Pear Sangria 6 oz. Pear Vodka (or regular vodka)2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice5 oz. pear nectarChampagne or a sweeter sparkling wineThinly sliced pears, garnish 1. In a pitcher, combine the vodka, lemon juice and nectar. 2. Refrigerate until chilled.3.…
DECADENT POTS DE CRÈME 1 (12-oz.) bag semisweet chocolate chips4 eggs, at room temperature1 T. vanillaPinch of salt1 c. very hot strong coffee1 T. brandy1 (8-oz.) Cool WhipChocolate sprinkles 1. In a food processor or blender, place the chocolate chips.2.…
Garlic and Lemon Baked Chicken 40-50 fresh garlic cloves*1 large red onion, thinly sliced1 (8-oz.) container sliced mushrooms8-10 Roma tomatoes, halved12-16 baby assorted potatoes (yukon gold, purple, red)2 fryers, split and seasonedOlive oilPaprikaChopped green onions, garnish SAUCE:½ c. fresh lemon…
Mac and Cheese Carbonara 1 T. olive oil1” thick piece pancetta, cut in small dice3 T. minced garlic3 T. flour6-7 c. whole milk4 large eggs, lightly whisked1 T. finely chopped fresh thyme leavesRed pepper2 c. freshly grated Asiago cheese, plus…
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Vinaigrette 4 c. shaved Brussels sprout2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks1 c. thinly sliced celery1 c. chopped spiced pecans*-see recipe below¼ c. Bacon Vinaigrette*-see recipe belowKosher salt, black pepper SPICED PECANS:2 c.…
Cherry Tomato-Salmon Skewers ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, additional for brushing¼ c. fresh lemon juice1 T. Dijon mustard1 T. finely chopped rosemarySalt and black pepper1-2 pts. Fresh cherry tomatoes1 ½ lbs. salmon fillet cut into 1 ½” cubes4 long…
Delicious Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates Large Pitted Medjool Dates (package size depends on how many you want to stuff)Hickory Smoked Bacon Strips, cut in half, crosswiseCrumbled Goat Cheese, or your favorite soft cheese 1. Take each pitted date (if not…
8 sugar cubes1 c. pomegranate liqueur2 (750-milliliter) bottles ProseccoPomegranate seeds, garnish 1. Put 1 sugar cube in each of 8 Champagne flutes.2. Add 2 T. liqueur to each glass.3. Fill glasses with Prosecco (about ¾ c.).4. Garnish with seeds, if…
WHITE CHOCOLATE HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice2 (18.25-oz.) pkgs. white cake mix2 (3.4-oz.) pkgs. vanilla instant pudding mix6 large eggs2 ½ c. milk, divided2 c. canola oil4 t. vanilla1 t. almond extract2 t. ground cinnamon1 (4-oz.)…
FABULOUS PAN SEARED MARSLA VEAL CHOPS WITH VEGGIES AND PASTA 2 veal chops, ¾” thick¼ c. Gourmet Garden-Garlic Stir-In Paste (in a tube)3 sprigs of fresh thyme, removed from stem and chopped3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, removed from stem and…