Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Roasted Parmesan Summer Squash


Need a quick side dish?


How about a vegetable?  A yummy, cheesy, roasted vegetable.


This is a simple side dish to make using summer squash.  You know the yellow bulbous one?  Roasting it brings out a sweetness in a vegetable.  Adding the cheese?  Well, that just takes it over the top with flavor!


Enough said.  This is a perfect side dish for any type of meat or fish.  For a variation change up the vegetable.  It is soooo delishhh!


Try this soon...it a perfect way to eat your veggies!  See how tempting this golden roasted veggie looks?  It tastes even better!




Roasted Parmesan Summer Squash


2 large summer squash, cut into bite sized chunks
2 t olive oil
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t salt
3 T grated fresh Parmesan cheese, more for garnish


Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place squash on a roasting pan.  Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat all pieces.  Spread pieces out in pan.  Sprinkle garlic powder and salt over pieces.  Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.  Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.  Garnish with more cheese if desired.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Birthday Weekend & Descanso Gardens


We've had a whirlwind of activities the past few weekends. MGG had a birthday and we celebrated not one weekend but two!

The first weekend we celebrated with a fun and casual dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Wolf Creek.  It's a restaurant and a micro brewery.  We ran across it about a year ago and love the atmosphere, and the food.  It's decor is like being in a lodge in the Northwest.  The food is eclectic, treats from fish, mexican, steak, pasta...all with gourmet flair.  Oh, and it is DELISHHHHHH!

Here we are celebrating his big day!  It a dark and moody place..so the pics are dark and moody too!



I had the Lime Chicken Tacos and Spicy Rice.....man this dish was spicy!  See how much food they give you?  Wow!



MGG had the Fire Grilled Mahi Mahi Burger and fries.  This was a new combo, and the flavor of chipotle mayo set it off!



If you get out to LA, make sure to stop at Wolf Creek up in Valencia, it is well worth the trip.  The food is awesome!

The following weekend we went to Descanso Gardens in LaCanada, Flintridge.  What a fun day!  All the cherry blossoms were in bloom...and the tulips, my favorite!


Outstanding!


Japanese maple


Lilacs...the best smell ever!


Tulips...







Happy Birthday to my beloved MGG!
Make sure to go outside and enjoy nature!  It's just beautiful!




Saturday, April 7, 2012

Easter Dishes



One of my favorites holidays is Easter.  I have such great childhood memories of coloring the Easter eggs with my mom.  Waking up early to find out that the Easter bunny had left me a basket full of goodies and the neighborhood Easter egg hunts that we would do over, and over, and over!


Then there was always the special Easter Dinner.  Usually a large dinner, on antique china, with a Turkey or Ham and all the fixings.  


Now that I'm older I love the whole Easter get together but since it's more often than not around my birthday, we change up how we celebrate each year.  Sometimes we stay home and have brunch or a mid-day dinner.  Sometimes we go out and celebrate by doing something outdoors, like visiting a local garden and having a nice lunch.


This year, we're going out...and I can't wait.  The weather is perfect, the flowers are all in bloom, and it's Easter!


So I thought I would bring you an array of dishes to make for Easter, if you are cooking!  Here are some of my favorites.


Brunch














Dinner or Lunch










Desserts








Have a Happy Easter!



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