A Spicy Perspective

Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours

Sommer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:07:46 +0000

Dressed to Impress, Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours are a show-off treat for your Valentine! Every time I see Petit Fours I think of Alice in Wonderland, gingerly nibbling bite-sized cakes that made her shoot up to towering heights or shrink down to the size of a mouse. What’s more, I remember how delightful the petit [...]

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Chocolate and Roses Truffle Spoons

Sommer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:19 +0000

Give everyone you love a spoonful of YUM this Valentines Day with this Easy Truffle Recipe. I know… truffles look complicated to make. Honestly, they don’t have to be. The most difficult part of truffle making is the dipping process, so let’s remedy that issue with Truffle SPOONS! Pin It The standard easy truffle [...]

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Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms (GIVEAWAY)

Sommer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:41 +0000

Nothing says “Be Mine” like Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms. …Or at least nothing says “I really like you, so I cooked you this spectacular meal hoping you’ll stick around for a while” like Stuffed Flank Steak. Isn’t that pretty much the same thing? Stuffed Flank Steak was one of the first [...]

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Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Sommer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:43:28 +0000

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Surprise your little ones with every child’s dream, Bubble Gum Ice Cream. It’s funny how a certain food can epitomize your childhood. Bubble Gum Ice Cream is that food for me. On any given Saturday my parents might have surprised the clan by taking [...]

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Tropical Smoothies

Sommer — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:30:37 +0000

These are not your average Tropical Smoothies. Packed with mango, papaya, coconut, banana, dates, and macadamia nuts; this smoothie recipe was destined to be on your breakfast table. Do you believe in fate? I’m not sure I exactly believe in fate, but I do believe these smoothies were meant-to-be. Last month the hubs and I [...]

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Pollo Rojo (Red Pepper Chicken)

Sommer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:14 +0000

Red Pepper Chicken ~ A Latin inspired dish with big personality. Healthy, hearty and habit-forming… in a good way. I have a certain endearment to chile peppers. Although I love spicy food, that is not the reason for my appreciation. My love for chiles has more to do with their color, intensity, versatility and universal [...]

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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer

Sommer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:30:40 +0000

You can’t stand Brussels Sprouts? I call BULL. This Brussels Sprouts Recipe can win any unbeliever over to the green side. If dark childhood memories of stubbornly sitting at the kitchen table, refusing to eat slimy off-colored orbs, looms over you whenever you hear the words “brussels sprouts,” have no fear. I’ve got a game-changer [...]

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Udi’s Gluten Free Community Discussion

Sommer — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:57:18 +0000

As many of you know, I’ve been participating in Udi’s Gluten Free Online Community, learning A LOT about gluten free living. Here is a topic we are currently discussing. I’d love for you to jump in the conversation! . Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Sommer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:33:12 +0000

This cold-weather meal is easy on the love handles! Roasted Red Pepper Soup offers big flavor without busting your newly-made resolution. Let me guess… You are going to be nicer to your neighbor, spend more time with your kids, take a class at your local community college, and lose 10 pounds this year. Did I [...]

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Pineapple Sugarcane Spa Water

Sommer — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:30:02 +0000

This refreshing beverage will have you lounging in a lush imaginary spa in moments. Pineapple Sugarcane Water quenches, hydrates, and puts your mind at ease. Welcome 2012! I am SO glad you’re here. 2011 was a real challenge for my family; possibly the hardest year we’ve ever had. I don’t generally discuss such things here [...]

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