Quesadeeya!!

I have had to teach my mom the correct pronounciation of quesadilla recently, as she was phonetically pronouncing it. So, she now orders it correctly - almost too correctly, and gives me a proud look, saying "got that word right!!".  It is hilarious.

Anyways, I thought I would test this yummy looking quesadilla recipe from Pioneer Woman which has many of my favorite things stuffed inside!!



I would have never touched any of these ingredients as a kid, but I can't believe I was brave enough to try spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese at different times in my life. I can honestly say these are what I look for when I am out to eat, what I love on pizza, and it was so easy to make!!

Just look at these ingredients all piled up on a yummy tortilla shell. It's really too good to be true.

Click on the Pioneer Woman link above and try it for yourself! It does not disappoint!

Be back soon.

Have been uber busy with fun stuff the past month, and will be posting soon with some fun pictures and delicious food soon!

Where Have I Been?

I'm sorry I haven't been around for all of my ONE readers! (Thanks Miranda!!!)  I've had a busy couple of weeks and will be posting more and more frequently now that I have time.

Valentine's Day truly should not be spent waiting two hours at the local PF Changs, or steakhouse or whatever place you and your special someone go. The only thing I would do would be to get too drunk at the bar ordering glass after glass of wine, waiting for 2 hours with everyone else -  and finally sitting down, too full of libations to eat!

Lucky for me, I am marrying a culinary graduate. He is an excellent cook, but I usually am the ready to fire up the oven or grill to make something delicious for us. This Valentine's Day, I got a little break from my daily dinners, and he whipped up a five star dinner for us for VDay!

Starting with my wine - I have always had affections for red. I received a great bottle of Cupcake. The name is so cute, and it tastes great for little price. 9 bucks a bottle! Yum. The only downside is one too many glasses give that purple teeth look.

Moving on to the best part - the meal!

KUDOS TO MY CHEF JOEY!

I love a good steak, and although fattier steaks give great flavor from the marblization, I love filets the most. MEDIUM RARE....minus even. There is something about that buttery melt in your mouth texture, and when seasoned right, can make anyone's day.

Topped with asparagus and a side of twice baked potato (I always add extra shredded cheese to mine) - I was in heaven.  We even got creative and topped the filet with Boursin. Perfection.

Well, this blog isn't letting me post anymore pictures...so I shall return soon!

Party with Skyline

Here is a recipe that will be a fan favorite at your next get together.  Nothing goes better together than that yummy cinnamon skyline and cheese and extra cheese. You know you already love it.

Skyline Chili Dip

1 can skyline chili dip
1 8 oz block of cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar

(That's it!!!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Take a 9x9 baking dish and spread the cream cheese evenly on the bottom.
Pour the skyline chili on top.
Take shredded cheese and spread evenly on top of the skyline dip.

Bake for 10 minutes and serve with tortilla chips (corn or flour)

Enjoy!

Don't Mind If I Fondue

The Melting Pot really does not get old for me, especially when I get to experience it with my favorite future hubby!

We experienced the "Big Night Out" and it was all that and more.  There are 4 courses in the Big Night Out.

Cheese (OF COURSE)

The theme this time around was a la' France.  The cheese course had brie, fontina, and gruyere started with a white wine reduction. The rosemary bread was gone instantly! They also provide bottomless bowls of carrots, cauliflour (!), and broccoli, and granny smith apples. Deelish!
The second course was the salad course. A simple caesar salad can easily be dressed up and made even more fantastic with their parmesean encrusted pine nuts they add to the dish. So tasty!

Third course! The big to-do. It's a good thing we both love the same things, and are carnivores. This was a real treat! We had our choice of lobster, shrimp, filet, pork tenderloin, beef tenderloin, duck a l'orange and chicken. It's so fun to interact with your meal, cooking it to just the way you love and trying new things. The third course also comes with mushrooms you can fill with the green goddess (cream cheese and sour cream, who wouldn't love that!?), as well as broccoli and potatoes. We chose the "Mojo" which is a broth that filled the room with nice carribean flavors and smells.

Now for the best part. Dessert!! We got the "Original" with crunchy peanut butter and milk chocolate. I die. Look at what you get to dip in that! Cheesecake, rice krispies, brownies, pound cake, marshmallows and strawberries.

I can understand if you did not read this post all the way and had to leave to go have fondue. I forgive you.

Now seriously, go fondue. xoxo

Holy Mac n Cheese

Wow! Just found this great website and will definitely have to visit Houston sometime in the near future!! Jus Mac via damnthatlooksgood.com

Looks right up my alley with all that cheesy goodness!!!

Melt melt melt.

Very excited, going to do fondue! At the Melting Pot. It is my all time favorite place to eat. I love the idea of an interactive meal!  My fiance' and I are treating ourselves as well as doing good for children for the holidays. We donated $20 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and got $40 worth of yummy melting pot goodness! I am looking forward to Wednesday night, and will post pictures! Yum!