Archive for January, 2007

Host an Oscars Party

How to Host a Fabulous Oscars Party!
The glamour and excitement of the Oscars is contagious, so consider inviting some friends to join you for an evening of star-gazing! The 81st Academy Awards presentation will be held on Sunday, February 22, at 8 p.m., ET and calls for no less than our Oscars party that is... Read more »

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 with the juice/vodka mixture. Top with champagne... 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 on a baking sheet for 2-3 minutes... Read more »

Baked Brie

Ingredients:

2 T. brown sugar
2 T. pecan halves, roughly chopped
1 sheet pastry puff
1 3 1/2″ wheel of Brie, about 8 to 10 ounces
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine sugar and pecans. Set aside.
Unfold the pastry and place on lightly floured work space. Roll out... Read more »

Marinated Tomatoes and Olives

2 c. assorted imported olives
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 T. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 T. white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss. Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.

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 and... Read more »