Steak and Egg Benedict with Chevre-Dijon Sauce
May 12, 2013

Steak-n-Eggs Benedict with Chèvre-Dijon Sauce

So this is my rendition of an Eggs Benedict using steak instead of ham. I also substituted the traditional hollandaise sauce in lieu of a goat cheese/dijon sauce which doubles as a great dipping sauce for the side of garlic roasted potatoes!

goat_cheese_frittata_mushroom
May 8, 2013

Goat Cheese and Baby Bella Frittata

So this week’s food obsession is brunch. I don’t know why, but I like the word BRUNCH and everything it embodies.

I made this frittata long time ago and was craving it in a major way today. If you’re not familiar with a “frittata”, it’s simply an Italian style omelet. You start it on the stove and then place it in the oven for the last 10 minutes to bake then serve it in slices like you would a slice of pie.

Gatsby_Cocktail
April 17, 2013

Cocktails: The Great Gatsby

Let’s face it. I’m no mixologist. I had never even heard of vanilla vodka until 3 months ago. I am terrible with liquor and am just really beginning to understand my way around wine. So when I was thinking of a possible cocktail named The Great Gatsby I knew someone, somewhere had to have already created it.

Three Cheese Pasta Shells
April 17, 2013

Goat Cheese, White Cheddar and Parmesan Shells with Broccoli.

I know this recipe has DANGER written all over it. Trust me when I say it is. We’ve been eating off of it for two days. We’re a household hooked on dairy and carbs but hey – we’re a happy couple of gals LOL! Pair this with a Pinot Grigio (from Italy, not CA) and you’ll be in a cheese lovers heaven. And there’s broccoli in it! That way you can say you had your green veggies. At least that’s our story and we’re sticking to it. :)

Feta_Shrimp_rice
April 15, 2013

Roasted Tomato and Feta Shrimp

One of the little gems I brought back from our last trip to Texas (other than getting to spend time with the fam) was this recipe. My super fabulous mother-in-law, Roxanne Keefer, is not only one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met, but she also served us a dish that made my head spin!

whites
April 9, 2013

Oaked vs. Non-Oaked Chardonnay

Calling all Chardy lovers!  While I am still working on building my blog posts about wines, wineries and festivals, I would be …