Grown-Up Frozen Lemonade

If you’re like me, you have wondered what to do with that bottle of limoncello sitting in your cabinet… or better yet, freezer.  Skimming the pages of this past June’s issue of Coastal Living, I was thrilled to discover this...

Stuffed Mushrooms w/Goat Cheese and Rosemary Breadcrumbs

A bite-sized proportion of complete satisfaction.  Loads of flavor in such a compact bundle. Recipe originated from Food & Wine.  So good I had to share.

Grill-Baked Potatoes w/Chive Butter

Super simple way to enjoy a “baked” potato. Stumbled upon this recipe for grilling a baked potato in Food & Wine magazine. Love the idea of slicing the potato and serving the butter-chive-sour cream in-between. Presentation is...

Frozen Tequila Sunrise

A tequila sunrise can be quite a winner, but try it frozen and you now we’re talking gold medalist!

Grilled Potatoes w/Rosemary

I never tire of these grilled potatoes.  Both sweet and red-skinned combined with rosemary olive oil thrown on the grill… yummo!

Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan Vinaigrette

A light, delicious side for any entree.  I recommend finding thick asparagus, as thin are difficult to shave.

The Sparkling Strawberry

Right-on cocktail for spring-time celebrating.  Plenty of reasons to throw a party over the next few months and a refreshing blend of strawberries and lemon spruce up a glass of Prosecco perfectly.

Spicy Black Beans w/Chorizo & Chipotle Cream

A savvy way to jazz up an ordinary can of black beans.  A little chorizo, a little jalapeno, a little chipotle… perfectly yummy combo.

Cinco de Mayo Food

Celebrate your South-of-the-Border side. Here at TipsFromTown, we offer a plethora of Tex-Mex food suggestions… Listed below are just a few… HAPPY HOUR: Tequila-Thyme Lemonade                   Cooling Cocktail Tres Amigas    ...

Piñata Cake

I made this candy stuffed cake for my son, Benjamin’s 8th birthday… It was a big hit once I cut into it and the candy spilled out!  Easier to assemble than you think. Using store bought box mixes and icing makes it easier.