Miranda's Kitchen Adventures

Flipping through social media yesterday, I was inundated with mouth-watering images of margaritas for National Margarita Day. Naturally, I had to have one! I wanted to try a new flavor, and when I stumbled upon this recipe from Confections of a Foodie Bride's blog, I knew it was the one. I've only had blood oranges a few times, but since they're in season and readily available, it was a no-brainer. They completely surpassed my expectations – so good, and her recipe made the perfect two margaritas. Next year, I'm definitely setting a calendar reminder for National Margarita Day! Ingrdients 3 oz. tequila 2 oz. orange liqueur 2 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 4 oz. fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, about 4 oranges 1 oz. simple syrup Blood orange slices for garnish Directions In a large cocktail shaker add a small amount of ice, the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, blood orange juice and simple syrup.  Shake well.  Pour over small glasses filled with...

Winter is truly the worst. I start counting down the days until spring on March 1st, practically feeling spring's warm embrace. After weeks of frigid weather, I was desperate for a taste of summer. Mexican food, specifically salsa verde, immediately came to mind. While we enjoy Mexican dishes year-round, I tend to make less homemade salsa in winter because the ingredients aren't at their peak. This past weekend, I craved homemade salsa, and I wanted to make salsa verde for an enchilada dish I'll be sharing soon! This was only my second or third time making salsa verde, and since I couldn't remember the previous recipe, I decided to wing it. The result was far superior to my past attempts! I love it when I can just throw ingredients together and create something delicious. I hope you try this recipe soon, in anticipation of warmer days. I know they're just around the corner! Ingredients 2 11 oz. cans whole tomatilos, 1/4 cup of the liquid reserved 3 cloves g...

As a proud new member of the Nashville Food Bloggers , I was excited to be invited to a special preview of Cantina Laredo's Valentine's Day menu this past Monday. It was my first time visiting the restaurant, and I was impressed by its vibrant and sophisticated atmosphere, which I'd describe as "Modern" Mexican. Cantina Laredo offers two "Tres Course" menus, both reasonably priced at $17.99 per person. Their regular dinner menu features enticing dishes such as Enchiladas De Avocado (avocado and artichoke enchiladas with tomatillo sauce over spinach) and Enchiladas De CANGREjO (lump crab enchiladas with spicy chili de arbol cream sauce on vinaigrette-marinated vegetables). I'm already looking forward to trying the TACOS DE CARNITAS (slow-roasted pork with chipotle wine sauce) on my next visit—yum! I had the pleasure of meeting both the General Manager, Matt Langston, and the Executive Chef, Josh Santiago. Their passion for the restaurant and its o...

Although I don't watch much TV these days, I occasionally catch Food Network on Saturday or Sunday mornings. This past Saturday was one of those rare opportunities. Early in the morning, "The Pioneer Woman" was on, and I, being a big fan of her and her recipes, watched her make a French Silk Pie. Immediately, I knew I wanted to try it, especially since Gabe absolutely loves French Silk Pie! What truly intrigued me was her use of a graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust. I was so excited by this! The process is a bit time-consuming, but absolutely worth it. Besides, 20 minutes of mixing isn't a huge deal in the grand scheme of things. I promise you won't regret the time spent once you take that first bite! Ingredients For the crust: 12 graham cracker squares (the large 4 section graham crackers) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup sugar For the filling:  4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled 1 cup butter, sligh...