Have you heard of bulletproof coffee? It has been something my husband and I have wanted to try, and had resurfaced recently in a morning conversation. The concept is that creamer is replaces with a pad of butter and a bit of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil (or coconut oil in some copycat…
Author: expepicurean
Stuffed Mushrooms
I’m often amazed at how many variations there are on classic recipes. Take for example Stuffed Mushrooms. When I first started making these I used leftover bratwurst from a summer BBQ and I have been doing so ever since. I have even used the stuffing base in other recipes, such as my Stuffed…
Monkey Tree Cupcakes
Over the last few years I have created fun, themed birthday parties for my kids such as last year’s dragon party. The result of this creativity is now my children are requesting elaborate themes. This year both kids wanted an animal themed party, even going so far as to suggest that I make…
Wild Blueberry Tropical Smoothie
Contest Note: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. I find smoothies are a fun, easy way to get my kids to eat…
Lemon and Blueberry Oatmeal
A few weeks ago I shared my Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Cups which used lemon curd. Since I had some lemon curd leftover I was wondering what other ways I could enjoy it. What came to mind was a variation of my Date and Goat Cheese Oatmeal. I swapped out the dates for a…
Boneless Short Rib Ragu
Short ribs are one of those ingredients that have been on my list to cook with for a long time. I have recipes such as short rib lasagna saved in my must-try recipe stack since they sounds so decadent, so it was about time I started cooking with short ribs. Many recipes call…
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Cups
If you are looking for an easy yet wow worthy dessert, look no further. These Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake Cups take only minutes to make. Seriously, these no-bake bites are sure to delight any cheesecake lover. This recipe is actually a mashup inspired by two other recipes. The first is a recipe by Liv for…
Three Bean Salad (a.k.a. Super Salad)
Today’s Three Bean Salad is a husband-inspired dish. In fact, it is what he calls “super salad” a mix of good-for-you greens, beans, and other super foods. It is his favorite way to boost his veggie and protein intake at lunchtime, often adding this salad over a bed of mixed greens and topping…
Basil-Garlic Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Perhaps it was a need to eat more vegetables to balance my latest intake of sweets, but one way or another I ended up with Brussel sprouts in my grocery cart this week. I have mentioned before that the only way I can get my husband to eat them is by using my…
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
A few weeks back a friend asked me if you can freeze cooked eggs. Even though cooking eggs usually doesn’t take too long, there are those mornings when you are running a bit late but you don’t want to scrimp on breakfast. I told her I’d do some experimenting (and a bit of…
Potato Chip Bar Cookies
When I was in high school, one of my good friends introduced me to the cookies her family always made for the holidays: potato chip cookies. While it sounded unusual, I gave them a try and noted that they had a rich, crisp taste. Fast forward to this last week and I noticed…
Pistachio Chai Tiramisu
‘Tis the season for baking, so why not combine it with a cooking contest? This week’s recipe was inspired by the Simply Sesame Blogger Recipe Challenge hosted by Simply Sesame. Simply Sesame sent me their three different flavors of Simply Sesame spread: Pistachio-Cardamom, Vanilla-Almond, and plain. I instantly gravitated toward the subtly exotic…
