Saturday, October 12, 2019

AUTUMN'S FRESH PICKS








What we love about Autumn beside the cooling weather (goodbye, triple digit days!) is the abundance of harvested produce ready to be whipped into delicious meals and enjoyed alongside wonderful foodie friends.  Here's to feasting in abundance!


                               


Pear Nectar & Thyme Mimosa


Butternut Squash Hummus


Cranberry Brie Bites


Feel-Good Fall Salad


Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin


Chili and Lime Roasted Carrots


Roasted Autumn Fruit


Recipes (click to find link)














Saturday, June 1, 2019

GRILLING GIRLS



Grilling season is upon us!  
We gladly oblige with an afternoon of grilling before it's too hot to spend anytime outdoor here in the desert.  From cocktail to dessert, grilling has never been more fun.
Cheers to the summer months ahead, and please stay cool and hydrated.

Grilled Strawberry Mint Bellini


Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto


Citrus Marinated Grilled Shrimp


Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread


 
Grilled Steak with Chopped Salad 


Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Rum Sauce

Recipes





Grilled Steak with Chopped Salad
for steak:
1 london broil or flank steak
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
dash of paprika
salt and pepper to taste

for salad:
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 cups chopped kale (stripped from stems)
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 yellow pepper, seeded & diced
1 carrot, diced or thinly julienned
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

for dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

1. Whisk together steak marinade ingredients and place steak and marinade in a sealed bag and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours or 8 hours refrigerated overnight.
2. Arrange all salad ingredients in a bowl.
3. Whisk together ingredients for salad dressing.
4. Grill steak for 6 minutes each side for medium to medium rare, let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Thinly sliced steak and arrange on salad, pour dressing all over before tossing.





Saturday, February 16, 2019

MY FAIR LADIES


We may be two days late, but still very much in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.  And this year being the 55th anniversary of that classic My Fair Lady, we thought it would be fun to do a British-themed luncheon to show appreciation to the fair ladies in our circle, hats and all. At your service, my ladies!

Cocktail
The Pimmps Cup


Starters
Crab and Cucumber Canapes 
English Oat Crackers with English Apricot Stilton


Main Course
English Garden Salad
Blueberry Scones
Yorkshire Pudding


Dessert
Strawberries and Cream


My Fair Ladies!


Recipes







Strawberries and Cream
2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 pint cream or half and half
1 tbsp rum
fresh mint for garnish

1. Sprinkle sliced strawberries with sugar, toss and let sit in refrigerator until before serving.
2. Add rum to cream or half and half, shake to mix.
3. Spoon strawberry slices to individual serving bowl or glass.
4. Pour cream over strawberries, garnish with mint and serve with English tea.

Saturday, November 10, 2018

FRIENDSGIVING


At this present time when we often hear of sad news, disagreements and disunity, hopefully we can  all still agree that what makes holiday time such as Thanksgiving meaningful is the gathering of the people that we love and cherish in a home filled with warmth, gratitude, and yes, delicious food.  Let's cherish these precious relationships and remember that life is a journey best traveled together.
































Sunday, July 15, 2018

MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S TREATS



One of the best ways to escape the desert heat while in town is to have an evening of refreshing cocktails and light dinner with your friends in a comfortably well air-conditioned space. 
We'll never say no to a foodie staycation even if it's only for one night.



Cherry Collins


Avocado and Honeydew Melon 


Squash Ribbon Salad


Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Stacks


Grilled Stuffed Peppers


Watermelon Sorbet

Recipes

Cherry Collins
3-5 fresh cherries
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
3/4 oz.lemon juice
3/4 oz. simple syrup
2 oz soda water
ice

1. Muddle cherries in mixing glass
2. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice.
3. Add soda water and strain into a high ball glass.
4. Garnish with cherries.









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