Banh Mi Vietnamese Pork Sandwiches are a delicious way to mix up you ordinary sandwich routine. These flavorful sandwiches are perfect for lunch or dinner. They combine juicy meatballs with a spicy mayo, plus fresh herbs and tangy pickled carrots. These flavor combinations will excite all of your taste buds. This recipe does have quite a few ingredients, but is very easy to make. You may have to pick up some items from your local Asian grocer /Asian isle at your grocery store. If you need a reference, check out my Asian Ingredients post for an some helpful tips.
Chicken Piccata is a delicious and elegant dish. It is simple enough to make for just yourself, yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Chicken Piccata is a light meal with a mouthwatering sauce comprised of lemon juice, chicken broth, capers, parsley and butter. I simply season my chicken and dredge it in flour, pan fry and then set aside. After making the sauce, I return my chicken to the pan to simmer. My husband, who is not the biggest fan of Mediterranean style dishes, couldn't resit having a second helping of this flavorful chicken.
My husband's favorite cut of meat is by far hanger steak. Known for its flavor and flank steak like texture, this less known cut of meat is sometimes referred to as a "butcher's cut", since this prized steak was said to be too good to share with their customers. This steak is best prepared with a marinate or dry rub and can hold up many different seasonings and spices. Hanger Steak can be hard to find at major grocery stores, but your local butcher will most likely carry this juicy cut. For this recipe, I simply grilled it and served my Hanger Steak with Chimichurri sauce.
Homemade pancakes really hit the spot. There is nothing like waking up to a stack of warm blueberry and banana pancakes topped with maple syrup. I know it is easy to grab the box of pancake mix but this recipe is so delicious you might want to think twice. It really doesn't take much effort to make pancakes, so why not feel like a chef and whip these up for the whole family.
I found these unique pieces, which compliment each other so well, on my last shopping excursion. The Romy & Ray pullover wool poncho ($130) is from the pop up shop, Creeds Collective, a store that showcases amazing designers and brands which also donates 10% of its sales to support the Global Citizen charity efforts toward ending poverty. The bag ($110) is from a UK brand called Whistles, and is sold exclusively at Bloomingdales.
I recently visited my hometown of Detroit to help my mother prepare for her move to West Palm Beach, FL. I planned a lovely cocktail party so her friends could send her off in style. I put together this silk and denim outfit for the party, and it was the perfect look for a casual soiree at the local hot spot. I am a true lover of denim; I think I have 17 pairs, yikes; most of them I don't wear on a regular basis but are still a necessary part of my wardrobe. I bought this Elie Tahari blouse a few years ago and love to bring it out for special occasions. The jeans and necklace were a part of my Casual Chic post, and they kind of have become a staple in my wardrobe.
Say bye bye to Radiant Orchid and hello Marsala. Pantone, the authority on color has named Marsala: 2015 Color of the Year. Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman stated Marsala enriches our mind, body, and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us into its embracing warmth.
Lamb is one of those meats that just seem fancy no matter how you prepare it, and this recipe will take that up another notch. Herb crusted lamb chops with my pomegranate sauce are delicious, easy to make and will look like you had a professional chef in your kitchen preparing it.
