Maggie’s Menu: Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan

Posted by magpie
On May 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: Chicken parmesan is my Italian husbands favorite. For a weeknight, healthier solution try this baked chicken parmesan. Ingredients: Breadcrumbs (Note: I use Aleia’s gluten free Italian breadcrumbs) Olive oil Egg Chicken breast (Note: I like the thin version since they cook quickly) Egg Part skim mozzarella cheese, sliced Marinara Basil (optional) Instructions: […]

Maggie’s Menu: Bridal Shower Menu

Posted by magpie
On April 30, 2016

Message from Maggie: Planning to cook for a big party can be daunting. Together with my co-host we created the following menu for a friend’s bridal shower. Apps Caprese Bites on skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella balls, basil leaf, skewers) Veggies in hummus shot glasses (carrot, red pepper, hummus, plastic shot glasses) Melon wrapped prosciutto (melon, […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Quinoa Salad

Posted by magpie
On April 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this summer quinoa salad for the bridal shower I hosted last weekend. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (start with 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, and cook according to package directions) 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls 10 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Tuxedo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On April 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: As another take on this recipe, I created these black tie inspired chocolate covered strawberries. Ingredients: 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt white chocolate chips in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring […]

Maggie’s Menu: Alphabet Sugar Cookies

Posted by magpie
On April 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: Using this recipe I created alphabet sugar cookies featuring the bride to be’s initial for her bridal shower this weekend. Ingredients for cookies: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large […]

Maggie’s Menu: Sprinkled Sugar Cookies

Posted by magpie
On April 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: Brad is under the wether so I made his favorite cookies to cheer him up. Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature) 1 cup Sugar 1 Large Egg (room temperature) 1/2 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract 2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Brown Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts

Posted by magpie
On April 20, 2016

Message from Maggie: I jazzed up brown rice with some toasted pine nuts and shallots to serve with the curry chicken and it made for a delicious and easy side. Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small shallot 2 cup brown rice, cooked Instructions: Spread pine nuts on baking sheet and bake in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Basic Grilled Curry Chicken

Posted by magpie
On April 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: Its BEAUTIFUL in DC this weekend. Brad and I planted our herb and vegetable garden and made plans for our shed remodel. In the mean time I organized, purged, and labeled whats left in the shed. Tonight we are relaxing and enjoying guac and chips before chicken on the grill served with […]

Maggie’s Menu: Hanger Steak Rub

Posted by magpie
On April 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: My husband had this Ina Garten recipe at his boss’s house last summer. Tonight we are hosting friends and thought it’d be fun to have hanger steaks two ways (this and this). Ingredients: For the steaks: 2 hanger steaks olive oil For the rub: 2 tbsp ground coffee 1.5 tbsp brown sugar […]

Maggie’s Menu: Praline Cheesecake

Posted by magpie
On March 30, 2016

Message from Maggie: I was planning to do a simple cheesecake for our Easter dessert but my mother in law directed me to this fancier version, which was a big hit. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers (about 22 total) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup […]

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