April 1, 2015

Spicy Coconut Noodles

Just when I thought I tackled all my stacks of rogue recipes ripped out from magazines, I went through one of my old purses and found a treasure trove. For the record, this is how I organize some of my recipes to make. So, this recipe is something I’ve had in my possession for almost 9 years. You should have seen how discolored it was! And as I was meal planning for last week, I thought these Spicy Coconut Noodles would go really well with the Sambal Chicken Skewers I grilled. I love when things magically work out like that.

I took a big risk with those two recipes in the fact that my husband isn’t into chicken as much as I am and I wasn’t really sure how he feels about coconut in noodles. I don’t really have a history of making us dishes with rice noodles, so I was pleasantly surprised that my risk paid off because he told me the combination was “REALLY GOOD.” Then he proceeded to get a second helping and then told me I should make it again. Hallelujah!

I suspect he loved the creamy sauce on the noodles…the spice…the basil (although I should have used Thai Basil!) and the fish sauce. He’s a sucker for fish sauce. It’s like a creamy Thai alfredo. Winner winner chicken dinner. Literally.

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March 30, 2015

Sambal Chicken Skewers

Sambal Chicken Skewers!!,

Someone asked me if I’ve made plans for the Summer and all I could say was that I’m gonna do a lot of grilling. I definitely have my priorities straight.

Last week we had a beautiful week of a weather so I dusted off our grill…with a cocktail and flip flops. I know, I know! I’m annoying. I am sorry that you’re in cold weather on the east coast. I really hope that we get the rain we need. I digress…

In a quest for a simple grilled recipe, I found this winner in my stack of ripped out pages from magazines. This will definitely be a staple in our Summer 2015 Rotation. I imagine we’ll do a version with pork tenderloin or steak. Nothing like sweet/spicy/crispy chicken pulled right off a skewer. I made these beauties with a spicy coconut noodle dish that I’ll be sharing on Wednesday. Stay tuned!

Inspiration

March 29, 2015

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

March 28, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like:

LET ME IN, WOMAN. It’s raining out here.

Trying on his wedding attire. Casey directed this shot 🙂

New cousins being watched over by Joni Mitchell.

ROAD TRIP.

I like to do fancy makeup while road tripping.

And doodling in the car… while listening to the New Order Pandora station.

I’m kind of obsessed with my new Pentel Brush Pen.

March 27, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

Oh gosh. I would eat a whole plate of these Carrot Cake Cookies and OMG this cake!
I love this photo so much.
These jellyfish/airplants are so pretty.
My husband would love these spring rolls.
I have so many daydreams of buying an airstream and seeing the country.
Can someone please name their baby Louella? Thanks.
Cooool. You collaborate with bees.
I really want our driveway to say something funny.
Been reading all about being an INFJ this week. What’s your personality?
People had regrets.
Oops.
How to live a happy life.
Advice every women in her 20s should know.
Two words: DOUGHNUT POPCORN & Doughnut glazes!
This is a whole lot of inside information from couples.
My dad always talks about Egg Creams. It’s time I make him one.
Casey convinced me to buy a French Butter Crock it’s been a game changer. Thanks, Casey.
Something fun to do in SF. I think we’re gonna go.
I have major sister envy.
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are my gateway drug.

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March 26, 2015

Fruit with Honey Lime Yogurt Dip

Sometimes you need to employ a few tricks as a mom. And by sometimes…I mean ALL.THE.TIME. Here’s the thing–I can’t get Cooper to put fruit IN his yogurt, but I CAN get him to DIP fruit in yogurt. But I don’t call it yogurt…I call it Honey Lime Dip. I take about a cup of plain Greek Yogurt and mix it with a tablespoon of honey, the zest from one lime and a quick squeeze of lime juice. I put some fruit on a skewer and watch him go to town. It’s also a great way to prolong the act of eating if you’re a grown adult. I don’t know about you but I always wish my bowls of yogurt were bottomless. Especially when granola’s involved… Sigh…

To see more of my Thursday Snack Ideas, follow my Pinterest Board!

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March 25, 2015

Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies

There was a bake sale at school last week. We got a notice that there would be gluten free/nut free options for those with dietary restrictions and it got me to thinking that I don’t really have a gluten free baking prowess to flex. I’m not seasoned veteran with gluten free baking because I don’t have the arsenal of flours in my pantry. I do have quite an assortment of hot sauces though…which only helps a select few. Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies to the rescue!

I saw this recipe on Martha Stewart website the other day and was intrigued. No flour. Just cornstarch. I also saw that I had every ingredient in the ingredient list so OF COURSE I had to make them.

Annnnnd YES. They’re totally fudgey. Perfectly intense with good hit of chocolate. They’re both chewy and crisp on the edges. You wouldn’t really know they were gluten free. They definitely passed the taste taste in our house! I’m glad I have something good to offer future bake sales…of course I’ll make them without walnuts but in my house, a brownie isn’t a brownie if there’s no nuts in them 🙂