Sara's Sweet Surprise

For those times when I need a quick treat and want to use whats on hand, I grab one of my frozen staples...puff pastry, filo dough or pie crust. Valentines calls for hearts and a girls best friend...chocolate! If you've been looking for a foolproof, quick recipe,  here it is.  You can use any of the prepared dough's I mentioned .  Frozen bread dough will work as well.   The technique is the same for all.  The best part you are only limited by your imagination for the fillings.   At room temperature roll out the dough into a thin square.  Spread (soften) butter over the entire surface.  Sprinkle mini semi chocolate morsels, chopped nuts and granulated sugar. Start rolling the dough at one end until you reach the center.  Follow up by rolling the  opposite side until they meet up together. Slice and gently shape the bottom into a point to form the  heart. Refrigerate...

Our Christmas holiday extended well after the new year. While others were packing away all their Christmas decor, we were still entertaining family and friends.  We were feeling the pressure to immediately get every ornament and twinkly light packed away.  That was until...we headed out to run a few errands.  We always take the backroads as to avoid the traffic and freeways.   We wind up traveling through several neighborhoods.  To my delight, not only did I see several homes with remnants of Christmas lights on and decorations hung, I also saw a few homes with lite trees (in their living rooms) all adorned.  It made me realize the holiday cheer still resonated within their homes.  They wanted to hold on to that joy just a little longer.  So why was I in such a hurry to chase away that ambiance from my  own home.  We took our time and before we knew it, our Christm...

I for one can always benefit from adding a new technique to my makeup routine. In my youth I developed a passion for makeup and fashion, which came naturally living in Southern California. Where my ventures were frequent in Hollywood. Which you can read about on my previous post "Thanks For The Memories." Once you've been dusted by the fairies of fashion and makeup...forever it will be in your soul! With the onset of 2016...I will be posting my passions for fashion and makeup styles that have caught my attention. Along with hints and tricks from my favorite products. I'll be back with Menu Monday and a Valentine DIY. Hope to see you there! Gorgeous! beautykale eye tutorial using 3D www.LillyLashes.com in style "Miami". #GhalichiGlam Posted by Lilly Ghalichi on Saturday, January 23, 2016

All Christmas  festivities are in full swing.  Including the the attendance of the annual Christmas parties.  It was time to roll out the ideal attire for the evening. I've narrowed my selection to a few possibilities.  Simple chic,   A sweetheart neckline, with the perfect embellishment...   an unfurled red sash. PEACOCK FEATHERS!  You can't beat these festive colors they  scream P-A-R-T-A-Y!  A  skater skirt equals a  sassy little number.  Which will be  convenient if the party is held at an ice skating rink .  But, you can't beat the off the shoulder gown with a form fitting silhouette.  It's the  classic  go-to for any special occasion.  It's a tough decision but at least I've got my hat and   heels picked out.   (All Googled images) Whichever the choice....  it's sure to be a show stopper...

          LOW CARB CREPES     We've  finally recuperated from the tryphophan playoffs from the indulgences of  Thanksgiving.  And now with Christmas around the corner,  no doubt there will be more confections to tempt us. So, I thought it was time to throw in a couple lighter recipes into the mix. This is a flourless low carb crepe with two ingredients. 2 eggs and 4oz. of cream cheese. The batter is very thin and should be spooned onto your griddle by a measured teaspoon. I poured approximately 3-4 teaspoons to form a petite crepe. This size made a nice stack with the fresh berries. They may be small.... but, they're packed with flavor enough to satisfy your french crepe cravings. Fresh berries with a light dusting of powder sugar, makes for a  divine Christmas favorite  for a brunch or dessert. EGG ROLL WRAP  GRILLED CHICKEN  TACOS These can be ...

CHIA SEED PUDDING  WITH MIXED FRUIT I prepare the Chia pudding the night before. This recipe is very flexible and calls for simple ingredients. Combine/stir in 1 cup of milk or any liquid of choice,  with 3 Tbls. of chia seeds. Refrigerate,   after 20 mins or so whisk thoroughly  preventing the seeds from clumping. Refrigerate over night or until set to a pudding consistency.   If it's too thick just add a little liquid to reach the  desired thickness. Combine Chia pudding with a few Tbls. of  yogurt to taste. My new favorite is the.... Vanilla Cupcake! Who said you can't have dessert for breakfast!? Top  chia pudding with a variety of fruits and nuts. This is a nice meal or snack any time of day. ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP    I find it much easier roasting the butternut squash whole rather than peeling and dicing.  And the ...