A Sea Snack

Hello, hello!

We’ve made it to midweek and I sure do have a snack or side dish for you!

One of my very favorite combinations are shrimp and crab. I basically will love any recipe that includes the two. This recipe is taken from my favorite cookbook series “Skinny Taste”.

what you do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Butterfly the shrimp by cutting a slit down the back of the shrimp. Flatten with knife.

• In a bowl combine panko, lemon juice, mayo, mustard, whole egg, egg white, parsley, Old Bay, paprika, and pepper to taste.

• Stir well and fold in the crabmeat, don’t overmix. Place one tablespoon of the crab mixture on each shrimp. Top each with melted butter.

• Bake on the center rack for about 8 minutes. Then broil for about 2 minutes for extra crisp. Serve with lemon wedges.

Upon further reflection on this recipe I think I would exclude the mustard. For me I think it just added an odd flavor that I personally wasn’t a fan of. Other than that it was like a little crab cake on top of shrimp. Yum.

Have a fabulous Wednesday!

Fabulously French

Hey All! Happy Monday!

There’s nothing like an outfit that just works. The one thing that’s very French is keeping things simple. They don’t like to fuss. This look is great for transitioning into Spring, with very little fuss. As a very busy Mom of two outfits like these are imperative for me. Don’t get me wrong I unlike the French don’t mind a little fussing for a date night. But for day to day this is a great ensemble.

Let’s break it down…

1. Neckerchief: Always a great finishing touch on an outfit. I have several to just throw on to look polished.

2. Longline Blazer: Literally will go with everything! Especially if it’s a neutral color.

3. Bodysuit: Everyone should have a stripped bodysuit in their closet. It adds a little interest without pulling the eye too much.

4. Gloves: Not just for Winter! Spring has some cold mornings and evenings and nothing is more chic than a glove to really pull your look together

5. Culottes: The word itself is French! They are perfect for wearing something other then jeans and also for showing off a good shoe! Which you guys know I’m all about the shoes!

6. Booties: They are the must have Spring shoe. Once again the neutral color is a good option since it will go with so much. In this case they match the blazer.

Like I said when an outfit just works so seamlessly it’s worth the share. There are also so many different versions of this very French vibe. Have fun with it and know you can throw this together very fast and still look put together.

Have a wonderful week! I hope this Monday is good to you!

Chic and Easy on the Fly

Happy Friday Everyone!

I don’t know about you but I’m surly happy it’s here! Since I switched “My Martini Moment” and “Perfectly Plated” for St. Patty’s Day, today I’m bringing you not one but two easy and chic recipes both including Mascarpone Cheese! This is something I’ve never used before and I always like to try something I never have.

The first recipe is a fancy flatbread. This recipe is perfect if you’re entertaining and need to throw something together quickly.

This flatbread recipe is certainly one to save! It’s so simple!

1. Place flour, yeast, salt, oil, and water in a bowl and let it sit until it bubbles a little. About five minutes.

2. Add flour and use a dough hook stir (or just stir with a spatula)

3. Once mixed let it sit with a towel over it for about ten minutes.

4. Divide dough into two.

5. Cook in oil on the stove for a minute or so on each side.

I topped mine with our Mascarpone cheese, fresh crab, spinach, red onions, and baby portobellos. Guys, I could eat this one over and over. This is such a great recipe to serve for a little gathering. Don’t forget the wine!

This next one is super fast and very elegant.

“Balsamic Blueberry Mascar Cheese BRUSCHETTA”

what you need:

one baguette

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp sugar

mascarpone cheese

mint

When I make bruschetta, I always throw it in the oven first on 375 for about 10 minutes. For the blueberries add the blueberries, vinegar, and sugar to a small skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Then spread the mascarpone cheese on the bread and top with the balsamic blueberries. Finish it with some fresh mint or basil.

Enjoy your weekend! As always I hope it brings you great outfits, delicious food, and a drink in your hand!