Blush Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Valentine's Day Dessert

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

TABLECLOTH || CHARGER || DINNERWARE | SILVERWARE || NAPKINS || NAPKIN RINGS

LACE TOP || DENIM || HEART RING

Chocolate covered strawberries are one of the easiest and most delicious desserts to make.  I was inspired to create Blush Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day.  Eating chocolate covered fruit always makes me feel less guilty as opposed to eating chocolates out of a box...I mean I'm eating fruit, right?!

This dessert is so fun to make with kiddos too (keeping their fingers out of the melted chocolate is the tricky part ;-))!  After making these, I let Reins and Addison make their own...they dipped their strawberries and piled on the sprinkles!

Here's what you need to make these delicious strawberries!

BLUSH CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

- 1 bag of white chocolate melts

- 1 bag of light pink chocolate melts

- strawberries (approximately 25-30 similar sized strawberries)

- sprinkles, edible decorations, etc.

- parchment paper

- cookie sheet

Wash the strawberries and let them air dry on paper towels (your berries should be dry before dipping them in the melted chocolate).  Once your berries are dry, place a handful of white chocolate melts and a handful of pink chocolate melts into a glass bowl and microwave in 15-20 increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.  Stir as you go...the result will be a smooth beautiful light pink color.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Dip your berries into the melted chocolate until each berry is covered close to the stem.  Dip one berry at a time, place each berry on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and decorate with sprinkles, etc before the chocolate hardens.  I typically dip and decorate one strawberry at a time.

After dipping and decorating all of your berries, place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.  You can even make these ahead of time.  I have made them the night before serving them and they were perfect.

How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day?!  

I'd love to hear if you decide to make these!  Happy early Valentine's Day and as always, thanks so much for stopping by!

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Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

SPIRALIZER || TABLECLOTH || CHARGER || DINNERWARE || SILVERWARE || NAPKINS || NAPKIN RINGS || SWEATER || DENIM

Zucchini noodles, also called zoodles, are such a healthy alternative to pasta and they are so easy to make!  All you need is a a spiralizer and you are well on your way to making delicious zoodle recipes!

Today, I'm sharing a garlic parmesan zucchini noodle recipe that is so not only delicious but quick and easy to make!

GARLIC PARMESAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES

serves 2 - recipe can be doubled, etc.

- zucchinis - 4 - 6 to serve 2

*zucchinis cook down so you will need more if you plan to serve more than 2

- olive oil - 3 tablespoons

- basil leaves - shredded *use as many as you'd like...I used an entire small pack of basil and saved a few leaves for garnish

- fresh sweet tomatoes - * use as many as you'd like...the more the better

- fresh garlic cloves - 4-5 minced

- red pepper flakes

- salt - to taste

- cornstarch - 1 teaspoon 

- water - 2 teaspoons 

Spiralize your zucchinis and then cut them with kitchen sheers into spaghetti length strands.  Tip - dab your zucchini noodles with paper towels.  Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, your minced garlic, and your red pepper flakes (use as much red pepper flake as you would like) to a deep skillet and heat on medium.

Once your oil begins to bubble and your garlic become slightly fragrant, add your zucchini noodles.  Begin to toss your zoodles with tongs for 5-7 minutes until they achieve a crisp tender result.  *Do not overcook your zoodles as they will become mushy!  The zucchini noodles will release a lot of water naturally so be sure NOT to add salt while cooking the zoodles.  You will add salt to the sauce or after you have plated your zoodles.

Stir in your tomatoes, basil leaves, and parmesan cheese.  Cook for 1 more minute until all flavors have combined and until the cheese has melted a bit.  You can use as much grated parmesan as you'd like...keep in mind you will also sprinkle some cheese on at the end.

Plate your zoodles and leave the liquid in your skillet.  Stir 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of water into a separate bowl.  Whisk together.  Bring liquid in skillet to a boil and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.  Cook until the sauce thickens a bit...this only takes a couple of minutes.  Add salt to taste.

Once your sauce has thickened, pour it over the plated zoodles.  Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese and use a couple of basil leaves as garnish.

Now you are ready to enjoy this delicious and healthy recipe!

I'd love to hear from you...please let me know if you decide to make this recipe!  I hope you enjoy it!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Raspberry Sorbet Pink Champagne - Valentine's Day Cocktail

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Raspberry sorbet brings back so many wonderful childhood memories for me.  I loved all flavors of sorbet growing up but I especially loved raspberry sorbet (well and rainbow sorbet too)!  Addison now shares my love of sorbet and I'm trying to get Reins turned on to it too (he's more of a vanilla ice cream kinda guy).

Considering my love of sorbet, I guess you can imagine how excited I was to try this Raspberry Sorbet Pink Champagne cocktail, which just so happens to be perfect for Valentine's Day.

This has to be one of the easiest to make and most delicious cocktails EVER...it's right up my alley!

RASPBERRY SORBT PINK CHAMPAGNE

- raspberry sorbet

- pink champagne or any type of pink/blush moscato, etc

- fresh raspberries

Put one large scoop or two smaller scoops of sorbet in your glass and then Pour champagne over the sorbet.  Garnish your cocktail with fresh raspberries!  

p.s turn this adult cocktail into a child's beverage simply by replacing the champagne with sprite!

You've got to try this for Valentine's Day!  It's so yummy and it is easily turned into a family friendly beverage too!

If you'd like to check out my other #kbstyledathome Valentine's Day posts, click HERE & HERE.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Caprese Has My Heart - Valentine's Day Appetizer

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

PERFECT VALENTINE'S DAY RED DRESS

Planning to spend Valentine's Day celebrating at home with your significant other, family, or maybe planning a Galentine's Day brunch/dinner?!  If so, I'm sharing the most delicious and very simple Heart Caprese Salad recipe with you! 

Caprese salad is a crowd pleaser (one of my family's favorites) and is very easy to make!  It doesn't take much time to put together, which gives you more time to focus on your main dish or maybe a fun dessert!

HEART CAPRESE SALAD

- pre-packaged mozzarella cheese - whole or pre-sliced *I bought pre-sliced and the cheese was cut into about 1/2 inch round slices

- basil leaves

- ripe sweet tomatoes

- light olive oil

-balsamic glaze

- salt & pepper to taste

- small heart cookie cutter *I purchased mine from Michael's

Use your heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out your mozzarella hearts.  Cut your tomatoes into thick slices.  Lay down your tomato slices onto your serving tray, place a whole basil leaf on top and then place your heart mozzarella on top.  Drizzle with a little bit of light olive oil and then drizzle with balsamic glaze.  Sprinkle with pinch of salt & pepper.  Voila...enjoy!!!

How will you be spending Valentine's Day?!  

As always, thanks so much for stopping by...have a great day!