March 30, 2013

Easy Easter cupcake Idea: I just made these for my family Easter party Super easy. Just buy a box of white cake mix and a thing (can? jar?) of Vanilla frosting. Prepare the cake batter per box directions, then when it’s all mixed, separate it into smaller containers (I recommend 3 or 4) and add […]

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March 19, 2013

I’m so sick of berries and fruits. I think I overdid it last week. Plus it was St. Patricks day so I made Green Tea and Cucumber Mojitos. Not Irish, but definitely green: Muddle some mint and cucumber with simple syrup in a shaker, shake with light rum, green tea, club soda, ice and a […]

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March 16, 2013

It’s Friday, and It’s Happy Hour: Fresh Strawberry Martini with Mint and Blackberries 

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March 8, 2013

Making ice for tomorrow’s cocktails. I’ll show you the results tomorrow 

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January 19, 2013

Tonight’s dinner was so fast and easy and delicious. Didn’t have to make any crazy sauces or dirty a lot of dishes.  Pan-seared Salmon basted with butter, garlic, thyme and lemon Orzo pasta with roasted veg (zuchinni, yellow squash, red orange and yellow sweet peppers, red onion) tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, feta, and […]

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January 17, 2013

If you’re hispanic this might look familiar to you 🙂

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December 15, 2012

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December 9, 2012

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta #noms

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November 28, 2012

Making green bean chicken stir fry! #noms

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November 26, 2012

It’s the little things in life

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October 14, 2012

Check out our tostada bar

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October 7, 2012

Oh okay. #noms #getinme (Taken with Instagram)

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September 21, 2012

I made dinner tonight: Simple salad (Romaine, red cabbage, Cucumber, Tomato, Parmesan) Rigatoni Bolognese (Pasta w/ slow cooked beef/pork meat sauce- with Tomatoes, finely minced sauteed carrot/celery/garlic, red wine, Rosemary, Thyme, Bay leaf, lots of other stuff) with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Red & Yellow Peppers, topped with Ricotta, Parmesan & Basil 3-herb roasted-garlic and Parmesan wheat bread […]

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September 4, 2012

My watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta salad was so good yesterday I had to make it again today for our Labor Day BBQ

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August 28, 2012

I made knockoff Flame Broiler again, for my whole family, this time with beef instead of chicken.. there’s cabbage and rice under there too. I put my serving in an actual Flame Broiler bowl that I had so that it looks like the real thing. I’m such a loser.

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July 27, 2012

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July 21, 2012

Went to a hip-hop club in LA with my bestie tonight, came out nice and buzzed and ate these of these bacon-wrapped beauties grilled right there outside the club. One of the best things about LA.

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May 17, 2012

Grilled Chicken Fiesta Platter, inspired by Avila’s El Ranchito in Laguna Beach. Lime, Lime zest, and garlic marinated Chicken breasts, grilled and then cubed Stir-fried Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Green Onion, Zucchini Add grilled Chicken back into the pan with the veggies once they are about done Season with Salt, Pepper, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire […]

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May 15, 2012

Dinner tonight: BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad  Grilled lime-marinated chicken, grilled corn, black beans, jicama, cucumber, romaine and red-leaf lettuce, avocado, BBQ sauce, BBQ ranch dressing, and cilantro. Garnish with crispy onion strings and cheddar/jack blend cheese (optional, not pictured)

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April 11, 2012

Healthier dinner tonight. No butter, not cream sauce, nothing fried. Lemon/garlic marinated chicken breast with herbs, baked in the oven- served over orzo pasta with broccoli, spinach, basil, garlic, and a little bit of parmesan.

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March 12, 2012

Made some Mojitos using the Cheesecake Factory’s recipe that I still remember from when I worked there. My fave Mojito recipe.

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February 24, 2012

I know most of you don’t have The Flame Broiler where you live, but it is one of my favorite things to eat here in Orange County, so I decided to make it at home. I think I got it just right! It was super easy and it’s pretty healthy. Steamed the White Rice in […]

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January 1, 2011

NEW YEAR’S BRUNCH Quiche w/ Mushroom, Spinach, Bacon, Shallots, Swiss (Mine) Quiche w/ ground Beef, ham, green chiles, onions, Jack & Cheddar (Moms) Cheesecake with Cherries/glaze So good, I’m a little too hungover for smoked salmon just yet, but the mimosas and screwdrivers are helping 🙂

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