Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! Here are my favorite recipes for the week.

Jalapeno Popper Wontons
c/o Stephanie Cooks Blog
Ingredients
1 package refrigerated square wonton wrappers
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable oil for frying
Coarse salt

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Arrange wontons in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of the filling to the center of each wonton (don't overfill them). Dip your fingers in a bowl of water and run your wet fingers around all edges of each wonton. Fold the wontons over the filling, pinching the edges to seal to make a triangle and removing any air bubbles.

3. Fry wontons in batches in hot oil until browned and cripsy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve warm.

S'mores Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
For the crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the cake
  • 2 cups Chocolate Ice Cream
  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 16 ounce jar of Marshmallow Fluff
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
For the frosting
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions
Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well blended. Press mixture into a 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 minutes. Cool and then place in freezer for an hour.
Layer One: Spread chocolate ice cream over frozen crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips over ice cream. Freeze for two hours.
Layer Two: Spread the entire jar of marshmallow fluff over the chocolate layer. Freeze for two hours.
Layer Three: Spread vanilla ice cream over marshmallow fluff. Freeze for two hours.
Frosting: Whipped butter and sugar together unless fluffy and smooth. Spread around top and sides of frozen cake. (Don't aim for perfection in frosting technique. It isn't going to happen.)

Bacon, Sausage & Eggs Breakfast Pizza

Ingredients
  • 16 oz Fresh, Pre-Made Pizza Dough
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp fat free mik
  • 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chives, divided
  • 3 slices center cut bacon, cooked
  • 3 Jennie-O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausages, cooked
  • 2 oz low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
Directions
1.  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. While the oven preheats, prepare your pizza dough by rolling it out on a pan or stone and poking it all over with holes. Pre-bake the dough for 8 minutes.
2.  Remove, top with pesto and tomato slices. Bake for 8 minutes.  While the pizza bakes, whip up your scrambled eggs and prepare your pizza toppings.
3.  Whisk together the eggs, parmesan, 1/2 the chives, milk, sea salt and pepper.  Cook in a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium low heat, until scrambled and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4.  Remove pizza from oven and add toppings starting with eggs and finishing with remaining chives.  Bake for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Polka Shoes

You know what I love? Polka Dots. And today we're going to take a special look at polka dotted shoes.

My friend Sarah got me these in orange chevron and I'm obsessed. Who wouldn't love them in dots?

Piperlime, Mullner, $79
There are certain occasions that call for a four and half inch heel. When they come with polka dots and bows it's even better.

A fabulous alternative to the rubber flip flop!


Macy's, Antonella, $49
How about an espadrille for summer?

Standard, chic, and timeless. Black and white polka dots.

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Teed Off

Last week we looked at t shirt dresses. They're awesome and easy, but you know what's even easier? T shirts. But we already knew that, so lets spice it up a bit and look at graphic tees under $30.

Express, Chic Wild and Free, $19
I picture Kate Bosworth or Jennifer Anniston going grocery shopping wearing this. There's something beautifully effortless about it.

Old Navy, Barbie Graphic Tee, $14
You know I had to do it. 

Modcloth, Soul Mane Tee, $29
There is something so adorable hysterical about this.

This is perfect for the weekend. I'd pair it with bf jeans and bejeweled flat sandals.

A simple graphic tee is a great way to get out of the house quickly. Throw it on with white jeans, linen shorts or anything else you can think of.

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Oh No You Didn't Stella

We all know and love Stella and Dot. It's practically a household name. But the only thing I knew Stella for was jewelry. Now she's into bags and accessories. Let's take a peek at some of my faves.

Stella and Dot, How Does She Do It in Ikat, $89
So many great things happening here. 1. The print. 2. The shoulder length handle. 3. The spill resistant green with navy pindot lining. 4. The size to fit your laptop.

Stella and Dot, Bring it Jewelry Roll, $39
This one is for my sister who has an obsession with elephants. How perfect would this be for traveling?

Stella and Dot, Palm Springs Scarf, $59
Lightweight scarves? Are you kidding me right now? Perfect for summer nights.

Stella and Dot, Chelsea Tech Wallet, $59
Fits your iPhone, keys, cards, and cash. Night out, let's go.

In my opinion Stella and Dot nailed this. And no, this is not a sponsored post. I just truly think they rocked it.

Be fabulous today!