Archive for January, 2007

Blue Cheese Vodka Balls

1/2c. blue cheese 1/2c. cream cheese 1 T. peppered flavored vodka 1 T. fresh, chopped parsley 1/2c. toasted sesame seeds Cream together the first 4 ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for 35 minutes. Roll into balls and then roll in the sesame seeds until covered evenly. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

The Winner Cocktail Recipe

As suggested in InStyle magazine. Serves 12. 4c. tangerine or orange juice 1/4c. Rose’s sweetened lime juice 1c. vodka 12 T. boysenberry or blackberry syrup 1 bottle chilled champagne lime slices or blackberries for garnish Combine the juices and vodka in a large pitcher. Fill 12 rock glasses with ice and 1 T. syrup. Fill the glasses... Read more »

Liquid Legend Recipe

As suggested in InStyle magazine. Serves 10. 1 1/2c. Bacardi Coco rum 1 1/2c. pineapple juice 3/4c. brandy 1/2c. sweetened coconut cream 2 tsp. almond extract Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve in ice filled glasses and garnish with pineapples and cherries.

Oscar 79 Cocktails

As suggested in InStyle magazine: 2 bottles sparkling wine Mango liquor, try Hiram Walker Fruja Fill flutes with the sparkling wine and add a splash of the liquor.

Artichoke Bruschetta

2 14 oz. cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2 ripe medium plum tomatoes, diced 1/2c. chopped red onion 1/2c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/4c. mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste 1 baguette, sliced and toasted Combine all ingredients and serve over toasted bread slices. You can also top the slices with bruschetta and broil... Read more »

Parmesan Garlic Dip Recipe

1 8 oz. container sour cream 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt white pepper to taste Blend all ingredients and serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Tip of the Week – Find a New Author

Captivating New Authors! Have you ever found an author that you enjoy so much you start reading every book they’ve written, one after the other? Cold winter nights are the perfect time to curl up with a good book in front of a fire. Two authors who might fall into this category are Philippa Gregory... Read more »

Cajun Hurricanes

3 ½ c. light rum 1 c. dark rum 1 ¼ c. orange juice 1 ¼ c. pineapple juice 3 T. grenadine 1 t. per drink of sweet-and-sour mix Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and serve over ice. Garnish with cherries and orange slices.

Pink Passions

4 1/2c. chopped fresh strawberries 3 c. passion-fruit juice 1 1/2c. Cointreau or triple sec 1 1/2c. vodka 6 tsp. grenadine 20 whole strawberries for garnish Pour all ingredients except whole strawberries into a pitcher. Working in batches, fill blender with chopped ice. Add cocktail mixture and blend until combined. Pour into glasses and... Read more »