Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Halloween Drinks (For Adults)
Monday, August 24, 2020
#TastyTuesday - Cherry Smash!
1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 4 mint sprigs
8 teaspoons of sugar
6 ounces (3/4 cups) dark rum
1/4 cup lime juice
3 cups cherry-flavored seltzer (plain
seltzer will work too)
Preparation
Using 4 glasses evenly divide the cherries, mint leaves and sugar. Mash the ingredients with a wooden spoon and then stir in the rum and the lime juice, top it off with seltzer. Add mint sprig for color.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Tasty Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 4 ounces
cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces
butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup
packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup
granulated sugar
- 1 large
egg
- 1 1/2
teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups
all-purpose flour
- 1/2
teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4
teaspoon salt
- 1 cup
semisweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Tasty Tuesday - Sex on the Beach
1/2 oz peach schnapps
2 oz cranberry juice
2 oz orange juice
CHEERS
Monday, January 12, 2015
Tasty Tuesday–Spike Your Cocoa
Last week the temps here in Michigan were flirting with zero. My friends in Minnesota experienced frigid temps. (Lets look for a baby boom in nine months.) Cold temp means opportunity to warm up by cuddling with a mug of hot chocolate.
I have a hot cocoa station in my kitchen for the kids. I found some decorative canning jars and filled them with various ingredients. Powder cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, flavored creamer. Keep mugs or cups handy. Use mugs with names to prevent confusion or use a variety of cups for fun.
For the adults, keep flavored schnapps handy. A shot of peppermint is delicious. My favorite is Michigan Cherry liqueur – tastes like a hot chocolate covered cherry!
For a bit of romance… sip a mug of spiked hot cocoa while cuddling with your honey.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Spiked Mulled Cider
I discovered a shot of Hot Damn schnapps in some mulled cider works wonders.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - New Release from Sarah Castille
Amateur MMA fighter, Marcy Foster is determined to win the state championship. But dark secrets and a broken trust mean there's one submission she just can’t master. Fortunately Club Excelsior has hired a coach who knows all the right moves.
Sexy, confident and commanding, fight consultant Jax demands control, both in and out of the ring. But once he has Marcy against the ropes, Jax knows he’s in too deep. He has the dominance to give her what she needs, but once he unleashes her hidden passions, there's no going back.
Under Jax's skilled hands, Marcy submits to her deepest desires. But when her personal and professional worlds collide, she is forced to face a brutal truth—yielding to her darkest needs may be the one thing that costs her the fight...and her heart.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Cake Mix Cookies
Being a busy mom I'm lucky the boys favorite cookie is one of the easiest to make. The boys like the flavor of the French Vanilla and the soft, chewy texture I create by taking the cookies out after baking for 10 min.
1 box French Vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs
2 Tbsp water
1 cup of chocolate chips (I add a little more)
Mix well and drop by teaspoon onto a prepared cookie sheet. (I use parchment paper).
Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 min,
Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before removing off the sheet. Place on rack to continue cooling.
Warning: the cookie dough is really yummy and may be eaten if kids are around
TIP: have your honey help you make these sweet treats and enjoy them warm with a glass of milk.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Romantic Italian Toast
Tomato-Basil
Have fun "playing" in the kitchen together. Couples can relax, laugh and steal some romantic moments...even with teens around. Be prepared for teens to roll their eyes and say, "Ewe!" as they walk away to give you privacy.
This recipe is a great way to use leftovers. I like to use French bread I purchase off the "day old" rack at the market. I recommend to try a fruity wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or even a Pinot Grigo. The bright crisp qualities of these wines will match up to the acidity of the fresh tomatoes. while the fruit will play up its sweet, juicy characteristics. Personally, I'm a sweet red wine drinker and won't eat fresh romas without it.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - A Taste of Rome by Lucy Felthouse
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
You can keep that fancy paczki.
Give me something chocolate with ice cream.
CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIE SQUARES
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1 (21.5 or 23.6 oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract 1 lg. can cherry pie filling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix as
package directs. Spread into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 20
minutes.
Meanwhile, in small mixer bowl, beat cheese until
fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk then egg and 1/2 teaspoon almond
extract. Pour evenly over brownie layer, bake 25 minutes longer or until set.
Cool. Chill. Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract into cherry filling and
pour over brownies
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Simmering Soup on Freezing Day
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Tasty Tuesday - Hot Chocolate Covered Cherry
Here in Michigan and across the country the temps are low and the snow is deep. After the morning coffee is finished, I clean out the pot and fill with water. I try to keep a pot of hot water available all day for my snowmen to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa when they come in from the cold.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tasty Tuesday - Beer Pizza Date Night
It has become a family event every Saturday. My teen boys love the homemade dough and creating their own pizza with too many toppings. Hubby and I remember the days when just he and I would pour some wine and enjoy the time in the kitchen with only each other.
- 1 1/3 cups water ( Or 1 Cup
Water and 1/3 Cup Flat Beer for better flavor)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast