This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is a delicious summer drink, balanced between hints of vanilla-orange with a touch of alcohol. If you want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert without overwhelming sweet notes, this just might become a new favorite of yours. In reviewing other variations around the web, many seemed too sweet or had …
My first authentic Pisco Sour cocktail was hand-crafted for me by my very dear Chilean friend, Jorge, during one of my trips to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had tried them afterwards in bars, but they simply did not compare to a Pisco Sour created by someone who learned from an authentic region. Jorge has fine-tuned his craft …
The Nicoise Salad with Seared Tuna is a classic French salad, originating from the city of Nice featuring sustainably sourced tuna and a dijon vinaigrette. Served as a composed salad, or mise en place, this is the perfect opportunity to put your plating skills to the test and present your companions with a beautiful salad. …
The Leprechaun’s Green Gold Cocktail is a simple and refreshing Irish Whiskey based cocktail to celebrate with this St Patrick’s Day. With a mere touch of Creme de Menthe to turn your golden-colored whiskey green without overpowering the flavor, you can festively enjoy fine whiskey. Any Irish Whiskey you choose will be more than suitable …
This super simple applesauce recipe is just that; a quick and delicious applesauce recipe that mainly relies on apple variety and quality. Applesauce is a versatile side dish or main meal that pairs with everything from granola and yogurt for breakfast to pork chops or sausages for dinner. You can even have it for dessert …
This grilled vegetable flatbread recipe is a vibrant and unique take on traditional flatbread, featuring fresh ricotta cheese and salsa verde. If there is one thing more quintessentially American than baseball, it is barbecuing in the summer with the smell of charcoal in the air and surrounded by friends and family to enjoy a fresh …
This quick and simple Roasted Cajun Shrimp and Sausage recipe features shrimp, sausage, hearty vegetables, and flavorful cajun spices. Cajun cuisine has become somewhat of a blanket term for a hybrid of Cajun and Creole cuisines throughout the U.S. In Louisiana, however, where both of these cultures were born and continue to thrive, there is …
This seasonal California Style Aperitivo takes all of the goodness of the traditional Northern Italian Aperitivo and adds a local farm-to-table twist. This plate is full of fresh, local ingredients and is perfect for small gatherings with LOTS of wine and excellent conversation. An aperitivo is a pre-dinner drink and light fare meant to whet …
Peruvian Anticuchos is a traditional dish consisting of skewered and grilled meats, typically made with non-offal or cheaper cuts of meat, including beef heart. Variations can also include other meats such as chicken or pork. The meat is marinated in vinegar and a blend of spices including cumin, ají pepper, and garlic, before being skewered …
From the heart of the Dame District, the Ten Bells Cocktail was born under the dim lighting of the sumptuous lounge known as JT Pims in Dublin, Ireland. Take your Bushmills Black Bush and shake in Crème de cassis, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and tonic water, for a lavish cocktail of acidic blackcurrant and Irish …