So your mom is watching the kids. You have a gorgeous dinner prepared and want a dessert that is delicious, tastes decadent and not all that bad for you? I am excited to share this recipe because it is outstanding and easy! If you like cookie dough, chocolate and gooey goodness, give this recipe a try. This recipe has been modified from an incredible blogger The Wannabe Chef. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Makes about 24 truffles:…
Pour! Tasty Wine Suggestions (All Under $20)
All of my friends know wine is a passion for me. I’ve enjoyed some amazing, very expensive wines. But I’ve also had some incredible reds under $20 that taste more expensive than their price tag. If you are making a nice dinner I realize you are spending a lot of money on ingredients, so here are some value reds (most under $15) to help you save money and enhance your meal. I stayed away from heavy wines, like Malbecs, and…
Super Shape up Tip: Kick the Ketchup
It’s crazy to me that so many people think ketchup is healthy because it has tomatoes. Just because it is partially made from tomatoes does not make it healthy! Yes, you may get a irrelevant amount of lycopene when you use it, but you will also be getting a high dose of sugar. Sugar is the devil when it comes to weight loss. Also, did you notice that people put ketchup mostly on fatty and salty foods (no one ever…
Romantic Evening? Set the Mood and Create a Playlist
So you have your perfectly prepared steak (from my prior post) and your healthy sides, like spinach sautéed in olive oil along with fingerling potatoes and a fresh, colorful salad. The food is plated up and ready to go. But wait! We need to set the mood. The right ambiance turns food into an “experience.” And don’t you want your significant other to feel like the dinner is an experience since you put a lot of time and thought into…
I am Woman Hear Me Roar. Prepare a Perfect Steak
Preparing the perfect steak can be daunting. I shied away from cooking filet mignon indoors for a while because I’ve either ruined them or they turned out just sub-par and chalky grey compared to the rich color and crisp crust of steak grilled on our outdoor grill. But after trial and error, along with watching a lot of Alton Brown, I am not afraid to prepare them indoors. You will need your filets along with sea salt, pepper, real butter, olive…
