We had an wonderful Memorial weekend with about a dozen friends in NYC. One of the highlights was an amazing brunch at The Smith in the East Village. On the recommendation of our waitress we ordered their Potato Waffle Benedict, and we were so glad we did. This dish was so good, we just had to deconstruct it, and learn how to make it in our own kitchen. If this full, from scratch version is a little intimidating, there’s a brilliant shortcut we’ll share with you at the end. Potato Waffle Benedict Serves: 2-3 Potato Waffle: 2 Idaho potatoes (coarsely grated) 2 tbsp Spanish onion (coarsely grated) 2 whole eggs 1/2…
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No-Bake Ice Cream Cake
Every Thursday my husband and I have a date night at home and I usually like to find a new recipe to try for dinner. This week, I came across this recipe on my Pinterest feed. It’s quick, delicious and would be huge success at any summer party. I hope you enjoy. No-Bake Ice Cream Cake: 12 Ice cream sandwiches ( I used s’mores ice cream sandwiches) 1 cup of whipped cream For the whipped cream: 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Tip: One cup of whipping cream makes about two cups of whipped cream. – Beat the mixture in an electric mixer until soft…
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Little Bits & Pieces
A hint of tropical flavor from last weekend’s BBQ.
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Bird’s Nest Ice Cream Cupcake
A few weeks ago I found this recipe on this lovely blog, Bubbly Nature Creations and I couldn’t wait to try this recipe at home and share it with you all. It’s a super cute idea for your Easter party or could be customized to any party theme. You’ll need: 1 bottle Smuckers chocolate Magic Shell Vanilla Ice Cream 1 jar Chocolate Fudge Sauce 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (and ingredients listed on the box) Cadbury Chocolate candy eggs Cupcake liners (preferably foil lined) Milk Chocolate bar and vegetable peeler to make chocolate shavings Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Mix the cake mix according to the box directions and add…