Archive for June 21, 2010

Roasted Beet Salad!

June 21, 2010 by TammyL.

When beets are in season, try this recipe.  If you don’t like beets, you must be eating the canned beets!  Roast them fresh and try this!  This recipe is for four people.

 2 large beets 

dash of salt

drizzle of olive oil

Do not peel the beets.  Put them on a tinfoil-covered baking dish.  Slightly drizzle with olive oil and sea salt.  Heat on 275 degrees for 2 hours.  Remove and peel the beets when they come to room temperature.

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spring salad mix

honey roasted almonds (or any nut you prefer)

2 oranges (zested and juiced)

blue cheese or shredded parmesean cheese

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Plate the spring mix greens.  Peel beets.  Cut into rings and top salad.  Lightly crush nuts and sprinkle over salad.  Top with blue or parmesean cheese.  Whisk 2 ounces olive oil, zest of 2 oranges, and juice of 2 oranges.  Grind fresh pepper.  Use any extra orange as garnish.

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Tangerine Tango

June 21, 2010 by TammyL.

1 1/2 oz. vodka

1 oz. Bacardi

1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps

dash of O.J.

dash of Grenadine

dash of sweet and sour

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Mix all ingredients in a shaker - pour over ice.  Enjoy!

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Basil Pesto Sauce

June 21, 2010 by TammyL.

I wish I could take credit for this recipe but I can’t.  It belongs to Tyler Florence and is absolutely delicious!

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan or romano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
  • 2 tablespoons water

    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste.   I add more garlic and chili pepper flakes according to my taste.  But this freezes well.  Make several batches!

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    Cosmo

    June 21, 2010 by Scott.

    3 oz Orange Citrus Grey Goose Vodka (other citrus is fine)
    1 oz Cointreau
    Splash of Cranberry juice
    A full squeeze of fresh lime

    Directions:
    - Combine all

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    Hollywood Vampire

    June 21, 2010 by Scott.

    1.5 oz Vodka
    1 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
    Cranberry juice

    Directions:
    - Combine over ice in highball glass, stir and serve.

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    Peanut Butter and Jelly

    June 21, 2010 by Scott.

    2 oz Chambord Rasberry Liqueur
    2 oz Frangelico

    Directions:
    - Pour Frangelico into an iced filled lowball glass
    - Add Chambord and stir gently

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    Espresso Chocolate Martini

    June 21, 2010 by Scott.

    1.5 oz Three Olives Triple Espresso Vodka
    1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao
    1 oz half & half
    1/8 oz Rock Candy Syrup or Simple Syrup

    Directions:
    1. Combine all the ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake well to create froth.
    2. Strain into chilled cocktail glass
    3. Garnish with a sprinkle of shaved dark chocolate

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