What better way to cheer on the 49ers than to sip on a red drink!?
Bloody Mary Recipe:
Now… onto the Super Bowl!!!
I made a quiche a few weeks ago, and it was such a great way to start my mornings – not having to worry what to make, what to eat… I decided to make another one!
This time I went back to a trusted recipe – Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche. It seriously is so yummy and doesn’t take forever to make.
A few tips:
For some reason the start to 2013 has been INSANE! So fun, but so busy… which is definitely giving me good vibes for this upcoming year. Unfortunately, among the chaos my cooking has been lagging… but here is a quick recipe I threw together this week (trying to take advantage of the Meyer lemon tree in my backyard!).
Meyer Lemon Pasta with Toasted Walnuts and Basil
I got home from work at 8:15pm. I had dinner on the table by 9pm. No, we don’t live in France… but this meal made me proud to have dinner on the table (even if it was WAY past by bed time). It was super easy, insanely yummy and a great ego boost to put a well rounded meal on the table in under an hour. MAKE IT!!!
Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Mayo – the only way I could think to get my husband to eat fish
Soba Noodles with Sweet Ginger Scallion Sauce – gluten free (you can also make with angel hair pasta)
My husband and I made the mistake of going to Costco together. At the checkout line we ran into a family friend, who after greeting us was astonished to learn that the cart behind the counter belonged to us. 12 bananas, 30 pretzel rolls, an extra large carton of blueberries, 30 sausage links… how could two people consume all that!? Well truth be told we usually can’t. But to make up for our impulsive spending habits, I am dedicated to using the months supply of eggs (and 40 other family sized items we purchased).
I looked to see what we had and searched for some recipes using some of the excessive Costco goodies… what did I come up with? A Spinach, Feta and Tomato Quiche. And on New Years morning, I was proud not only to make a recipe I hadn’t planned in advance, but that I was able to make something pretty darn good with ingredients I already had in the house!
It’s great for breakfast, great for lunch and even great for dinner…I paired mine with a gorgeous red butter leaf salad with a Maple Mustard Vinaigrette that I’m addicted to.
*Tips: I added more tomatoes than the recipe called for – I’m not even a tomato fan, but roasting them brings a sweetness that can help convert any tomato haters. Also, I recommend baking the crust for 10 minutes before adding in the ingredients!