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Mango Shrimp

June 13, 2013

Hello there it’s your lily to your loafer; it’s been awhile since the last time we spoke, but I’d like to share a delicious dinner I made the other night – Mango Shrimp. I’ve been MIA because I’m on the last part of my CPA and let’s just say things are pretty crazy. I tried bribing Brian into writing this post, but it didn’t work. So if you are like…

June 13, 2013 By Fatima

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Celebrations/ Dad Bakes Cookies/ Dessert

MarquisRita aka Margarita Cupcakes

June 12, 2013

I could have a margarita (in my case a MarquisRita) any day of the week. So yummy. I took that love for MarquisRitas and turned it into a cupcake; MarquisRita aka Margarita Cupcakes! They came out better than expected. The recipe is a simple “1-2-3-4” basic cupcake/cake mix with an addition of tequila and lime. The batter makes a lot of cupcakes, I got about 3 dozen cupcakes. I’d probably cut…

June 12, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Beverages/ Celebrations/ Cocktails/ DIY/ Side Dishes

Ice Cubes

June 9, 2013

Cool down this summer with some fun ice cube ideas! Whether you’re making Iced Coffee, cocktails, having a glass of wine, or just trying to keep your water cold, we’ve got some fun ideas to keep your beverages cool this summer! Iced Coffee Cubes: I know there are a ton a ways to make iced coffee cubes. You can filter it, strain it, cool it down, etc. Too many ways…

June 9, 2013 By Brian

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Colleen’s New England Clam Chowder

June 6, 2013

My sister makes a wicked delicious New England Clam Chowder. When she made it a while back, my family was in awe. Could something taste so good? We have her to make it any chance we get – like when we spend weekend afternoons at the winery. New England Clam Chowder screams summer. Pair it with lobster, scallops, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. A delicious appetizer at any backyard picnic. Your…

June 6, 2013 By Colleen

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St. Germain Cupcakes

June 4, 2013

Ummm, YUM! I first had St. Germain when my friend Stephanie (check out Pop! Goes My Culture) got me out of the kitchen and onto Governor’s Island in NYC for the Jazz Age Lawn Party. It was magical. I had a cup of the St. Germain Cocktail, and after the first sip, I fell in love. Lucky for me (and for you), I entered a photo of the event in…

June 4, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Celebrations/ Lunch and Dinner

Salmon Packets

June 3, 2013

Salmon – not only is it very good for you, it also makes a very friendly summer dinner. If you’re looking for an easy fish dish, you’ve come to the right place. We’re making Salmon Packets. All you’ll need is some salmon (or any other fish), butter, veggies, seasoning, some rice, and aluminum foil. Oh and don’t forget to pair with a nice glass of white wine… I loved having…

June 3, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Sun Jar

June 2, 2013

An oldie, but a goodie. Light up your nightly entertainment space with some sun jars… The picture above is my homemade sun jar! It is awesome! Saw the idea on NotMartha.org a few years ago. STEP 1: Shopping! You’re going to need: 1.) A jar: The best kinds are found at Ikea, ‘slom jars’. 1.2) Or if you find vintage jars in antique stores like I did, they work the same. TIP:…

June 2, 2013 By Brian

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Boozy Smoothie

June 1, 2013

Umm, yum! When it’s hot out (like right now in NYC) all you want is nice glass of something cold. Whether that be a cold glass of water, soda, wine, even a margarita. When it’s hot, it’s hot. How about a Boozy Smoothie?? It’s very simple and easy to make; fruit, yogurt, and your favorite, cheap bottle of wine. I say “cheap” because the wine will be mixed into the…

June 1, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Lunch and Dinner

Mama’s Seared Scallops

May 9, 2013

My mama, aka Mommy Marquis, aka Tammy loves scallops. Anytime we’re out at a seafood restaurant – well any restaurant – she’ll use that opportunity to hunt down scallops on the menu. I’m not sure why she loves them so much, maybe it’s equal to my addiction to chocolate? Loving scallops so much, my mom decided to start buying them at the seafood market and cooking them herself. She came up with…

May 9, 2013 By Brian

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Roasted Shrimp and Steak: Surf and Turf

May 6, 2013

It’s seafood week! To jumpstart summer, we’re going to feature a whole week of seafood-inspired dishes. Shrimp, salmon, scallops, some traditional, some experimental, but all delicious! Our first dish uses roasted shrimp atop a savory steak. I was craving steak and thought I could simply top the steak with some shrimp or scallops; I went for the shrimp. I roasted the shrimp in a lemon olive oil with a touch…

May 6, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Appetizers/ Celebrations/ Snacks

Buffalo Spiced Hummus

April 25, 2013

Colors of the world. Spice up your life. Every boy and every girl. Spice up your life. People of the world. Spice up your…HUMMUS! Buffalo spiced anything is your go to flavor for any party. Buffalo chicken pizza, buffalo shrimp, and buffalo chicken pockets! I can have buffalo-spiced *insert food here* at least once a day. When I made that really easy “1, 2, 3” hummus last week, I thought…

April 25, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Beverages/ Celebrations/ Healthy Living

Sweet Green Smoothie

March 19, 2013

Umm…yum! This was one of those pins that blew up on Pinterest (from The Beauty Thesis). You know the ones; you see them every single day on every person’s board. No? Maybe I’m the only Pinterest troll. I wanted to see what the hype was about. This smoothie was said to give you lots of energy and make you feel good – that’s why I wanted to try it. I’ve…

March 19, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Appetizers/ Celebrations/ Healthy Living/ Snacks/ Super Bowl

Cucumber Salmon

January 28, 2013

At half time, just before Beyonce performs, you walk into the living room with your new appetizer. The room, wanting more of your delicious food, turn their heads to you, their eyes following your every move. Hesitation sets in. What is it? Will it be good? Staring awkwardly at your creation, the room is silent. Your toughest critic, the 12 year old cousin who hates all food unless topped with ketcup, gets…

January 28, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ New York City/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Fried Street Food

September 9, 2012

Let’s talk about the street food we ate today…FRIED OREOS. 3rd Ave was pretty much shut down today for a street fair. Street fairs = blocks of fried food and street meat. Edwin, pictured below, implanted an idea in our heads to grab some fried Oreos. We’re adding these to our list of things to make ASAP. The pictures speak for themselves… FATIMA HOLDING THE FRIED OREOS: THE FRIED…

September 9, 2012 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Celebrations/ Lunch and Dinner/ Super Bowl

Homemade BBQ Sauce

August 29, 2012

Hello! My name’s Ashley and I’m a friend (and now guest blogger!) on Lilies and Loafers. We like to do lots of things together like run in the Color Run, drinks lots and lots of Marquis-ritas, and share recipes. I decided to make their Turkey Meatball recipe Monday night for dinner but ran into one big problem…I don’t do jar sauces. This may sound really snooty, but I fault my…

August 29, 2012 By akowal

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Lunch and Dinner/ Vegetarian

Chipotle Corn Salsa

August 27, 2012

Do you love Chipotle’s corn salsa? Well, thank goodness we found a recipe! We decided to take a crack at it and (not to pat our own backs) it came out pretty freakin’ amazing. This Chipotle corn salsa is great on anything. In a burrito, taco, fajita, or as a side! Full of flavor, it will add a great zing to your weeknight cooking.…

August 27, 2012 By Brian

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