Pinterest Recipes Round #2

Pinterest is by far the best source for recipes. You see a picture and fall in love before you even know what it is. This week I’ve made two recipes from Pinterest and cannot wait to make both again!
Recipe #1: Asian Meatballs
This recipe I followed exactly and it was pure perfection. Made it with a side of roasted broccoli and brown rice.  Wouldn’t change a thing. 

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Panko crumbs (I skipped this and was just as delicious)
1-1/4 lbs (20 ounces) 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Lime Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 chopped fresh scallion

Directions:
Preheat oven to 500°F.

Mix ground turkey, panko, egg, salt, scallions, ginger, cilantro, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp oil and mix with your hands until combined well. Shape 1/4 cup meat mixture into a ball and transfer to a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining mixture. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

For the dipping sauce mix together lime juice, water, soy sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a bowl. Add scallions.

Makes 12 meatballs.

Recipe #2: Pasta with roasted brussel sprouts and chicken sausage
Sorry for the horrible picture. I realized just as I was about to take a bite that I should feature this one too. So fuzzy picture it is. This recipe, I saw a picture of on Pinterest and instead of even clicking on the recipe, I just made it my own way. Super simple and delicious.

Ingredients:
Amy’s Italian Chicken Sausage
Brussel sprouts
garlic
Chili flakes
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Brown rice pasta (just as delicious as normal pasta and much healthier)

Directions:
Clean and cut brussel sprouts in half. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, or until brown and soft. Cut chicken sausage and heat in a pan (no oil needed). Cook minced garlic in a pan with olive and chili flakes. Once pasta is cooked, chicken sausage is browned and brussel sprouts are done put in pan with garlic and olive oil mixture. Saute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Do you have any Pinterest recipes you are in love with?

Wedding Wednesday

For today’s Wedding Wednesday, I am excited to introduce you to an amazing new wedding and event planner.

You might be familiar with Tamra through her popular blog, Walks with Bella (now Studio Swoon, a similar voice with a new focus). Well today I am excited to announce that Tamra is launching Ever Swoon“Passionate Planning. Extraordinary Experiences. Life Celebrated.”

Here are some details…
“From the special days to the social soirées, ever swoon is a boutique event planning and styling company offering custom packages designed to tell your story, excited your guests and allow all to dance ’til dawn.”
The Ever Swoon ladies would love your feedback. What you’d like to see on the new Studio Swoon blog, types of events you are interested in seeing, important qualities in a planner. Really anything that might help their launch be more successful! So please use the hashtag #dancetildawn and tag @everswoon and tweet on over your feedback!
 
And if you’ve seen bits of Tamra’s wedding you know this business is going to be a success. Here is a peek (photos via)

Right out of a magazine huh? Well if you want a fete like this, make sure to reach out to Tamra. And no I wasn’t paid for this post. I am just totally obsessed with Ever Swoon (and their insane branding by Erika).