Topic: Citrus

Margarita Birthday Cake

Posted on July 7, 2014

This citrusy layer cake is flavored with lime zest and the frosting is made with tequila, cheers! A few weeks ago, my friend’s husband threw her a fabulous 30th birthday party.  There were chefs cooking Mexican food, plenty of drinks to go around, do-it-yourself ice cream sandwiches and finally this margarita cake.  For my friend…

Meyer Lemon Sprinkle Cookies

Posted on February 3, 2014

These Meyer Lemon Sprinkle Cookies are the ray of sunshine you need in the middle of winter.  They are chewy in the middle, crispy around the edges, and rounded out with the flavors of fresh meyer lemon zest. I’m going to fast forward past the winter-hating rant that you could probably spew out yourself and…

Skinny Spicy Tequila Cocktail

Posted on July 30, 2013

This cocktail is citrusy, spicy and best of all skinny.  At only 150 calories per drink, you will still have plenty of room for ice cream! I’m actually not a huge drinker.  Most of my friends know that, but when I go out with someone new I always get the awkward “is she pregnant” stare. …

Margarita Cookie Bars

Posted on May 2, 2012

Sometimes I think my brain has hit capacity and I can not learn or remember anything else. Things like the day of the week and date are too much to keep track of.  All week this week I thought it was the day before.  On Tuesday I thought it was Monday, on Wednesday I thought…

Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars

Posted on February 26, 2012

By now you have probably seen a fair share of meyer lemon recipes.  It’s like meyer lemons are the new salted caramel lemon*. Since I’m so picky when it comes to lemon desserts, I have to get really excited about an idea or recipe before trying it.  Well, it just so happens that a few…

Margarita Cheesecake Bars

Posted on February 3, 2012

It may only be the beginning of February but I’m already dreaming of summer.  There isn’t anything I can do about the weather, so I’ll channel the season with food instead.  Check out my new post on Fox to get the recipe for these Margarita Cheesecake Bars.