I was pleasantly surprised during my recent visit to the farmer’s market to find chanterelle mushrooms being sold for just $5 a basket. Chanterelle mushrooms are normally $20 – $25 a pound and I managed to walk away with a sizable haul for just $10. The vendor had mentioned that there was some sort of overabundance of…
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Roasted Jalapeno Blackberry Margarita
Last week, I showed you how to make Roasted Jalapeno Infused Tequila. Inspired by a drink had at Barrio Star, this Roasted Jalapeno Blackberry Margarita pairs infused tequila with muddled blackberries, orange liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice. The finished drink is a refreshing balance of sweet, tart, spicy and salty. If you want to…
Roasted Jalapeno Infused Tequila
I recently had dinner at this wonderful new restaurant here in San Diego called Barrio Star. Serving up Mexican soul food, Barrio Star offers a limited, yet tasty lineup of fresh and healthy Mexican classics. My entree was spectacular, but I was really blown away by my pre-dinner margarita. I am planning on posting my…
Smoked Chocolate and Tequila Ice Cream
Ok, so I am sure you are looking at your screen thinking “Tequila Ice cream? Really?”. I know I certainly had some doubts when I saw this recipe on Serious Eats. However, my culinary curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give it a try. Final results: Un. Real. (that is unreal…
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Fig, Pistachio, Olive Oil Cupcakes
Let me start by saying that cakes and cupcakes are not my strong point in the dessert arena. It’s not that I don’t enjoy cake; I just tend to gravitate more towards cookies, candy and cold treats. However, when I saw this recipe for Pistachio Olive Oil Cake with Fig Compote Filling and Cream Cheese…
Parmesan Fennel Shortbread
While I was flipping through the pages of Sweet Paul’s latest magazine, this recipe for Parmesan Fennel Shortbread really jumped out at me. I love the idea of a savory “cookie” that pairs well with various cheeses. I recently served these tasty morsels at a small dinner party aside a creamy wedge of French brie. …
Barley Mushroom Risotto
Sweet Paul recently released his latest edition of Sweet Paul Magazine: Fabulous Fall. Filled with gorgeous photography, mouth-watering recipes and helpful design tips, Sweet Paul Magazine is a valuable resource and truly an inspiration. To celebrate, I whipped up two recipes from the magazine that I will be posting throughout the week. This Barley Mushroom…
Heirloom Tomato and Peach Caprese Salad
I’ll have to admit that I’ve been feeling a little unhealthy over this past week – minimal time spent doing physical activities and maximum time spent consuming large quantities of processed junk. In an attempt to turn things around, I made this Heirloom Tomato and Peach Caprese Salad last night. Topped with a homemade balsamic…
Fig and Balsamic Jam
I was first introduced to figs when I was very young. My Italian grandmother lived in an urban neighborhood just a stone’s throws away from New York City. I still have vivid memories of the small garden she kept on a plot of land next to her garage. The garden was home to several pots…