10 Things to Share #26

Hi Friends!
Here’s my weekly post sharing about what’s going on in the world of RecipeGirl, as well as some fun links to things I’ve come across lately. So here it goes: following are 10 things to share with you this week- everything from recipes to shopping to a few fun articles and more. There are a few affiliate links included here and there. Enjoy!


Lovely Spring Recipes!

When it’s spring and asparagus are everywhere and affordable, this  Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus  is the salad to try!
This recipe for  Pasta with Spring Vegetables  is a lighter pasta dish. Add spoonfuls of Parmesan on top to make it a little more decadent.
This  Spring Vegetable and Potato Frittata  is delicious for breakfast or lunch.
Refreshingly simple,  Strawberry Avocado Salad with Balsamic Chicken  is like springtime in a bowl. 
This  Layered Strawberry Trifle  recipe is super easy to make.


Fun Shopping Finds:

I bought some really, really cute sandals to wear with dresses this summer! I tried them on in person at Nordstrom and they were a bit snug. So I ordered them in “wide” on the brand’s website, and they fit perfectly. I don’t typically ever order wide shoes, but these worked!
I have to go to a country club graduation party in May, so I bought this gorgeous dress at Anthropologie. I love it!! It fits pretty true to size.
I picked up a white tank top at Sundance. I love it because the material is not super thin. I’ve already worn it a bunch!
Here’s another (super cheap) bathing suit that I got in the mail for summer from a company I was unsure about ordering from. No worries, everything I got from them was great! I got the multi-color. It’s so pretty!


Instagram accounts to follow :

Follow @aubrey_realhousemoms for delicious food posts.
Follow @anitalianinmykitchen because she shares amazing Italian food!!


What I’m watching and reading :

I’m enjoying Truth Be Told with Octavia Spencer on Apple TV+. I watched the first season, and I’m interested enough to watch the next one. It’s a legal drama about a true crime podcaster.
This week, I started listening to an audiobook by Elin Hilderbrand: The Hotel Nantucket . I enjoy reading Hilderbrand’s books in the summer months. This one is pretty good. It’s just a nice, easy book to listen to on my morning walks!


Fun Recipes I’ve spotted on the internet this week :

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, fresh basil, pesto and a balsamic glaze are all sandwiched between slices of sourdough bread and grilled until golden on this delicious Caprese Sandwich !
These are the CUTEST >> Soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, Bird Bread Rolls are slightly sweet. These make a lovely accompaniment to hot soup.
This No Bake Rice Krispy Treat Cheesecake is phenomenal! Light, fluffy and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for any and every die-hard RKT fan!


Here’s what’s going on in my life:

Happy Easter! Our son is staying in Dallas this year for Easter, so my husband and I have plans to go out to a steakhouse for our Easter dinner. I’m not super excited about that because I love making an Easter dinner for a crowd. But it’s an unusual year, so we’ll just go with it!


Catch up on food-related news of the week :

New cookbook release > Did You Eat Yet?: Craveable Recipes from an All-American Asian Chef by Ronnie Woo. Whether it’s a healthy carb-conscious recipe, an overly indulgent cheat meal, or stunning happy-hour fare, Ronnie’s over-the-top book delivers on flavor with memorable humor —plus mouthwatering photographs throughout—and offers a serious array of recipes to easily elevate your home cooking and stuff your loved ones with great food.
Starbucks Pink Drink is coming to a grocery store near you.
Valerie Bertinelli’s Food Network show has been cancelled after 14 seasons.
Here are 9 Mistakes to Avoid when shopping at Costco .


Products I’m loving :

Women of a certain age have to experience hot flashes. Mine are due to my hormone-blocking cancer medication, and they’re awful. So I picked up a couple of these fans to keep in my purse for those over-heated moments when I’m out and about. Maybe they’ll help you or someone you know too!
This checkered watch band for the Apple watch is so cute!
Our latest favorite dinner is to pick up a piece of swordfish for grilling at Whole Foods. My husband has buddied up with the guy in the Whole Foods seafood department, and he puts a seasoning on the swordfish that they keep in the back. It’s delicious!
You need a spiralizer that can create zucchini into ZOODLES! It’s a great way to eat “low carb” spaghetti by substituting zucchini for pasta.
Grab the egg bites at Trader Joe’s to eat on mornings where you’re in a hurry. They’re pretty good!
This is the prettiest spring/summer quilt set . We have it at our house in Oregon, and it just looks so nice.
My favorite spot remover saved the day again this week when I spilled red wine on the carpet. It works so well, and the spots come right out!


Bake some chocolate chip cookies this week!

Kahlua- Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies : A chocolate cookie base also incorporates espresso and Kahlua, and plenty of chocolate chips are mixed in too.
Banana- Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies have added oats, toasted walnuts and chocolate chips. And they have just the right amount of ripe banana added in.
Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies  are pretty much the best chocolate chip cookie recipe!


Next Week’s Recipes :

On RecipeGirl : Pork Chops Pizzaiola, Spring Salad with Snow Peas, Grapes and Feta, and Moist Bran Muffins
On RecipeBoy : Raspberry- Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins
On RecipesForHolidays : Peach Cobbler for National Peach Cobbler Day!

Have a wonderful week!
XO 
Lori (RecipeGirl)
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