Jingle Juice [Spice Up Your Holidays - Week 3] Last night, I had my Spice Up Your Holidays get together. This time of year is really crazy, and I have been traveling a ton so I wanted to do something small, relaxed, and serve things that I could make ahead of time so that I could actually enjoy my guests and not get stressed out about it. I love having a big and festive party, but I also really love having something laid back and cozy. For the drink portion of the contest, I wanted to make a rum punch. I was looking around for a great punch recipe, and could not find one that had everything that I wanted in it. So, I took the things that I liked about a few recipes and made my own version. Think of this as a citrus sangria. Citrus Sugar: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Punch: This is a terrible iPhone picture of an ice ring that I started the night before. Peel the skins off of the fruit and juice. Ingredients
Homemade Steak Sauce Growing up my friends would often joke around when they opened my parent’s refrigerator because it was jam packed with condiments. No kidding. There were four different ketchup, nine different kinds of mustard, and an array of so many other sauces. So this past weekend, I used up a lot of my leeks from my garden with some potatoes, and it was screaming at me to pair them up with a nice, grilled steak. Ingredients: 2 cups of ketchup3 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup of red onion, chopped2 tbsp dijon mustard1/2 cup of lemon juice1/2 cup of water1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup of white vinegar1/4 cup of soy sauce1/4 cup of light brown sugar1/2 tsp cracked black pepper That’s it. Be careful here as when you add any hot mixture to a blender and cover, it creates an enormous amount of pressure, so once you place on the lid, cover with a towel and hold down, pulsing down into a nice puree. I call it a steak sauce, but lately, this sauce is going great with pretty much everything.
Very Pinteresting {Sangria} As I mentioned on Facebook and Twitter yesterday, today’s Very Pinteresting Post is all about Sangria. A huge thanks to those of you the one person that submitted their recipe post. It’s much appreciated! And I do apologize for the short notice, I’ll try to give more time for next weeks VP. I’ve been researching these recipes for a couple days now and I’m literally dying for a big ol’ pitcher of sangria. Sangria is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages. If you don’t live near Philadelphia then I guess you’ll have to whip up your own concoction. Traditional Sangria via Tasty Trials <--- Click for recipe Mexican Sangria via Design Sponge <--- Click for recipe Sangria Bianca via Refinery 29 <--- Click for recipe Summer Fruit Sangria via Everything Fabulous <--- Click for recipe White Peach Sangria via Vicious Dishes <--- Click for recipe Skinny White Wine Sangria Sparkler via Nutrition to Invigorate <--- Click for recipe Strawberry Peach Sangria via Epicurious <--- Click for recipe
Leanne bakes: Glazed and Cinnamon Sugar-Coated Donuts Tim Horton's is dead to me. A few months ago my cousin had a fiesta-themed baby shower, and we got to make some really delicious desserts. One was lime cupcakes, which were great, but the other was churros. I love fried food, and I love churros. They remind me of Disneyland, of the PNE, of fun childhood summers where you get to eat those iconic fair foods in context. And sure, context is everything, but why not bring the fun home? Although the churro-making experience was really fun, and the end result amazing, we didn't properly ventilate the kitchen and the smell haunted me for days. I was going to tell you how surprisingly easy these are to make, but apparently my definition of "easy to make" is eye-roll inducing, so I'll just tell you they aren't so scary after all, and encourage you to give them a try. On that note, thank you everyone for your lovely emails, comments, and recipes. 3 tbsp milk 3 tbsp boiling water 1 tsp dry active yeast 1 1/2 oz sugar (about 3 tablespoons) 1 egg
White Chicken Enchiladas - Joyful Mommas Kitchen Welcome Pinners! Thanks for visiting. There have been hundreds of comments and questions on this recipe (White Chicken Enchiladas) so I want to make some of the answers known up front. After you make these, you will probably want to try a few of my other VERY popular recipes that are similar White Chicken Enchiladas: This recipe calls for diced green chilies. Yes, your friends and family will lick their plate and ask for you to bring them to every gathering from here on out. *These are seriously so so good* Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce Ingredients 10 soft taco shells 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
A Year of Slow Cooking Dairy Queen Blizzard I originally shared this recipe for my column on Serious Eats. If you’d like more details and photos, check out my article, In the Hall of the Dairy Queen. When it comes to the Blizzard, Oreo is hands down my favorite flavor. But if you have another variety you’d like to see me tackle, tweet me up @thebravetart. The nature of a Copy Cat recipe is that it takes a lot of subtle factors to re-create a taste we all know and love; if you substitute or deviate from the recipe, it just won’t turn out the same. Pint for pint, compared to my Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, this recipe has half the eggs, twice the sugar and double the dairy. That being the case, using the crappiest milk and cream you can find makes a big difference. The same is true of eggs. Next: Tahitian vanilla is a must. I use Frangelico in the recipe, which might seem really weird, but it really works to mimic whatever strange, artificial flavorings go into DQ Soft Serve. Cool in an ice bath and refrigerate overnight. Stella
Desserts With Benefits If I told you how many times I’ve made Homemade Nutella recently, I’m not sure if you’d give me a high five or a punch in the arm… it’s quite a shocking number. I maayybe use it a little too much. Are you going to (virtually) punch me? Well, I hope not, because my total overuse of the stuff has brought delicious homemade chocolate chips into my life, and soon to be yours. No no, this isn’t any old recipe, this is a necessity. Why? Similar to chocolate chips, these are totally snackable. Dark Chocolate "Nutella" Baking Chips Ingredients Instructions In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted. Notes Store chips loosely covered in the fridge. This recipe is: low sugar, gluten free, vegan! Recipe inspired by: Ivory Hut www.DessertsWithBenefits.com I’m sure you’re asking yourself, “Well, can these be baked or what??” Like this: Like Loading...
12 Homemade Holiday Gifts (that aren’t cookies!) Admit it. When you think of “making” or “baking” some type of holiday gift you think of cookies. Or maybe candy. Homemade Vanilla Extract One of my favorite things about this gift (other than how cute the bottles are!) Assorted Whole-Grain Muffins I adore all those cute treat boxes this time of year, and the ones pictured below from Michael’s Craft Store (that I purchased with a 40% off coupon) are no exception. Anyway, pictured is an assortment of whole-grain pumpkin, zucchini, corn bread, and blueberry muffins or you could also add some banana nut or cinnamon raisin muffins to the mix as well. Seasoning Mixes Whether it’s a meat rub for chicken or pork or a spice mixture for homemade ranch dip (or all three!) Homemade Granola Cereal or Granola Bars This is what we eat (and love) for breakfast almost every single day so I can’t think of a better reason to share it with others. Homemade Bread Glazed/Candied Nuts and Popcorn Mixes Homemade Whole-Grain Pasta Home Canned Goods Frozen Meals/Soups
Quick bread in a bottle Cool weather puts us in the mood to bake. So why not give a friend a head start? Layer the dry ingredients from step 1 (below) for this easy quick bread into a milk bottle or 1-quart mason jar. To fit, tamp each layer well (with chips and nuts on top). Then all that's left is to add the wet ingredients and bake. We used craft paper adhered with double-stick tape to cover the original milk bottle graphics and the lid. Add a label on the back of the bottle for the recipe instructions. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Quick Bread 1. 2. 3. 4. Looking for milk bottles? We used bottles from milk we bought in an independent food market, which is a good source for milk from small, local dairies. Get local recipes that you won’t find online.
Edible Gift Idea: The Best Chai Tea Mix! This is one of my absolutely favorite things to give away at the holiday time. It makes a great gift, especially if given with a hand-thrown mug and one of those long, involved novels that are best read in January. (Armchair optional.) It's also great to keep a few batches on hand as hostess or last-minute gifts. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. The recipe below makes enough Chai to fit into a 1/2 pint canning jar and is easily multiplied out for larger batches. Chai Tea Mix RecipeMakes about 12-16 teabags 12 green cardamom pods1/2 teaspoon whole red peppercorns (optional)1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon whole cloves1 4-inch cinnamon stick3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger1/2 cup loose black tea Preheat oven to 350° With a sharp knife, split the cardamom pods in half. Crush spices lightly with a rolling pin or in a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, toss the spices, candied ginger and tea together until blended.
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