merry christmas!

Happy Halloween

In our failed attempt to emulate a martha stewart ghost cake my roommate just ended up decorating our cake using a knife and food coloring. ha!

Chocolate Cake

last night my roommate brought this gigantic cake from the movie Matilda home.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Recipe

1/2 cup of Mayo
1/2 cup of Sour Cream
1 Can of artichoke - or frozen
1 cup of frozen spinach - or canned
1 cup of Parmesan Cheese
Salt/ Pepper

1/3 cup of cheddar jack or any other cheese (for the topping)
Chips or crackers to go with the dip!!

Directions:
- chop up artichokes either in a food processor or by hand
- strain spinach
- mix all the ingredients together
- place in baking dish and bake on 350 degrees for 30mins
- melt cheddar jack cheese on top and broil for 1 min

ENJOY!

DIVA!!

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GUACAMOLE

what you'll need:

(makes enough for 5-7 people)

5 ripe avocados

1 large onion

2 tomatoes

salt and pepper

cilantro (optional)

1/2 of a lime

dice tomatoes and onion

mix in avocados and mash with the diced tomatoes and onion

add salt and pepper

squeeze lime (to prevent browning)

ThermoClick Gloves

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Home sweet home...

I cannot seem to find any restaurant in Boston that carries Chicken Fried Steak on their menu. Truly, its the best thing in the world.

A Tribute to Macarons

I'm waiting for the day we can meet again...the countdown begins.

I had an amazing steak today...

I would be remissed of my duties as a food blogger to not include the reason as to why I exist, live, breathe, and wake up every morning.

Here's the recipe to a great marinade for any steak- ribeye, sirloin, nystrip, t-bone, well... you get the point!

For an 16oz steak you will need

1/4 cup of red wine
3tbsp of soy sauce
3tbsp of a thick sweet glaze ( I suggest using pomegranate port roasting glaze from williams sonoma)
minced garlic (2-3 cloves)
Garlic Salt
Salt
Pepper

combine all the ingredients together and let your steak marinate for a minimum of 30 mins for more flavor let the steak marinate overnight!

When cooking the steak:
heat pan to medium-high heat
drizzle olive oil or a tsp. of butter and let the butter melt
place steaks on pan letting cook on each side for about 5 -7 mins depending upon how well done you like your steaks....

eat and enjoy =)

CHILLLLY?

So right now, the weather in boston is currently 100% chance of snow and rain... I think it would be a good idea to grab a pair of Thermo Click Gloves!

Egg Salad Sandwiches

EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

An easy and practical way to enjoy lunch! Pre-make this egg salad, and bring it to work, school, a picnic... anywhere!

You will need:
(depending on how much egg salad you want)

6 eggs
salt and pepper
mayo or miracle whip
dijon mustard (optional)
Choice of bread

Boil the eggs for 12 minutes so that they are hard boiled.

Let eggs cool, then peel. Chop up eggs so that they become diced and mix with 2/3 cups of mayo, salt & pepper, and a tbsp of dijon mustard.

Serve on toast, you can add smoked salmon, chives, cucumbers, etc to enhance your sandwich.

enjoy =)

How to make Egg-in-a-hole

Egg-in-a-hole is an easy way to start your day! Its happy, healthy, and hearty.... ok so lets get started:

Things you need:

1 large egg
salt and pepper
a slice of bread (wheat or white or sourdough)
1 tsp butter for cooking
(to make the hole- you will need a shotglass or small round cookie cutter)

Prepare: with your round cookie cutter or glass, cut out a hole in the middle of the bread

Start off with a 10-inch frying pan and place on stove - medium heat
place butter on frying pan until it melts
as soon as the butter is melted, place the piece of bread on pan (leave on pan for 30 seconds)

As soon as the pan is hot enough, break egg open into the center of the bread and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the bread over with egg intact, and cook for another 2-3 minutes depending on how well cooked you like your eggs.

Season with salt and pepper and serve!