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Easy Rustic Italian Bread

Posted by Uros Krstic · December 30, 2019

This bread has 5 ingredients. That's it! Granted, baking bread can be daunting, especially when we're so used to buying "perfect bread" at the store, with it's annoyingly perfect ends and bottom and perfectly chewy middle. But no matter how perfect store-bought bread is, it is still just that - store-bought. There is nothing like homemade bread.

DIY Tutorial: Coaster Favors

Posted by Uros Krstic · December 22, 2019

A very useful DIY party favor project. Enjoy your time spent to make these beautiful coasters.

Frozen Pineapple Mimosa Recipe

Posted by Uros Krstic · December 20, 2019

Frozen pineapple mimosas are refreshing and are sure to cool you down this summer! To make things even better, there is a kid-friendly version so that the kiddos get a tasty treat too.

Steak Crostini with Avocado-Horseradish Mayonnaise

Posted by Uros Krstic · December 18, 2019

Steak Crostini with Avocado-Horseradish Mayonnaise

Yield : 12 servings (serving size: 1 baguette slice, about 2 thin slices steak, and 2 teaspoons spread)

Cook Time: 13 MINUTES

Prep Time: 12 MINUTES

Other: 35 MINUTES

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 pound flank steak

1 ripe peeled avocado, seeded

3/4 teaspoon wasabi ( Japanese horseradish)

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 garlic clove, crushed

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise Cooking spray

12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French baguette, toasted Oregano sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Combine dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl; rub evenly over flank steak. Let stand 30 minutes. Combine avocado and next 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and mayonnaise; pulse until blended. Prepare grill. Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally. Remove steak from grill, and let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. 5. Place steak slices on toasted baguette pieces; top each with 2 teaspoons avocado spread. Reserve remaining spread for another use. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.

Rustic Winter White Setting

Posted by Uros Krstic · December 17, 2019

As we rap up the year and begin to make the transition into a new one, ours is to share a few winter party inspirations. These rustic pieces can also ease you into Spring and Summer when surrounded by green moss instead of snow.