Food and Dining

Flavorful Fajita Recipes

By Carlos on August 18, 2018 Food and Dining

There are many different types of fajitas that you may want to try, so here are a variety of fajita recipes sure to satisfy. A la Parrilla Steak Fajitas Ingredients: 1 large orange 3 lemons 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup soy sauce ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 pounds skirt steak (no more than ¾ inch thick) 1 white onion 1 red onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 green peppers 12…

The Best Prosecco Cocktails

By Carlos on August 13, 2018 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

Prosecco is Italy’s answer to Champagne, it tastes sweeter, making it an excellent sparkling wine for a celebrations. If you’re looking for some Prosecco cocktail ideas, try the recipes below. A Little About Prosecco While Champagne tends to be dry, Prosecco is all fruit and flower. The fruity, blossomy aromas of Prosecco make it an excellent choice to pair with sweet appetizers and cured meats, as well as with Asian dishes, like sushi. Simple Syrup Recipe Simple syrup is basically sugar water and it’s super easy to make. Ingredients: • 1 c. sugar • 1 c. water Instructions: 1. Add…

Creative Ways to Make S’mores

By Carlos on August 10, 2018 Food and Dining

S’mores is not just a treat for kids, professional bakers and cooks are elevating this simple combination to a new level. The campfire classic that involves a plain graham cracker, marshmallow, and slab of chocolate is delicious, but these delicious recipes provide a whole new world of flavor for s’mores lovers. Mexican Chocolate S’mores These delicious s’mores get their inspiration from Mexican hot chocolate which is a complex blend of rich cocoa and smoky spices. If you’re lucky enough to have access to the Arcoiris marshmallow cookies loved in Mexico, you can use these instead of your graham cracker. Otherwise,…

National Watermelon Day Recipes

By Carlos on August 3, 2018 Food and Dining

When the summer temperatures get hot outside, watermelon is the perfect fruit to cool you down. Whether you are looking for something savory or sweet, watermelon is the fruit that can do it all. From desserts to main courses, watermelon is the go-to ingredient for this summer. Liven Up Your Salads Summertime is a great time to kick up your salad recipes to the next level. Watermelon adds a level of sweetness to your greens. If you want a star for your next lettuce bowl, look no further than a slice of watermelon. Grilled Watermelon Salad Who says that watermelon…

Things You Can Make with BBQ Leftovers

By Carlos on July 9, 2018 Food and Dining

Summertime is synonymous with barbecue and what’s better than an old fashioned barbecue with friends and family? However, if you happen to grill too much food, don’t toss; transform your BBQ leftovers into delicious meals with the recipes below. 1. Sweet Potato Quesadillas Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 2 tablespoons of butter ½ pound leftover pulled pork/brisket 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon chili powder 4-6 flour tortillas of choice 2.5 cups cheese of choice Sour cream, salsa, or barbecue sauce for serving Directions: 1. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a…

Chilled Summer Soups to Beat the Heat

By Carlos on July 8, 2018 Food and Dining

When the fall and winter weather make room for spring and summer, one thing that you have to give up is delicious soups. However, you don’t have to get rid of all soups. In fact, you can enjoy delicious soups during the spring and summer as well. The amazing chilled soups below will help you beat the heat and satisfy your summer soup cravings. Sweet Corn Soup For a sweet and refreshing take on a summer soup, this yellow bell pepper, and sweet corn combo will have you and your guests’ mouths watering. It has a beautiful yellow hue, and…

Red, White & Blue Dishes for Patriotic Parties

By Carlos on July 2, 2018 Food and Dining

Celebrate the country and charm your family with red, white & blue inspired dishes! These dishes taste as good as they look. Enjoy these finger-licking dishes that include everything from starters to desserts. Drinks Red, White, and Blue Sangria Just cut the fruits in star shapes and soak them in a dry white wine. Syrup, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are then combined in a bowl and stirred well resulting in a refreshing summer cocktail. Appetizers Blueberry, Strawberry and Jicama Salsa This patriotic salsa is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Berries provide a sweet flavor while the jicama adds a…

Ways to Use Up Berries About to Go Bad

By Carlos on June 24, 2018 Food and Dining

Everyone has opened up their fridge and discovered a carton of berries about to expire. When a berry starts to go bad, the texture gets mushy, but the flavor and sugar intensifies. Use overripe berries to make the tasty and amazing recipes below. Jams One of the easiest things to make with overripe fruit is jam. Jams are not hard to cook, and it intensified sweetness of the berry. You made need pectin to give your jam the right texture. Take your berries, smash them up, and put them on the stove. Cook over medium heat to allow the jam…

Easy No Bake Fudge Ideas for Summer

By Carlos on June 16, 2018 Food and Dining

In the summer months, it can be difficult to do a lot of baking without your oven heating up the entire house. If you still want to make something sweet this summer, then opt for some easy no-bake recipes. One of the easiest no-bake recipes is fudge. Not only do you not need to use your oven, but you can also customize your fudge to any occasion you have. There are a variety of flavor combinations so you can switch things up all summer long! Traditional Chocolate Fudge You can’t go wrong with traditional chocolate fudge. If you are looking…

Cheesy Recipes for National Cheese Day

By Carlos on June 4, 2018 Food and Dining

National Cheese Day is an entire day devoted to celebrating this fabulous food. Cheese is highly versatile; it goes well with nearly everything from soup to dessert. Celebrate cheese with the fabulous recipes below. Cheesy Beer Soup Combine hearty beer and rich cheese into a luscious soup. Cut carrots, onions and celery. Then, sauté the vegetables with olive oil inside a large pot. Then, add chicken broth and half and half. Bring the entire dish to a boil with the beer, sharp cheddar and a dollop of mustard. Tomato Cheese Pie Tomato and cheese make a great pairing. Turn the…

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