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Pink Marshmallow Dress by Jeanne Benedict (video)

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Just for the fun of it, I decided to make a Pink Marshmallow Dress. Then, we made a little TV pilot out of the experience called, “She’s A Dish.” It was a blast! Thanks to my awesome team: John Sparano (Director), Dan Benedict (Production Manager), Eric Roth (Beloved Asst.), Ed Rudolph (Photographer), Tudor Baloni (Art […]

September 3, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Savory Funnel Cake with Bacon and Blue Cheese Sauce

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I’ve been playing around with carnival food of late, turning deep-fried delights into sophisticated street food. First up is this Savory Funnel Cake with Bacon and Blue Cheese Sauce along with pickled red onions and green scallions on top! I passed these around the neighborhood and got a resounding, “Holy cow, is that good!” Total […]

August 28, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese in Bacon Cups

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Bacon = happiness. I did plenty of testing on these bacon cups, and this technique was the most successful! 1 lb. bacon strips 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup butter ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce 2 cups cooked finely chopped chicken ½ cup crumbled blue cheese For Bacon Cups: Turn a mini muffin tin […]

August 19, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

RumChata for National Root Beer Float Day Aug. 6!

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Ah RumChata liqueur…an exquisite blend of fresh real dairy cream, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla perfectly balanced with five times distilled Caribbean rum! What better way to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day, August 6, than with a RumChata Root Beer Float and some sweet-themed ideas. I’ve enjoyed a delicious partnership with RumChata ever since I […]

July 24, 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 →

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 →

Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop

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National Ice Cream Month is July! So, to celebrate I’ve partnered with Ice Cream Cellars and created this Adult Ice Cream Social party that features frosty recipes with their delicious Ice Cream Wine as an ingredient. Go with a bright and bold tabletop that shows off these frozen treats in style, such as this one […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fortune Cookie Tacos with Frozen Mexican Chocolate Mousse

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Fortune cookie origami! I was tickled when I came up with the idea of heating a fortune cookie and reshaping it into a taco. It is so simple and makes a dynamite presentation! See these dessert tacos lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis

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Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis are the perfect conclusion to a dinner party or  a frosty happy hour! Check them out on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups skim milk (2%) […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Striped Kiwi Strawberry Mango Sorbet Push Pops

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See these treats lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. For Kiwi Layer: 1 cup chopped fresh kiwi (peeled, white core removed) 1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate 1 teaspoon Ice Cream Cellars French Vanilla Ice Cream Wine 1 teaspoon […]

June 20, 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 →

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 →

The Academy Awards Party Ideas from my NBC Chicago Segment (Video)

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One of the best parts of watching The Academy Awards is hanging out with friends at home party where everyone votes for their Oscar Winner favorites. This Academy Award party segment I did on NBC Chicago is packed with fun ideas from food to drink for a Hollywood A-list party in your living room. Click […]

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