SURPRISINGLY REFRESHING FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE1 c. milk½ c. heavy cream½ c. natural unsweetened cocoa powder½ c. packed light brown sugar¾ t. vanillaKosher salt2 c. ice cubes3 T. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate shavings Blend milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and pinch…
HOLIDAY CRESCENT ROLL CHRISTMAS TREE2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls¼ c. grated parmesan cheese1 t. dried Italian seasoning½ c. sour cream with added chopped chives (makes the dip part)12-15 cherry tomatoes, halved1 medium yellow bell pepper3 T. chopped fresh…
PILGRIM HAT COOKIES16 chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers1 (4 ¼-oz.) containers orange frosting, tube with piping tips (do not use the gel frosting)16 miniature peanut butter cups Place cookies on work surface.Squeeze a dime size dot…
IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED CORN SLAW4 fresh ears of corn, husked2-3 fresh jalapenos3 (10-oz.) bags shredded cabbage4 green onions, chopped3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 c. minced white onion¼ c. chopped fresh dill¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley2/3 c. good…
QUICK ROASTED ARTICHOKE DIP1 c. grated good quality Parmesan4 oz. cream cheese, room temp.½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo¼ c. sour cream2 T. lemon juiceZest of 1 lemon3 (9-oz.) boxes frozen artichokes, thawed, drained and chopped2 T. minced garlic1 (4.5-oz.)…
MOLASSES WHIPPED CREAM TOPPED SWEET POTATO PIE2 store-bought pie crusts3 lbs. sweet potatoes1 ¼ c. sugar2 T. flour¼ t. ground allspice½ t. ground ginger½ t. ground nutmeg¼ t. ground cloves¼ c. molasses or pure cane syrup1/3 c. cold butter, chopped…
CLASSIC SPINACH MADELINEOlive oil¾ c. panko bread crumbsPinch kosher salt3 (10-oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach¼ c. butter1 c. chopped sweet onion3 T. minced garlic¼ c. flour¾ c. half and half6 ozs. Velveeta cheese, cubed1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced1 ½…
TASTY SEARED BACON WRAPPED FILET MIGNONS2 (8-10-oz.) beef filet mignons, wrapped in bacon, 2” thickKosher salt, black pepper3 T. olive oil3 T. butter Preheat oven 425.In oven proof or cast iron skillet, melt butter and add olive oil.Sear the seasoned…
DELIGHTFUL OPEN-FACED CAPRESE SANDWICHESOlive oil1 T. minced garlic8 slices (1/2” thick) crusty Italian bread3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced16-20 medium fresh basil leaves3 T. balsamic vinegarKosher salt, black pepper Prepare grill for medium heat (350-450).Combine…
Today’s GADGET is the BOXED WINE DISPENSER. This gadget eliminates the ugly box along with the stigma associated with BOXED WINES. The DISPENSER will beautifully accent any counter or home bar. Simply choose your favorite 3-liter box wine, remove the…