In preparation for our 25th anniversary party, I thought I would share a party staple… wine and cheese boards. Multiple wines pair nicely with multiple flavors so much of it comes down to a matter of taste. I am sure that a Sommelier could find a dozen flaws in my pairings but it passes casual inspection. …
New Years Eve Black Eyed Pea Hummus
New Years Eve black Eyed Pea Hummus. Looking for a new way to get your annual black eyed peas in? Here is the perfect New Year’s Eve Dip! INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce package of frozen black-eyed peas, thawed 3 large cloves of roasted garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup of tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon of coriander…
Cranberry Orange Wassail
INGREDIENTS: 1 thumb of fresh ginger, sliced 12 whole cloves 6 whole allspice berries 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of apple cider 2 cups of cranberry juice 2 cups orange juice 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 medium orange, sliced 1 medium tart apple, sliced 1 medium lemon, sliced 4 cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup of cranberries Optional…
Orange Cranberry Relish
INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces of cranberries 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup sugar DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until cranberries burst. Chill and serve. Cook’s Note: if your Cranberry relish is too tart, add more sugar.
Saffron Lemon Rice
I love the golden color of this rice. The lemon and delicate saffron goes beautifully with fish and chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of long grain rice 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock) 1/4 teaspoon of saffron 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3 whole…
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