I’ve been buying tons of blueberries because they are in season and on sale. However, I’m officially tired of eating them so I’ve been finding ways to make quick and not so fattening desserts with them. I made a very basic streusel topping and just topped the blueberries and baked. Heaven.
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Easiest Dessert Ever
Posted by Candace on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
September 8th, 2010 by Candace / Filed under Bakery, Sweet Tooth / 8 Critiques
Chipotle Skirt Steak
Posted by Candace on Friday, September 3rd, 2010No, this is not a recipe for anything at Chipotle Mexican Grill, which happens to be one of my favorite places to eat lunch. When I first discovered Chipotle Mexican Grill I was hooked. We had a problem… the closest one was 15 miles away. So, being my proactive self, I wrote them a very nice email asking them if they plan to open a location in East Broward where we live. I actually received a response that one was in the works. So we waited patiently. Then lo and behold, a brand new building was constructed just down the street from our Photo Studio. Who should move in, but a CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL! We went on opening day and I had my picture taken next to an enormous burrito… yeah, I’m a little embarrassed that I did that and admitted it to all of you.
FYI – A Chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeno and I buy them canned in adobo sauce. It is really really good stuff, but can be hot as magma. So if you don’t like spicy food, just use a little of the chipotle, but if you like it hot, then use more!
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September 3rd, 2010 by Candace / Filed under Beef, Dinner / 4 Critiques
Buttermilk Banana Pecan Pancakes
Posted by Candace on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Every since I had Banana Bacon pancakes at The Bongo Room in Chicago, I’ve been daydreaming about it. The other morning, I really wanted to try making something similar. Well, sadly, I didn’t have bacon, so I decided on pecans instead for a little crunch. So As I started cooking, I realized I was out of all purpose flour. Doh! However, I had cake flour. I was concerned that the cake flour would have turned out badly, but my craving for the pancakes was stronger than my concern for the flour. Believe it or not… these were the tastiest pancakes I’ve ever made. I think I’ll always make my pancakes with cake flour from now on!
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August 11th, 2010 by Candace / Filed under Breakfast / 6 Critiques
Squash and Zucchini Tart
Posted by Candace on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010The other day, I really felt like cooking. We’ve been so busy lately, that I haven’t even had time to feel like cooking, much less actually cook something. Thank god I live in Ft Lauderdale and am surrounded by really great restaurants or we would have starved!
I found this recipe in the Tribecca Grill Cookbook. Of course, I changed most of it… lol! What I like most about the recipe, other than it being very healthy and low fat is the simple preparation, but totally fancy presentation. Just up my alley.
I also used this opportunity to use my new knife from New West Knife Works. I’m in love with this knife… not only is it gorgeous with the multicolored wooden handle, but boy is it sharp. Just a great knife.
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August 4th, 2010 by Candace / Filed under Healthy Eating, Vegetarian / 3 Critiques
My Rolls Are Sweet
Posted by Candace on Monday, July 26th, 2010My husband is a total soccer addict (or as his European peeps calls it… “football”.) He watched pretty much every game during the world cup. Luckily we have our own photography business and tons of flexibility or he might not have a job anymore! He’s of course cheered for his fatherland of Germany. We went over to a friend’s house for breakfast and the Italy-New Zealand game and I decided to make some cinnamon rolls. This made me realize we should have breakfast parties more often. Or maybe we could do breakfast at dinner parties. Either way makes me happy!
I found this recipe in a big stack of recipes torn out of magazines… so I’m not sure which one this came from, but it is simple and good. I made a few adaptions… like cream cheese glaze. What’s not to like?
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July 26th, 2010 by Candace / Filed under Bakery, Breakfast / 3 Critiques
