Month: June 2015
Grilled Flank Steak with Pomegranate salad
I found this recipe in a clothing catalog. It’s from Chef Charlie Palmer. I substituted the chicory for arugula for my own personal taste. Serves 6. What you will need: 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon of paprika 2 ( … Read More Grilled Flank Steak with Pomegranate salad
+ Fashion
Maxi Dress
I love this maxi dress is from Athleta. It has ruching on the sides so it doesn’t show everything. And it has a slit on the side. It’s soft and very comfortable. I think it may be my Fourth of July outfit.
+ Food, vegetables
Spinach in Puff Pastry
I have made this Spinach pie many times, it’s great for a meal or can be cut up in smaller bites for appetizers. I got the recipe from Ina Garten”s Barefoot in Paris. Here is the recipe with some of my tips. To me cooking is all in the organization. Always read the recipe thoroughly , can’t tell you how many mistakes I’ve made … Read More Spinach in Puff Pastry
+ Fashion
DVF
Thank you Diane Von Furstenburg for an inspiring book and for that iconic effortless wrap dress. Her book is not just for the fashionista but rather for anyone with a dream. She had a lot of doors open to her but it took hard work to get her foot through those doors. Arrived in America with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and made … Read More DVF
Rack of Lamb
Sometimes it’s best to look at what ingredients you have on hand then look up a recipe. I went on line looking for what could I put on this rack of lamb. I got frustrated and pulled out parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano dry spice, mint leave dry spice and fresh rosemary , added Greek olive oil. All items were in my pantry and … Read More Rack of Lamb
Tilapia
Tonight’s dinner was grilled tilapia and asparagus. I seasoned the tilapia and marinated it in a ginger mango chutney. I served it over grilled asparagus and a spoonful of the chutney on top.
+ Food
Cuban food
carne con papa is the Cuban version of meat and potatoes served over rice and with plantains (not fried but boiled)
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