Cranberry Martinis

Another holiday beverage, this one with alcohol. Servings: 2 drinks Source: Ina Garten INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION For a delicious and festive holiday drink you can make quickly, simply combine the ingredients in advance and shake them up when guests arrive. DIRECTIONS Place the cranberries and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, cover and microwave for 30 seconds. Set … Read more

2 Mocktails

Not for Dry January, but for a holiday celebration with a pregnant niece. Hibiscus Fizz Mocktail Servings: 1  Source: Alison Roman DESCRIPTION It’s hard to beat the natural sweetness, unique tartness and stunning color of hibiscus, but this fizzy drink can be modified with any chilled tea. Don’t turn away at the mention of apple cider vinegar: … Read more

Pumpkin Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS Graham Cracker Crust for 2 cheesecakes (from box) Filling (for two cheesecakes) 2 1/2 lbs. packaged cream cheese softened 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 teaspoons allspice 3/4 teaspoons ginger 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 lb. canned pumpkin (1 15 oz can is fine) 2 egg yolks 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS Grease two … Read more

Happy Boxing Day!!!

Seelbach Cocktail Recipe By: Imbibe Magazine Serving Size: 1 Summary:  Named after the Louisville, Kentucky hotel where it was first crafted in 1917, the Seelbach cocktail is a classic mix of bourbon, Cointreau and both Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters. Ingredients: 1 ounce bourbon 1/2 ounce Cointreau 7 dashes Angostura bitters 7 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Champagne … Read more