The Gin Bramble (also sometimes called a Mississippi Mule) is an easy gin based cocktail that is dry with a hint of sweetness. If you substitute vodka for the gin, you will have a vodka bramble. 1 1/2 ounces...
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MUSHROOM RAGOUT
1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup hot water 4 Tbs butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb Portobello mushrooms, stems discarded and caps halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices 10 oz. white button mushrooms, trimmed and halved 4...
MEYER LEMON AND FRESH STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Thinking about: Meyer Lemon & Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients: 16 oz. Water 8 oz. Sugar 2 cups fresh squeezed Meyer Lemon Juice 1 pint fresh Strawberries (washed/hulled/halved) 4 oz. Sugar 4 oz. Water 24 to 32 oz. Cold Water...
TOM COLLINS
On a hot day there are few things more refreshing than a tall glass of ice cold lemonade. Add an ounce or two of gin and a bit of seltzer water and you basically have the cocktail known as...
BACON HORSERADISH DIP
3 8-oz (225 g) packages cream cheese at room temperature and cut into small pieces 12 oz (340 g) cheddar cheese, shredded 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 scallion (spring onion), green and white parts, chopped 1 cup (250...
7 UP BISCUITS
Thinking About: 7 Up Biscuits 4 cups Bisquick 1 cup sour cream 1 cup 7-up 1/2 cup melted butter (for baking dish) In large mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, Sour Cream and 7 up. (dough will be very soft) Knead...
KIR ROYALE
For this Martini Monday, we are venturing into the regal territory of the sparkling wine cocktail. The Kir, as it was originally known, originated in the Dijon region of Burgundy, France, using two of the regions top products: white...
FLAVORED VINEGARS
You will see flavored vinegar’s in specialty stores, lined up in beautiful bottles and all costing a small fortune. The secret is that flavored vinegar is terribly easy to make and a lot less expensive than buying them in...
CLASSIC MARGARITA RECIPE
If I am served one more margarita made with store bought mix, I am going to scream. Those store bought mixes are filled with corn syrup, artificial coloring, and artificial flavors. The rationale for buying already prepared margarita mix...
REAGAN’S MAC & CHEESE
One would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese. Our 40th president, Ronald Reagan, was no exception. In addition to his famous love for jelly beans, the president also loved mac & cheese. The...
MAMA’S BISCUITS
Thinking about…My Mama’s Biscuits Preheat oven to 350-f 10 oz (1 and 1/4 cups) Flour (sifted) 1 -1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1 stick Unsalted Butter (ice cold, grated) 6-7 oz cold Milk...
THE MANHATTAN COCKTAIL
The Manhattan cocktail is called whiskey’s answer to the Martini. This cocktail is a simple combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a maraschino cherries. Story has it that during prohibition, Canadian whiskey was all that was available, so now,...
BOURBON POUND CAKE
This recipe is adapted from Damon Lee Fowler’s “New Southern Kitchen.” Is there anyone who doesn’t love pound cake? I mean seriously! Who can say that they don’t love that dense, rich, buttery, sweet flavor? Because pound cake is...
DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Thinking about: Dark Chocolate Ganache: A rich cream made from chocolate and heavy cream. You can adjust the consistency desired by adding more or less cream. Equipment: Large knife to chop Chocolate 1 Saucepan Rubber Spatula Airtight container to...