I'm Impressed With McD!

On a recent drive, my hubby really wanted McD's so we stopped at a Drive-Through. I wasn't really hungry (I eat breakfast, he doesn't) but thought I should get a Side Salad since my veggie intake had been low. Wow, I was impressed at what $1 got me! I mean, the thing was small but it was packed with romaine, spinach, shaved carrots AND grape tomatoes! Not bad McD! (Hubby truly enjoyed his Quarter Pounder with Cheese as well!)

A Trip to Costco Isn't Complete without Rotisserie Chicken!

We had to make a random trip to Costco tonight and I can never leave without their Rotisserie Chicken! For $4.99, you just can't beat it and trust me, I'm not the only one that loves them. Do a Google search for Costco Rotisserie Chicken and there are literally TONS of websites with die-hard fans! It also seriously jump-starts a weeknight meal and tonight, I made the easiest Chicken Mole ever. The combination of chipotle, cocoa and peanut butter gave the dish such an authentic taste and only I know I cheated!I served the meat over my new favorite, Fiesta Spanish Rice and it was a weeknight Mexican feast!

Sundays were Meant for Meatballs!

But not just ANY meatballs, Tandoori Meatballs! These were amazing and super moist thanks to the Greek Yogurt! I served them over egg noodles and it was the perfect Sunday dinner!

Another Yummy Brunch with My Mommy!

We had another very yummy brunch with my mommy at Perry's today! It's just a few blocks from our place so a very easy destination. They're known for their brunch menu and everything sounded so good! My mommy and I ended up sharing the Crab Cake Benedict, which were huge and totally to die for! It came with a side of pan-fried veggies and potatoes along with a cute little fruit cup. My hubby got the Eggs Blackstone, which he enjoyed but said it was lacking in the meat department. (Duh!) I love how they serve these cute breadsticks at the table in a glass! We devoured everything along with a couple of Bloody Marys and Mimosas. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Hazelnut and Chocolate, the PERFECT Combo!

I came across this recipe for Hazelnut Espresso Cookies and decided to give them a try. I'm a BIG fan of Hazelnut but love it even more with chocolate so I decided to substitute Cocoa Powder for the coffee. They turned out AMAZING! Super nutty and chocolatey! Of course, I had to show them off in some cute Cricut containers! :)

First Time with Short Ribs!

I think short ribs is one of those meat items that have always intimidated me. I'm not sure why but I always thought they would require lots of attention and time. I finally picked some up from the store this morning and decided to give them a try. I did some research and decided to make Danny Boome's Short Rib Bourguignonne, which is basically a fancy way of saying short ribs braised in red wine. I didn't have any celery or carrots and substituted pearl onions for the white onions and shallots. I also cooked the whole dish on the stovetop at a slow simmer for about an hour and the meat was just fall-off-the-bone tender! I'll definitely be making more short ribs from now on!

I Reorganized My Cabinets and Guess What I Found?

I was home alone so I decided to reorganize my kitchen cabinets. Man, did I find some goodies back there and one of them was a can of Hormel Chili. I remember how much I loved that stuff as a kid so I must've picked it up somehow and totally forgot about it. Thank goodness canned goods last almost a lifetime! Anyway, I decided to use it to make Mexican Chili Stuffed Shells and they came out amazing! Look how cute they are ready to go into the oven...

...and ready to be devoured!