desserts

Draq Attack Colada Cocktail Pops from my Halloween Today Show Appearance

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Here’s a deliciously chilling treat from my Halloween Today Show Appearance! These colada pops are made with cream of coconut and delightful drips of red chocolate. Accent with plastic vampire fangs, and you have a fabulous freaky frozen dessert! 1 cup coconut water 5 tablespoons Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut 1/3 cup Simple Syrup (recipe […]

October 1, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Baileys Macaroons

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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 →

Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookie Bars

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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 →

Watermelon Ice Pops

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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 →

Lemon Basil Sorbet

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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

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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 →

Jeanne on Today Show with More Cocktail Pops (Video)

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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 →

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

May 28, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Football Cocoa Crispy Rice Treat

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How awesome is this Super Bowl food idea! It’s dessert and a centerpiece for your superbowl party! This Football Cocoa Crispy Rice Treat is simple to make and delicious! Make 2 recipes to fill the Football Pan: 1 (10 oz.) bag regular marshmallows (not mini) 6 cups cocoa crispy rice cereal (an 11oz. box) 3 tablespoons margarine 2 […]

January 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart & Sam’s Club

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I am beyond excited about my upcoming New Year Party with a Chinese Modern theme! I’ve partnered Walmart and Sam’s Club for this new year event and after browsing through both stores during the party planning stage, I’ve discovered some amazing products with incredibly low prices that are going to give this themed Chinese New Year party a […]

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