Frozen Soused Strawberry Shortcake Push Pops from Today Show

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This recipe is ridiculously easy, and ridonkulously good.  The great thing about push pop molds is that they have somewhat of an airtight seal at the bottom so you can add a nice amount of liquid without it leaking out. Amaretto-soused pound cake, topped with strawberries and whipped cream…beyond good. 1lb. loaf pound cake, cut […]

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Long Island Ice Tea Pops from Today Show

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I made these Long Island Ice Tea Pops with the ever fabulous Zoku Quick Pop Maker. The Zoku peeps have a great recipe blog, and I remember seeing some lemon slices in one of their pops, which inspired this recipe that I shared recently on the Today show. 1 cup cola 1/2 cup cold water […]

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Mojito Shaved Ice from Today Show

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If there was ever a cocktail that was meant to be poured over shaved ice, it’s the Mojito. I’m a big fan of HawaiianShavedIce.com for both their shaved ice machine as well as their sno-cone Machine. The prices are incredible, at the time of writing this each machine was just under $25, and the family […]

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Frozen Raspberry Pop Swizzle Sticks in Champagne from the Today Show

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This Champagne cocktail pop is perfect for a brunch. Serve the Raspberry Pop Swizzle Sticks on ice next to a bottle of Champagne and flutes for guests to grab and plunge into some bubbly. 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon Chambord liqueur 1/2 teaspoon sugar Plastic swizzle sticks Shot glass molds Champagne Puree […]

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Grad Cap Cookie Pops

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My son is graduating from 8th grade! I am so proud of him and his friends that I made a bunch of grad cap cookie pops for the entire grade and surprised them the other morning.  I used a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the bottom part of the cap and a homemade butter cookie […]

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Cocktail Popsicles by Jeanne Benedict on Today Show (video)

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Hope you enjoy these Cocktail Popsicles I made on the Today Show for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any summer occasion. The recipes are here on my website and below is the video of the TV segment. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Memorial Day Fox and Friends Segment (video)

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Had a blast in NYC and on Fox and Friends sharing Memorial Day celebration ideas. Check out the video. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com

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Mango, Lychee, and Kiwi Daiquiri Push Pops Cocktails from Today Show

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Out of all the cocktail popsicles I made for the TODAY Show segment, this is my favorite in flavor. I got the push pop molds from LagunaWholesale.com as I found that they had great prices and very cool gourmet pastry supplies. For Kiwi Layer: 1 cup chopped fresh kiwi (peeled, white core removed) 1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate […]

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Creamsicle Cocktail Gelato Cocktail from the Today Show

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Serve up this sophistictaed treat after a summer dinner party! 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups skim milk (2%) Peel of an orange cut into strips 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup vodka 1 tablespoon vanilla Whole oranges Whisk together yolks and sugar in a bowl until combined; set aside […]

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Vodka, Watermelon, and Mint Snow Cones from the Today Show

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This adult version of a carnival favorite is super easy to make and very affordable as Hawaiian Shaved Ice has great prices on the snow cone machines and thye have a delicious variety of syrups such as the watermelon syrup used in this recipe. 1/4 cup vodka 1 cup Hawaiian Shaved Ice Watermelon Syrup Fresh mint sprigs Ice […]

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Patriotic Margarita Zoku Pops Cocktails from Today Show

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You have to check out the creativity of Zoku Quick Pop Makers! You can freeze pops in about 7 minutes using their patented mold and create a bunch of designs like these red, white, and blue patriotic pops I shared on the Today Show. Also, Zoku’s website has a fabulous blog with tons of pop designs […]

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White Russian Ice Cream Sandwich Sliders Cocktails from Today Show

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The cookie recipe used for these petite ice cream sliders is from my first cookbook, The Sophisticated Cookie! Black Russian Espresso Cookies 1 cup butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup golden brown sugar 3 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons Kahlua 1 tablespoon vodka 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 […]

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Easter SMT with Paas, Heinz, and Nestle

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I just wrapped up an Easter SMT with PAAS, Heinz Vinegar, and Nestle. Just look at how colorful the picture is and packed with ideas!!! But the cool thing about this SMT was that I was letting viewers know about an amazing charitable gesture offered by PAAS & Heinz Vinegar. Give Back with the PAAS/HEINZ […]

April 2, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mad Men Party

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I’m a big fan of the AMC TV Show MAD MEN, but it was my husband who got this premiere party together! Ya’ see, my husband and his college buds went to school with John Slattery, who plays Roger Sterling on the show. Apparently, Slattery’s nickname in college was “Slats” because his eyes were like […]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Easy Fondue

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Fondue is sexy! It reminds people of key parties (aka wife swappin’ get togethers) and a time when the country let down their hair and unfastened that top button. Fondue is great for a 50s, 60s, or 70s theme party and this easy recipe will please any crowd. (This recipe is an adaptation of one […]

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