Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Yummy, Easy, Romantic

So, the other day while reading my Tweets I saw my dear friend Kim from Fill Your Well and was talking about her upcoming trip with her husband and needing some food ideas for the trip... then she inspired me to look for some fun recipes that would work for such an occasion.


A refreshing summer drink is always a must no matter where you go... and if they have fruits they are even better... Peach and Blackberry Muddle
 
 
Quinoa is a great grain that can be used in anything and the best is that it is super easy to cook with the added bonus that is charge with tons of fiber and nutrients... Quinoa and Fig Tabouleh {this link has other great recipes in it}
 
 
Salads with protein in them {any type of meats or tofu} are great because they are very refreshing and can be very healthy if you add ingredients that have tons of vitamins and minerals to compliment your proteins... Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad
 
 
Of course nothing is complete without a delicious desert... Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes with Mint Infused Whipped Cream  

Have a great day and enjoy a delicious summer dish!
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33 comments:

  1. Tiffany KadaniAugust 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh yum! What I would do for some fresh and summery foods. Yummy!

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  2. kimbirdyAugust 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    i love these ideas so much! we had a quinoa salad as a part of the dinner at our wedding, so that recipe would be perfect for our 1 year anniversary getaway. i also love the look of those chanterelle tartines in the same link. definitely perfect romantic food! thank you so much!!

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  3. Couture CarrieAugust 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Delicious post, darling!
    I will have to try that cocktail!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  4. JulieAugust 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    This meal is the perfect summer menu! I've been on the lookout for a new signature summer cocktail and this definitely makes the short list. So yummy!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Everything about this meal looks delicious - especially the drink, that would be so refreshing!
    Much love,
    B

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  6. JessicaAugust 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I was thinking that salad looks amazing and then I saw the cupcake...

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  7. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketAugust 3, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    now i am hungry! :) that drinks looks perfectly refreshing.

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  8. A Crimson KissAugust 3, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Mmmmm, I'm in heaven! That Vietnamese salad is one of my favorites, and those cupcakes sound divine!

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  9. Bad JoanAugust 3, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This all looks sooo refreshing.

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.com
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com

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  10. AnnieAugust 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Wow, everything looks AMAZING!! Especially that chicken salad!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    that second photo is mon dieu!

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  12. DeidreAugust 3, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Yum! the quinoa salad looks fab and those cupcakes, YUM!

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  13. drollgirlAugust 3, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    um, all of this looks so gorgeous! and so delicious! and so much better than the lunch i am grubbing on right now!

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  14. {The Perfect Palette}August 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    all of this looks so delish!

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  15. honey my heartAugust 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    mmm, everything looks so fresh. i would love some quinoa right now.

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  16. AlexaAugust 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Oh those chocolate cupcakes look amazing!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  17. JessAugust 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Sorry but I think I will have to skip dinner and go straight to that tasty looking dessert! YUM!!!!

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  18. audrey marieAugust 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    oooo that minty cupcake sounds delic!!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    oh wow!! these photos are making me hungry ~ they are so mouth-watering looking and the presentation is superb!
    xo ~ kristina

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  20. Wander.LustAugust 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    these recipes are perfect for the summer! i have never cooked quinoa myself, but as a vegetarian it's about time i give it a go :) hope you are having a lovely week. xoxo

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  21. Thelma FrayneAugust 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Reading the words 'chocolate buttermilk cupcakes' made me salivate. When's lunch??

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  22. AuraAugust 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Mmmm, you just made me become instantly hungry. And that cupcake....))

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  23. erika soroccoAugust 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Mmmm...the Peach and Blackberry Muddle looks divine! :)

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  24. Julie {love, julie}August 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    mmmmmmm these yummy summer foods are making my mouth water!

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  25. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 4, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    So, I definitely sampled two cupcakes today and I STILL want that one!

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  26. Sandy a la ModeAugust 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    oh yummy!! that drink looks soo fabulous!!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    yummmmmmie! what great picks! I might have to try all of them (skip the chicken but add the tofu).

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  28. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Oh yum yum yum! This is my idea of the perfect menu!!! I might need to have an early lunch now!

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  29. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Holy goodness - that peach and blackberry muddle sounds so good right now! And lord knows I want that cupcake :)

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  30. NikkiAugust 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Oh yum, all look amazing! I'm pinning them.

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  31. Maureen StevensAugust 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Mint infused whipped cream! Never had it...sounds delish!

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  32. Jenna LeeAugust 7, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    That salad looks great! Yumm!

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  33. jenna ♥ a little blueAugust 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    wow yummy. my mouth just watered!! :) looks delicious

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