Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!
Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Smoky Martini
c/o Fogged in Lounge

Ingredients

• 2 oz dry gin (Bluecoat)
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth (Dolin)
• 1 tsp smoky scotch (Peat Monster)

Ingredients
Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Lemon twist.














Southwest Quinoa Salad
c/o Lemon Tree Dwelling

Ingredients

• 1 c. uncooked quinoa (3 cups cooked)
• 1 c. chopped tomatoes
• 1 c. chopped bell peppers
• 1 c. charred corn
• ½ c. black beans, drained
• ½ c. chopped red onion
• 1 avocado, chopped
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• For dressing:
• ½ c. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. cilantro, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
2. While quinoa is cooling, prepare veggies.
3. Combine quinoa and veggies in a large mixing bowl.
4. Prepare dressing by combining ingredients and shaking until well mixed.
5. Pour dressing over quinoa and veggies and stir to combine.
6. Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Chocolate Chun Banana Muffins

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 3 bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chunks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or line a muffin tin.
2. Add the bananas, brown sugar, and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until well combined.
3. Beat in the egg, butter, and vanilla until just combined.
4. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and stir to combine.
5. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combine.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin 2/3 of the way full.
8. Bake for 18 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.