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No party is complete without the alcohol and if ever there’s a time to serve champagne New Year’s Eve is it! Make sure your bar or freezer has plenty of ice and bubbly! You’ll want have plenty of champagne flutes or at least wine glasses for toasting. Below are few of my favorite specialty champagne [...]
Are you throwing a last minute New Year’s Eve party? Don’t despair! You can give the perfect party without spending a lot of money or time and still make the evening memorable. The secret to a successful fete is to get organized, serve simple finger foods and delicious cocktails. With a little creativity and a [...]
Start a new tradition, be the hit of your holiday party, or just relax on the couch while the kids unwrap their gifts with a warm and spicy mug of mulled wine! This recipe is fast and simple, with the hit being the wine (preferably from the Temecula region!) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: [...]
The traditional sugar cookie with a recipe that has been in my family for generations, frosting recipe included. Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup white sugar 1 1/3 cup shortening 4 eggs well beaten 2tsp vanilla 4 cups of flour 1 tsp salt 3 tsp baking powder Instructions: Cream shortening and sugar together Add eggs, [...]
Ingredients Six 2-inch-thick meaty veal shanks, each tied with string3/4 to 1 pound each)Salt and freshly ground pepper2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 celery rib, cut into 1/2 -inch dice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry red wine, such as Barbera or Chianti 1 cup drained canned [...]
Usually parrots and bats don’t get along but this Halloween I’ve consulted with this flying rodent to get a well-rounded list of scary imbibements for the grown-up goblins. As you may remember from a past article, one of my favorite drinks is the Mojito. Derived from this drink is the Bayou Slime. Think of [...]
Growing up I can remember the first time I took a bite of Chicken Marsala and I was hooked from then on. I do not know why with my love for the flavorful meal I make it but once in a blue moon. I love mushrooms and the way the wine gets soaked into the [...]
This is a recipe that is easy to make and delicious to eat! They are a family favorite and get a thumbs up from even the pickiest of eaters. When I make them, I always double the batch and then freeze a few individual patties for an occasional lunch and save the rest for dinner [...]
Salmon is a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. If you prefer, tuna, rainbow trout or Atlantic mackerel can all be used in its place (may change points.) Ingredients: 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp shallots, or red onion, minced 1/4 cup white wine, dry 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 [...]
