I have been CRAVING cupcakes lately like nobody’s business. However, our new “diet” does not allow for such things EVER. So when we came across a recipe from Nadia G at BK for carrot cupcakes topped with cream cheese icing claiming to be low-fat, we had to give them a try. [Disclaimer: Nadia is a very…
Roasted Valentine’s
No, this post will not be gruesome as the title may suggest. It will, however, feature a bevy of roasted food. Because when you’re eating healthy…sauteeing veggies in butter is NOT the way to go…sadly *sigh* Our Valentine’s Dinner Menu consisted of: Roasted Butternut Squash & Roasted Asparagus Pan-Seared Roasted Monkfish, Pan-Seared Scallops, & Toasted Garlic & Onion…
Feeesssssh Tacccooooss
Around the Brown house, we have had (need to get back in the habit of) a monthly tradition of Fish Taco & Margarita Sunday. It’s also our ongoing mission to convert any non-fish taco believer into believers in the greater Knoxville area. So…beware. One day you may find yourself sitting at our house on a…
Oh, the silent majesty of a winter’s morn…
Name that Christmas movie… Anyway, normally on Christmas morning, we get up around 6:00 am, have about 30 minutes of “Christmas” together before we have to run off to our first family event of the day. This year, however, we managed to get the entire morning to ourselves. Oh what to do…what to do. We…
Croque Madame
A short while ago we decided to buck our usual trend of evening hang outs with our pals the Brownes and go for something a little different. It’s called breakfast. You may have heard of it. It was a French kind of morning. Why you say? Well, I have no idea. I just felt like…
Straight outta Hogsmeade
Just a quick blog tonight to share a Wizarding secret! Fans of Harry Potter will instantly recognize this beverage. Butterbeer We first made this at a Pumpkin carving party with Matt & Erin which you can read all about here. In short, it’s SINFULLY delicious. So rich, frothy and decadent that it’s nearly impossible to…
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Who would’ve thought that cranberry sauce would become such a hot topic?! You know what? I LOVE it. It has been a mission of mine to spread the word about how easy and delicious a homemade cranberry sauce can be. So far, so good. Now it’s high time we give this post a facelift! Thanksgiving is…
How to Roast a Chicken, the Julia Method
Julia Child is the standard when it comes to cooking anything in traditional french cuisine and while a roast chicken may seem very American, it is actually very French. Julia is a worldwide icon in the kitchen. She found herself at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France and nothing could stop her from becoming one…