date night at my house

Date Night at My House: Thai Beef Salad

Otherwise known as "Six Shades of Green"...

June 22, 2012

Once again my husband nails a tasty dinner that’s just right for warm weather. He said it should be called “Six Shades of Green” because of all the green ingredients. So, here is my tribute to the book that has taken the country by storm…

My heart is pounding. No meal has ever affected me the way that this one has and I can’t fathom why. Is it the mint? The cucumbers? Cilantro? Scallions? Yes, it must be…the six shades of green.

“Are you hungry?” he asks me knowingly.

“Yes,” I breathe. I subconsciously bite my lip.

“You’re biting that lip again,” he says with an edge to his voice. “This is your punishment, so close and so far. I’m eating in front of you and you can’t have any.”

“Please,” I beg.

He finally takes pity on on me and places a plate in front of me. My inner goddess is thrilled. The combination of beef with so many tasty flavors is perfection — the spice of the peppers, the cool cucumbers and the fresh mint. Oh my.

Wanna spice up your night. Here’s what we did:

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Hot Weather Cocktail: Cucumber Mint Limeade

A Westchester mom shares her recipe for a refreshing post-bedtime treat.

June 20, 2012

When the weather gets steamy, I love sipping a cold, citrusy cocktail on the porch at dusk. My friend Lauren, who is a lovely hostess, served me this drink at a recent neighborhood BBQ. I raved over it so much that she and her husband nearly bottled me some in a sip cup to take on my bike ride home.

summer cocktails limes

Make this the signature cocktail at your next BBQ or mix it up tonight after the kids go to bed. It only takes a few minutes. “I originally made it without vodka, and it’s yummy and fresh virgin as well,” Lauren says. You’ll never believe what the star ingredient is: Trader Joe’s kiddie lemonade juice box. Really! Get the recipe after the jump…

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