Dessert – Page 8

Too Much Food

February 2, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Scruffy came over today. I made him Kimchi Soup Noodles and we headed to 99 Ranch so that he could pick some things up. I picked up a little snack for myself while we were there. Yum!

[2018] 033/365: Best Meal

Always a lover of crawfish and shrimp boils, we headed to Cravin’ Cajun mostly for me to get my fill. This place seems to be going downhill. Maybe it’s because it’s not in season but even the shrimp was overcooked. The flavour is still spot on though.

Since Scruffy didn’t eat much, we went to Texas Mesquite Grill for him to get his burger. We told the server we were sharing but … we didn’t. I ate a few bites here and there but Scruffy polished it off as we both enjoyed one of our favourite beers, Saloon Door Tasty AF. Yum!

We seriously eat too much food lately. We want to go on a cruise but we both feel we need to lose weight beforehand. haha We’re not on the right track.

99 Ranch
569 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450 | (832) 321-9899 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Rd, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

Texas Mesquite Grill
20095 Katy Fwy, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 829-0444 | Website | Yelp

RECIPE | Harissa Hot Sauce

January 31, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

[2018] 031/365: Peppers for Days

Guys, look how gorgeous these peppers are. Red jalapeños, green jalapeños, and serranos!

Jamie shared the recipe for Harissa Hot Sauce with me and gave me permission to share with the world. You can find the recipe at the bottom of the post.

Rizzo chilled poolside while I read my book. I was joyous that I get chances like this. It reminds me of being back in college, sitting on the balcony, studying. Soak it up, Riz!

After Scruffy and I picked up the goodies to make the hot sauce we saw this little ice cream shop, La Michoacana Natural at the red light and decided to stop by to check it out.

Oreo Cream Ice Cream, Pine Nut Ice Cream, and Fried Wheat Dough

I think I’ve found my favourite ice cream flavour. Have you ever heard Pine Nut Ice Cream? I could have heard wrong, but the pink ice cream bar was heaven. It was so dang good that I bought a 16 oz home! I’ve already told Scruffy I want to go back. The only problem is that the parking sucked. This little shop has been here for fifteen years though so it’s doing something right!

Harissa Hot Sauce

Course: Dips & Sauces

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb red jalapeño peppers
1/4 lb serrano peppers
1/4 lb green jalapeño peppers
1 bulb of garlic
2 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp coriander grounded
1 tbsp cumin grounded
salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil + a little more to seal jar

Preparations

For the peppers, using gloves, slice the tops off, then in half. Discard the white membrane and some of the seeds as desired.
In a blender, add peppers, garlic, caraway seeds, coriander, cumin, salt, and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Blend into a salsa consistency.
Pour into a jar and add a little olive oil on top to seal the jar.
Store in the fridge and after each use, add a little bit of olive oil to reseal the jar.

Notes

*Use gloves. The peppers will burn and send you to the emergency room!

**The olive oil will help keep the hot sauce fresher for longer.

La Michoacana Natural
3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Happy 2nd Birthday, Luna!

January 15, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

[2018] 015/365: Grain-Free, Flour-Free Pupcakes

We took the pups to the park to celebrate and since I had nothing much to do, I decided to make dog friendly cupcakes. It was such a joy to see how well these turned out since I didn’t use any type of flour. All the pups loved them.

See below for recipe.

I’ve gone crazy and even started dehydrating fruits and vegetables. I’m hoping the pups will gobble these up as treats instead. Cheaper and healthier. I’ve given them taste tests and they all seem to enjoy them.

Grain-Free, Flour-Free Pupcakes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Sweet, little cupcakes for your beloved fur-baby.

Course: Dessert

Servings: 4 pupcakes

Ingredients

Pupcakes

1 egg
3 Tbsp peanut butter*
1/2 apple finely chopped**
1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting

1 cup plain Greek yogurt***
1/2 cup peanut butter

Preparations

Set oven to 350° and grease (or use liners) cupcake tins.
Mix all pupcake ingredients together until smooth.
Fill cupcake tins with batter and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Mix frosting ingredients until smooth.
Cool pupcakes on a wire rack before frosting.

Notes

* People tend to use creamy but I only had crunchy on hand and it still worked fine.
** Other ingredients such as carrots and sweet potatoes will work fine as well.
*** Yogurt might upset your pup. My pups seem to be okay with it. If you do use Greek yogurt, keep in mind to use plain as it’s better than the flavoured ones.

Reunions, Oreo Cheesecake Macaron, and Feasting It Up

October 23, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Last week was one of the busiest I’ve had in a long time and I loved it!

Tuesday, October 17th

Trisha was in town for work and was able to hang out for a couple of hours. We chose Jinya Ramen Bar – perfect timing since it was happy hour time.

Jinya Ramen Bar | Katy, Texas | Sprouting Up Ramen, Crispy Chicken, Jinya Buns, Caramelized Cauliflower

Sprouting Up Ramen [pork and chicken broth, pork chashu, kikurage, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, crispy brussels sprouts, black pepper, ginger, served with thick noodles]; Crispy chicken [juicy fried chicken thigh with original garlic pepper served with mixed baby greens and Jinya’s original ponzu sauce]; Jinya Bun [steamed bun stuffed with slow-braised pork chashu, cucumber, and baby mixed greens served with Jinya’s original bun sauce and kewpie mayonnaise]; Caramelized Cauliflower [caramelized cauliflower with toasted pine nuts, crispy mint leaves, and lime sauce]

We ordered so much food. The best thing there are the buns! (We both had two each.) It was sad to see her go but always swell getting to catch up with her busy life. This was also the day I got a nail in my car. Whomp, whomp. Luckily whenI took it in the next day, they were able to mend it for free! #winning

Wednesday, October 18th

Juhi, Erin, and I went to Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill for lunch.

Saeed's Mediterranean Grill | Houston, Texas | Combo Plate #2

Combo Plate #2 [chicken shawarma & gyro served with two sides (spicy hummus & green beans) and pita bread] | $11.99

The food isn’t the best I’ve ever had but it was good enough to where I’d come back. I prefer the gyro meat over the chicken shawarma. The chicken was too dry. If you run out of pita, just ask them for more, it’s free!

Thursday, October 19th

Zuco and I signed up to do a wood painting class but due to food poisoning on my end, we had to cancel. Luckily we were able to get the materials from the “teacher” and do them ourselves.

I finally got to see her new place and we ate pizza with Kemp before we started. It’s so rare to see her nowadays so I cherish it tremendously.

Friday, October 20th

Los Balito's Taco Shop | Katy, Texas | Mini Tacos & Carne Asada Fries

Mini Tacos [barbacoa, pastor, and carne asada]; Carne asada fries

I went and picked up breakfast for Ann and I at Los Balito’s Taco Shop then I headed to Ann’s parents’ house where we caught up. I haven’t seen or talked to her like we did in forever so it was nice to do so.

I finally got to meet little Colsen. He is so adorable! And so much hair! Reminds me of his Uncle Tony. Soon enough it was his nap time and time for me to skedaddle. I went and picked up my contacts, cashed in a check at the bank, went to WalMart to pick up parchment paper, and gased up the car. I sat waiting for Juhi since her doctor’s appointment ran late.

An hour plus later, Juhi arrived and we started our baking. I measured out the ingredients as she chomped down on Whataburger. We’ve been wanting to make macarons and finally found a day we were both free!

Her roommate had these two kitties … furless kitties. They’re so playful. I describe touching them as like when a guy shaves his head and you touch that. Exactly the same.

When we were waiting for the macarons to set on the counter, I met her pet hamster. Cutest and shyest little thing. Soon enough it was time to put the first batch in the oven. We were worried they were going to turn out horrific.

The majority came out looking like this. Shiney top shell with a foot! We were so proud. Especially since we went through a lot of trail and error to get to this point!

The final macaron in all its glory. We definitely put way too much filling inside. Whoops! But we were proud of them regardless. I went to Scruffy’s afterward for dinner of ribs, shredded pork, and coleslaw. A little bit of Super Mario, Astros, then bedtime.

Saturday, October 21st

Hickory Hollow | Houston, Texas | Large Rancher Chicken Fried Steak with sides

Large Rancher Chicken Fried Steak [with 2 sides (mac ‘n’ cheese and loaded mashed potatoes) and gravy on the side] | $14.99; Southern Green Beans; Hot Tots [spicy potato puffs]; Fried Okra

Rami invited us over to hang out along with his parents so for lunch we went to Hickory Hollow. I wouldn’t say it’s the best chicken fried steak since the breading falls off but it’s not bad. The best thing there are the hot tots so don’t forget to order those.

After hanging out at his place a while longer Scruffy and I left and headed to Sissy’s and BIL’s where we later walked to 8th Wonder Brewery. I didn’t really drink but I didn’t mind sitting there. They changed up the place so now it’s indoor with ac. I guess they realized how much business they lost in the summertime.

We went back to their place where we played board games, grilled and had dinner, and watched the Astros game. RIght when the game ended Scruffy and I scurried away so that we wouldn’t get stuck in traffic. Once we got back he went to play video games with his buddies and I watched telly while I searched for jobs before heading off to bed.

Sunday, October 22nd

We woke up and headed over the Andrew’s. Scruffy’s usual Sunday plans. How cute are they?

Then we went to Ramble Creek Grill for burgers.

Ramble Creek Grill | Richmond, Texas | All Jacked Up Burger

All Jacked Up [Monterey Jack cheese, jalapenos, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and Ramble sauce] | $9.99 – tater tots instead of fries +$1.50

Scruffy opted for tater tots which I will say tastes way better than the fries.

Ramble Creek Grill | Richmond, Texas | The Rambler Burger

The Rambler [Cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions and Ramble Sauce] | $10.99 – with chili cheese fries

I opted for chili cheese fries and I’ve decided next time I come, I’ll just get the tater tots and ask for the chili cheese to be on the side so that they stay crispy. Also, their bacon isn’t good for burgers. They fry it up real nice so it tastes delicious but the way they curl up does not fit in the burger. Instead if took it out and shared it with Scruffy to eat like a chip. Also the egg didn’t run so that made for a sad reveal.

Since there was so much to do on the weekends, it went by too quickly. I cannot wait for a free weekend to do nothing but relax. Scruffy and I have coupons for a massage and I so badly want to use it soon.

Jinya Ramen Bar
21788 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449 | (832) 321-3087 | Website | Yelp

Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill
14779 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 | (832) 296-9286 | Yelp

Los Balito’s Taco Shop
3200 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 717-8950 | Website | Yelp

Hickory Hollow
8038 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77064 | (281) 469-5323 | Website | Yelp

8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003 | (713) 229-0868 | Website | Yelp

Ramble Creek Grill
734 Crabb River Rd, Richmond, TX 77469 | (832) 759-5939 | Yelp

Relaxing Weekend

October 16, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I’ve been asking for a relaxing weekend and I got one! If I look at my boyfriend’s backyard at this angle, it feels like a resort. Love it!

Friday night was fairly stressful since I advanced into the next stage of a job I applied to. They sent me a two/three hour online test. There was a timed word problems portion which pretty much killed me. I haven’t taken maths in years and was not too sure why I had to take it. Thank goodness for these Sweet Potato Good Thins making me feel better. Crispy like a chip. I ate my feelings.

Saturday, Scruffy and I went to the store and came home with these goodies.

He cooked as I swam and threw the balls for the pups.

After an hour later, lunch was served. This is one of my favourite meals in life … add in crawfish and it would be the best meal ever.

Rizzo was pooped from being out in the sun. Daisy and Luna were both tired from running around. The pups slept a lot which was perfect because soon enough it was time for dinner.

Creamy Tuscan Pasta and Chicken Thighs with Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists

I kicked Scruffy out of his own kitchen so that I could make him dinner. The chicken was the only thing I wasn’t a great fan of. Next time I’ll probably stick to chicken breasts since they cook better in a skillet. But overall, I was happy with how things came out.

Hazelnut Chocolate Puff Pastry Flowers

Since a box of puff pastry comes with two sheets and I used one for the asparagus, I decided to make a dessert out of the other. Hazelnut chocolate is just a fancy way of saying Nutella and who doesn’t like Nutella?! These came out better than I thought, though I could have done better with the flower petals. These were the only ones that looked decent.

Chicken Pesto Pasta with Zucchini, Carrots, and Mushrooms

Sunday, Scruffy made little weenies and we ate that along with cheese as a snack since we had a late breakfast. I made dinner and the leftovers were packed as my lunch the rest of the week. I can seriously eat pesto pasta forever as well. So freaking yum.

In between everything we switched off watching telly and playing Super MarioWorld, reminiscing about our childhood. How did we ever beat the levels when we were younger?! We were having such a difficult time beating certain levels. So sad.

We also played a few rounds of 7th Wonder which has become one of our favourite go to games. I really need to look into an expansion pack but not too sure if it’s worth it.

Always thankful for weekends like these, where I can just relax with the pups and boyfriend doing nothing but play games, cook, and watch telly.

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99 Ranch 569 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450 | (832) 321-9899 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun 2323 N Fry Rd, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

Texas Mesquite Grill 20095 Katy Fwy, Katy, Texas 77450 | (281) 829-0444 | Website | Yelp

La Michoacana Natural 3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Jinya Ramen Bar 21788 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449 | (832) 321-3087 | Website | Yelp

Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill 14779 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 | (832) 296-9286 | Yelp

Los Balito’s Taco Shop 3200 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 717-8950 | Website | Yelp

Hickory Hollow 8038 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77064 | (281) 469-5323 | Website | Yelp

8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003 | (713) 229-0868 | Website | Yelp

Ramble Creek Grill 734 Crabb River Rd, Richmond, TX 77469 | (832) 759-5939 | Yelp