So apparently it's snowing out on the east coast - but it's still sunny and 77 here in LA, so I thought I'd do a bicostal post to bring some warmth to my people out east who are dreaming of a warmer life. Check out my recipe below for frozen gin mojitos - my favourite way to relive the summer when it's cold outside. First thing's first though - you need some awesome boots to get you to the store to buy the ingredients - so check out these by Hunter that I just love! Be sure to use good knives to cut the lemons and of course you need a good blender to make them in, and none is better than the Vitamix! Then you can serve them in these beautiful collins glasses with this delicious key lime cheesecake from Neiman Marcus.
Frozen Gin Mojito Sneeky
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate 8 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers gin 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish 1 tray ice cubes 1 Lemon for garnish
Put the lemonade, gin, ice cubes, and mint into your blender and blend until they are the perfect consistency. This is what I love most about the Vitamx, by the way - you can just set it to the desired consistency and before you know it, you're off to the beach with your frozen Sneeky!
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Serve with mustard, ketchup, sour cream, and/or pickles. Makes 16 snacks.
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Preheat the oven to 325oF. In a small heavy saucepan mix together the syrup, mustard, and sugar and heat slowly on low heat, stirring often. Cook until syrup thickens, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Fry bacon in a large pan on medium-high heat using a “bacon weight” to keep the bacon really flat as it cooks. When the bacon is cooked to your liking, drain the bacon on a paper towel. Lay the flattened bacon on a jelly roll pan and brush the glaze on both sides. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
A scrumptious holiday sneeky in honor of one great lady 10 people
You can either put all in a blender or a big container with a lid and shake ,shake,shake for 3 minutes I prefer this "sneeky" Over ice I like to put cotton candy on top because it is fun!!!!! It puts a smile on people's faces. A slice of a clementine would be good or even froze sliced strawberries thrown in. note: You need to puts ice to the top then fill it ¾ with the peggy so the cotton candy only touches the ice and not the drink. Then it will eventually melt in.
ENJOY!!!!!!
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in Food Processor. Add butter and process about 10 seconds. Remove 2 cups from bowl and reserve for topping. Press remaining mixture into 9x13 pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Bring cream to simmer in a heavy saucepan. Add caramels and stir until smooth. Pour over chips. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
Bake 15 minutes until golden brown.
St. Francis’ Cranberry Sauce
Makes approximately 3 cups
Chunk up the pears, peeled oranges and apples. Add the wine and limeade to medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and the chunked up fruit along with the fresh ginger and cinnamon. Stir continually for 5 minutes and then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Turn off heat. Fold in apricot jam and let cool.
Tips:
Great to store in a canning jar.
Option:
Use marmalade if you do not have apricot jam.
Scented sugar adds a subtle perfume and flavor to coffee, fruit desserts, and baked goods. Layer granulated sugar with aromatic edibles like scented geranium leaves, rose petals, orange and lemon peel (first set out for a day to dry), or vanilla beans. Mix small batches, and let them sit for a few days in tightly sealed jars while the scents infuse the sugar. One jar or a trio serves makes an unusual present for whomever you think could use a little sweetness!
Display veggies in vases and glasses you have around the house for a chicer adaptation of the classic veggie tray
