I headed south of the border and took off for a real vacation to Los Cabos, Mexico. Here’s a video, some pictures, as well as a few food places I found along the way.
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Tagged: Eats
Los Cabos Summer Salad Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A vegetarian summer salad recipe inspired by my vacation to Mexico — with cumin toasted corn, roasted poblanos, tomatoes, feta, and a cilantro-pumpkin seed dressing.
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Pretty. Easy. Strawberry-Mascarpone Puff Pastry Tartlets
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A super easy dessert of puff pastry tarts filled with cardamom-mascarpone cream and orange juice-soaked strawberries.
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Sizzling Chicken Sisig Tacos
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A healthy recipe for Filipino-style chicken sisig tacos that make a fabulous make-ahead meal or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Vegetarian Spaghetti and Quinoa Meatballs
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A healthy, vegetarian recipe for spaghetti and meatballs made with spaghetti squash and quinoa meatballs.
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Weeknight Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
One of the most common questions I get asked is what I cook when I’m not cooking.
Between recipe testing, styling, and shooting, work leaves me with plenty of leftovers, but there are a few easy, quick recipes I always rely on and have “most” of the ingredients on hand. (Meaning, I keep the dry ingredients as pantry staples so I only have to stop by the store for a handful of fresh things.) I’m going to start sharing these easy weeknight recipes with you beginning with Pad Thai.
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1920s French-Style Oscars Party
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
Today was très amusant! I woke up to throw together a 1920s French-themed party and share it with my friends on Access Hollywood Live. Seeing as I’ve been working with Moet & Chandon a French-ified party seemed parfait. So, I donned my best 1920s makeup, decorated with a mix of modern metallics and vintage glasses, and assembled an assortment of finger foods with classic French flavors.
Here’s a few tips I passed on, a menu inspired by classic French foods, and a few behind-the-scenes snapshots of the food I prepared.
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Chocolate-Pistachio-Wafer Wedge
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
This recipe is dedicated to all you guys out there looking for a last minute, very affordable Valentine’s gift. Yes, I’m calling out the men on this one but it’s with good measure. Over the course of the last day, I have had not one, not two, but three guys start to panic in my presence. It starts with realization and then frustration that there’s less than 24 hours to pull off something classy that looks like it took weeks to plan. Well, boys (and procrastinating girls), I’m giving you a freebie: Chocolate-Pistachio-Wafer Wedge.
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Inspiration: Romance
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
Whether you love it or despise it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While I’m not one for sappiness, it’s a perfect time to celebrate those you cherish, whether you’re cooking for them or buying something sweet.
These are a few items that say “Valentine’s” to me be it in the vintage design, the indulgent factor, or just as a celebration of the romantic.
Pretty. Easy. Almond-Vanilla Baked French Toast
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
French toast is one of those dishes everyone should master for, say, a brunch when you want to cook for a crowd or a decadent breakfast-in-bed for Valentine’s Day. Either way, this recipe is the perfect place to start. It’s a departure from tradition because it’s baked rather than pan-fried, so you can put the focus on your guests or significant other rather than tending to a hot pan.
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