I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
People ask me all the time when decorating a home what will really give a space impact? What should I splurge on? And every time my answer is always the same. Lighting. Lighting can transform a space in ways no piece of furniture can. It’s the jewelry of the home. It’s the place your eye should immediately be drawn. It’s what gives a space warmth, and when done right can be equal parts functionality and art. I simply adore lighting, specifically these 12 pieces. truly, MKR
*These candelabras are show stopping & perfect for any occasion
*A mix of vases in different heights, textures, & patterns gives our table an eclectic vibe
*Sangria is the perfect cocktail for large groups & summer nights (recipe coming Friday)
*Ditch traditional salsas for whats is in season like our peach, mango & heirloom tomato
*Don’t be afraid of color, the red provides the “pop” this table needed
*A vase anything that holds water including an actual water pitcher
*Take queso to the next level with jalepeno, green onion, cilantro, & radish garnish
*Homemade tortilla chips are worth the extra work I promise!
There’s nothing I enjoy more than summer nights dining al fresco with my nearest and dearest. So when Pacific Foods asked if I’d like to team up for a little easy entertaining I gathered friends and set the table with a Mexican inspired meal.
Homemade chips, queso, spicy watermelon salad and a trio of salsas highlighting summer’s freshest flavors (peach, mango, heirloom tomato) set the stage for a build your own taco bar. A build your own taco and/or nacho bar is not only the definition of easy entertaining, but it’s always a crowd pleaser. Simply grill a protein or two, set out all of your fresh favorites (tortillas, beans, cheese, guacamole, salasa, queso, tomatoes, onions, jalepenos, etc.), and let your guests create their favorite combinations. And because Pacific Foods has great organic options such as refried black beans and queso all I needed to do was add a few extra flavors before serving.
I’m sharing my salsa con queso and homemade tortilla chips recipe below, (trust me take the time and make your own homemade tortilla chips I promise it will be worth it), and later this week I’ll show you how to create the perfect red sangria and spicy watermelon salad. Everything you need for easy summer entertaining because after the winter we all had I’m trying to squeeze every ounce out of summer I can! Cheers! truly, MKR
This time of year I bake pumpkin bread at least a dozen times. Traditional pumpkin bread, chocolate pumpkin bread, mini pumpkin bread loaves, you name it I’ve baked it. However, pumpkin bites not so much. So when I spied this festive cakelet pan from Sur la TableI knew pumpkin bites had to happen. At first I was worried that the acorn, pumpkin, leaf, and turkey shapes wouldn’t form well, but with a lot of grease in the pan they all came out perfectly on my first try. And as if these two bite gems weren’t tasty enough on their own I topped them with a warm maple glaze and toasted pecans. Fall in a bite my Loves, fall in a bite. Enjoy! Truly, MKR
...For the Bread (you can also use a bread mix if you don't want to make it from scratch)
1 (15-16 ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
...For the Frosting
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans (I suggest a much finer chop than shown)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease, flour and spray your autumn cakelet pan.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended.
Pour batter into the cakelet pans (1/2-3/4 the way full).
Bake for about 18-20 minutes in the oven, insert toothpick to check for doneness (toothpick will come clean when full baked)
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Once removed place them on a cooling rack with a cookie sheet underneath.
While the cakelets are cooling make the glaze. Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, syrup and maple flavoring until smooth and warm in microwave for 20 seconds, (this is optional but I like my glaze just a tad warm if you plan to eat the cakelets right away)
Pour maple glaze over each cakelet, add nuts if desired, let icing harden (or eat immediately).
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*A mix of vases in different heights, textures, & patterns gives our table an eclectic vibe
*Sangria is the perfect cocktail for large groups & summer nights (recipe coming Friday)
*Ditch traditional salsas for whats is in season like our peach, mango & heirloom tomato
*Don’t be afraid of color, the red provides the “pop” this table needed
*A vase anything that holds water including an actual water pitcher
*Take queso to the next level with jalepeno, green onion, cilantro, & radish garnish
*Homemade tortilla chips are worth the extra work I promise!
