Food and recipes

peach strawberry cream cheese pastry | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/05/peach-strawberry-cream-cheese-pastry/

So this is pretty much the scoop on how I came up with this.  It was Saturday while strolling one of the local famers markets with Brad, some guy charms me over to is booth; sticks a slice of peach in my hand and oh yes-yes, I will take four.  The...

Super delicious summer dessert.

cinco sangria…ole’ | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/05/cinco-sangria-ole/

As promised…here is the pre set up for tomorrows Cinco de drinko celebration. This is the sample batch of Sangria. You know how important it is to test the product ahead of time…guess that gives you an idea of how I will spend the rest of my...

Cinco de mayo sangria and party ideas...

cinco de mayo inspiration | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/05/cinco-de-mayo-inspiration/

With Cinco De Mayo just a few days away, I found myself looking for inspiring ideas.  I found a ton for those of you who are planning on celebrating with friends or entertaining at home. I’m heading off to the store now to grab a couple of items...

Great recipe ideas for Cinco De Mayo...

couscous parmesan pesto salad | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/04/couscous-parmesan-pesto-salad/

Hello lovey’s! Welcome to Monday. I was a grown up behaving badly all weekend. We had a blast with special friends in town and took full advantage of every possible moment to get together. Having said that, I found myself screwed for today’s post...

Healthy couscous pesto salad.

california avocado egg rolls | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/03/california-avocado-egg-rolls/

I know I sound like I eat everything in sight and that what ever I make is the most amazing ever…right? What you don’t see are the bloopers. Just consider this; with four sometimes ten people eating at my house at least five days a week, you only...

California avocado egg roll with sweet chili honey and cilantro dressing. OMG!

wrapp and roll fruit tart | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/03/wrapp-and-roll-fruit-tart/

My gigantic sweet tooth, and me came up with this twist on the old traditional calorie loaded tart.  Not only are these flip-pen adorable and super easy to make, but can I just tell you; they are ridiculously amazing…ridiculous! I’m thinking...

Wrapp and roll baby, light fruit tart in a cone.

queso blanco, mondays menu | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/02/queso-blanco-mondays-menu/

Queso Blanco, cheesy deliciousness!

valentines breakfast for myles | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/02/valentines-breakfast-for-myles/

This is a little silly, but what the heck, why not? So what if Myles is a grown young man. I can still do some of the dorky things I did for him when he was growing up. I wish you could have seen his face when he saw his plate. No, it was not a look...

How to feed a grumpy boy Valentines breakfast.

loaded pizza bread | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/02/loaded-pizza-bread/

This is a perfect recipe for those times when you have a crowd to feed, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money. I served it with warm Rao’s marinara and a light salad. There are a ton of recipes out there, but I took my inspiration from...

Seriously delicious and loaded pizza bread.

mondays menu, baked zucchini chips | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/01/mondays-menu-baked-zucchini-chips/

Okay, I know what you’re thinking.  You can’t just have baked zucchini for dinner…right? Well you can if the zucchini is as big as my leg.  Seriously, my friend grew this in her garden and it’s bigger than Penelope. I took a picture of...

Zucchini chips are a great alternative to any other chip.Why not take it even healthier and bake them instead of fry them? Yummy alternative!

super bowl food, only in a healthy way | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2013/01/super-bowl-food-only-in-a-healthly-way/

It sucks to see the football season getting ready to come to an end.  I love afternoons with the TV roaring, Brad yelling in the background and me working on the upcoming weeks posts in the kitchen…occasionally getting my tipsy on.  It’s like...

Super Bowl healthy sweet potato, black bean taquitos.

mondays menu chicken pot pie | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/12/mondays-menu-chicken-pot-pie/

One of my favorites and so easy…

Seriously, crazy easy chicken pot pie.

mondays menu, holly custard tart | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/12/mondays-menu-holly-custard-tart/

Okay, you’re going to love me for this one.  I swear I don’t know how I keep coming up with the stuff, but I do… Honestly, coming up with original posts can be so hard.  I woke up yesterday not having a clue what to do for you today.  I...

These are ridiculously cute and delicious!

mondays menu, lime chicken soup | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/12/mondays-menu-lime-chicken-soup/

Brad gave me a cold!  Don’t you hate it when that happens?  I’m actually a little mad at him for it.  Kind of stupid of me…right? Anyway, all I feel like eating is soup and more soup.  One of my favorite soups ever is the chicken soup at a...

Perfect California chicken lime soup.

mondays menu yam won tons | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/11/mondays-menu-yam-won-tons/

This is one of my favorite all time recipes.  Yam won tons with curry yogurt dipping sauce.  Off the charts amazing!  You will find this recipe at the bottom of this post under (recipe click here).   I am not the proud originator; in fact ...

One of my favorite appetizer. Perfect for fall entertaining or Thanksgiving.

mondays menu lion house rolls | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/11/mondays-menu-lion-house-rolls/

OMG, Mini has kicked my ass in the kitchen again.   I have never been able to master good rolls and Mimi just put me to shame.

These are the best rolls in the entire world... Really!

mondays menu, butternut squash lasagna | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/10/mondays-menu-butternut-squash-lasagna/

Butternut squash lasagne recipe from one of my favorite foodie blogs, Proud Italian Cook.  I followed her recipe exactly and it was complete deliciousness.   I’m not completely certain I would call this lasagna, but it sure was a nice healthy...

Light comfort food for fall. Butternut squash lasagne.

mondays menu, bruschetta | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/10/mondays-menu-brochetta/

Hello Monday!  So, did you know that bruschetta is just scrumptious on just about anything?  It’s true.  I made this as an appetizer for last nights family get together.  We put it on toasted bread, but you can also put bruschetta on...

The bread with bruschetta is my favorite part!

mondays menu, pumpkin soup | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/10/mondays-menu-pumpkin-soup/

Super easy and delicious pumpkin soup.   I whipped this up with the half of canned pumpkin I didn’t use when I made pumpkin cheesecake.  The large crouton on top is Pepperidge Farms puff pastry.  I use a small round cookie cutter to shape,...

Bring on the comfort food and bring in pumpkin soup.

mondays menu, omg pumpkin cheesecake | Burlap and Crystal

http://www.burlapandcrystal.com/2012/09/mondays-menu-omg-pumpkin-cheesecake/

Almost famous pumpkin cheesecake, a Food Network recipe.  I love fall and the comfort foods that come along with the season.  I also love all things pumpkin.  Naturally I would find a way to combine pumpkin with two of my loves,  butter and cream...

Seriously the best pumpkin cheesecake ever!