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Spicy Squid Mango Avocado Salad
I am feeling adventurous and I found this recipe? Perfect for summer and channeling your Thai vibe.
YUM
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50 Calorie Mini Wraps from La Tortilla Factory
This summer La Tortilla Factory is “Mini”-mizing the effort to eat light and fresh, with their new Smart & Delicious Soft Wrap Minis. At one-third the size of traditional wraps, not only are they lower in fat and calories, their size inspires smaller portioned meals and snacks – perfect for lighter summertime fare! They are only 50 calories each and loaded with fiber (4 – 6 grams each) and flavor, Soft Wrap Minis are super versatile and great for: tacos and fajitas, grilled quesadillas, pizza crusts and wrap sandwiches!
I made Queso Fundido!
Hot off the tortilla presses and available nation-wide this spring, Soft Wrap Minis come in five delicious varieties: White Whole Wheat, Honey Oat, Fiesta, Multi-Bran and Three Seed.
La Tortilla Factory prides itself on making “better-for-you” tortillas with quality ingredients, superior taste and texture and no trans fat. The Soft Wrap Minis are just the newest addition to the family of healthy wraps and tortillas, including:
Whole Wheat 100 Calorie tortillas: loaded with 8 grams of fiber & Omega-3 rich
Low Carb High Fiber tortillas: voted “Best Tortilla For Women” with 52 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber in one tortilla!
Fiber and Flax Corn tortillas: Easy-to-use, naturally gluten-free corn tortillas with the added benefits of fiber and omega-3 rich flax – only 45 calories per tortilla!
Hand Made Style Corn tortillas: Mix of corn and whole wheat flour create easy-to-use tortillas that are high in whole grains with great taste and texture
Extra Virgin Olive Oil SoftWraps: Great tasting wraps with added health benefits of EVOO – plus they’re packed with fiber and low in calories!
Yum! Can’t wait to use these wraps to make more low-calorie lunches this summer
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Refreshing Hawaiian Cocktails from Halekulani
Right about now, I’m starting to itch for a tropical trip. It’s been six months since I was last in Miami and nearly a year since the three months that I spent living in Cancun. I’m going through withdrawal! But I just found out my cousin will be based in Hawaii for his new flight attendant gig, and I am already plotting my trip in which I will be crashing his pad!
In the meanwhile, I’m going to try out these delicious, refreshing cocktail recipes from Halekulani, Waikiki’s legendary beachfront hotel, and wanted to share them with you.
Along with Halekulani’s signature Mai Tai, which was invented and still served at the hotel, these summertime concoctions are available at the award-winning Orchids restaurant, by the pool and of course, while enjoying traditional Hawaiian entertainment at Halekulani’s famed outdoor gathering spot House Without a Key, which is immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel.
Enjoy!
Cachaca Samba
1 ½ ounce Cachaca
½ ounce Cedilla Acai Berry Liqueur
3 lime wedges cut in halves
½ ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce rock candy syrup
Method: Place the lime wedges in a mixing glass and muddle briskly with juice and rock candy syrup, then add cachaca and 1 scoop of ice and shake well. Pour into a double old –fashioned glass (do not strain), add more ice if needed and serve with a float of Cedilla.
Garnich: Orchid
Mango Mint Freeze
1 ½ ounce Malibu Rum
2 ounce Mango Puree
1 ½ ounce Sweet n Sour
4 Mint leaves
Method: Add all ingredients to blender with ice and blend thoroughly. Pour into rocks glass
Garnish: Dehydrated mango slice and mint sprig
The Charlie Chan
1 ½ oz Barsol Pisco (Primero)
½ oz Orchid Guava Liqueur
½ oz Strawberry Puree
½ oz Lime Juice
Method: shake all ingredients with ice. Serve straight up into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish: half strawberry on the rim and kafir lime leaf. -
Oatmeal, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips – OH MY!
Okay, so I know that spring is just around the corner, and yes, it is imperative that we look slim and trim for the warm weather, but this is a recipe I just couldn’t resist sharing!
Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies are a guilty pleasure that never fail to impress. They’re great to keep around the house or to give as a gift (because you know, every party host loves more food). What I love the most about them is that, with loads of oatmeal, they’re so wholesome and filling that one is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth — but I can’t promise you won’t reach for a second 😉 .
I swear by these cookies, they’re incredibly delicious and so easy to make — there’s no way you could possibly mess screw them up!
So, here’s how it’s done:
STEP ONE: Mix 2 Sticks Butter , 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, and 1/2 Cup White Sugar until Creamy
STEP TWO: Then add 2 Large Eggs and 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
STEP THREE: Separately, Combine All-Purpose Flour, 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt, and 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
STEP FOUR: Mix the wet and dry ingredients then add 3 Cups Old Fashion Oats, 1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips, and 1 Cup Walnuts
STEP FIVE: Refrigerate mixture for 30 mins, then place 1 tablespoon sized rounds onto a baking sheet; Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 minutes.
AND VOILÁ!
**NOTE: This recipe makes A LOT of cookies! (The picture above is after a family of 7 all had their fair share!) I suggest making half a batch; you’ll end up with about 24 cookies.. enjoy! 🙂
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Cooking with @TheChefDini
I finally got the Chef Dini! Ever since I saw the infomercial while I was getting my nails done – I have been obsessed! This is the all in one, slice, dice and mixer that every kitchen needs.
You can make 100’s of recipes and use this tool in your kitchen everyday. Here is the very first thing I made with it… Spinach and Artichoke dip. Yum!
Like everything on TV, it is not exactly what you see. The Chef Dini is in fact super useful but you have to remember that it is not motorized so you have to still turn it with your hand. I didn’t chop the onion or cheese into small enough pieces so it was really hard to turn. BUT once I did it properly – everything worked really well! The thing I love the most is the triple blade and the fact that you can make everything in one container.1. Make sure you chop some of the stuff up before you put it in the Chef Dini
2. Ask you boyfriend or roommate to help you
3. Don’t force it – If it is not spinning easily then turn it counter clockwise and then clockwise
Can’t wait to try another recipe.
Do you want to win a Chef Dini? We are giving 1 away!
1. Tweet @TheChefDini would make my life so much easier @heydoyou
Winners will be chosen March 20th – Good luck!
Happy Cooking!
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Quick Vday Plans with @Vangoghvodka
Running out of time and Valentine’s Day ideas?
Whip these up and you will get all the love you ever dreamt of <3 Enjoy this special day!
Milky Way Martini
2 oz Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
½ oz Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour
into a chilled martini glass.
Van Gogh Chocolate Banana Parfait
**Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash
2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream (or frozen yogurt)
1 cup milk (regular or skim)
1 whole banana
Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. POUR
into a parfait glass.
Garnish: fresh whipped cream, dusting of cocoa powder, and sliced bananas
