No, this isn’t a different kind of of Sangria (that’ll come in the next week or two). This is actually a non-alcoholic drink from Mexico that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo tomorrow. Why would I talk about a virgin drink on the blog? Because last week I talked about the Paloma: an alternative to the… Continue reading Sangrita
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Paloma
Cinco de Mayo is a week from Saturday, which means it’s time to break out the tequila and limes. That’s right, it’s time for a margarita or two, and there’s no better time to imbibe them then on one of the biggest Mexican holidays around. While food is an important part of the holiday (I… Continue reading Paloma
Pork Loin with Blood Orange Salsa
Ever found a recipe that sounds like the perfect meal but then discovered there’s one major ingredient that you’re allergic to so you can’t have it after all? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a great cookie, cocktail, or entree that looks delicious and then come to find it’s made with pineapple… Continue reading Pork Loin with Blood Orange Salsa
Lemony Chicken Thighs with Lemon Salsa Verde
I love lemons. I use them in cocktails, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and desserts. While I use them for almost every kind of cooking, my favorite way to use lemons is in desserts or sauces. That lemon adds a bright, tart flavor to whatever I’m making. And although I’ll use whatever lemon I can… Continue reading Lemony Chicken Thighs with Lemon Salsa Verde
Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Oranges
We’re right in the middle of citrus season. This is one of my favorite times of year. Sure, I love the spring and summer when there’s an abundance of berries and stone fruits, but when those sweet berries and peaches aren’t available, oranges and lemons are a wonderful alternative. While citrus aren’t as sweet as… Continue reading Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Oranges
Keltic Smash
Now that we’re into January, it’s time for me to go back to two of my favorite liquors: bourbon and whiskey. I always like to drink those brown liquors when the temperature dips and down comes the rain. But whiskey isn’t the only thing that comes back when those clouds roll in. All types of… Continue reading Keltic Smash
Pegu Club Cocktail
If there’s one thing that goes well with gin and vodka (my two liquors of choice during the spring and summer) it’s citrus juice. That pop of tart flavor melds very nicely with the lighter liquors which is why it’s such a popular choice both today and yesterday. I mean, look at the classic cocktails:… Continue reading Pegu Club Cocktail
Boursin-Stuffed Kumquats
Now that we’re getting into spring and summer, that means more time outside. And more time outside means more picnics and family barbecues. But then we come to the question about what to serve for those events. Fried chicken is a good choice as are burgers and fruit salads. But those are all main courses… Continue reading Boursin-Stuffed Kumquats
Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins
When I was growing up one of my favorite things to bake with my mother were blueberry muffins. I always knew it was spring when we made these muffins because that’s when the blueberries started to show up in stores. We always used the same recipe. It was the recipe my mom used when she… Continue reading Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Citrus Raspberry Trifle
We’re right in the middle of two of my favorite seasons: citrus and Girl Scout Cookie. Okay, I know Girl Scout Cookies aren’t necessarily a season, but they’re around for at least a month (and still available until March 12th) and that’s more than enough for me. I’m a huge girl scout cookie fan. I’ve… Continue reading Citrus Raspberry Trifle
Greyhound Cocktail
When the weather gets warm, all I want are fizzy cocktails that have two things: a lot of ice and plenty of club soda. After that, I really don’t care what’s poured into the shaker. It could be gin, vodka or any other liquor for which I might have a craving. There are several drinks… Continue reading Greyhound Cocktail