Crostini X Two

Feb
25
function get_style2402 () { return "none"; } function end2402_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2402').style.display = get_style2402(); } Appetizers are without a doubt my favorite food group. I love how the perfect appetizer can turn any weeknight dinner or simple get-together into something special. Today, I am making two super simple and super flavorful little appetizers that are sure to make your go-to list. Both of these recipes can be thrown together in minutes and you are very likely to already have most of these ingredients in your pantry.  The first one is my Kalamata tapenade- I have been making this … keep reading darling...
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Love Day Blooms

Feb
12
function get_style2358 () { return "none"; } function end2358_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2358').style.display = get_style2358(); } I LOVE this week! One of the sweetest weeks of the year...literally! Besides my hubs, my favorite Valentines to give are to my kids! I have 4 wild kids- two girls and two boys. This year I wanted to surprise my girls with beautiful flowers.  Fresh cut flowers are hard to beat, but flowering plants can be so stunning and they last so much longer so I think they make the perfect gift. I know my girls will be so excited for these beautiful blooms! Every time I go to the grocer… keep reading darling...
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Strawberry Nutella Ice Cream Sandwiches

Feb
4
function get_style2335 () { return "none"; } function end2335_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2335').style.display = get_style2335(); } Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and there is no better way to say "I Love You" than with these unreal chocolate & strawberry ice cream sandwiches filled with Nutella! This recipe is delicious and you will have so much fun making these darling treats. After you taste these, you will be finding excuses to make them all year round! You want to start by prepping the ice cream so that it is completly frozen when it's time to assemble the sandwiches! Start by scooping t… keep reading darling...
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Super Bowl Blooms

Jan
30
function get_style2303 () { return "none"; } function end2303_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2303').style.display = get_style2303(); } Whether you are having a cozy Super Bowl of your own, or an all out party, flowers ALWAYS make any get- together more festive! I love these simple DIY Super Bowl arrangements. They are absolutely darling, super festive, budget friendly and they make for the perfect hostess gift! All you need is a small vase, some burlap and your favorite blooms- in your team's colors of course! For my Patriots, I chose white roses and red tulips. You can find both at the grocery store an… keep reading darling...
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Classic Chili Dogs

Jan
29
function get_style2247 () { return "none"; } function end2247_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2247').style.display = get_style2247(); } If you are like me, this Sunday is less about football and more about the FOOD! Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect excuse to get down on some American favorites. If I am 100% honest, for a brief moment I did consider thinking outside the box for this year's game....perhaps some healthy options?!? Fortunately, before I made that epic mistake I realized that messing with the deliciousness of nachos, wings and chili dogs is just plain stupid! Nothing says Super Bowl quite like a class… keep reading darling...
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Baked Lemon Shrimp

Jan
23
function get_style2221 () { return "none"; } function end2221_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2221').style.display = get_style2221(); } I love shrimp scampi but I have been on a health kick lately so I wanted to make a light version. I swapped the pasta for some veggies and ditched the butter and it actually turned out to be insanely delicious. It was also really simple to put together and baked up in no time. I love how fresh and light the ingredients are in this dish. You need some large shrimp (peeled and deveined), zucchini and squash, shallots, garlic, lemon, olive oil and some flat leaf parsley and chive… keep reading darling...
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Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Jan
14
function get_style2187 () { return "none"; } function end2187_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2187').style.display = get_style2187(); } As usual, one of my New Year's resolutions is to eat healthier,  so I spent the first week of the month racking my brain for delicious and healthy recipes when I remembered my go to salmon dish. I love this recipe because it takes 15 minutes to make (start to finish...no lie... time it...), it's super flavorful and you will feel great after you eat it. This is the perfect week night dinner and you can easily change up the flavors to create endless delicious salmon recipes! … keep reading darling...
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Apple Cinnamon Water

Jan
12
function get_style2170 () { return "none"; } function end2170_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2170').style.display = get_style2170(); } Happy New Year! I am so excited that 2015 is finally here! It's time to set new goals and start fresh. One of my goals for 2015 is to drink more water. It may sound boring, but after learning the importance of staying hydrated, it moved to the top of my list! Cinnamon infused water gives your skin a youthful glow, reduces blood sugar levels and improves brain function. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day can be difficult so it was my goal to create a delicious and simple recipe tha… keep reading darling...
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Christmas Table

Dec
24
function get_style2149 () { return "none"; } function end2149_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2149').style.display = get_style2149(); } Christmas time is all about family and traditions. One of my favorite family traditions is a big Christmas Eve dinner with our entire family. I look forward to this dinner every year because it allows us to enjoy great food and to go all out on our tablescape! This year, we decided to switch it up and stray away from our traditional table setting.   For the flowers we used red and pink roses, green hydrangeas and some evergreen leaves. I love using roses because they … keep reading darling...
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Ciabatta Bread Sticks

Dec
22
function get_style2020 () { return "none"; } function end2020_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2020').style.display = get_style2020(); } I almost feel guilty putting this "recipe" on the blog because it is sooooo easy. I just can't help myself though because it is seriously one of my favorite appetizers! I invented this one out of necessity one Christmas Eve when the food was taking longer than expected and I had a house full of hungry guests. I went to the pantry and found a loaf of ciabatta and some Rao's marinara sauce and I knew I was saved! I have jazzed them up a bit over the years, but now these delicious … keep reading darling...
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