Monthly Archives: June 2013

White Sangria. Lumerians Have A (Space) Rocking New Album Out Today.

I love sangria. Red or white. But, there is something about White Sangria, chock full of summer fruit, that is so good in the warmer weather. This recipe makes a lot, so is perfect for a party. Whip some up … Continue reading

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Maple Pecan Chicken With Cheesy Vegetable Tian. The Mesmerizing Music Of Josef Llama.

Did you hear about the fire at the circus? It was in tents. Oh beautiful, delicious dinner…when will we meet again? Crunchy, nutty, sweet, tender chicken alongside the most visually appealing vegetable side dish going. The thin sliced veggies are … Continue reading

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Cheesecake Crescent Rolls. Brilliant New Music From Andrew Collberg.

Cheesecake and crescent rolls. What a terrific idea. The dough encases a classic cheesecake filling and sports a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. Delicious and super easy. Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Ingredients: 2 (8 oz each) cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls 2 (8 … Continue reading

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Make Ahead Layered Tex-Mex Casserole. I’ve Got Quiet As A Mouse Playing Really Loud.

Note to self: { hums b flat } Second note to self: Make this Tex-Mex Casserole again soon. Always on the lookout for make ahead dinners, this one fit the bill. Easy as can be to put together and it … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Grownup S’mores.

Some grownup humor. Good ole graham/Hershey/marshmallow s’mores are a wonderful summertime treat. Then I saw this recipe which uses Jules Destrooper Crisp Butter Wafers, which I adore. I wasn’t so sure about orange chocolate, but I went ahead and used … Continue reading

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Muffuletta Hot Dogs. Hot New Music From The Wynntown Marshals.

A neutron walks into a bar and asks “How much for a beer?” The bartender says, “For you? No charge.” Muffuletta gets its name from the round Sicilian bread that is used to make a New Orleans classic sandwich stuffed … Continue reading

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Pasta Salad With Wasabi Mayo And Pickled Ginger. Enter Hellmann’s “Making Over the Best” Recipe Contest.

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year. In honor of the anniversary, Mario Batali, the renowned chef, restaurateur and expert on Italian cuisine, has made over 6 of Hellmann’s classic recipes. One of the recipes that Chef … Continue reading

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Derby Pie Bars. Cool Church Cover By Lorem Ipsum.

Derby Pie is a dessert commonly served at Kentucky Derby celebrations. Well, I just made this terrific bar variation and there is no way I wanted to keep the recipe from you until next May. It is that good. Sweeter … Continue reading

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Adult Capri Suns: Portable Vodka And Pink Lemonade

If you have had a kid or two (or four), chances are you’ve had some Capri Sun in your life. Personally, I preferred juiceboxes. Even though they had the ‘toddler squeezes box too hard and juice comes out in a … Continue reading

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All In One Burger With Celery And Potato Salad. Hot New Music From Book Group.

Q: How do we know burgers love young people? A: They’re pro-teen. Burgers with a side of potato salad. That would be one of my favorite summertime dinners. The Burger is All In One since the cheese and picante flavoring … Continue reading

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