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4th of July Entertaining

Beer, Food, Fashion. Repeat.

The 4th of July is right around the corner and it’s the #1 Beer Drinking Holiday of the year, y’all!

And that’s great news because it’s one of sumer’s most versatile beverages. When it comes to summer entertaining, beer pairings are really hot right now— it’s a great way to not only taste new beers but learn more about how certain beers can really bring out the flavor of your grilled foods.

Gotta have your flame broiled burger, right? Pair grilled burgers with an American Lager like a classic Bud Light – lagers offer crisp and well balanced flavors with malty sweetness which accentuate the rich, juicy flavors of a burger, even served with spicy chili sauce or cheese. And serve a Lager in a Tumbler or Pint glass.

Nothing says summer liked BBQ chicken seasoned with your favorite spice rub, marinades and BBQ sauce— Pair it with an IPA. An India Pale Ale has floral notes and a distinct bold hoppy character, which accentuates the spices and creates a really dimensionalized flavor combination. If you’re local to Altanta, check out Hopsecutioner IPA from local Atlanta Terrapin Beer Company here today. Serve IPA’s in a Snifter glass.

One of my favorites from the grill, Spicy Pork Sausage: Pair with an Amber Lager like Michelob AmberBock that has a malty backbone, with a soft bitterness from the hops that goes great with meat like spicy pork sausage that has a kick to it. Pour that baby into a Tulip Glass and have a toasty cheers! You can find more info if you click on Lets Grab a Beer.

And, of course, what goes better with beer than Pizza?! Domino’s has an entire spread for your 4th of July Party if you don’t feel like cooking and you want to concentrate on the party! Domino’s has a two-fer. Choose two of the following for $5.99 each: 2 Topping Medium Pizza, Crispy Bacon and Tomato Specialty Chicken, Pasta Primavera, Chicken Habanero Sandwich and Parmesan Bread Bites.

Domino’s Carryout special just got a day better. Now Monday thru Thursday you can carryout large three-topping pizzas for just $7.99 each. Remember, you must ask for this offer. Availability and charges may vary.

Conveniently order Domino’s from anywhere on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Build your pizza just the way you like it or choose one of their specialty pizzas. And with the Domino’s Tracker ® you can follow your order from the moment you place it until it’s out for delivery or ready for pickup!

My Go-To Party Snack? Wonderful Pistachios. This is a super healthy way to satisfy those salty snack cravings. This is a flavor fiesta, for reals. Sweet Chili and Salt & Pepper are so delicious and even better— Crack open 30 pistachios for about 100 calories! Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts and offer more nuts per serving compared to any other snack nut.

A Harvard University study even suggests a daily handful of nuts, such as pistachios may have a role in health and longevity. And last time I checked, they were pretty smart at Harvard, so Get Crackin’!

Now, let’s talk Star Spangled Style…

My new favorite Atlanta boutique, The Bilt-House (and my new favorite OWNER of my favorite Atlanta Boutique, Shannon Kotze) talked 4th of July fashion and I am obsessed with her finds. Not only did I buy my SECOND pair of UPP Pants (they’re a Canadian brand and I swear make you look a size smaller) but I was gifted this gorgeous necklace by Theia Jewelry. Gorg. Just GORG!

White UPP Pants paired with an Aum Couture silk top and Theia necklace from The Bilt-House

Johnny Was Clothing Tunic, Henry and Belle Dress

And, for all of you Atlanta & Company fans, hhgregg has a very special offer for viewers! This Thursday is the Great Grill Giveaway! Tune in to the show on Thursday at 11am to find out how you can win this Monarch Broil King Gas Grill to bring home for your 4th of July party!

Monarch Broil King Gas Brill

Check out the segment below!

*This was sponsored content, but all opinions are my own.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Mother’s Day is around the corner and I have a wonderful selection of gift ideas guaranteed to impress Mom!

I just discovered The Bilt-House when I was out to dinner on the Westside last week. It’s 4 times the fabulous, with 4 locations (Buckhead East, Buckhead West, Westside and Historic Roswell) full of super chic styles– with clothing, accessories, shoes, boots and even some kitchen items. If you’re lucky enough to run into owner Shannon Kotze while you’re shopping, ask her about the latest styles she’s brought in for her international selection of vendors. We had a blast together at the store choosing what we were going to feature in our segment on NBC!

With The Bilt-House owner, Shannon Kotze

By the way, notice my gorg “Hamptons Chic” outfit with the popped collar, a Minnie Rose Poncho and we are both wearing Up! Pants from a designer in Montreal. These pants literally make you look a size smaller than you are! Wear them “the tighter the better” as Shannon says. Here are some other beautiful options for Mom:

Halter Chain Dress by Muse

This Halter Chain dress by Muse is perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch, dinner out or an outdoor wedding. Big, bold, floral prints are in, and what I love about this silhouette is that it’s forgiving and flowy. Plus, you don’t need a necklace with the gold chain neckline.

ChaCha Dress in Green by Charlotte Tarantola with a Jean Jacket and Love Heals Necklace

The ChaCha dress is so versatile and comes in an assortment of colors, including this lime green. It’s a style that works for all age groups (and those ruffles hide the problem areas!) I love it paired with the jean jacket and Old Gringo Boots!

THE boots to own. Old Gringo cowboy boots perfect for a sundress or jeans

Local Atlanta artisan Shelley Kyle lotions, body powders and candles

Don’t have Mom’s size or style down? You can’t go wrong with an assortment of local artisan, Shelley Kyle’s lotions, body powders and candles.

If you want to add some luck of the Irish to your Mother’s Day gifts, The Irish Store has a beautiful selection of handcrafted products, from clothing to jewelry. Check out the 2 products we featured on Atlanta & Company:

The Belleek Mothers Blessing Plate 9″

Handpainted Belleek Plate

This ornamental plate is crafted in Ireland by Belleek, a company famous for making the finest quality Parian china. Belleek china is famous for its excellence – any piece with the tiniest flaw is destroyed. This plate is hand-painted with an Irish Blessing, in appreciation of the wonderful work mothers do. The blessing plate is delivered from Ireland in a Belleek gift box by TheIrishStore.com.

Connemara Marble Pendant in Sterling Silver

Connemara Marble Mother’s Love Sterling Silver Pendant

This sterling silver pendant is set with an oval piece of Connemara Marble, Ireland’s only natural gemstone. Every piece of Connemara Marble is unique, with a distinctive grey-green coloring. The back of the pendant is engraved with an image of Jesus’ Mother Mary in ion. This beautiful and meaningful pendant can be worn two ways, with either the marble stone or the image of Mary facing outwards.

In the mood for scrumptious Irish cheeses, butters and food? The Irish store has a delicious selection of foodie gift baskets that I featured on my St. Patrick’s Day segment.

Now let’s talk beauty products! Why not give Mom the gift of anti-aging? I’m so excited to introduce you guys to a brand new line of skin care by LifeVantage True Science. It’s a revolutionary 4 step skin regimen that is clinically proven to provide extraordinary results.

A revolutionary new line of skin care made from plant extracts with major results!

What I love about this brand, is unlike most skincare lines, True Science is made with all natural plant extracts– it rejuvenates skin from a cellular level– so you see results that last.

I’ve always been frustrated trying to figure out- is my skin dry or oily or combination? Which kind should I get? Because as you know, depending on the season, how hydrated you are, your skin is different every single day. But True Science is perfectly pH balanced, so no matter where you are on the oily to dry spectrum, it always brings you back to normal. In 4 weeks skin appears renewed and visibly younger looking.

So, there are 4 products I want to share with you– they are available individually or as a set. Get one for Mom and yourself! The Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser has a light foaming action that does 2 things: it removes impurities without stripping the natural oils and it hydrates skin.

The second step is using Perfecting Lotion, which is in a category of it’s own— it is like a hybrid between a lotion and a toner. I often get really blotchy and have some uneven skin tone. This product diminishes dark spots and discoloration and really helps improve skin tone. Look at the before and after pic with 56 days of daily use– skin looks smoother and pores look smaller!

After 56 days, skin is smoother with smaller pores.

The Eye Corrector Serum is a game changer. And a little secret I discovered– not only can you put it around your eyes to reduce lines and puffiness— you can put it on those feathery lip lines and laugh lines too!

Less puffiness and fewer crows feet lines after 56 days

The 4th part of the skincare line is True Science’s Anti-Aging Cream. Ladies, this seriously botox in a bottle. Use it regularly and watch your crows feet disappear and reduce those forehead lines. And it smells amazing! It makes your skin look dewey and radiant. Check out how dramatic the difference is in the facial lines in this before and after pic!

Amazing results from the Anti-Aging Cream

The results truly speak for themselves:

In a clinical study, 95% of people had more moisture and hydrated skin, 94% reported Smoother Skin, 88% had Brighter and more luminous skin and 87% had younger looking skin.

To order a single product or the entire set, you can go to: www.LifeVantage.com\mothersday

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms out there— and big kisses to Mama Parker!

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

Wedding Trends: Food, Jewelry and Hair

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So, I may not have walked down the aisle, but I can tell you a little about wedding trends, y’all! Who doesn’t love a beautiful bride and all of the gorgeous (and delicious) accessories that go along with wedded bliss?

Instead of going traditional, many brides are opting for a BBQ themed menu at their receptions. You are talking to the BBQ babe here….a true connesioir of good pig. OMG. Sam’s BBQ-1 is OFF. THE. CHAIN. GOOD. Like, rub it all over my face kinda good and pass me some MORE. Sam is not only getting booked up with weddings left and right, he also teaches BBQ classes called Sam’s Pork U.

Sam Huff is serving up BBQ delish at numerous wedding receptions

Now let’s talk DIAMONDS! Worthmore Jewelers is THE place to go for engagement rings, wedding jewelry and accessories— as well as fabulous gifts all year long. Antique styled jewelry is still hot right now, but Worthmore does a modern take in their settings and design so you don’t have to search for Estate jewelry. Morganite is another trend right now…it’s a gorgeous peach colored stone that was named after JP Morgan— it looks like a pinky peach diamond. STUNNING.

Morganite looks like a peach diamond and is a fraction of the price

Also be looking for this ringer on MY Finger sometime soon. I wore it in the segment and fell in love with it– **HINT HINT to my man!! I think I actually might opt for a Morganite center stone! ( :

A ring in my very near future

A big trend in wedding jewelry that we saw a lot at recent award shows, like the Emmy’s, are diamond climbers. They look so elegant and modern, especially if you are wearing your hair back.

A trend from the red carpet to the white wedding….ear climbers!

Worthmore also has accessories for the groom and groomsmen. My fave are these baseball cuff links! What a unique gift for any baseball lover…

Made from actual Braves Baseballs

Wedding hair has evolved over time— fortunately, we’re longer seeing the tightly curled “prom” hair! Instead, the ultra talented Melanie Sorrow from Melanie Salon is bringing her talents to the bridal crowd with stunning styles that range from the “perfectly imperfect updo” to cinematically inspired ‘dos. The first style is a whimsical ponytail that is all at once retro 60’s and beach babe gorgeous. It looks simple, but there are beautiful twists to the style that only a talent like Melanie can make look easy!

Whimsical, loosely braided Ponytail

Another trend is a Game of Thrones inspired style, where a hidden braid in back sweeps the hair to the side and holds it into place.

wedding hair inspired by The Hunger Games

Inspired by The Game of Thrones

I was lucky enough to be the model for the third style, a loose updo that I am currently obsessed with. It looks like it’s about to spill out onto your shoulders, but it is secured beautifully, so I imagine you can comfortably dance your heart out without any worries!

Gorgeous, romantic updo

What’s that I hear?? Wedding bells?

Easter Entertaining

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Time to get your eggs decorated and get in the Easter spirit— literally…(didn’t think I’d be talking holidays without some spirits, eh?) I have some really unique and delicious cocktail ideas I want to share. See the video above for all the creative ways kids (and adults) can enjoy the holiday!

Decorating eggs can be the most memorable part of an Easter celebration— and Dudley’s Spraytastic is a new egg decorating kit available at Walmart. You can use this on hard boiled eggs or Walmart’s Easter Decorating Eggs. It’s easy to use and fun for the whole fam. It’s an airbrush inspired color spray so you can make really cool and unique decorated Easter Eggs. Just fill with the dye– pump— and spray. You can color mix and layer the sprays….And you can spray a single egg or an entire basket full! And when you’re entertaining for the holiday weekend, the sprayed eggs make a gorgeous centerpiece!
http://www.dudleyseaster.com/spraytastic.

The only downside to egg decorating is the mess that sometimes happens! I like to call it artistic expression that just needs a wipe down! Dudley’s Spin an Egg takes care of that problem with this spinner— kids just push down on the button and watch their egg spin while coloring! It’s as easy as that!
http://www.dudleyseaster.com/whereToBuy/

Dudley’s also has some other specialty egg dyes— Majestic dyes create beautiful pearlized eggs with no mess.

Puffy Strings of Color is one of my favorites— and it’s the newest way to decorate. Once you’ve dyed your Easter eggs, use the Strings of Color and applicator to make fun designs.

And Color Burst creates this speckled effect on eggs. It’s like magic! Also a little tip, if you add vegetable oil to the dye, you can create a totally different look.

You can go to http://dudleyseaster.com/ for a look at all of these Easter products!

Now that the kids are entertained, let’s talk adult beverages…

I love making a signature cocktail when I entertain– so treat your Easter Guests to the Diplo Daiquiri this Sunday! It’s made with Rum Diplomático which is from Venezuela and recognized as one of the finest rums in the world. The Diplo Daiquiri doesn’t even require a blender— just pour 1 ounce of Rum Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva, and half an ounce each of simply syrup and lime juice. Shake and pour, garnish with a lime wheel. The Reserva has a smooth and elegant finish– you can detect a bit of maple syrup, orange peel, licorice and notes of sweet toffee fudge. http://www.rondiplomatico.com/

Amarula Cream, knowns as the “Spirit of Africa” is the second largest cream liqueur in the world. In South Africa, it’s typically enjoyed neat or over ice. For Easter, try mixing it into your coffee at brunch or sip it after dinner with your dessert. https://amarula.com/

Some of my most treasured memories are from the semester I spent in Spain, stretching out long afternoons with incredible Spanish wines! If you’re looking for the perfect Easter treat, try a cold bottle of dry Spanish Rosado. Spanish Rosados are typically made from Tempranillo or Garnacha grapes— they have bright, fruity and floral notes, making them easy to pair. El Coto de Rioja Rosado will quickly become a favorite among your family and friends. This totally transports me back to Espana! http://www.winesfromspainusa.com/

And finally we have the Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012 made from 100% Sangiovese, this wine is fresh and elegant. The taste is medium bodies with silky tannins and a long lasting finish. This wine is perfect to pair with any lamb dish you are serving for your Easter Sunday celebration. http://www.avignonesi.it/

Happy Easter!

*This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Diplo Daquiri

2015-04-01 20:48:53

Serves 1

A light and refreshing rum cocktail

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Ingredients

One ounce Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
orange peel or lime to garnish

Instructions

Pour over ice and enjoy!

Notes

Great Tip: To make your own simple syrup, just boil one part water with one part sugar. I'll make it with 1 cup each of water and sugar--- boil until it reduces down a bit and store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

By Parker Wallace

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Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

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I mean, seriously? Nutella stuffed inside the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world AND then sprinkled with sea salt?? FUHGEDDABOUTIT.

These are the cookies I asked cookbook author and culinary God, Mark Bittman, to taste yesterday, calling them a “marriage of Parker/Bittman recipes…” I went there. JP said, “Uh, babe, that’s a little self-indulgent.” Maybe, but these cookies are meant to be (self) indulgent, as in INDULGE YOURSELF. You won’t regret it. Mark created the basic recipe and I added the Nutella and salt part. The key is freezing spoonfuls of Nutella before stuffing them inside the cookie batter, then sprinkling some sea salt (or Kosher salt is fine, too) on the top of the cookies when they’re just out of the oven. Pretty much perfection. All you need is a tall glass of icy milk.

Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

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Ingredients

2 sticks unslated butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Nutella
kosher or sea salt to sprinkle on top of cookies

Instructions

Scoop out teaspoons of Nutella onto wax paper and freeze until solid.
Heat oven to 375. Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until well blended.
Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl. Add dry ingredients to the dough, beat for a moment and add chocolate chips.
Drop tablespoon size mounds of dough on ungreased baking sheet. Add the frozen Nutella spoonfuls into the middle of the mounds of cookie dough, adding more dough if necessary to cover up the Nutella chunk.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
Store in a tightly covered container.

http://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/nutella-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies-with-sea-salt/

Peanut Butter Halloween Treats

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It’s almost Halloween– but don’t just load up on the sugary candy alone– mix it up with some peanut butter– packing some protein and goodferya stuff into the Halloween treats! Don Koehler from the Georgia Peanut Commission showed me how to whip up easy, delish morsels in the Atlanta Plugged In Kitchen….my fave? The no bake Mandarin Orange Peanut Butter Pie. OMG.

And the prep isn’t scary at all!

Goober-ry Trail Mix

Ingredients:

1 cup roasted peanuts

1 cup peanut butter morsels

1 cup candy corn

1 cup Reese’s Pieces

5oz. bag dried cherries

5 oz. bag dried mixed berries

1 cup golden raisins

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Put a generous serving in snack size zipper bags.

Mandarin Orange Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

8 oz. lite cream cheese

¼ cup granulated sugar

8 oz. lite whipped topping

1 graham cracker pie crust

11 oz. can mandarin oranges

2 TBSP granulated sugar

1 TBSP corn starch

Directions: Combine first 4 ingredients together and pour into pie crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the topping. Drain oranges saving juice in a small saucepan. Add sugar and cornstarch and cook on high constantly stirring with a wire whisk until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and continue stirring for another 3 minutes as it boils. Remove from heat and let it cool. Meanwhile, arrange orange slices on top of pie. Stir glaze until it thickens and cools and pour over pie. Refrigerate pie for at least 3 hours. Serve with additional whipped topping if desired.

Halloween Haystacks

Ingredients

½ cup peanut butter morsels

1 cup candy corn

½ cup salted, skinless peanuts

½ cup chow mein noodles

Directions: Microwave together the peanut butter morsels and candy corn for 1 minutes. Stir. Microwave for 30 more seconds. Stir in the peanuts and chow mein noodles. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let set. Store in an airtight container.

Gambas al Ajillo (That’s Garlic Shrimp, y’all!)

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I do call myself a culinary goddess, but there are times when true chefs, the kind that are trained in real culinary school (not just the goddess kitchen!) can actually teach me techniques and about rare ingredients. In this segment, I got to throw down some delish with Chef Michael Lugo, from Michael’s Tasting Room in St. Augustine, Florida. Chef Michael introduced me to datil peppers, which I’d never heard of before! Think habanero– lots of heat, so you only need a little! Chef Michael was fantastic –and so was his recipe! See video below for the tutorial…

Gambas al Ajillo (That’s Garlic Shrimp, y’all!)

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Ingredients

3 Tablespoon of our savory sea salt blend (It is a blend of sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, and citrus zest)
1/2 lb Jumbo Shrimp (We use U15, local St. Augustine shrimp, so it’s around 8 shrimp)
Season shrimp to allow flavors to develop before cooking
2 cloves thinly sliced garlic
¼ cup Florida Orange Juice
Spanish Olive Oil
Datil Peppers
Sweet Onion
Fresh Italian Parsley

Instructions

Always start by seasoning your pan. Shrimp are very delicate and require minimal cooking, but we want to impact as much flavor into them.
Turn on your skillet to medium high heat. When pan is warm add 3-4 table spoons of olive oil and continue to heat.
Add sliced garlic, be sure and remove as soon as the garlic begins to turn golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove garlic chips, and drain on paper towel for later. Reserve oil for later.
In the same pan add seasoned shrimp and sauté for about 1-2 min on one side without moving too much. Flip shrimp over and add 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of chopped datils, and ¼ thinly sliced sweet onion.
Remove shrimp after around 1-2 minutes or when they are red and firm, but not well done. Reserve shrimp on plate. Add a tablespoon or 2 of garlic oil to help onions soften. Deglaze pan with Florida orange juice and reduce by ½.
Add shrimp back to pan and allow flavors to meld together. Serve on a plate and top with garlic chips and chopped fresh herbs.
Serve with crusty bread and a cold glass of Albariño, which is one of the best Spanish white wines.

http://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/09/gambas-al-ajillo-thats-garlic-shrimp-yall/

It’s Taco Tuesday! Check out the Video for a Delish Shortcut

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Saute ground beef and season and simmer? Nah….no time for all that fancy stuff! This is a simple shortcut only requiring 5 ingredients: Rotisserie chicken, taco shells, cilantro, salsa and cheese. Add in some jalapenos and cilantro if you want some added fresh flavor!

Taco Tuesday: Shortcut Using Rotisserie Chicken

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Ingredients

1 Rotisserie chicken cut up and diced
1 Tb chili powder
pinch of kosher salt
taco shells or lettuce leaves
salsa
cilantro
jalapenos
cheese
guacamole

Instructions

Take chicken meat off bird and dice.
Season chicken with chili powder and kosher salt. Stir to combine.
Heat up taco shells and stuff with chicken and top with your favorite taco toppings: Cheese, fresh cilantro, jalapenos, salsa, etc...
Enjoy!

http://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/08/its-taco-tuesday-check-out-the-video-for-a-delish-shortcut/

Video: Low Carb Bacon Bowls Stuffed With Caeser Salad

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Bacon bowls? Wha-what?? Oh yes, lovelies. This is my idea of low carb perfection! And you don’t need anything fancy to make them– just some bacon, tinfoil and a muffin tin. The caeser salad is absolutely fabulous— extra garlicky by design, but if you don’t want the kick, you can just cut down a bit on the garlic. This is major delish– and major WOW factor if you’re serving dinner to guests. Edible bacon bowls stuffed with caeser? You’re welcome.

Low Carb Bacon Bowls Stuffed With Caeser Salad

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Ingredients

For the bacon bowls

3 slices of bacon for each bacon bowl
Muffin tins

For the Caeser salad

2 egg yolks
4 anchovy filets
4 garlic cloves (if you don’t want it this garlicky, reduce to 2 garlic cloves)
1 Tb Dijon mustard
2 Tb water
Juice from ½ lemon
¼ cup fresh grated parmesan (plus a little extra to top on salad)
Fresh grated pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
Romaine lettuce

Instructions

For the bacon bowls

Take large muffin tins, turn upside down and coat with tin foil.
Cut one slice of bacon in half and lay over first muffin cup. Put the second half over the first half so it forms an "X".
Repeat with another slice of bacon cut in half so you have covered the outside of the muffin cup with a "bacon star."
Wrap a third piece of bacon around the outside of the muffin cup.
Repeat with more bacon for additional bacon bowls.
Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes (watch to see if they are getting crispy.)
Take out of oven, slip bacon bowls off muffin cups and place INSIDE muffin tins. Bake for another 5 minutes to crisp up the inside of the bacon bowls.

For the Caeser salad

In food processor, blend egg yolks, anchovies, mustard, water, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. While food processor is on, add 1/2 cup olive oil to emulsify.
Toss dressing with romaine and add cracked pepper and extra parmesan.
Fill bacon bowls with caeser salad.

http://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/07/video-low-carb-bacon-bowls-stuffed-with-caeser-salad/

Easy, Delish Coconut Rice Trick

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Make ordinary rice extraordinary! All you need is your favorite rice and a can of full fat coconut milk. Pour the coconut milk into a sauce pan, bring to a boil and add 1 cup of rice. Turn down heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes! Easy, gourmet delish!