Jeanne Benedict

Cucumber Basil Ginger Vodka Martini

A light libation, perfect for a hot day or as the signature cocktail for a menu of Italian fare or an evening featuring Asian cuisine. 3oz. Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka 1 tablespoon homemade ginger simple syrup (recipe below) 3 sliced cucumber rounds plus thin sliced round for garnish 3 basil leaves Juice of 1 lime […]

August 10, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Baileys Macaroons

Cookies with a glaze on top, made from melted chocolate or powdered sugar and blended with a liqueur will get the rave reviews. Baileys is the perfect glaze liqueur as it has a terrific taste and creamy texture that mixes exquisitely with just about anything. Another great use of Baileys is as an accent to […]

August 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Cookies Florentines

While Florentines are one of my favorite Christmas cookies, have to say, one of the most challenging to bake. Essentially, you cook up a caramel on the stove and then stir in fruit and nuts. Then, you bake, cool, and hope that they peel off the cookie sheet! Copious amounts of butter and flour on […]

August 2, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookie Bars

Coconut and chocolate blended with almond paste makes these cookies both sophisticated and simple. I like to finish off bar cookies with a sprinkling of something on top and a finishing touch of coconut is exquisite. These Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookie Bars would make very cute Christmas cookies! 3 1/2 oz. almond paste (1/3 […]

July 30, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Leftover Spaghetti with Meatballs Pie

I have a picky little eater in my home, as many kids are, and so I usually end up making some pasta for my daughter just in case she doesn’t like the fussy fare I’ve prepared for dinner. Consequently, we always seem to have bowls of leftover spaghetti in the fridge that go to waste […]

July 30, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Raspberry Chocolate Frangipane Sweets

This recipe and the following headnotes are from my first book, “The Sophisticated Cookie.” I’ve never cared for raspberry filling in between the layers of a cake, but a sheer raspberry glaze on a rich frangipane crust with a chocolate accent is the height of elegance. The secret to creating the thin wisps of chocolate […]

July 29, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Watermelon Ice Pops

I have been wanting to make a watermelon ice pop for quite some time. With August approaching, we’re heading into the last month of summer. But, there’s still plenty of time for picnics or just hanging out on the porch swing enjoying these icy treats! I wanted these to resemble a watermelon so I just […]

July 27, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Prosciutto and Artichoke Tagliati on Chicken

This recipe and the following headnote is from my book, “Sophisticated Entertaining.” My dear friend Susan Budd heard I was writing this book and told me of a delicious dish her mother makes where Prosciutto is wrapped around chicken. Tagliati means chopped in Italian as the ingredients topping the chicken are prepared in this manner. […]

July 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Lemon Basil Sorbet

Pucker up! This Lemon Basil Sorbet is sweet and sour; a perfect palate cleanser for a summer meal. 2 cups fresh lemon juice 1 1/4 cup simple syrup (recipe below) 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves Combine lemon juice and simple syrup, and pour into an ice cream maker per manufacturer’s instructions. I use the […]

July 25, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pina Colada Cocktail Pops

I’m sure I’ve said this before, but these are my favorites! We brought these Pina Colada Cocktail Pops to a dinner party the other night as dessert, and the host had 3 pops! I haven’t shared these Popsicles on a TV appearance as yet, such as the TODAY Show segments I’ve done featuring potable pops […]

July 23, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mai Tai Snow Cones

Wishing I was in Hawaii, but happy in my own backyard with these Mai Tai Snow Cones. I made these using HawaiianShavedIce.com’s Snow Cone Machine ($24.95). Recipe: Simply add snow cone ice to the bottom of a Margarita glass. Splash with grenadine. Add more snow cone ice in the center of the glass and pour […]

July 13, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bananas Foster Fudgesicle Cocktail Pops

This recipe was one I wanted to create for my recent Today Show appearance, but it didn’t make it on the show. It is one of my favorites as the rummy, caramel sauce from the Bananas Foster is mixed into the fudge and it’s just scrumptious. 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup golden brown sugar 2 […]

July 9, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on Today Show with More Cocktail Pops (Video)

Here’s the video clip from my recent Today Show Cocktail Pops segment. The Long Island Ice Tea Pop was extremely popular along with the Mojito Shaved Ice. I feel really honored that the Today Show invited me back for another go ’round after the recent Cocktail Pops for Memorial Day. Seems like people really like […]

July 6, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Annie Set Design by Jeanne Benedict

Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis, may have noticed that I drop out of sight from time to time, usually around March. This is when I pretty much check out to design a set for my kids’ school play. I was in plays growing up, and I feel that the […]

July 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Vodka Rainbow Pop Shots from Today Show

Perhaps the best part of this recipe is that the rainbow pop shot glasses are made with Crystal Light Lemonade, so these are diet and delicious! I experimented quite a bit trying to perfect the ice shots and what I found was that the mold is really important. A flexible Silicone mold is definitely the […]

July 1, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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