From “Mario Batali Holiday Food” (Clarkson Potter, 2000). This vermouth-based cocktail is made with fresh pineapple. Best served in a frosted martini glass. 1 whole pineapple (2 pounds) peeled, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 fifth sweet white vermouth, divided 1 bunch tarragon leaves Chill martini glasses in the freezer until very cold. Place … Continue Reading →
Recipe from “Mario Batali Holiday Food” (Clarkson Potter, 2000). These are pretty with or without the frosted glasses. 14 tangerines 1 quart soda water 8 ounces Campari Juice 12 of the tangerines and chill the juice. Cut the remaining 2 tangerines into 1/8-inch slices. Fill 8 highball glasses with ice and place 2 tangerine slices … Continue Reading →
Recipe from China Millman. This will help break the ice on a chilly New Year’s Day. 1 half-gallon apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks 8 whole cloves 2 whole star anise 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2-to-3-inch piece orange or lemon peel, pith removed Bourbon or rum … Continue Reading →
Considering not everyone imbibes, and ginger ale is oh-so-boring, you’ll probably need at least one tasty mocktail to ring in the new year. This festive recipe showcases some favorite seasonal fruits kids love and, as a plus, is packed with antioxidants. Recipe from Parkhurst Dining Services. 11/2 cups unsweetened black cherry juice 1/2 cup fresh … Continue Reading →
From David Mielnicki, Cafe Notte in Pennsylvania. For a more elegant presentation, take a chilled martini glass, run a lemon wedge around the rim, and then dip the glass into a plate of fine sugar. Ice 1 ounce limoncello 1 ounce citrus vodka Splash of simple syrup Lemon twist for garnish Fill cocktail shaker halfway … Continue Reading →
From “Great Gatherings: Star Chefs Entertain at Home” by the Macy’s Culinary Council (Book Kitchen, $29.95). This bubbly pink cocktail is definitely worth the stained fingers a pomegranate always seems to entail. I substituted prosecco just because I love it, but any sparkling wine will do. 11/2 cups (12 ounces) pomegranate liqueur, chilled 4 cups … Continue Reading →
Courtesy Sara Moulton 750-milliliter bottle fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais 1/2 cup fresh clementine or orange juice 1/2 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur 1 firm pear with the skin, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 2 clementines or 1 orange, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise … Continue Reading →
Courtesy Sara Moulton 2 cups 2 percent milk, divided 3 1/2-inch stick cinnamon, smashed using the side of a knife 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 10 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cardamom pods, crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom) Kosher salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup … Continue Reading →
Recipe from myrecipes.com You can substitute a pure cranberry juice found in the grocery store for the homemade cranberry juice, just make sure to sweeten it. 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/3 cups bourbon 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Mint leaves … Continue Reading →
Never sipped an avocado before? Try it — this tropical-tasting smoothie makes a satisfying breakfast. From Everyday Food magazine. 1 avocado 1 banana 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 3 oranges) 1/4 cup honey 2 1/2 to 3 cups ice Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend … Continue Reading →