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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