Month: March 2015

Pistachio Tres Leche Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

Pistachio Tres Leche Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

  It was my dad’s 60th birthday this last week so we all celebrated by throwing him a surprise party and going to CCR! We were having tacos for dinner and I know how much he loves his pistachios. There’s always a bowl down in 

Baileys Chocolate Macarons

Baileys Chocolate Macarons

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I’m celebrating by making these little French treats with an Irish cream. I absolutely love macarons, and the fact that you can make them any flavor you wish is even more fun. These are also a gluten-free treat only made 

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

I made this the other day for my family when they came up for an appetizer, it lasted about 5 minutes and it was gone. I never realized how much fun it was to make homemade cheese! It so light, airy and creamy. Serve it over a 

Southwest Blackened Shrimp Salad

Southwest Blackened Shrimp Salad

  This is my twist on a southwest salad. I loaded it up with tons of colorful vegetables, blackened shrimp and a spicy cilantro lime dressing that’s sweet, spicy, and I want to bottle it up and eat it every day! It’s so good.   

Lavender Coconut Biscotti

Lavender Coconut Biscotti

  I am in love with lavender! I love baking with it, lotions, essential oils, the flowers, candles, and how can you beat that smell?! Clearly, my whole wedding revolved around herbs and especially lavender. It just makes me happy, everything about it. I always have it