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Ancho Chili Lemonade
Mar 10th
Katrina and I can’t quite remember how this drink came to be. We had talked about making this Chipotle Cream Sauce, and somehow leftover peas led to our leftover lemons which led to the creation of this sweet and spicy lemonade. We couldn’t find dried chipotle, so we ended up using ancho chiles. I think we really lucked out from this last minute decision at a local grocer, and created an Ancho Chili Lemonade which starts sweet and earthy, lightens up with some sour citrus notes, and then finishes with a mild heat that creeps up on the palette.
Fettucini with Chipotle Cream Sauce and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Mar 10th
There’s a Mexican restaurant in our neighborhood called Fiesta Mexicana that Katrina and I like to go to whenever we are craving good food and cheap margaritas. No seriously… the half-pitchers of margaritas and sangria average $15, and hold enough drink for six to eight full glasses, enough to make two adults feel pretty good. To top it all off, they give you free after dinner shots with the check. Anyways, recently they added a supplemental menu of specials to the regular menu. One of these is a creamy chipotle pasta topped with bacon wrapped shrimp, with some tomatoes and a rainbow of bell peppers mixed in. Katrina hates bell peppers, so without ever seeing or trying the dish we decided to make our own version at home. Read on to see how you can make your own Fettucini with Chipotle Cream Sauce and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
Faux Samoas
Feb 18th
Fact: Girl Scout Cookies are amazing. Everybody has their favorite flavor. Thin Mints are the overwhelming favorite across the globe, my personal favorite as well, and have withstood the test of time. Katrina’s favorite happens to be Samoas, also known as Caramel deLites. However, she recently purchased a box of Thin Mints from a coworker’s daughter, leaving her very sad and unsatisfied. It’s very difficult to find Girl Scouts in the wintertime in Chicago, and we don’t know many daughters, so it was only fair to make our own Faux Samoas at home!
Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze
Jan 11th
Sometimes a doughnut in the morning is the greatest breakfast ever. I love when somebody brings doughnuts into work. There are plenty of great places to buy doughnuts, but now I’m convinced that there is nothing that can match one of these homemade Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze.
Pulled Pork Tacos
Dec 31st
I’ve been telling Katrina for a few weeks now that we should make pulled pork again. Usually I’d make it with some Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce and eat it by itself or on a bun, but this time I opted to make Pulled Pork Tacos. Keep on reading for the recipe!
French Silk Chocolate Pie
Dec 26th
For our Christmas dinner this year, Katrina and I decided to make a French Silk Pie for dessert. I’ve never heard of French Silk Pie before so she had to explain it to me. Essentially, it’s a chocolate mousse cake… inside of a pie!
Russian Friendship Tea
Dec 24th
Brrrr…. it’s very cold and icy in Chicago. Stay warm this Christmas with this spiced Russian Friendship Tea infused with cloves, cinnamon, and fruit juices. It’s an excellent blend of tastes and aromas to warm your guests the second they walk in the door.
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