Chocolate Spiders!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by theculinarycapers

I hate spiders.

Like, turn into an angry rage monster on a murder spree when I see them in my apartment.

If I’m outside and I see one, fine. Your house, your rules. But I do not recall ever inviting one of you into my home.

So when I see you, you are fair game. And I may use every tool at my disposal including, but not limited to, shampoo bottles, soap dispensers, flip flops, Arabic text books, vacuum cleaners, chemically based pesticides, water, or newspapers, to discourage you, and your creepy relatives, from ever entering my home again.

Unless you are a chocolate spider. Continue reading →

Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple, and Fig Pizza

Posted on October 15, 2013 by theculinarycapers

And garlic. Did I forget to mention the garlic? Because roasted garlic makes everything better.

This pizza is one big Fall-splosion of delicious. Continue reading →

Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Posted on October 10, 2013 by theculinarycapers

I’m always looking for a way to sneak in more veggies.

I think simple swaps are the key to making healthy eating easy.

Take these stuffed peppers for example. I love love love Mexican food, but all the chips, tortillas, and delicious rice can create a carb overload when you’re trying to eat a more balanced diet. Continue reading →

Apple Pie Oatmeal

Posted on October 6, 2013 by theculinarycapers

Confession: You are going to be seeing a lot of apples in the next few weeks.

Confession: I am totally obsessed with apples right now.

I already told you about my terrible habit of buying a million (or like…20) apples every time I go to the farmers market. But now you get to find out what exactly I do with all these apples. Sort of simultaneously with me figuring out what exactly I do with all these apples. Continue reading →

Eggplant “Meatballs”

Posted on October 2, 2013 by theculinarycapers

I had the most delicious eggplant meatballs at King’s wine bar in south Minneapolis a few months ago, and I had to figure out how to make them for myself.

Turns out, they’re actually pretty simple. This recipe uses a food processor (which I love!) to speed things up even more.

These “meatballs” are plenty meaty on their own – they’d make a great appetizer, or a tasty vegetarian meal when topped with tomato sauce and a little cheese. Continue reading →

Baked Apples with Figs, Ginger, and Whipped Cream

Posted on September 22, 2013 by theculinarycapers

I have a real problem buying apples.

There, I said it. I admit it. I can’t stop.

I cannot stop buying apples. I’m at the farmer’s market, my arms are already weighed down with melons, corn, red peppers, zucchini, and something else that’s making my bag really heavy, when I decide I NEED apples. Continue reading →

White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream

Posted on September 19, 2013 by theculinarycapers

I could never be lactose intolerant.

I could probably go gluten free before I dropped the dairy. Both of which I hope never, ever, happen.

Seriously. Look at that. How could I ever not just eat all of it? Continue reading →

Whiskey Cider Ginger Cocktail

Posted on September 14, 2013 by theculinarycapers

Or as I like to call it, the Apple Snap.

That could already be the name of a drink, I don’t know. But it’s a better name than Whiskey Cider Ginger so until I learn otherwise, I am going to feel clever and original.

A word about cocktails – I never ever make them.

Because you can’t make just one cocktail. Continue reading →

Minnesota State Fair: Al-Bahira style

Posted on September 3, 2013 by theculinarycapers

What happens when you unleash a bunch of belly dancers at the Minnesota State Fair?

You eat a lot of food, and get some honest opinions.

After performing 4 shows with the amazing Al-Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater in the International Bazaar at the state fair, I was ready to eat, and so was the rest of the troupe! Continue reading →

Minnesota State Fair 2013 – round 1

Posted on August 25, 2013 by theculinarycapers

Let me preface this by saying it’s really hard to eat a lot of food when it’s really stinking hot out.

We tackled our visit in the morning. I’m excited to say it was my first breakfast at the fair, and it’s really an enjoyable time of day to go. The heat and the crowds aren’t overwhelming, and you don’t face long lines to get your favorite treats.

Usually.

Unless you’re hoping to sample a Dough-sant. Then get ready to wait in not one, but two giant lines. Continue reading →

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