Tuesday, April 1, 2008

red whiskey

This is actually called a scarlet o'brandy... but I am not a fan of the name. So i am changing it! it still tastes great so who cares :)

1c crushed ice
1/3c whiskey (I prefer southern comfort) (With the extra you can add Dr Pepper to it over ice. One of my favorites)
1/3c cranberry juice
2tbsp fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients into a shaker
cover and shake
strain into glass and enjoy immediately

go now!

sassy sangria

This is pretty powerful juice. So light weights beware! Recipe from semi-homemade cooking. Go share with some friends over brunch.

3c chianti
1c brandy
1/4c triple sec
1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 apple, cored and sliced
8 fresh raspberries
2c club soda

In a large pitcher combine all ingredients
except club soda
cover tightly and refrigerate 3 hours

Pour 3/4c sangria and 1/4c club soda into glasses
dividing fruit equally and serve

Only share with those who will really appreciate the work for this one!

raspberry sake

mm mmm mmmmm ok you get it, right? Recipe from semi-homemade cooking. This is a short cut to infused sake. I wish I could bring this in with me to my favorite sushi restaurant. Maybe someday.

1 bottle sake (750ml), chilled
1 pint (16oz) canned wild berry juice cocktail concentrate
1c crushed ice
1/2c frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4c fresh lemon juice

In a blender combine
sake, wild berry juice, ice, raspberries and lemon juice
pulse several times until raspberries are completely crushed

Strain into 6 martini glasses
serve immediately

chocolate fondue(s)

Oh my word... if you do not like this, you are crazy. it could not be more simple and the taste, well try it!

1c heavy cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 packages (12oz each) premier white morsels or milk chocolate or dark chocolate

Fruit to dip
bananas, sliced apples, strawberries, crisp cookies, pretzels, cubed pound cake I could go on, but you get it

In a large saucepan combine
cream and butter over med heat
bring to a simmer stirring constantly
remove pan from heat

add your choice of morsels
stir until melted and smooth
cool slightly

Transfer to beautiful bowl and serve proudly, if you have not eaten it all up before serving!

noodles alfredo

So easy it barely counts as a recipe! You will love this and so will anyone who eats it. Also from the semi-homemade cookbook.

8oz fettuccine
1 1/2 sticks butter
1c whole milk
1c grated parmesan cheese
salt

In a large pot
boil pasta in salt water until soft
drain

Return noodles to pot and place over low heat
add butter and milk
toss until butter is melted
add cheese and stir until melted
salt to taste

serve and enjoy
You could add some grilled chicken to add some protein to the meal or eat as is.
If there are any leftovers... save them!

curried bow tie pasta

Oh this is so good you have to try it! This is perfect for picnics and any summer day get together. I got this one from one of my favorite cookbooks semi-homemade cooking with Sandra Lee. A must have cookbook.

3/4c sour cream
2tsp curry powder
2can 8oz each pineapple chunks, drained
1 ripe medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 medium red apple, cored and sliced
8oz bow tie pasta
salt

In a large bowl
mix sour cream and curry powder
fold in pineapple avocado and pineapple

Meanwhile
cook pasta in a pot of boiling water until tender about 5 min
drain and rinse under cold water
fold pasta into sour cream mixture
refrigerate until cold
season salad to taste

You will have a new love for pasta salads!

lavendar lemon bars by RITA R

Submitted by MARK B in honor of a friend Rita Roberts.

Ingredients:
Depending on the size you want to make, mix these
ingredients per box.

1 Krustez Lemon Bar mix
(See ingredients on box. I think all it calls for is 3 eggs.)
Dried Lavender Buds
Lavender Oil (Buena Vista)

They ship out of state. The website is www.lavenderlakefarms.com
If you do not see it on the site, send an e-mail to rhonda@lavenderlakefarms.com
I have made about 12-15 batches of these with 1 lbs of buds and have barley
and still have lots of oil.
Purple Sugar Sprinkles
(Get these at a local Confectionary store, where they sell cake decorating supplies)


Mix ingredients per box.
Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried lavender buds per box of mix.
Add 3 drops of lavender oil.
(This is powerful stuff so it is best to use an eyedropper)

Bake per instructions. Remove from oven and sprinkle the Purple Sugar Sprinkles liberally.
Let cool, eat, share with friends.

The buds are for looks, it is the oil that give it the hint of flavor when eating.