My Kitchen Wish List

I am always seeing ads for new kitchen appliances and tools and cant help but be intrigued. Granted most of them turn out to be scams and pieces of crap, but there are a few things that have caught my eye lately. So I've added things to my wish list that I think will help make me the best entertainer I can be...

1. First and foremost on my list is the Margaritaville mixer. This is something I saw in Costco and have since done a little research on. Dont let the name fool you, it is not purely for margaritas. This mixer shaves ice rather than blending it, giving it that perfect smooth texture for margaritas, daiquiris, and smoothies. No more ice chunks in the drinks and a nice consistency is what you have to look forward to.

2. Lattice Pocket Pie Mold- this adorable little kitchen gadget makes baking miniature individual pies a cinch. Now you can make perfect sized desserts for picnics, lunch, or a cute finish to a dinner party.

3. Grill Tray- this heatproof tray is versatile allowing you to use in on a grill, on a stove, or in the oven. It "conducts even heat" which allows for the perfect meal and can also be used as the serving dish which enables you to keep the food warm. Perfect for grilling with friends in the summer.

4. Wine Rack- A wine rack allows you to keep your best reds on display, therefore allowing your guests to browse the collection and pick a bottle for the night. The rustic charm of this one can fit in any room giving it the look of a wine cellar. This particular Williams Sonoma rack also allows you to lay it vertical or horizontal depending on the space you are using.

Thats it for now, but in case anyone is looking to pick up the grill tray here is Williams-Sonomas fabulous recipe for grilled nachos.

What You Need
* 2 tsp. vegetable oil
* 1/2 lb. fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed and chorizo crumbled
* 1 1/2 bags (each 14 oz.) tortilla chips
* 3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 3/4 lb. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
* 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
* 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices
* 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
* 2 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
* Guacamole for serving
* Salsa for serving
* Sour cream for serving
What to Do

In a fry pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring often, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate.

Preheat the center burners of a gas grill on low and the outer burners on medium-high for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, assemble the nachos: Place a single layer of tortilla chips on the bottom of a grill tray. Sprinkle one-fourth of the cheddar cheese and then one-fourth of the Monterey jack cheese on top. Place several spoonfuls of refried beans on the cheese. Sprinkle one-fourth of the chorizo and then one-fourth of the jalapeño slices on top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 3 more layers, making each layer slightly narrower than the previous one so the nachos resemble a pyramid-shaped mound.

Place the tray over the center burners on the grill, close the lid and cook for about 7 minutes. Turn off the center burners, keeping the outer burners on medium-high, and continue cooking, covered, until the top layers of cheese are bubbly and the bottom layers are evenly melted, about 3 minutes more.

Remove the tray from the grill and top the nachos with the tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve immediately with guacamole, salsa and sour cream on the side. Serves 10 to 12.
Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.