Have you ever noticed how different months are different colors? October and November are brown and orange, December is red and green, and March is green. Well, February is no different. Red, pink and white are in every store window and school office from one end of the country to the other. Why is everything… Continue reading Blood Orange Cranberry Muffins
Author: Jennifer
Radler
I’m sure you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quiet on the cocktail front this month. Well, that’s because so many people invoke the “dry-January” pledge and choose to skip alcohol for the first month of the year. I get it. After the holidays and the non-stop excess, both in the food and drink department, everyone’s… Continue reading Radler
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites
Last week I gave you an appetizer to serve for your Super Bowl party. And as much as I love a good app, nothing trumps a good dessert! Preferably something made with chocolate. But plain old chocolate isn’t special enough for a party. No, you need something with a little more pizazz. But no matter… Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites
Marinated Gouda
The big game is just two weeks away. Now that we know Kansas City is playing San Francisco, the next thing is to decide who to root for. After that, it’s all about the party and what you’re going to serve. Of course there will be burgers and hot dogs, but more importantly are the… Continue reading Marinated Gouda
Pork Chop Sweet Potato Bake
If there’s one thing I love, it’s sweet potatoes. While they’re great as a main course, I usually enjoy them as a side. That sweet orange flesh is full of rich flavor and so much better than the classic white. I’ve never been a fan of white potatoes. They just don’t have the flavor the… Continue reading Pork Chop Sweet Potato Bake
Slow-Cooker Lamb, Apricot and Olive Tagine
It’s the start of a new year, and that means it’s time to throw out all that candy and chocolate. All those cakes and cookies, all the fattening food and drink that make up most of November and December. In other words, it’s time to get healthy. So, throw out all that bread and grab… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Lamb, Apricot and Olive Tagine
Lemon Champagne Punch
New Year’s Eve is next week and for this holiday, champagne is an absolute must! While I have absolutely no problem drinking my champagne straight out of a coupe or flute, I prefer including it in a cocktail. My first choices are usually the Kir Royale or Champagne Cocktail because they’re easy to whip up… Continue reading Lemon Champagne Punch
Coquito
The holidays are right around the corner. First comes Hanukkah and then Christmas. With the holidays overlapping this year, there are plenty of chances to indulge in both fancy confections and cocktails. While I won’t turn down the sweets, you all know if it comes down to choosing between the two, I’ll go with the… Continue reading Coquito
Hoosier Pie
And pie month continues. During the holidays there are two things that often grace tables all over: cookies and pies. While Pumpkin and Apple are the common choices, there are so many alternatives. Chocolate, lemon, cranberry… the list goes on and on. So, in honor of that long list, I’ve decided to whip up a… Continue reading Hoosier Pie
Castro’s Christmas Nightcap
Last week was Thanksgiving and now we’re deep into the holiday season. That means that this weekend is the first official weekend of holiday parties. I know because we always have one. See, we don’t want to compete with office parties which always seem to be in the middle of the month, so we have… Continue reading Castro’s Christmas Nightcap
Maple Pie
Pie month continues, and now we’re into December. That means Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner and so are days and days of cookies, cakes and plenty of pie. I love a good piece of cake or a delicious chocolate cookie, but nothing beats a stunning pie. Although apple and pumpkin are popular… Continue reading Maple Pie