So, since we don't always eat out I decided to share a recipe I tried and we really enjoyed. It is for Raspberry Lemonade pie. It's a great, quick and easy recipe. I love the light and summery taste. I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I really liked this one.
The only change I made is that I used Raspberry Lemonade concentrate instead of Lemonade concentrate. I also used low or no fat options or sugar free when possible. The link to the recipe is below, as well as the recipe typed out. Let me know what you think!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?RecipeID=194340&origin=detail&servings=16
Raspberry Lemonade Pie
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Gelatin
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 (6 ounce) HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crusts
Directions:
1. Add boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl. Stir 2 min. until completely dissolved; set aside. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in concentrate, then gelatin until blended.
2. Stir in COOL WHIP and berries. Pour into crusts.
3. Refrigerate 1 pie 4 hours or until firm. Freeze remaining pie up to 1 week before thawing to serve
The Drop is another gem that my husband and I have found. Several months ago I saw a Groupon deal for this bistro. While I didn't purchase the Groupon at the time, I found myself still curious about this place.
So, I took a look at their website and was excited to try it. I told the hubby about it, and we decided to visit during their happy hour. During this time they offer half priced appetizers, so we thought it would be a great time to try several different things.
The appetizer that we chose was the Fusion Hummus. It was a great! We really enjoyed it. Even better than that was their bruschetta. While it wasn't an appetizer (therefore not included in the happy hour pricing) it was totally worth it! For $15 you can order any 4 of their bruschetta options. My husband and I would go back just for this.
The bruschetta options we chose were:
- Goat cheese, fig, pistachio
- Brie, apple, balsamic cream, candied pecans
- Red grape, gorgonzola, port wine reduction
- Prosciutto, roasted garlic, romesco
The Drop has a great atmosphere. It is cozy, and reminded me of a few of the little restaurants we tried while in Spain. We would love to go back and try a few of their entrees and flatbreads as well.
So my hubby's parents came and visited us this weekend and while here asked to eat at Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. This is another one of the places in the KC area that we absolutely love.
Now, there is no shortage of options for BBQ in the KC area. My husband happened upon the 47th & Mission Rd location which is housed in a gas station, and we have been hooked ever since. Since we live closer to the Olathe location, we tend to frequent it now. We made it a point to sample many of the BBQ restaurants that are legendary in Kansas City before choosing our favorite. After trying the known names in the area, such as Gates, Jack Stack, Arthur Bryant's, and K&M, we still hold Oklahoma Joe's as our favorite.
The key factor that, for us, gives Oklahoma Joe's the edge is the quality of meat. I am not a fan of fatty meat, and every time I have ordered they have served great cuts of meat that are juicy and tender.
A few our favorites include:
- Beef Brisket Sandwich
- Hog Heaven Sandwich
- Z-man Sandwich
- Smoked Chicken Gumbo
A side of either french fries or onion rings is a great addition to a great meal.
If my word is not enough, just try stopping by sometime! We have waited in a line that went out the door on many occassions just to eat there. In fact, just Friday night the hubby, his parents, and I waited in a line that long. It was totally worth the wait! Also, it is always nice to be remembered by the staff each time we visit. While BBQ styles and preferences are as different as the people that enjoy them, we have found one that suits us.
The next restaurant I would like to write a bit about is Waldo Pizza. This is a pizza place that my husband noticed while driving the moving truck on the way to move us to our apartment in Kansas City, MO. His first impression was that it would be a great restaurant, and he was right!
Waldo Pizza is located at about 75th and Wornall in Kansas City, MO. If it says anything about how much we like this place, even after moving back to the Kansas side of the KC metro area we still go by every once in awhile to enjoy their pizza. They have several options for specialty pizzas, and they have a wide variety of toppings to choose from if you want to build your own pizza. We personally love to get the Cheese Crusts as an appetizer, and pretty much any pizza with the honey wheat crust is a hit for us.
The atmosphere is also fun. They have trivial pursuit question cards at each of the tables that my hubby and I love to use to pass the time away after we order. The artwork is interesting, and if you go take a look at the ceiling you'll see a few other interesting touches. :)
This is another place that we've taken family members and guests to for a meal option. Any time we've gone it's been a hit!
The first restaurant I'd like to share is Llywelyn's Pub. My husband and I decided to try it out after a co-worker suggested it to me, and it's been a hit with us ever since. Not only is the food great, but it has a very interesting atmosphere. It is housed in an antique building and several nights a week they have bands play after 9pm.
Some of our favorite menu options include:
- Llywelyn's Reuben
- Llywelyn's Broil
- Shepherd's Pie
- Steak & Cheese
- Pub Pretzels
- Homemade Chips (pay a little extra for a side of pepper cheese to dip them in, totally worth it!)
We have taken several family members here and they have all enjoyed it. My brother visited from Oklahoma and loved the Steak & Cheese so much that he asked me to get one and bring it to Oklahoma for him. The staff was so great about it, they packed it up picnic style for us to make the 6hr drive to OKC.
The only warning that I'd give is that it can be pretty loud when the bands play, so having a conversation can be difficult. However, they do have a private room called "The Snug" that can be used for a small group.
This remains one of our favorites, so I encourage you to at least try it. Oh, and don't forget to ask about the cobbler of the day. The cobbler with a scoop of ice cream is awesome!
I have to admit that I never thought I would actually start a blog. However after moving to Kansas City a little over 4 years ago, I found that I often got asked by people that had lived in the area a lot longer than me where I would suggest going to eat. I decided that it might be interesting to share some of the places we've tried for others to read...so here I am.
I lived in Oklahoma from birth until my husband and I got married. After arriving in Kansas City we had to find new favorite places to go out to eat. We both enjoy finding places that are not huge national chains, but we do eat at those from time to time as well.
So, with that I intend to share places we've found, and would also love to hear of any places I may have missed so far!
