Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!  Do you have plans for the big game? The BF and I are hosting a little bash with lots of food and a margarita bucket.  So it doesn't matter who wins. Because with a margarita bucket, everyone wins.

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Stuffed Pork Chops with Mushroom and Smoked Mozzerlla
c/o Great Eats with Pete

Ingredients

Olive Oil

8 oz white mushrooms, sliced

1 shallot, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 bone in center cut pork chops

4 slices of smoked mozzarella

Salt

Pepper

1/2 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup white wine

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large oven proof heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add in mushrooms. When they begin to brown add in shallots. When the mushrooms are almost fully cooked and the shallots are translucent add in garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Cut a slit into each of the pork chops, creating a pocket. Place a piece of mozzarella in each of the pork chops. Then stuff each pocket with the mushrooms. Close the pockets using toothpicks. Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in the pan you used for the mushrooms. Add in the pork chops. Brown on both sides. Add in white wine, chicken stock and any remaining mushroom filling. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remember to remove the toothpicks. Drizzle pan juices over the pork. Serve and Enjoy!

Risotto Cakes

c/o Stephanie Cooks

Ingredients

1 batch of your favorite risotto, cold (preferably day old)
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Olive oil

Directions

1- Preheat your oven to 225.
2- Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with a thin layer of olive oil.
3- Place the bread crumbs on a plate next to a shallow dish with the beaten eggs.
4- Grab one handful of cold risotto and form into a round cake, slightly smaller than your palm, about 1 inch thick. Dip into the egg, then into the bread crumbs, coating both sides. Place on a large dish.
5- Repeat until all cakes are formed.
6- Heat your oil. Once it's hot, cook the cakes 4 at a time (or more- just don't crowd your pan.)
7- Once browned, flip and repeat.
8- Remove from the skillet and place on a cookie sheet in your preheated oven to keep warm.
9- Repeat until all risotto cakes are cooked.

Game Day Nacho Bowl

c/o Annie Bakes

Ingredients

Nacho chips of your choice

1 can (15 ounces) white queso blanco cheese sauce

1 can (14.5 ounces) Red Gold Diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup black olives-sliced

1/4 cup green onions-sliced

1/4 pepperonis-sliced

1 dollop sour cream

Directions

Pour cheese into a microwaveable bowl and heat for 3 minutes, stirring every minute until hot.  Place chips in a bowl, cover with the nacho cheese, top with cheddar cheese and the rest of the toppings.  Feel free to add more toppings of your choice!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Be fabulous today!

If you HAVE to...

Though we all want Spring to come faster, I think a whole lot of us got hit with some nasty weather this week.  Whether it's snowy, rainy, sleet, or just plain gloomy out there- you have to stay warm and dry.  If you have the ability to work from home and/or live off of Chinese delivery, this is me hating you.  But, if you do have to venture out into the cold, here are my picks for essentials:

Nordstrom, MARC NY Freestyle Puffer, $99

I love this puffer because it's longer to cover your cold tush and the chevron quilting is ultra-flattering

Modcloth, Vibrant Aura Hat, $19

I don't care what people say, sometimes you just need a big warm hat with a pompom on it.

Macy's, Steve Madden Scarf, $15

A little metallic woven into your warmth.

Ann Taylor, Cashmere Long Gloves, $15

PEOPLE. These used to be $60!!! Just go buy them now.

Target, Zetta Solid Rainboot yellow, $19

Truth: I own this exact pair of boots and I love them.  Someday I'll splurge on Hunters but for right now it's all about the Target.

Target, Fleece boot liner, $10

This genius idea let's you wear your rainboots when it's freezing outside.  Fleece=friend.

So that is what I would venture out into this cold weather wearing.  It's snug, cozy, and adorable.  Some people prefer earmuffs, some people prefer mittens, that's fine! Your outerwear doesn't have to be boring.  Have fun with the variety!

Be fabulous today!

Whip Your Hair

Sometimes I wish I was Willow Smith.  Mostly because my father would be Will Smith (aka Hitch...aka my fave movie of all time) but also because she rocks.  A while ago we looked at some awesome rocker girl pieces and today I wanted use that inspiration for a trend ala Willow-- Whip my Hair.

Have you seen the video?  If not, just glance at  this pic.  Today I want to play with ultra-graphic prints.  Almost graffiti like.  Let's have some fun and let it whip.

Isabella Oliver, 365 limited edition top, $99

These colors look amazing together, and the sleeves are so light compared to the hard pattern.

Fred Flare, Splatter Paint Stevie Dress, $64

This is rocker chick garden party.

Macys, BCBG pull on tulip painted ink blots, $89

This is a conversation piece. It's fresh and its edgy, I love it.

Converse, Paint Splatter Ox, $24

It is RARE that I feature sneakers.  In fact this is the first time ever.  But how much fun are these with boyfriend jeans?

This look is a bold one. If you're not loving it at first try the a more romantic style on this print like I featured here.  A big trend this Spring is color blocking, I think this is a fun twist on it!

Be fabulous today!

See Right Through Me!

Sometimes what material a garment is made out of makes it stands out the most.  Not the pattern or fit but what it is made out of.  Not to be cheesy but isn't that what makes each and everyone of us the most interesting in the room, what we're made of?

There are plenty of options to choose from when making piece of clothing- one great way to make a piece interesting is to make it sheer! Now stay with me, I'm not thinking Playboy sheer, I mean romantic, delicate, intriguing sheer.  Let me explain.

Forever 21, Sheer silk chiffon, $25

I love the neckline of this blouse, and the color makes it that much richer.  

Nordstrom, bellatrix silk chiffon, $78

Tunic structure give this feminine print a little edge.

Nordstrom, Illusion bodice pleated stretch satin, $60

Can we talk about the pleating and wrapping that focuses the eye to the smallest part of the waist?! Genius!

Anthropologie, Slant Stripes Top, $40

Sheer doesn't have to be super dressy, this top is great to wear around town on errands or for brunch with friends.

Sheer can be a great way to add interest to an outfit.  That being said, PLEASE wear the appropriate undergarments.  The point of sheer is not to show the world your goods- wear a cami underneath and work the outfit for what is it not whats underneath!

Be fabulous today!