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Bloody Mary Christmas Cocktail

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Being more salty than sweet, I’m all about the Bloody Mary cocktail on Chrsitmas morning with a huge plate of Eggs Benedict. The red and green garnish is super easy to do and makes this cocktail beyond festive! 2 tablespoons minced red pepper (patted dry of juices) 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt Lime wedge, plus […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Holiday Cocktail

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A favorite holiday recipe of mine,  I make a big pot of this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Christmas cocktail for all my winter parties. Guests love the marshmallow garnish, which you can make by dipping it in white or dark chocolate and then in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings as pictured. This was included […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail

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This cocktail recipe would be ideal as the signature drink for a Christmas in July Party or any holiday affair. Part of the cocktail collection I whipped up on the TODAY Show, it was a big favorite of Kathie Lee and Hoda. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon water 3 tablespoons coconut flakes 3 oz. cranberry juice […]

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Bloody Maria Christmas Cocktail

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Perfect for a Christmas breakfast buffet or holiday brunch, this Bloody Maria Cocktail with a red pepper and green lime garnish is a great way to spice up any occasion.  This is one of the festive drinks I made on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda! 6 oz. tomato juice 1 oz. Sauza® Tequila Silver […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Holiday Fruit Cake with Egg Nog Glaze

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This fruitcake is perfect for the holidays due to the ample amount of spirit in the recipe! My mother receives an Irish Whiskey cake every Christmas from some saucy relative.  The cake is wrapped in a whiskey-soaked cloth and packed in a round tin.  Intrigued by this annual sophisticated gift, I pry off the lid of […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Icing Recipes

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This is the gingerbread house recipe I’ve be using for years! You may have a treasured family gingerbread recipe that you wish to use and that’s great — as long as the dough isn’t too moist or your house could collapse! (This is the reason I suggest using a cardboard structure underneath the gingerbread house […]

November 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Baked Alaska Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

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I tried to make Baked Alaska in high school to impress a boyfriend for his birthday. I busied myself with his affections and forgot about the dessert in the oven. Big mess! The moral of the story: A watched pot may never boil, but unwatched Baked Alaska will surely melt! This dessert, in its traditional […]

November 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

White Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto and Parmesan

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This simple appetizer recipe has become my favorite for dinner parties. The ingredients are few but the prep in wrapping the prosciutto and Parm around the white asparagus spears takes a little bit of time. I prefer white asparagus to green as the texture is much more velvety. Green asparagus always has that woody vibe. […]

October 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Halloween-Striped Cinnamon Toast

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So simple, so festive for the kiddies’ breakfast! OK, I’ve been making this cinnamon toast everyday for about a week. Imagine, mom-friendsies, waking up every day before school with all the rush and making this — but it’s really easy. Here’s how the whole shabang began: I’m gearing up for a splashy cupcake Halloween thing […]

October 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Individual Artichoke and Red Pepper Quiche Cakes

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These quiche cakes are basically custards and offer a crustless solution to the classic egg pie. Best of all, you can make these the night before a brunch and reheat when you are ready to serve as per the recipe instructions. I made these for an appearance on the USA Network TV show, “Character Fantasy,” […]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Prosciutto, Potato, and Gruyere Gratin

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This delicious brunch recipe is a terrific “make-ahead” item. You can prep it the night before and cook it the day of the brunch or make it from start to finish 1 day before the meal and simply reheat it when you are ready to serve. I whipped up this tasty gratin as part of […]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cold Mango Ginger Carrot Soup with Green Tea Cream Float and Coconut Caviar

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Some of my blogging friends had posted great step-by-step shots of their adventures in molecular gastronomy or cooking, most notably blogger Mira Uncut. Knowing that I wanted to create something really unique for my husband’s birthday dinner party, I started experimenting, and this delicious cold soup is what I ended up serving. I must say, […]

September 19, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Hamburger Cupcakes

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These chocolate cupcakes, dipped in orange chocolate to resemble a bun and garnished with fruit roll-up lettuce and tomatoes, will be a big hit with kids. Try them at a Super Bowl party or a tailgating event. Steps: Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes, cool, and remove the paper cup. Cut the tops off half […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Trophy Cupcakes

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Win big by topping chocolate cupcakes with trophies. These are great for a Super Bowl party as well as a celebration to end a local team’s championship sport season. Steps: Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and ice them with chocolate frosting. Make a pattern for the cupcake wrap by wrapping white paper (or cardstock) […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Team Color Cupcakes

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Go gorgeous on the gridiron with cupcakes that have been double-dipped in white chocolate, dollopped with icing, and accented in team colors. Steps: Bake a batch of cupcakes, cool, and remove the paper cup. You’ll need about 1/2 cup of white chocolate Candy Melt chips (available at Michaels or Wilton online) for each cupcake. Melt […]

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