Cooking for Keeps

Shrimp and Mango Lettuce Wraps

on May 23, 2013

Tonight, I tried thirteen different kinds of wedding cake… Yep, you read that right, THIRTEEEN. And I’m pretty sure I’m going to burst… I’ve eaten so much sugar in the last hour that I just might morph into a wedding cake myself… Now, normally during a cake tasting you taste three, maybe four kinds of cake, but as I’m sure you can tell I am not normal in the slightest when it comes to food. I’m especially not normal when it comes to my wedding cake and food, so any plain jane wedding cake just wasn’t going to suffice. We tried everything from strawberry shortcake, to salted caramel, to blueberry limoncello to raspberry white chocolate Chambord and beyond– and as anticipated, they were all delicious. Would it be weird if I had thirteen different kinds of wedding cake at my wedding??

Filed Under: Appetizers, Lightened Up, Seafood
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Ways to Support the Oklahoma Tornado Disaster

on May 21, 2013

I was going to share a super yummy cocktail recipe with you guys today, but didn’t feel it was appropriate in light of the tragic tornado that hit Oklahoma yesterday. It especially tugs at my heart strings since it’s so close to home and could happen to my area at any given time.

There are a thousand ways you can show your support, but the most helpful is always a cash donation. Here are some the ways you can contribute:

Red Cross Oklahoma: Donate here or text REDCROSS to 90999

Salvation Army: They have mobilized a number of emergency relief services to give out food, water and support to first responders and survivors. You can donate here or text STORM to 80888 to contribute $10.

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Cobb Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

on May 17, 2013

Is there such a thing as wedding brain? You know like baby brain, where pregnant women get to say silly things and can unapologetically forget information? I know that baby brain is actually a thing, you know, since you’re body is changing and yada yada. But I really think that wedding brain … Read more»

Filed Under: Breads/Pasta/Pizza, Salads/Side Dishes
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Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone Filling and Almond Shortbread Crust

on May 14, 2013

I’m a self-proclaimed sodium addict when it comes to food and nearly all of my distinct food memories pertain to the savory. I can still remember the very first time I realized I loved red meat when I tried a filet mignon from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and I’ll never forget when I tasted … Read more»

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Ricotta Pizza with Crispy Pancetta, Asparagus and Shrimp

on May 10, 2013

Today marks the third installment of Monday’s homemade ricotta. In my homemade ricotta journey, I’ve brainstormed a million different ways to utilize it in creative ways; a necessity since I might otherwise be sucked into it eating it straight from the bowl day after day. I went the … Read more»

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Ravioli with Homemade Ricotta & Spring Veggies

on May 8, 2013

Rav--ee--oliii…. How I lovvee theee… I’m singing these words if you can’t tell. Most times I’m singing to my dog Ravioli (yes we named our dog Ravioli) but today I’m singing to actual raviolis. Perfect little raviolis… Perfect little raviolis that melt in your mouth… Perfect … Read more»

Filed Under: Breads/Pasta/Pizza, Vegetarian
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