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Football Field Antipasto Salad for a Super Bowl Party

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I have been dreaming about this football field salad for years, and I finally created it for a KCAL9 Super Bowl TV segment. Along with the salad, I made some Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Bacon Cups. Beyond good! Party City was my go-to for the awesome Super Bowl party decoration elements, such as the […]

January 30, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Super Bowl Party Food Ideas KCAL9 (video)

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I stopped by KCAL9 on Foodie Friday to share some Super Bowl Food and Decor Party ideas. Highlights: Football Field Antipasto Salad with Ref Dressing and Buffallo Chicken and Blue Cheese in Bacon Cups…yes, bacon cups!!!!!

January 30, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fruit Christmas Tree

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Sure, I could have brought a bowl of grapes and Cuties to my 10-year-old daughter’s school Christmas party…but why under-achieve? So, we made this Fruit Christmas Tree! The base is made from a couple of stacked cabbages, similar to my Veggie Christmas Tree Crudite post, which is a popular one on Pinterest. For this healthy […]

December 18, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cocktail Pops Book on Access Hollywood Live (video)

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The fabulous Billy Bush and Kit Hoover welcomed me into the Access Hollywood Live studio to share my new book ! (Available on Amazon for @$12 and on Kindle for $5.99.)

December 18, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Yummy Cocktail Pops!

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A little chilly eye-candy for you: 5 yummy Cocktail Pops from my new book “Cocktail Pop and Spiked Frozen Treats.” Pictured above are the Kiwi Pom Vodka Pops. BUY IT on: CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON for @$12 (print) and KINDLE for a great price $5.99 PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO COCKTAIL POPS WHISKEY SOUR COCKTAIL POPS PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE […]

December 17, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on Today Show with New Cocktail Pops Book (video)

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I’m so excited about my new book, Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats, (CLICK HERE TO BUY IT ON AMAZON) and to be able to share it on the Today Show is incredibly awesome. Feelin’ lucky, humble, happy, thankful, and in need of a Cocktail Pop to help me chill out and celebrate! Visit NBCNews.com […]

October 25, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats Book by Jeanne Benedict

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Here it is! My new book ! Pick up a bunch for holiday hostess gifts and one for yourself to make cool treats for any occasion from holidays to dinner parties. TO BUY IT:  CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON (print) or on KINDLE for a great price $5.99 Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats by Jeanne […]

October 21, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on Access Hollywood Live for Memorial Day (video)

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Access Hollywood Live is such a fun show to be on! Billy and Kit are the absolute best, and they loved this new French Vanilla Ice Cream flavored wine from Ice Cream Wines that I shared with them. Enjoy!

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Tortilla Pinwheels

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These tortilla pinwheels that I showed how to make during my Access Hollywood Live segment for Memorial Day are a great topper for a salad or as the star of a crudite centerpiece. Corn tortillas Large, black pitted olives Toothpicks 1. Place a stack of 10 yellow corn tortilla on a paper plate and cover […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Watermelon Soup

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Here’s a simple cold soup recipe that’s great as a summer appetizer. 3 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup sweet white wine (Birthday Cake Vineyards Cheesecake Wine) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Sweetened whipped cream Blueberries Lemon zest Combine watermelon, wine, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until pureed. Transfer to […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s KCAL9 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail TV Segment (video)

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My St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail TV Segment on KCAL9 News!

March 15, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chocolate Pot O’ Gold with Nutty Irishman Cocktail

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I am over the moon about these sweet little pots! I bought these plastic Leprechaun “Candy Kettle” pots in the favor section of Party City. To make them “food friendly,” I lined the inside of the pots with melted chocolate, which cooled into a chocolate shell. The golden edge of the pot is made by […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Emerald Isle Gummy Glass Tequila Shots with Rainbow Garnish

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Yes, you can buy gummy shot glasses, but making them is so much fun and really easy. The best part about serving a shot in something tasty, is that the flavor is a built-in mixer. So, go for a straight shot of premium Tequila, such as my favorite Patron Anejo! 1 (6 0z.) box lime […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Edible Irish Lace Topped Irish Coffee

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Nothing tops off St. Patrick’s Day like an Irish Coffee. This elegant, cold cocktail version is presented in a flute with an edible sugar lace topper made using a fabulous product called Sugar Veil.  Sugar Veil is a confectionery icing mix that simply mixes with boiling water and whips into a meringue consistency. Michelle Hester, […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cooking with Cans Chicken Enchilada Casserole (video recipe)

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I’ve partnered with the Can Manufacturers Institute to make some video recipes featuring canned food ingredients. This is the first one of 5 beautifully shot videos, each one with recipes that are delicious. This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is very easy and great for a family dinner. Check out the Cans Get You Cooking Facebook Page […]

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