tasty tuesday [a day late] and holiday happenings!

so this past weekend was filled with lovely holiday happenings! saturday we took a roadtrip to north carolina for a Christmas party hosted by a couple of dear friends. for this occasion i made oreo truffles which were great because not only are they extremely easy to make, but they also were a big hit! my sweet husband, Benji, bought us tickets to see the Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta. any occasion that allows me to dress up makes me extremely happy. so for a night we pretended to be a couple of sophisticates who wined and dined and watched ballet.

[Oreo Truffles]

adapted from chef in training blog

INGREDIENTS

- 1 package oreos

- 1 package 8oz cream cheese, softened

- 3 packages 6oz white bakers chocolate

DIRECTIONS

grind oreos in a food processor until well blended. set aside a 1/4 cup or so of crumbs.

mix oreos and softened cream cheese together until well combined. [hands work best for this.]

roll into 1" balls and place on a wax paper covered cookie sheet. freeze for 15 minutes.

while balls are in freezer melt chocolate in microwave according to directions.

pull oreos out of freezer and dip in chocolate. before chocolate has set garnish with oreo crumbs.

refrigerate for 1 hour and enjoy!!

[cutest party house]

[kelly and i with rachael, the sweet hostess]

[my dashing date for the evening]

 happy holidays!

tasty tuesday

good morning all! i have decided to add a new feature to my blog each tuesday where i will share a new recipe. hence the title 'tasty tuesday'. in addition to my affinity for fashion, interior design, and all things pretty has blossomed a love for cooking.

after tying the knot a little over two years ago i decided it was time to tackle the wifely duties and test the theory that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. it's at least partly true i have concluded. :] i have enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen over the past two years and look forward to sharing some of my favorite tried and true recipes from cocktails to crockpots.

[Coconut Lime Chicken with Chiles]

1 LB boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in bite size cubes

3 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 tsp curry powder

1 - 14oz can regular coconut milk

1 - 4oz can diced green chiles

1 lime, zest and juice

1/4 cup green onion, chopped

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the chicken and garlic and cook until golden brown on all sides. (about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.)

add the curry powder and cook, stirring for 1 minute. add the coconut milk, chiles, lime juice and zest, bring to a simmer. let simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. season with salt and pepper. remove from heat, stir in green onions and cilantro. serve over basmati rice.

[recipe courtesy of Meal Planning 101 Blog]

*note: i used light coconut milk in an effort to cut calories, and although it was delicious i suggest using regular coconut milk. i think it would make the sauce more rich and creamy.