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Delish Dish: Deanna’s Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

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I first tried one of Deanna’s stuffed mushrooms way back when we would have appetizer parties, drink wine, and not have to worry about how much you drank because there were no kids to wake up to. I loved them, got the recipe, and then tucked it away, forgetting about it. Recently, my husband unearthed it to make for a party and OMG!!!! I had totally forgotten how delicious they were. Gourmet and easy, this is the perfect dish to bring to your Oscar party this Sunday. –Alex

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5 Essential Kitchen Gadgets

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pineappleWith the change of hour resulting in the evenings getting darker sooner, I always find myself cooking more. I think that since it’s dark, there’s not much to do and I finally have the time to spend in the kitchen. Nothing like a hot stove emitting yummy smells to make the house feel cozy on a cold night. Here are some of my current favorite cooking gadgets–(almost) all for under $10.00!

5. Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer
My family adores pineapple, but my husband and I both hate slicing it—getting this gadget changed all that. This pineapple slicer makes it so easy, you just cut off the pineapple top, twist the slicer in and pull out. Creates beautiful pineapple rings, and you’re left with [Read more…] about 5 Essential Kitchen Gadgets

Delish Dish: Edamame Salad–Part of Breezy Mama’s “Hospital Series”

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edamameYou may have read that my daughter was diagnosed with cancer last month. As a result, we were in the hospital for a long period of time, and when we were finally discharged, our friends rallied around us and brought meals every night. Each one was phenomenal, so I thought I’d share them with you; hence the name, “Hospital Series”. This salad kicks it off.

While Emily was still at CHOC, I came home one night to be with Kieran and Bowen stayed with Emily. My sweet friends Cama and Jen brought me dinner from my favorite restaurant. Included was a yummy arugula salad, and I commented that I hadn’t had any vegetables in days, because I was surviving on hospital food. Jen, master of all good eating, and the Queen of Salads put together this meal for me to take back to the hospital the next day. It was delicious, and when I called and thanked her for it she replied, “No problem, I’m glad you liked it, I couldn’t have my friend’s digestive tract going to pieces.” Now if they only had a salad bar half as good in the CHOC cafeteria. . .

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Delish Dish: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Heaven

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ReeseSThis past Friday I was at the launch party of Breezy Mama Vanessa’s (Go-To Outfit Whiz) styling business where I was saddled up next to the food table, glass of wine in hand, gobbling up the goods. I somehow managed to avoid the desserts when, at the end of the night, someone said, “Erica, these peanut butter cups are delicious!” Peanut butter cups?? What? Where? Turns out that I had been missing peanut butter and chocolate pieces of heaven. I shoved one in my mouth so fast, and it was so delicious, I couldn’t believe that I was avoiding it. Erica went home and sent me the recipe that same night, but she wants to make sure her friend Kim gets the credit–that’s where Erica originally got the recipe from. All I have to say is, thanks to both you girls for making life a bit sweeter. –Alex

Ingredients:

  • Pre packaged peanut butter cookie dough
  • Granola
  • Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups

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Delish Dish: Bowen’s Fried Rice

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114204674325If you’re on this site, most likely, you know first hand about pregnancy cravings. That need for a certain food and you’ll let nothing stop you from getting it. When Breezy Mama Laura was pregnant with her second child, she HAD to have some fried rice. So much so, that she and her family drove down from LA to get her fill at a Japanese restaurant near our house. The plan was to take the kids to the park while the dads watched football, and then we’d head out to quell her craving. Well, when we got back to the house from the park, the dads had a different plan–to stay at the house and BBQ. And, being the go-getters that they were, the BBQ was already started. You should’ve seen Laura’s face drop. Tears silently rolled down her cheeks–she HAD to have her rice. That’s when Bowen, my husband, jumped into action, “I’ll make you some fried rice.” No, it wasn’t the same, claimed Laura. I piped up, “No, he’s good, it WILL be the same.” After a bit more tears (remember, poor thing was about seven months pregnant), we had her convinced, and after eating it, she was as happy as a clam–“It is just as good!” Laura exclaimed. Make it for yourself and you [Read more…] about Delish Dish: Bowen’s Fried Rice