Last night, I found myself wandering the supermarket at supper time, absolutely clueless as to what I was going to feed my family. I wanted something easy and quick, but not processed or greasy. That's when it me: we can have tacos tonight! So, I loaded up the buggy with ground turkey, salsa, taco seasoning and shells....and headed home. In less than 30 minutes, we had a fresh, (somewhat) ...
The wonder of it all…
I have to admit that I haven't had much "Christmas Spirit" this year. I just haven't been "in the mood." There's so much to do, and I'm already so tired. (Did I mention we followed the stomach virus with an ear infection?) I finally finished decorating but can hardly enjoy the decorations for the knowledge that I'm going to have to take them all down again. I haven't truly enjoyed cooking ...
Pretty Food: Crawfish Elegant
This dish is perfect for a holiday dinner...it's the kind of dish you create when you want to make someone feel special. It's what I like to call "pretty food." So, I made it for my friends the other night. The thing is: it looks much more complicated than it really is! (If you're noticing a theme here, you're right...I'm like the lady in the old Rice Krispy treat commercial who's dancing ...
You asked for it: How to make icing for petit fours
I've had a few people ask for the recipe I use for petit four icing, and here it is! I adapted it from one I found on Martha Stewart's web site. It's really simple to do and is light and sweet...and pours easily over the petit fours, making them even easier to make! Ingredients: 9 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Most recipes ...