H&M Sweater with back bow detail + white button down shirt
Cheap Monday high-waisted jeans
Michael Kors Tortoiseshell watch
Necklace passed down from Lauren's mom
Dinner Spread c/o Micol
Cheap Monday high-waisted jeans
Forever 21 platform boots + knit beanie
Vintage white ringMichael Kors Tortoiseshell watch
Necklace passed down from Lauren's mom
Dinner Spread c/o Micol
Sometimes the best nights are spent in, and it's never more true than when I decide to cook a feast and invite a few girlfriends over. Growing up with an Italian mother you learn a thing or two, and in the last couple of years I think it's safe to say I've come into my own as a cook.
On last night's menu: grapefruit and roasted beet salad with goat cheese in a lemon-mustard dressing, roasted asparagus, and fettuccine with salmon and feta in a light cayenne cream sauce.
There are no leftovers.
Extra bonus: don't overdo it on the cheese and use light cream to make your sauce and it's a super healthy meal. Now who wants the recipe?
xx, M
UPDATE: Fettuccine with Smoke Salmon Recipe
Pasta
1 lb dried fettuccine (I prefer Barilla)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt
fresh parsley to garnish
Sauce
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
5/8 cup brandy
4 1/2 oz smoked salmon
pinch of cayenne pepper
black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the fettuccine and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Stir frequently and cook until tender but still firm to the bite. (tip: follow these directions to the T. Fettuccine will stick together if you don't). Drain, return to pot, add remaining olive oil, cover to keep warm.
- Pour the cream into a small saucepan and bring to simmer but not boil. Pour the brandy into another small saucepan and bring to simmer. Remove both from heat and mix together.
- Cut the smoked salmon into thin strips and add to cream mixture. Season to taste with cayenne and black pepper. Just before serving stir in fresh parsley.
- Pour sauce into pot with pasta and toss thoroughly with two large serving forks. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with parsley leaves.
Enjoy!
I LOVE the back of that sweater, so adorable!
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I'm such a homebody...I mean I love going out at nights but I love staying in to. There is nothing like having a few friends over for some yummy food. Love the whole look, def. laid back and relaxed. Esp love the back of the sweater! Also I'm in love with the dishware. The bf and I have to go shopping for some new dishware.
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The mint colored beanie is so cute, makes me want to go out and get one! Aww the saying on your plates is great, I like the way those plates think...maybe it's the owner :). Looking casual and adorable.
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Love this sweater! The back is so unexpected! Is it a recent purchase?
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Ali - thanks! Lauren just bought it a week ago so run to H&M! :)
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Really love this outfit! Your dinner looks great, asparagus is my favourite :)
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You made this? Wow it looks ridiculously delicious. So fresh and clean. Love that kind of taste! And your outfit is so cute. The mint green is such a gorgeous colour!
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Great pictures!! I love it!!
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WOW, these pics are awsome...... you look amazing!!! Who took them? i need a bff photographer too!!
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Thanks K! This is Micol and I took them :) I take all the photos on this site and Lauren and I alternate writing the posts. Thanks for visiting our blog and keep in touch! xx, M
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Updated with recipe! Let me know how you like it!
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Just updated! Happy cooking :)
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