Maggie’s Menu: Basic Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Posted by magpie
On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: These easy Martha Stewart inspired sugar cookies are a classic for any holiday. 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 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Assorted sprinkles […]

Maggie’s Menu: White Chocolate + Sprinkled Covered Cookies

Posted by magpie
On February 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: Thinking about Valentines and created this simple + pretty treat for my sweetheart. Ingredients: 1 cup White chocolate morsels 1/4 cup Sprinkles 10-20 Cookies, I used gluten free oreos Directions: Pour white chocolate morsels into microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second increments stirring in between until fully melted. Dip […]

Maggie’s Menu: Valentines Day Shrimp Scampi

Posted by magpie
On February 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: We aren’t big on Valentines Day at our house. Its usually an exchange of silly cards and a fancy meal. Check out my plans for this year which include shrimp scampi over this risotto. Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup olive oil oil 10 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed […]

Maggie’s Menu: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: Here is an easy and cutesy Super Bowl themed dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 zip lock bag Directions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt semi sweet in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Souper Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are heading to an annual Super Bowl party with our closest friends. Since it is bound to be filled with appetizers I promised to bring along a main dish. Last year I made chili but this year I am taking it up a notch with chicken tortilla soup. Ingredients: For soup: […]

Maggie’s Menu: Glazed Salmon

Posted by magpie
On February 3, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: Risotto

Posted by magpie
On February 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy take on a formerly difficult recipe. It is a house favorite around here as a side paired with fish or meat. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 cup of chicken broth 1 cup of Arborio rice 3/4-1 cup white wine 1/4 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Marinated and Grilled Hanger Steak

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: I do a lot of recipe tweaking. I started out with this recipe and made a few alterations. Check it out below. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 (1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in laws visited us in snowy DC this weekend. In an effort to avoid spending the entire day in the kitchen, I prepared ahead of time. Ingredients: 8 yukon gold potatoes Butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 large clove of garlic, minced Cheddar cheese, shredded Milk Paprika Directions: Bake potatoes in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by magpie
On January 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but my skinny husband does. His favorite treats contain mint flavor. Below I took a traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe and add Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 […]