The whole wide world is aware of this scary and devastating coronavirus. While many have already been impacted by it, others are staying home and doing their best to quarantine. Living in Los Angeles, we are currently under a stay home order. So while my husband, my youngest step-daughter, her boyfriend, and myself sit at…
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mustard crab cakes
Crab cakes are a popular appetizer on the West Coast. Not only do they make great appetizers, but they can be topped on a salad or even replacing poached eggs on eggs benedict, thus making an excellent crab cake Benedict. I like that this mustard crab cake recipe makes about 8 patties, so I can…
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charcuterie + cheese board
When entertaining and for the holidays, I always serve a Charcuterie and Cheese Board. A large wood cutting board filled with gourmet treats is so simple to prepare and easy to shop for. Everything on this board was purchased at Trader Joes. Picking out cheeses and meats to fill any kid of board can…
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sweet potato hummus + baked paprika pita chips
I love when people ask me “how did you and your husband meet?”, and I get to respond with “on a blind date”. He was my best date ever and we have been going strong for 14 years now. Wanting so bad for my best friend G to meet the guy of her dreams, like…
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creation nation’s chunky monkey balls bars bites
It has only been 2 weeks thus far, but I’ve realized that I’m a total snack-a-holic and am finding it difficult to maintain a healthy snacking routine while at work. However, just the other day, I had an aha moment! I recalled doing a photo shoot, over the summer, for a friend, Karen Nation, who…
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baked jalapeño poppers + tips on hosting a super bowl party
You can enjoy your game day food while keeping it health-ish.
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skillet butternut + chipotle queso fundido
Skillet Butternut + Chipotle Queso Fundido is the perfect low calorie and vegetarian appetizer for Superbowl.
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sriracha chicken wings + creamy ranch dressing
Celebrate the playoffs with some Sriracha Chicken Wings + Creamy Ranch Dressing
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crab cakes + spicy remoulade
At my parties, I’ve noticed that these crab cakes with spicy remoulade sauce are always the first to go.
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truffled fontina + mushroom flatbread Pizza
If so, this truffled fontina and mushroom flatbread pizza is sure to stun all of your friends. Every once in a while, I like to invite a few of my girlfriends over for wine and small bites. This truffled fontina and mushroom flatbread pizza is my go to – it is quick and easy to…
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easy breezy tzatziki
This is a great tasting dip or sauce that can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.
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secret ingredient spicy tuna dip
Several years ago, I started making this spicy tuna dip; however one day my hubby added a certain little ingredient, which kicked it up a notch. Since then, we never make our tuna dip without this tiny but major ingredient, which I like to call the “secret ingredient”. The “secret ingredient” is what really makes…
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The sunset restaurant malibu’s arugula + pesto flatbread
When we dine together, we don’t order our own entrée, instead we order an array of appetizers, salads, and entrees, which we share. Oh yeah, sometimes dessert too. These are the best girlfriends to go out and eat with. It’s more fun to taste a little of everything, rather than eat a lot of one…
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chicken Tinga mini tostadas
This is a quickie! What I mean by “quickie” is that this post is a short one, due to this week’s hectic schedule, plus these healthy chicken tinge mini tostadas are really quick to make. Tinga is a flavor from Mexico, consisting of a spicy, smoky flavor from chipotle peppers. These tostadas are great served…
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geoffrey’s malibu ahi tuna tartar
Up the winding scenic coastline of Pacific Coast Highway, on a cliff, sits Malibu’s most popular restaurant, Geoffrey’s. Not only is Geoffrey’s known for their great tasting food, such as baked brie, wygu beef, seafood paella, and Main lobster cobb salad, but the breathtaking view of the vast blue Pacific ocean makes this place a…
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winter caprese
My hubby said, “This winter caprese is one of the best things you have ever made”. “It is restaurant quality!” He says that often, but this time…I agree. Today in Malibu, it is raining. We are lounging in the house, which doesn’t happen often. Deciding to make a little appetizer with ingredients already on hand,…
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chilled avocado soup shooters + crab
Several months ago, I received a package in the mail. Not out of the ordinary, since I order on-line all the time –mostly cookbooks to suffice my cookbook addiction. Anyway, I opened it and here was this beautiful Taste of Home 2014 Holiday & Celebrations cookbook. The only problem was… I didn’t order this cookbook….
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raw energy bars
Wow, I can’t believe it is back-to-school time already. Raw energy bars are the perfect snack to pack in your kids, and teenagers, lunches. I use all natural almond butter in these bars, due to peanut allergies that so many kids endure. I actually prefer the mild nut flavor in almond butter opposed to the strong…
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malibu farm’s cauliflower pizza
If you are ever in Malibu, you must stop and eat at Malibu Farm, a cafe located at the end of the Malibu Pier. I absolutely love eating at Malibu Farm Cafe. It’s a small quaint restaurant that serves organic and locally farmed food. No hostess needed at this place. You walk in and order…
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lemony edamame dip
When I entertain I like to make something a bit different that my friends wouldn’t normally make themselves at home. Lemony edamame dip is one of those appetizers that will surprise your guests and their . It is a light and refreshing appetizer best served during spring or summer. Living in Southern California, my lemon…
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