on some delectable Apple Ciders at the Fairmont in Banff … Continue reading
Mushroom Duxelles Sliders
When preparing the menu for our “Gourmet Game Day,” I was psyched to make sliders. It should be noted that I had never made sliders before — I had never cooked regular-sized burgers for that matter. Also, I am not any kind of burger connoisseur as many of my male friends are, but I do appreciate … Continue reading
Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole
For our “Gourmet Game Day,” my friend Hans made a Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole. It was quick and easy to prepare, and even shredding chicken was surprisingly simple. Detailed instructions are below, but essentially all you need to do is boil chicken and then shred! The dish was extremely flavorful with a perfect amount of … Continue reading
Mango Pomegranate Guacamole
Natalya and I are obsessed with guacamole. Pretty much anytime we are craving a snack, we will make guacamole. Whenever we have people over, we make guacamole. When we go to a friend’s house and we ask if we should bring anything, a typical response is: guacamole. For a long time we have always made … Continue reading
Stuffed Baby Bellas
Woohoo! A new cookbook! I recieved Rachel Ray’s Look + Cook book on Christmas and I was super excited to try some of her mouthwatering recipes. I decided to take on the Stuffed Baby Bellas, which is a lighter version of the traditional stuffed mushrooms. My first attempt at making stuffed mushrooms seemed to go … Continue reading
Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
This recipe is from one of my favorite cooking blogs, Kevin’s Closet Cooking, and it has quickly become my favorite breakfast dishes to make. I was first introduced to the delicious world of baked eggs by Five Points, one of my top NYC brunch spots.. No matter how many times I go, I have to … Continue reading
Sangria with Pineapple and Guava
Thirsty for some sangria? This light and delicious drink is a big hit when hosting parties. Original recipe calls for rosé wine, but I found that an inexpensive bottle of Carlo Rossi Sangria works just fine. This is not a strong drink, so if you prefer something with a little more kick try adding some … Continue reading
Baked Eggplant and Zucchini Sticks
I was feeling too lazy to go to the grocery store and my fridge was empty except for one eggplant and two zucchinis. So I headed to my favorite allrecipes.com site to see what I could whip up with this bare minimum of ingredients. The easiest recipe I found was Eggplant Snack Sticks, which not … Continue reading
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