Happy Friday! I have fun recipe to share with you today ~ Edamame Basil Hummus Dip will become your new BFF. Then again I kinda think the same thing of Pink Flamingo Martinis. This recipe is from the fabulous Yummy Mummy Kitchen cookbook by the super talented food blogger Marina Delio.
Let’s take a peek inside her book and talk about this hummus…
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Pink is one of my favorite colors. I guess it’s telling that my blog has a lot of pink in it. Do you like pink as much as I do? If you do or don’t I have a feeling that these Pink Flamingo Martinis will make you feel much like a fanciful pink bird…
OK, if not a bird then they will sure amuse and satisfy your tastebuds…
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Every year on Memorial Day weekend I attend an amazing film festival called Mountain Film. Located right here in my beautiful mountains of Telluride, Colorado. This festival showcases the finest in environmental, adrenaline sports, activist and documentatry film. It razzle dazzles all the senses & really makes ya think.
If you want a virtual tour of my experiences there please check out my Telluride Mountain Film tour on dio.
Dio? What is Dio you ask.
Dio is a fun place to share your wedding, special anniversaries, parties, newborn babies or any fun life thing you wanna share. Re-decorating your house? Perfect…share a virtual house tour with your pals.
Mountain Film will take you to profound places as will Dio. These are places where words, photos, video and more merge to create wonderful expereinces.
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Can you believe we are one week away from celebrating MOM?! I created these Mother’s Day cards from photos I took of my Spring Bouquet Popsicles recipe. Enjoy these printables & your mom! While your at it make some Springy Popsicles.
XO
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I wanted to post another cocktail recipe today. But since I posted one on Wednesday I figured you probably need somethin’ to eat. Y’all like pasta a whole lot and I came up with fine medley of carbs meets salmon & creamy blue cheese.
Let’t take a look…
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Sooooooo, I know it’s Wednesday but I all ready have my mind on the weekend. Yesterday was spring, today will be wintery here in the Rocky Mountains. Even though the weather flip-flops daily I crave bright flavored drinks like this one.
This fresh ‘n sparkly beverage can be served as a family friendly, kid approved fruit punch or as an adult cocktail. Take your pick. It’s your flight of fancy….not matter which way you sip!
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How was your weekend? I hope it was super fun. I had some forced relaxation due to an ACL reconstruction surgery last week. Yup, got my knee put back together after a ski accident. All is well though. I am still a happy busy bee.
No matter what is going on in my life ~ I am sure to cook up some healthy & tasty meals. Thankfully I got to shoot a recipe for you out of Recipe Girl’s new cookbook.
I chose her Creamy Greek Scrambled Eggs because it is filled with great for you ingredients and you can enjoy it any time of the day. And I love scrambled eggs.
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Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am! How about making some delicious Strawberry-Maple Kefir Shakes? These shakes are perfect for the whole family.
Let’s roll!
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Do you ever have a recipe that was just somethin’ thrown together in a pinch? Somethin’ never meant to be shared with the outside world until you take a bite of it? That’s these Green Beans with Beech Mushrooms & Olives. This recipe was a solid attempt at cleaning out the fridge and now it will become one of our favorite side dishes.
I had olives, beech mushrooms & green beans staring back at me when I opened the fridge ~ here is the story of their marriage…
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What?? Nachos made with thinly sliced potatoes instead of corn chips? Yup! Until now I had never had such a thing. Now I am hooked. Thanks to my great pal Gaby Dalkin from What’s Gaby Cooking and her new cookbook Absolutely Avocados ~ I now have plenty of new recipes to explore. All which use one of the the best ingredients on earth….avocados!
Are you a fan of avocado? Did you know that this creamy fruit (not vegetable) can be used in all kinds of sweet and savory year-round recipes? Sometimes you can tell right away that it’s in a recipe, other times it’a an ingredient that acts a bit more stealth.
In the case of these Irish Nachos, mashed avocado is the crowning star….
If avocados have ever confused you this book will demystify and quell any questions, thoughts and concerns.
Gaby is obsessed with everything avocado and she has become a go-to avocado diva. It takes a connoisseur to write a book with 80 avocado recipes for every meal of the day.
I hear Gaby’s fun and enthusiastic voice in the forward and every recipe header. I know she had a blast developing these recipes & writing this book. Gaby is a pro in the kitchen & was professionally trained in culinary school. Her recipes were all rigorously tested so you can be sure of success in your kitchen!
If you are a food photo junkie like me then you will swoon at the photos taken by sizzlin’ Matt Armendariz (Matt Bites) and styled by the fabulous Adam Pearson….a dynamic duo.
I chose this recipe to share with you because it jumped out at me…leapt off the page and begged me to re-create it in my kitchen.
What makes Irish Nachos so special? First of all they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or any time at all. The potatoes are sliced real thin and baked until soft in the oven. While that’s doin’ you sizzle up some finely chopped onions and bell peppers. Then you slap bacon in that very same pan…nuff said right?
Oh wait it gets better ~ then you mash up the avocado and make an almost guacamole kinda deal. You set the avocado mash & the crispy, smoky bacon aside…for just a few minutes…..don’t worry.
And then you layer the potatoes, veggies with a big fist full of cheddar cheese. Set the skillet back in the oven ~ let everything get all melted and gooey. Pull it out & top with the bacon and avocado.
Serve your Irish Nachos in the skillet ~ your family and guests will be wowed with it’s beauty and flavor! Pinky promise.
I have not been about to keep my mind off of Irish Nachos now that I discovered them. Thanks Gaby!
A few stand out recipes include:
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I am thrilled to share my good friend Lisa Thiele’s (With Style and Grace Blog) e-Cookbook Living Gluten Free With Style and Grace with you today! Lisa has been gluten free for many years and really knows the in’s and out’s of creating beautiful recipes with simple to find, whole food ingredients. The best part is everyone will love these recipes, not only those on a GF diet.
There are a total of 25 gluten-free recipes in this ebook, everything from smoothies, salads, breakfast, mains and desserts. All which will tempt you and make your life free ‘n easy while living gluten free! You can learn more about Lisa’s journey to become gluten free and the book on her blog.
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Happy Friday! Can you believe another busy week has flown by? Hopefully you had a great one & hopefully you have some fun weekend plans in the works…we sure do! This Orange Maple Old-Fashioned cocktail is perfect for ladies & gents.
It has all the thrills of whiskey with a twist of citrus, a splash of orange bitters and some dark amber maple syrup. It is even the cocktail of choice on the popular series Mad Men.
Your welcome….
Usually, I post cocktails that can be made virgin or kiddo friendly. In this case that is not the case. This drink is mostly whiskey with littles citrus splashes for accents. This is a vintage cocktail that dates back to the 1800’s. Messing with it too much would be pointless.
That would be another drink.
You gotta love whiskey to love this cocktail. You do? OK….then great. You have a new best friend.
The Gouda Life & Kitchen Riffs both describe this cocktail perfectly. For those who don’t like whiskey over ice, this takes the profound flavor down a notch, without losing the integrity of the whiskey. As the ice melts the flavors combine and simmer down the heat a little bit.
For folks who want a full-bodied whiskey kick you won’t lose a thing.
This is a drink you drink slowly and mindfully. Not one you slam in seconds. This is comfort and sophistication. No bells and whistles. After all, it’s old-fashioned, a classic.
I love that old fashioned’s are served in short “Old Fashioned” glasses. No tall stems to get in your way. Not too easy to tip over. The glass has some weight, to give a warm hug to the drink inside.
A small squat glass is simply another indicator that this is meant to be savored ~ enjoyed ~ sip. by. sip.
Hopefully, you have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy!
For the Step-by-step Recipe Click HERE.
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