Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

A birthday celebration, lots of links to recipes, and a pomegranate margarita. I provide my take and suggestions for the dishes, too. Happy Birthday, Hubs! . . . → Read More: Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

Holiday Cheer Chocolate Cookies

Need a little extra cheer for the holidays. Try these cookies, with a definite adult flavor. One can’t go wrong with chocolate and whiskey! . . . → Read More: Holiday Cheer Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate Feast for Chocolat (and Food ‘n Flix 10th Anniversary)

Three chocolate inspired recipes today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Food ‘n Flix and the film Chocolat: Eggplant Caponata, Chili-Cocoa Rubbed Steaks, and Chocolate Salami. . . . → Read More: Chocolate Feast for Chocolat (and Food ‘n Flix 10th Anniversary)

Sourdough Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Muffins with Orange

Orange pairs so well with chocolate. You won’t believe how delicious these muffins are. You will think you’re eating dessert for breakfast (and basically you are)! . . . → Read More: Sourdough Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Muffins with Orange

New Mexican Beef and Beer Chili

Here’s a late Oktoberfest recipe that didn’t get posted until November. This is a great beefy chili that’s full of flavor (with green chiles, New Mexico beer, Mexican chocolate, etc.). . . . → Read More: New Mexican Beef and Beer Chili

Red Wine Brownies for TLC Book Tour: California Girls

I breezy novel about three sisters, their break ups and their whacked out mother. Oh, and here’s the best brownies you will ever eat (break up or not). . . . → Read More: Red Wine Brownies for TLC Book Tour: California Girls

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup and Porcupine Cookies

Happy Anniversary Food ‘n Flix! Join me in revisiting a classic film and a classic recipe to celebrate! I was so excited I did two recipes to celebrate. . . . → Read More: Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup and Porcupine Cookies

The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

This round for Cook the Books features The Discovery of Chocolate by James Runcie. Let’s discuss the book with a bourbon-infused confection. . . . → Read More: The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark

Wreck It Ralph Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

Food ‘n Flix fun this month with Wreck it Ralph and a totally rich and sugar saturated dessert. . . . → Read More: Wreck It Ralph Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

Chocolate-Cherry-No-Egg-Rice-Cooker-Cake

Here is an easy dessert to whip up in your rice maker and it has an oh-so sexy Valentine’s Day title, don’t you think? . . . → Read More: Chocolate-Cherry-No-Egg-Rice-Cooker-Cake