Author: jess

star trek feast

star trek feast

so my boyfriend tom is a nerd.  it’s not a secret and i love him more for it. 🙂  the movie star trek premiered recently and so i decided to create tom a feast fit for a, well, star trekkie. my research started via google, …

all-purpose jalapeño sauce

all-purpose jalapeño sauce

this is a multi-purpose sauce that can be used on quesadillas, paninis, burgers, etc… it is pictured on my southwest chicken grilled panini. 1/4 c mayo 2 tsp. canned jalapeños, finely chopped (omit the seeds to dial the heat down a notch) 2 tsp. juice …

lemonade

lemonade

simply put, lemonade is the drink of summer.  it’s pretty simple to make, too. 1 part sugar 1 part water 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice ice in a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. remove from heat, cool. (this is called …

baby shower invitation

baby shower invitation

one of my favorite things to do in my freetime (other than to cook) is to be crafty.  i enjoy scrapbooking and cardmaking.  this is a baby shower invitation that i created for my nephew’s baby shower. items needed: bazzill card stock with linen texture,  …

french toast casserole

french toast casserole

this is a quick, simple and delicious solution for breakfast. 1 loaf of french bread 8 oz. package of cream cheese raisins (optional) brown sugar 10 eggs 3/4 c milk 3/4 c half and half 1/4 c maple syrup (or other syrup) 1/4 c melted …

peanut butter marbled brownies

peanut butter marbled brownies

these are a wonderfully rich treat.  they’re best consumed with a glass of milk. 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c peanut butter 1/4 c white sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 1 c butter or margarine, melted 2 c white sugar 2 tsp. vanilla …

mac and cheese dog casserole

mac and cheese dog casserole

  maddie and jess here… this is a delicious treat and makes you feel like you’re right at the ballpark. 1 pound elbow macaroni salt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 package hot dogs, chopped into 1″ pieces 1 tbsp butter 1 medium …