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20 12, 2017

Christmas Dinner at the Three Broomsticks

By Lili|December 20th, 2017|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Travel|Tags: 2017, California, Fantasy Lands 2017, Harry Potter, Hogsmeade, North America, Theme Park, Three Broomsticks, Universal City, Universal Studios Hollywood|0 Comments

If you find yourself at Universal Studios for the holidays be sure to try out the offering at the Three Broomsticks: the special Christmas Dinner. It is a turkey and stuffing dinner, with roasted potatoes, pig in a blanket, braised cabbage, and a mix of roasted veggies and chestnuts, with a spiced citrus cranberry sauce. I really enjoyed the veggies and the flavor of everything was really nice. I also got the Toffee Pudding, which was delicious and complimented the hot Butterbeer well. But be warned it is very sweet, so the ice cream is definitely needed to calm the flavors. I

16 11, 2017

The Rothenburg Schneeball (Snowball)

By Lili|November 16th, 2017|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Travel|Tags: 2011, Bavaria, Christmas in Germany 2011, Europe, Germany, Rothenburg, rothenburg ob der tauber, Schneeball, snowball, Travel Thursday|0 Comments

Walking around Rothenburg ob der Tauber I kept seeing these snowball-sized round balls. They are called Schneeball (Snowball) and are a local creation. It is pie dough wrapped into a ball, deep fried, and traditionally covered in powdered sugar. As you can see, many different varieties are now sold! Try one if you find yourself in Rothenburg!

21 12, 2016

Recipe: Cheesy Potatoes

By Lili|December 21st, 2016|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: casserole, Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, crock pot, potatoes, Printable, Printable Recipe Card, Recipe Card|0 Comments

In my family we have a tradition of having spiral sliced ham and these cheesy potatoes for Christmas day. Its also one of my favorite pot-luck things to make in a crock pot. You can easily make this either as a casserole or in a crock pot, and the preparation is essentially the same. Here is what you'll need: 32 oz frozen hash browns (thawed if making in a crock pot & you plan on eating quickly) 2 cups sour cream 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 tablespoon of salt 1 1/2 cup onions, diced

6 07, 2016

Recipe: Sausage & Vegetable Soup

By Lili|July 6th, 2016|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: Printable, Printable Recipe Card, Recipe, Recipe Card, Sausage, Soup|0 Comments

I wanted to cook with fresh veggies including ones I've never cooked with before like Pearl Onions and Bell Peppers. So here is my delicious spur of the moment Sausage and Veggie Soup! Ingredients: 2 tsp Olive Oil 20 Pearl Onions 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 cup Sausage, diced 2 tsb Thyme 1 Bay Leaf 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup beef broth Salt to taste 1 tsp Pepper 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced 1 cup Carrots, roughly chopped 1/2 cup Corn 3 large Potatoes, diced 2 tbs Tomato Paste 2 tbs Red Wine Before you start

27 04, 2016

Recipe: Moroccan Honey-Orange Chicken with Vegetables

By Lili|April 27th, 2016|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: chicken, garlic, honey, orange juice, parsnips, Printable, Printable Recipe Card, rainbow carrots, Ras el Hanout, Recipe, Recipe Card|0 Comments

I rarely have all the ingredients, kitchen items, or patience to follow a recipe exactly. This is usually my downfall. I had some Rainbow Carrots, Parsnips, and Chicken that I needed to cook before they went bad and I didn't feel like preparing them exactly how I had before. I decided to experiment. What came out of the slow cooker tasted like heaven. Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts 6 Large Rainbow Carrots 3 Parsnips 1 Cup Orange Juice 1/2 Cup Honey 2 tbsp Chicken Stock 5 tbsp Ras el Hanout 3 Cloves Garlic 1 tsp Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp Butter Salt Pepper

16 03, 2016

Recipe: Grilled Romaine Salad

By Lili|March 16th, 2016|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: bacon, Caesar salad, grill, grilled, lettuce, Printable Recipe Card, Recipe, Recipe Card, romaine lettuce, salad, tzatziki sauce|0 Comments

I love this recipe as the end result is a nice warm salad that reminds me of a light Caesar salad. Ingredients: 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Course Sea Salt Pepper 1/4 Cup freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Tablespoon Bacon Bits 1 Tablespoon Tzatziki Sauce Directions: Step 1: Preheat grill to a high heat. Step 2: Remove the large leafy outer layers of the Romaine and then wash the remaining head of lettuce. Pat dry with a paper towel and then cut lengthwise in half. Step 3: Drizzle the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

6 01, 2016

Recipe: Paradise Bars

By Lili|January 6th, 2016|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: bars, chocolate, coconut, cookie bar, cookies, Printable, Printable Recipe Card, Recipe, Recipe Card|0 Comments

These are my go-to for any cookie exchange! But beware, Paradise Bars are very addicting! Ingredients: 3 cups finely ground cinnamon graham crackers 1/8 cup white sugar 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 2/3 sticks unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Parchment Paper Rimmed Baking Sheet or Pan Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Splash a rimmed baking sheet with water evenly, and then line with parchment paper. Step 2: Using a food processor finely

15 09, 2015

Local Treats: The Cookie Lady

By Lili|September 15th, 2015|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Local, Travel|Tags: 16th Street Mall, Carrot Cake, Colorado, Cookie Lady, cookies, Cupcakes, Denver, Downtown, Local, North America, Santa Fe Cookie Company|0 Comments

The Cookie Lady has a wide Variety of cookies, listed out in cute place-cards in front of the baskets. I had heard rumors since I started working in Downtown Denver, of the infamous "Cookie Lady". Without much to go on, my mind ran rampant and likened her to the "Soup Nazi" of Seinfeld fame. So one day, when I smelled the most delicious fresh-baked-goods scent wafting through the air, I followed it down to the Santa Fe Cookie Company. But alas, that first visit was for nought. She was out of cookies! I nervously waited around, watching the

8 07, 2015

Recipe: Lemony Dill Smashed Potato Salad

By Lili|July 8th, 2015|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: potato, Potato Salad, potatoes, Recipe|0 Comments

Ingredients When you forget ingredients at the store, you have to come up with another plan. I was going to do loaded baked potatoes for 4th of July, but after forgetting butter and sour cream I decided to make impromptu Potato Salad! Only problem was...I've never attempted potato salad. So I grabbed some fresh herbs from my herb garden and started whipping them together with mayo and a Lemon Juice. Mix all the ingredients minus the potatoes to taste. The List: Black Pepper Fresh Dill Garlic Fresh Chives Fresh Rosemary Bacon Lemon Potatoes Salt Mayo Olive

1 07, 2015

Recipe: Apple Chips

By Lili|July 1st, 2015|Categories: Food, Food & Drink, Recipe|Tags: apple chips, baking, Printable, Printable Recipe Card, Recipe, Recipe Card, snack|0 Comments

One of my favorite healthy snacks to make are Apple Chips. They are so simple, all you really need is parchment paper, apples, cinnamon, and a mandolin slicer. Cut the apples as thin as you can get without them coming out like paper. (Thicker slices will be less crunchy.) I use a mandolin slicer since it makes this step so quick! Next, put the apples down on parchment paper on a baking sheet. You have the option of sprinkling cinnamon to give it another layer of flavor. Next preheat the oven to 200 degrees, and place the sheet in. You'll