Kung Pao Chicken Pasta

Kung Pao Chicken Pasta

One of my favorite Chinese take out foods is Kung Pao Chicken. I love the fiery heat of the peppers mixed with the crunch of peanuts. Down by the beach one of my favorite restaurants, PF Chang’s, has a takeout place. I miss it because here in my neighborhood there are not many great options….

Thai Chicken Pizza
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Thai Chicken Pizza

Each month a group of my friends have been gathering to talk about social media. Each of us has projects we are working on. One designs clothes, another designs invitations, a few of us blog and one is in real estate. It has turned into a rich evening of sharing with friends. We hold each…

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

I love potatoes. Baked, mashed, gratin, fried, they are all good. Last year I saw a recipe from Cooking Light for a Baked Potato Soup. After a crazy few weeks today seemed like the perfect day for a comforting bowl of soup. The soup tastes so good you will assume it is rich and bad…

German Lemon Crepes

German Lemon Crepes

Lately I have seen crepes pop up on many menus. Crepes Bonaparte is a local food truck that competed in the Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network and they are super popular here in Orange County. Growing up I used to make crepes on the weekend for breakfast. I loved German Pancakes, which…

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years!

It’s New Years and time for a toast. For a fun addition to this evening or any special celebration try these Champagne Cupcakes with a Raspberry Champagne Buttercream. The cupcakes are a bit drier but when topped with the sweet and buttery frosting they are perfect. I used Coppola’s Sophia Sparkling Wine. It is pink,…

Ruby Meringues

Are you ready for Christmas? I just returned from a last minute shopping trip and it was crazy. Cars were angling for spaces and it was a bit ugly. I am done with my shopping and just need to wrap up my gifts. One gift I have not given out is the Tate’s Giveaway. How…