As an adult, I haven’t been very big on celebrating Easter. Somehow taking your picture with a man inside of a terrifying bunny suit and searching for plastic eggs outside just doesn’t really have the same allure it did when I was five. Instead I’ve found a very adult way to enjoy this holiday… Spiked carrot cake doughnuts! I decided to make them with whole wheat flour and bake instead… Keep Reading
If you’re a fan of Parks and Recreation, you know that Nick Offerman’s character, Ron Swanson, is the epitome of masculinity. Although he would probably never eat a cupcake (unless it was made entirely from scotch and bacon), I’d like to think he might approve of this one. Inspired by one of Ron’s famous line, ‘Give me ALL the bacon and eggs you have,’ I concocted a maple cake with… Keep Reading
Around Easter you start to see an abundance of carrot cake recipes, eggs, and all things bunny related, so I thought I would stay in theme with a fresh carrot and ginger juice! It’s sweet with a hint of spice from the ginger and it leaves you feeling refreshed and energized! Skip the carrot cake muffin for breakfast (even though they’re addicting and delicious) and try this fresh juice instead!
Caprese salad is always such a simple and perfect blend of flavors that there’s really not much else you can do to improve on it…but I did! I used toasted slices of the homemade French baguettes I posted yesterday, melted mozzarella, roasted tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and topped the whole thing off with a bit of homemade red wine vinaigrette. If you have a party coming up you can’t… Keep Reading
I can manage bread that comes from a batter like pumpkin, banana, or beer bread because you can just as easily make them into muffins. For some reason though, I can’t pull off a simple and classic homemade loaf of bread. I scoured the web for different tips and techniques and I’d give myself a B+ on my first attempt at French baguettes. The outside was crisp and the inside… Keep Reading
I hit a point last week where I thought I might throw up if I had to eat apple cinnamon oatmeal again. I know what you’re thinking, ‘You cook all the time! Just make yourself something different for breakfast!’ This is very true, but when you know you’re spending a full day in the kitchen cooking 3-4 posts for the week ahead, the LAST thing you want to do is… Keep Reading
As promised on Monday’s post.. the delicious roasted veggies that accompanied my ribeye steaks! What’s great about this recipe is that you can add or substitute different vegetables depending on your preference and make the dish different each time! We still have a few chilly days lingering before we head into the days of grilling, so get your oven fired up and enjoy some healthy comfort food!
This past December we hosted a dinner party for the tattoo shop my fiance works at. On the menu was a delicious 8lb ribeye roast that was quickly devoured! I would love to re-do the roast so I could photograph it properly and share with you, but I don’t exactly want to spend $60 on another one! Instead I’m showing you a meal for two, using the same marinade with… Keep Reading
I love going to movies, but sometimes it’s just nice to stay in, make some snacks, and enjoy the film, sans chatty teenagers and the sticky floors. If you’re planning a night-in, I’ve put together the perfect movie snack for you. A combination of salty, sweet, and ridiculously addicting! I’m not kidding! Before I even had the caramel corn in the oven I had snacked on nearly a third of… Keep Reading
Portland is holding true to its rainy reputation this week and as much as I love a little gloom and doom, I’m really longing for some warm sunny days and strong tiki drinks! Since the forecast shows no sign of these spring showers stopping, I decided to kick off the weekend with a Sailor Jerry original recipe for a Queens Park Swizzle! The perfect blend of strong, sweet, and sour… Keep Reading
Ground beef tacos were one of the first meals that I ever learned to cook by myself and for that reason they’ll always be a favorite. Thankfully for my fiancé, I’ve expanded on my cooking skills since the days of being a single, eighteen year old, eating nothing but spaghetti, tacos, and ramen! My mango habanero salsa is always a crowd favorite when I make it and I thought it… Keep Reading
I had an entirely different post lined up for today, but I had the urge for bacon, chocolate, and rum! Throw that all together and you get the most scrumptious little cookies ever! Now I know that I should be a good blogger and continue on in a lengthy paragraph about the flavor, the recipe, and why you should try them over regular chocolate chip cookies, but I’m pretty sure… Keep Reading
With warmer days ahead of us I couldn’t help but mix up a refreshing cocktail that reminded me of summer. It’s crisp and light and before long I was day dreaming about backyard barbecues and trips to the beach.. or maybe I just had a strong buzz. 😉 Either way this delightful cocktail might be just what you need to snap out of those winter blues!
This month has been an interesting balance for me.. On one hand I’m trying to exercise and watch what I’m eating (upcoming dress fitting) and on the other I’m concocting beer and ice cream floats and rum spiked cupcakes for the blog! I think they call that ‘maintaining’ haha. Anyway.. besides the sweets and drinks, I love snacky foods, which of course, aren’t always the healthiest either. I’ve been seeing… Keep Reading
Every so often I’ll create something that leaves me feeling like Dr. Frankenstein.. ‘I’ve created a monster!’ ..but in the best way possible! These cupcakes are my delicious, boozy, decadent monster. A moist chocolate rum cake filled with rich chocolate ganache, topped with fluffy buttercream frosting and a mini bottle of chocolate and caramel rum sauce. My fiancé’s exact reaction was, ‘You either REALLY love me.. or you’re trying to… Keep Reading
A Guinness float might be nothing new to you, but since I had never tried one I thought I would give it a shot! It was delicious, foamy, and the perfect fusion of two of my favorite things! I decided to kick it up a notch by adding a rum spiked caramel sauce and rum spiked chocolate sauce that I used in my Sailor Split recipe awhile back. Chocolate, caramel,… Keep Reading
Last week I found myself thinking that I might just scream if I see another quinoa recipe.. then I had inspiration for a burrito bowl and realized, ‘Crap. I’m going to be the one that makes ANOTHER quinoa recipe.’ I guess it should be no surprise that quinoa isn’t going anywhere. It’s versatile, easy to make, and doesn’t just turn into sugar like rice does. I paired mine a mix… Keep Reading
St. Patrick’s Day.. Originally created to commemorate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as Irish culture and heritage in general. How do we celebrate today? Heading to the bar and waiting a half hour to get served while a guy wearing beer mug shaped glasses and a t-shirt that says, ‘Blow Me, I’m Irish’ spills his green-tinted beer all over you. Maybe it’s just me,… Keep Reading
Brussels sprouts have been my go-to side dish when preparing a dinner, but I wanted to make them the main feature for once. With bacon they’re always a knockout combination, but when topped with a sweet and tangy lemon dressing and toasted pecans, the result is incredible! I devoured nearly 2/3 of the skillet in one sitting! If you’ve been skeptical of Brussels sprouts in the past, I promise that… Keep Reading
Alright.. it’s time for a little honesty. Most of my recipes and cocktails are made ahead of time so I can have them scheduled for the appropriate day. Yesterday was not one of those times. I woke up thinking I could whip this together and have it up before noon… until I realized we were completely out of ice. While impatiently willing water to freeze faster, I started on another… Keep Reading
Thank goodness I don’t have the same palette that I did as a kid. Every time my parents took us out to eat I would order chicken tenders without fail. They would always encourage me to try something else, but it was chicken tenders or bust! I thought I would throw it back to my stubborn youth and make a more grown up version of chicken tenders. They’re baked instead… Keep Reading
My first attempt at risotto didn’t turn out so hot.. the veggies were soggy and the rice wasn’t fully cooked. It was disappointing and discouraging, so I didn’t attempt cooking it again until now. I picked up Gordon Ramsay’s Healthy Appetite book awhile back and decided to try out his risotto recipe. Not only was it extremely easy to follow, but it resulted in some of the best risotto I’ve… Keep Reading
If you’ve followed Tattooed Martha from the beginning then you might remember this post.. and you might remember that my photos made these cookies look less than desirable (fluorescent lighting! Eek!) Since this is a family recipe I thought I should revisit the post to help do it justice on just how delicious these cookies are! No Bake Cookies will always remind me of spending time with my mom in… Keep Reading
With the bitter temperatures of winter and overall gloom and doom that the season brings, it can get downright depressing! I decided to snap out of it by whipping up a batch of mango margaritas. Not only does the bright vibrant color instantly boost your mood, but the sweet tropical flavor makes it feel like summer again! Before you get snowed in again, stock up your supply of mango margarita… Keep Reading