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Candy Cane Martini

4 · Dec 6, 2019 · Updated June 9, 2020 · 2 Comments

Two finished candy cane martinis next to chopped up peppermint pieces

If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit with some spirits, then try my Candy Cane Martini recipe. It’s smooth and delicious. Perfect for the holidays as a treat to bring some cheer.

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Grasshopper Cocktail

29 · Nov 1, 2019 · 2 Comments

Two finished Grasshopper cocktails on a dark surface garnished with mint leaves.

My Grasshopper drink recipe is a delicious and easy cocktail recipe. Its mildly alcoholic that drinks like a mint chocolate dessert. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, the holidays, or when a gentle mint drink is your last beverage of the day. 

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57 Chevy Drink

125 · Aug 16, 2019 · Updated December 1, 2019 · 4 Comments

Two finished 57 Chevy Cocktails on a wooden board

While a 57 Chevy Cocktail might sound like a classic drink recipe, this recipe might be a bit more recent than it sounds. But the end result is a smooth and balanced drink of pineapple juice, Southern Comfort, Vodka, orange liqueur, and Amaretto.

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How to Make Brown Sugar

73 · Aug 9, 2019 · 9 Comments

A close up picture of home made brown sugar

If you have found yourself in a bind, then save this guide on how to make brown sugar. It is a super simple DIY brown sugar recipe. My guide will help show you how to make it yourself, soften hard brown sugar, give storage suggestions, give brown sugar substitutions, and provide recipes that will help you utilize this very simple kitchen staple.…

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Mary Pickford Cocktail

7 · Aug 2, 2019 · 10 Comments

Two Mary Pickford Cocktails garnished with cherries

This Mary Pickford Cocktail recipe is a rum based cocktail but full of cherry flavor. It yields a deliciously balanced and sweet cocktail that will have you looking into the forgotten cocktails of the Prohibition Era. This drink is sweet and refreshing and is as beautiful as a summer day and the actress it was named after.

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Copycat Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch Recipe

189 · Jul 27, 2019 · 21 Comments

The author holding a bowl of linguine covered in chili onion crunch

If you have found Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch to be missing from your local store, then fear not. With this copycat recipe, I’ve got you covered. With handful of pantry items you too can make this at home and tailor it to your liking.

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Madras Cocktail

4 · Jul 19, 2019 · 8 Comments

A pair of Madras Cocktails

This Madras Cocktail might remind you of a more familiar, but classic cocktail the Cape Codder. The Madras drink adds both color and sweetness with the addition of orange juice. A perfect summer time cocktail that is a good balance of sweet and tart.

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Pink Squirrel

26 · Jul 12, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 10 Comments

Two finished Pink Squirrels garnished with cherries

If you’ve never heard of the pink squirrel cocktail, then you’ve been missing out. This pink drink tastes like dessert in a glass as it is full of chocolate and nutty flavors but is a perfect pink sweet treat. Perfect for the holidays or for Valentine’s Day or for dessert.

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Salmon Meuniere

5 · Jul 5, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 6 Comments

Salmon Meuniere on a plate with lemons

While Salmon is delicious on its own, why not elevate it with a sauce so good you’ll really want to lick your plate. This salmon meuniere is crisp and forms a delicious pan sauce of butter, lemon, wine, parsley, and capers.

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Greyhound Cocktail

4 · Jun 29, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 6 Comments

My Greyhound Cocktail is a quick and easy drink recipe complete with simple twists on the original recipe. It’s a perfect summer recipe or when grapefruits are at their peak. This recipe works with vodka or gin.

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Electric Lemonade

44 · Jun 15, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 2 Comments

My Electric Lemonade recipe will have you thinking about summer. Made without sour mix, it contains just four ingredients and is simple poured cocktail. Made with vodka, blue curacao, lemonade, and lemon-lime soda to make a balanced yet refreshing drink.

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B 52 Cocktail

21 · May 11, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 4 Comments

Two finished B 52 Cocktails. The shot glass that has a red bottom is the non diary, the shot glass with a blue bottom has the Irish Cream Liqueur

The B-52 Cocktail might come in a shot glass, but don’t let this college looking drink fool you; it’s delicious and a balanced drink that is perfect for the end of the day. It has the flavors of coffee liqueur, cream liqueur, and orange liqueur that is mild in strength but pleasure to drink.

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How to Cook Ribeye

15 · May 4, 2019 · Updated March 10, 2020 · 3 Comments

A medium rare rib eye steak cut to show off the pink center. This is on a cutting board on a marble surface with a black background

Ribeye is a delicious cut of beef. Best of all it doesn’t take much cooking time at all. Summer is almost here. With temperatures set to rise, odds are you want something that can be ready in no time. Even though this cut doesn’t take much time, it still yields a delicious meal. Below is my how-to guide on how to cook a perfect Ribeye Steak.

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Nuts and Berries Cocktail

153 · Apr 27, 2019 · Updated December 1, 2019 · 4 Comments

Two finished Nuts and Berries Cocktails. The one in front is in a rocks glass with ice the one in the background is served in a martini glass. However, the rocks glass is close up and in focus.

If you are looking for the perfect end of evening dessert drink, then look no further than this Nuts and Berries Cocktail recipe. This only requires three simple ingredients but yields and absolutely delicious drink that has perfectly balanced flavors of nuttiness and sweet berries. I’ve also included ways to make it dairy free.

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The Ultimate Chocolate Martini Cocktail Recipe

96 · Apr 19, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 1 Comment

A close up of two chocolate martinis with chocolate shavings on the black surface

My Chocolate Martini recipe uses three simple ingredients: vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, and creme de cacao to make a deliciously balanced vodka martini. Modifications are listed if you wish to make this recipe dairy-free and still have the best homemade chocolate martini without the bar bill or a cab ride home.

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Vodka Gimlet

6 · Apr 4, 2019 · Updated August 4, 2019 · 4 Comments

A vodka gimlet served in a martini glass garnished with a lime wedge and surrounded by a white cloth and squeezed limes

My vodka gimlet recipe requires three simple ingredients: vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. This classic gimlet cocktail is a twist on the original gin based recipe, but you might find yourself wanting to make this by the pitcher. My how to guide will show you how to order and make your own in a martini glass or on the rocks.

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Irish Coffee

8 · Mar 14, 2019 · Updated August 12, 2019 · 6 Comments

Two Irish Coffees on a dark surface surrounded by coffee beans and topped with whipped cream

Whether it is St. Patrick’s Day or you just need a little something extra with your coffee, a classic Irish Coffee should hit the spot between a bit of a buzz and delicious coffee. My recipe gives a bit of history and lots of options to please most palates even if you aren’t a whiskey fan. 

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Copycat Trader Joe’s Oven Baked Cheese Bites

101 · Feb 28, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 21 Comments

A glass bowl full of my copycat Trader Joe's Oven Baked Cheese bites.

Don’t you hate it when you go to the store and one of your favorite items is sold out? I do. Interestingly enough, the ingredients to make these delicious bites are commonly available at the store. With a couple quick steps you can make your own. These can be ready in about 15 minutes and are a great match to the customer favorite. My copycat Trader Joe’s Oven Baked Cheese Bites recipe is also gluten-free and keto friendly, so if that is why you pick those items up, then keep this recipe handy! Parmesan Crisps like this are truly easy to make.…

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Arugula Pesto

11 · Feb 15, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 9 Comments

A finished pesto with parsley and almonds surrounding it.

This peppery Arugula Pesto recipe deviates from the classic pesto with the substitution of arugula for basil and almonds in place of pine nuts. The result is just as tasty, but a bright green color and peppery in taste. This recipe is also gluten-free, low-carb, and keto friendly. With one substitution, this recipe can also be made vegan.

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Cadillac Margarita

51 · Feb 8, 2019 · Updated August 2, 2019 · 7 Comments

Cadillac Margarita fully prepared with empty shot glass, limes, and salt

This top shelf Cadillac Margarita uses premium ingredients of tequila and orange liqueur to ensure a top shelf margarita. This recipe is ready in 5 minutes or less and is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, National Margarita Day (February 22nd), or just a day when you need a classic yet high-end drink, but don’t want to go out.

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Blood Orange Margarita

27 · Jan 18, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 12 Comments

This colorful and seasonal Blood Orange Margarita is perfect for when you see Blood Oranges available in your local grocery store. This is a colorful variation of the classic margarita recipe uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as premium tequila. A perfect way to use this gorgeous seasonal fruit with a show stopping cocktail.…

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Strawberry Scones

113 · Jan 10, 2019 · Updated July 22, 2019 · 16 Comments

Strawberry scone with glaze on a wooden lazy susan with glaze dripping off the side

Light as a feather and rich in the taste of fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Scone recipe is lightened up in time for the New Year. You don’t have to wait until strawberries come into season to enjoy this recipe. I’ve even included ways dozens of flavor suggestions to inspire you more to play with the flavors here.…

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This Betty’s Crab Cake Recipe using Trader Joe’s Crab

4 · Jan 19, 2017 · Updated March 10, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Betty Crab Cake Recipe

I love crab cakes. They are expensive whether you buy them at the store or order them out. This is not your traditional Maryland style crab cake recipe. This is a very savory rendition that will allow you to add much flavor to canned crab, crab in the freezer case, or in the refrigerated case. I tend to use a lot of Penzey’s Spices. If you don’t have a location near you they take orders online. Their stuff is high quality and their stores are awesome. You can actually go into the store and sniff each and every spice they have. It’s also worth it to be on their mailing list. If you aren’t using Penzey’s, then by all means substitute what you can. I’ve included fresh and dry measurements so depending on what you have available so you can switch things out….

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Trader Joe’s Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks

16 · Jan 4, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks is almost 60% cocoa, rich cocoa taste, great for baking.

The cons: If you need uniformity in your chocolate then reach for the chips and not the chunks. These were meant to be uneven on purpose.

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