Month: March 2021

Friday Night cocktails: Getting Frisky

Moroccan Vegetarian Stew
This fragrant, spicy chickpea stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping this Moroccan dish with a small dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream to cool it down.
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Moroccan Spice
Hanky Panky
The Hanky Panky is a sweet Martini with bitter undertones. The cocktail was created by Savoy bartending legend Ada ‘Coley’ Coleman.
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Hanky Panky
Between the Sheets
A cross between a Daquiri and a classic Sidecar
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Between The Sheets
Sin Cyn
A twist on the classic Old Fashioned
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Sin Cyn

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Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

The Hanky Panky is a sweet Martini with bitter undertones. The cocktail was created by Savoy bartending legend Ada ‘Coley’ Coleman.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Coupe Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz Dry Gin
  • 1½ oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 Bar Spoon Fernet Branca
  • 1 Orange Twist

Instructions
 

  • Stir liquor over ice, then strain into glass.
  • Garnish with orange twist.
Keyword dry gin, Fernet Branca, sweet vermouth
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Between The Sheets

Between the Sheets

Between The Sheets

Between the Sheets

A cross between a Daquiri and a classic Sidecar
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Coupe Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz Cognac
  • ¾ oz Orange Liqueur
  • ½ oz White Rum
  • ½ oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 Garnish: Lemon Twist

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake.
  • Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish with lemon twist.
Keyword cognac, lemon juice, orange liqueur, rum
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Sin Cyn

Sin Syn

Sin Cyn

Sin Cyn

A twist on the classic Old Fashioned
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Cynar
  • 1 Orange Twist

Instructions
 

  • Stir liquors over ice, then strain into glass.
  • Place a single large cube or rocks into glass.
  • Garnish with orange zest.
Keyword Cynar, scotch, sweet vermouth
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Moroccan Spice

Moroccan Vegetarian Stew

Moroccan Spice

Moroccan Vegetarian Stew

This fragrant, spicy chickpea stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping this Moroccan dish with a small dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream to cool it down.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion-chopped
  • 2 TSP Ground Cumin
  • 2 TSP Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 TSP Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 TSP Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 TSP Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 TSP Coarse Salt
  • 1 Small Butternut squash-peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces-about 4 cups
  • 2 Medium Potatoes-peeled, and cut into 1 inch pieces-about 4 cups
  • 4 Medium Carrots-sliced
  • 3 Plum tomatoes-chopped
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 2 Zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 Can Garbanzo beans or chickpeas, Drained and rinsed

Instructions
 

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Add seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute.
  •  Stir in squash, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash and potatoes are almost tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 5-8 minutes.
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Spring

Friday Night Cocktails: Celebrating Spring

Orange Blossom
This twist on the classic Orange Blossom is an excellent way to celebrate Spring!
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Orange Blossom
Honey Rose Margarita
Beautiful floral twist on the classic margarita.
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Honey Rose Margarita
Pizza Frittata
Frittatas are fast, easy and an excellent way to get rid of leftovers. This is a family favorite for Saturday breakfast using Friday's leftover pizza.
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Pizza Frittata

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