Paige Phillips Photography & Design

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Surf & Turf: Succulent Lobster Tails are EASY!

I love Lobster tails although I am new to cooking them. After a little bit of research, who knew how easy they are to prepare? Maybe some people shy away from them because they think they are too expensive. The Lobster tails I purchased were $4.99 each at Publix. This is not too shabby in my opinion. 

Prepare your favorite steak and vegetables the way you like them and follow these easy steps to put the Surf in your Turf!

There are many ways to cook Lobster. Broil in the oven, grill, steam, boil... whatever you fancy but all these ways are quick!

I decided to boil mine. 

I brought a large pot of water to a boil. 
Added 2 Bay Leaves, Himalayan Sea Salt & Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.
After a moment or two I added the Lobster Tails (still in their shell).
They will turn bright orange almost immediately. 
Let cook for 3-5 minutes depending on the size but when they are to curl up, they are ready. 
Remove them and set aside to cool.
Once they cool to the touch, use meat scissors to cut down the spine of the shell and separate meat from the shell. 
Top with your preference of finishing butter, melted.
Serve on top of your favorite steak and vegetables!

Yummy! 


Monday, March 21, 2016

Moriarty's Irish Pub - Soft Opening

Sherlock Holmes's, Moriarty, is nothing short of a "criminal mastermind" according to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The character inspiring the name of the newest addition to Columbia, SC's Vista culture. 

Described by Doyle as the "Napoleon of crime" the phrase can be turned to describe the nature of Moriarty's Irish Pub as the "Napoleon of the pint." 

With a vast variety of pint selections, an atmosphere smoothing your transition from pants to kilt, and food that makes your Irish tastebuds dance, Moriarty's Irish Pub is the best new, locally owned Restaurant & Bar to visit this Spring. Here are a few photographs from the soft opening Saturday, March 12th 2016! 












Visit Moriarty's Irish Pub and get your PINT ON!!!

Thursday, March 17, 2016

EASY & TASTY: Melt in your mouth Ribs with Sweet Potato Mash & Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad

Mmmmmmmmmm! My boys love this one! I do not like to order ribs in restaurants because this recipe is fool proof for perfect, melt in your mouth, fall off the bone, BBQ Ribs! Why go out when you can make the best Ribs in town in your own kitchen? While Ribs are not the healthiest of dishes, these compliments of Sweet Potato Mash & Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Salad are great for your body!



These are easy and my own recipes! 

Ingredients:

Rack of Pork Ribs
BBQ Sauce
Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Pinch of Ground All Spice

2 Sweet Potatoes
Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp of Heavy Cream (optional)

1/2 cup diced Cucumber 
1/2 cup or several small Sweet Cherry Tomatoes
1/2  cupCrumbled Feta Cheese
Pinch of Salt & Pepper
1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp. Olive Oil or Infused Oil of your choosing


Ready Crockpot for Ribs by turning on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours...

Melt in your Mouth Ribs
Cut rack into small 3-4 rib sections
Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper & Ground Allspice
Place small racks in Crockpot with meaty sides against the sides of the Crockpot
Drizzle BBQ Sauce over ribs 
Cover for remainder of cook time
After 8 hours in the Crockpot
Carefully remove racks from Crockpot and place on a baking sheet
Ready oven for Broil
Broil on high for 3-5 minutes
Remove and enjoy!


With approximately 1 hour left for the Crockpot...

Sweet Potato Mash
Heat oven to 400 degrees
Poke holes in Sweet Potatoes and place directly on rack
Bake for 1 hour (oven will be heated for broiling the ribs)
Remove from oven and place in bowl
Remove skin (should come off quite easily)
Mix in Butter, Cinnamon and heavy cream until smooth
Serve & enjoy!

At any point through out the day...

Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad
Dice Cucumber & Tomatoes
Place in Bowl
Sprinkle with Salt & Pepper
Add Feta Crumbles
Stir in Oil & Red Wine Vinegar
Thoroughly mix & enjoy! 
This is a great snack as well!




I hope you enjoy! Like my recipes?! Tell your friends on Facebook by giving me a share! Thank you for tuning in... more to come!  

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Toddler Approved: Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Creamy Cauliflower Sauce

This recipe was soooo delicious I just had to share!

Easy, Tasty & Healthy

Cooking this dish had my husband saying "Dang, that smells good"&"Looks yummy".Which are words us family chef's like to hear.  If you are like me, we want our family to be excited about the food we are making. We recently decided to begin eating healthier and being more mindful of what we put in our bodies so this seemed like a good recipe to try. 

This dish is full of bold flavors that make your tastebuds dance in delight! Garlic, Basil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & crushed red pepper flakes give the dish depth while topping it with the Cauliflower Cream Sauce is the icing on the cake. 

I wasn't sure about the Cauliflower Cream Sauce since I had never made nor tasted anything quite like it before, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a GREAT substitute for Alfredo Sauce and actually tastes kind of similar. I made extra so I can try some on some Spinach Ravioli which I am making later this week. This sauce is great for refrigeration & re-heating.




What makes this dish is the Sun-Dried Tomatoes & using the reserved oil from the jar to cook the chicken. Talk about Flavor! YUM! 
You can use pasta of your choosing. I used Gluten-Free Fettuccine but homemade Zucchini Noodles would be yummy too! We sprinkled a tiny bit of Parmesan on top as well! 


My husband and toddler loved this meal and I will definitely be making it again! 
Here is the link to the recipe...


Enjoy! 

Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday, February 12, 2016

Paige Phillips Photography - New Logo & adventures!

Very excited to introduce the new logo & more great things in 2016... look for some local advertising with a special offer and Themed Mini Sessions this April! Coming soon!