Orange Creamsicle Mimosa

Who’s ready for Easter Brunch? We definitely are. Here a simple mimosa recipe to go along with your Easter Brunch. Enjoy!!

~XOXO

Orange Creamsicle Mimosa

Orange Juice

Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka

Champagne

*For this recipe, I used store bought Orange Juice, Taaka Whipped Cream Vodka, and Andre Champagne

A Krewe Brunch

The last Sunday Brunch of 2018 was in NOLA and had to be the greatest in my book. I had the honor of spending it with my fellow members from the Krewe of Nefertiti. The Brunch setting was placed at Jack Rose Restaurant on the famed St. Charles Ave. Everything from the food, champagne, to the decor was breathtaking. We had such a great time in fellowship and the music kept the fun and laughter going. If you are in New Orleans or plan to visit, please give Sunday Brunch at Jack Rose Restaurant a try.

Shrimp and Grits

Krewe of Nefertiti: Group Photo Credit -Dana Perry

A special thanks to Dana Perry for being a gracious host. -XOXO

The Krewe Of Nefertiti is an all female social aid and pleasure club geared towards helping those in need through community service and fundraising. For more information, please visit www.kreweofnefertiti.org

Easy Peasy Totchos

While we can’t forget about Taco Tuesday, we have to admit that whenever someone says Nachos a gathering is in order.  I thought it would be fun to take away the tortilla chips and add tater tots to the dish and create Totchos.  These totchos can be a hit at the dinner table.  This is one recipe that can call for endless toppings for you and your guests.  Give totchos a try during your next gathering or Taco Tuesday night.

 

~XOXO

Ingredients

1 2 lb bag ( 32 oz) of Tater Tots

1 lb Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey)

Taco Seasoning ( 1 package)

1 cup of shredded cheddar ( or add to your desired cheesy goodness)

5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies ( 10 oz can drained and reminder set aside for later use)

*Sour Cream (used as topping when done)

 

Heat Oven to 450 degrees F (Or according to package instructions)

Place 3/4 tater tots bag onto a baking sheet using a single layer method (ensuring the tots are not on top one another).  Place in over and bake of 25 mins or according to package instructions.  Turn oven off.  Remove ( using pot holders or gloves) tater tots from oven and set aside.

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Place a medium sauce pan on medium heat.  *Optional.  I added 1 tsp of avocado oil to the pan.  Add the ground beef and cook until well done ( breaking up and chopping the meat).  Drain or spoon any access oil from the pan.  Add taco seasoning and (drained) diced tomatoes.  Stir.  Turn heat to low.

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Arrange the tater tots onto a plate adding the neat mixture and shredded cheese.  To melt the cheese, I simply put the plate into the microwave for 60 – 90 seconds.  You can also place the plate back into the oven for 3-5 mins as the oven will be still hot and cooling off.

Add a dollop of sour cream or any other topping you fancy.

Enjoy.

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Elle Varner: Music Trending Now!!!

Since Elle Varner has stepped onto the scene…..she has been blowin’up the music charts!!  Her single “Refill” is the most played song on radio today.  Her soulful sound and beautiful demeanor is what music is all about!!  Keep doin’ ya thing Elle :0)

Refill: http://youtu.be/mJIbNepRCS8

Image Photo Source: http://m2highlights.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/music-video-elle-varner-refill/

Cover Image Source: http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/05/elle-varner-refill-remix-feat-wale-t-pain-refill-remix-feat-kirko-bangz-t-pain/