Month: August 2022

Panzanella

Panzanella (Bread Salad)

Panzanella (Bread Salad) is a classic Italian dish that combines stale bread, olive oil, and fresh garden vegetables. Try it, it’s delizioso! My brother and his family recently vacationed in Italy. While they were there, they tried Panzanella (Bread Salad). Fortunately for us, when he got home, he made this […]

Fresh Peach Margarita

Fresh Peach Margarita

Perfect for summertime, this Fresh Peach Margarita is sweet, refreshing, delicious and easy to make! A true winner your guests will love! We have been really enjoying the margaritas lately and all the fun drinks we can make with tequila! Check out some of our latest tequila drinks-Spicy Paloma Cocktail, […]

Green Jalapeño Sauce

Green Jalapeño Sauce

Turn up the heat with this Green Jalapeño Sauce! This creamy, spicy sauce is great on everything! Add it too tacos, salsas, or any main. I really enjoy hot, spicy foods and I love hot peppers! So much so that I have 5 jalapeño plants and two Carolina Reapers, which […]

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz

The Aperol Spritz is Italy’s number one cocktail, the perfect drink to combat the heat and humidity of summer. Now everyone can enjoy a little Italy at home! Walk around Italy in the summer and you will see plenty of people enjoying an Aperol Spritz. After work, Italians love to […]

Garlic and Herb Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Garlic and Herb Grilled Beef Tenderloin

This Garlic and Herb Grilled Beef Tenderloin is perfect for a crowd and unbelievably delicious. The garlic and herbs add great flavor to every bite! Tenderloin is one of my favorite meats! It’s super lean, melts in your mouth and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Check out […]

The Vesper Martini

The Vesper Martini

The Vesper Martini, the James Bond martini from the original Casino Royal. Sure to please both vodka and gin lovers. Shaken or stirred it’s a winner! The Vesper Martini was invented by Ian Fleming, author of James Bond. He first introduced it in 1953 with the release of his book […]

Jalapeño simple syrup

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Jalapeño Simple Syrup is so easy to make and is great for spicing up cocktails! Just add equal parts of sugar to water, drop in some jalapeños, boil, and simmer! Simple syrup, also referred to as “sugar syrup” is a staple in many cocktails. If you love spicy cocktails, then […]

Spicy Paloma Cocktail

Spicy Paloma Cocktail

Satisfy your sweet and spicy craving with this Spicy Paloma Cocktail. A version of the classic Paloma, this drink adds a little jalapeño heat! This past weekend I enjoyed a long overdue girls weekend with some of my best college friends. We laughed and talked non-stop, catching up on kids, […]