Just in time for Thanksgiving, Spiced Apple Maple Ginger Cocktails! Makes 1 cocktail. 1/2 cup hard apple cider (I used Bold Rock) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 1/2 ounce bourbon 6 drops Dashfire Apple Spiced bitters (or more to taste) 1/4 cored Honey Crisp apple, sliced thin 2 splashes ginger beer Place hard apple cider…
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Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip + Neiman Marcus Million $ Dip
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine, Behind the Page Blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! During the busy holiday season, these dips solve the “What can I bring?” dilemma. Easy to make, they are always a party favorite. Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip Serve this dip with The Fine…
The Cubano: The Perfect Grilled Sandwich
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! How are you planning to celebrate National Mustard Day this Saturday, August 3? I am marinating pork loin with my apple cider mustard marinade to make Cuban sandwiches, Cubanos. If you don’t have…
Magical Food Pairings with Cameron Hughes Pinot Noir and PetitVerdot
Please visit Cameron Hughes website and discover the wide selections of wines they offer from the world’s best wine producing regions and sell it directly to us for a fraction of the price. https://chwine.com/ Pinot Noir is my favorite late summer wine. It is a precious wine made from delicate grapes that grow only in…
French Herb Dip And Cameron Hughes Lot 631 Pinot Gris For Summer Sippin’ and Snackin’
My friends at Cameron Hughes sent me their Lot 631 (2017) Willamette Valley Pinot Gris to taste. I do enjoy a nice crisp Pinot Gris when it is 90 degrees + outside and I love to pair it with my favorite casual summer foods… Kettle cooked potato chips (I am partial to Martin’s Potato Chips…
My Favorite Mushroom Risotto
The most delicious mushroom risotto ~ Knorr’s vegetable soup/dip mix adds just the right seasoning to this delicious dish. Easy to make ~ everything goes in the oven and the risotto comes out fluffy and delicious! Mushroom Risotto ~ the recipe 2 packages baby bella mushrooms, chopped 1 package Knorr vegetable soup and dip mix…
Roast Chicken In A Brown Paper Bag And Lettuce Sauce
Would you like to serve a tender, juicy, delicious roast chicken for dinner tonight? Here’s the secret…roast your chicken in a brown paper bag! My friend that gave me this recipe told me it is half recipe/half science experiment since it does not seem to make logical sense…but the bag does not catch on fire…
Cinco de Mayo ~ Recipes
Salpicón means “hodgepodge” or “medley” in Spanish. These shredded beef tostadas are just like the delicious ones served in Mexican restaurants. Easy to prepare all of the components of this dish ahead and then quickly assemble when your guests arrive or serve buffet style for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Salpicón ~ Shredded Beef Tostadas…
Guinness Black Lager Corned Beef Hash ~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I’ll be cooking my favorite Corned Beef Hash this weekend…reminiscing about sitting in my favorite pub with my guy enjoying our hearty breakfast! Guinness Black Lager Corned Beef Hash Makes 6 hearty servings Place raw corned beef brisket (approximately 2 pounds) in a slow cooker. Cover with Guinness Black Lager (2 – 3 bottles) and sprinkle with…
French Potato Salad
Spring is only 11 days away and warm weather always means “Potato Salad Season” to me. Love, love, love it!!! I was so happy to find this French Potato Salad recipe in our local Roanoke Valley Home Magazine. Thank you Marsha Gale for sharing your recipe! It has a lovely Dijon mustard, sweet and sour…
