Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

This classic Caesar salad comes from "From Julia Child's Kitchen", published in 1975. Ceasar Cardini, a San Diego restaurateur, created the recipe in Tijuana and tossed it table side for an added flair.
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Course Salad
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Large Wooden Bowl
  • 8 Chilled Salad Plates

Ingredients
  

  • 4 heads Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
  • 2 med Garlic Cloves
  • tsp Dry Mustard Substitute 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 can Anchovies Drained
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
  • Croutons

Instructions
 

  • At least 30 minutes before preparing salad, wash, dry and chill lettuces.
  • Smash garlic cloves and rub throughout the bowl.
  • Add mustard, anchovies and Worcestershire sauce to bowl and mix into a paste.
  • Tear lettuce into larger bite size pieces and add to the bowl.
  • Add olive oil, egg yolks and lemon juice and toss gently until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add parmesan cheese and toss gently.
  • Add croutons and toss gently.
  • Serve on chilled plates.
Keyword Caesar Salad, salad
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Sour Patch Affair

Sour Patch Affair

Pink twist on a whisky sour.
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Course Drinks

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • ¾ oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • ¾ oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White
  • ½ oz Ruby Port Substitute Red Wine
  • 1 Cherry
  • 1 Lemon Twist

Instructions
 

  • Shake bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup with ice.
  • Strain over fresh ice in a chilled old fashioned glass, float port over the top and garnish with a cherry and a heart shaped twist.
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Bittersweet Romance

Bittersweet Romance

Strawberry garnish adds a little romance to the classic Boulevardier.
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Course Drinks
Servings 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Coupe or Rocks Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 3 Strawberries Quartered
  • 1 Orange Swathe

Instructions
 

  • Add ice and water to chill glass
  • Add strawberries to mixing glass with Campari and lightly press with a muddler.
  • Pour bourbon and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.
  • Strain into the chilled coupe or rocks glass.
  • Garnish with Orange Swathe
Keyword apertif, Campari, gin, sweet vermouth
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Friday Night Cocktails: Snow Day

Hot Toddy (Scotch and Tea)
This classic warm cocktail will warm your bones on a chilly day.
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Hot Toddy
Hot Buttered Rum
This combination of butter and rum makes it perfect for a day of sledding!
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Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy (Scotch and Tea)

Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy (Scotch and Tea)

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This classic warm cocktail will warm your bones on a chilly day.
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Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Tea Kettle
  • 8 oz Mug

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 2 oz Scotch substitute Laird's Applejack
  • 3 Dried Cloves
  • ¼ spoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • Breakfast Tea (hot)
  • Lemon Swath

Instructions
 

  • Fill mug with hot water and let sit to warm for at least 2 minutes
  • Dump water from mug and place a spoon loaded with honey in warmed mug
  • Add other ingredients and stir until honey and butter are dissolved.
  • Garnish with Lemon Swath
Keyword scotch, warm
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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

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This combination of butter and rum makes it perfect for a day of sledding!
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Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Tea Kettle
  • 8 oz Mug

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 oz Dark Rum substitute your favorite dark liquor
  • 2 pinches Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • Boiling Water
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Lemon Wheel
  • 3 Whole Cloves

Instructions
 

  • Fill mug with hot water and let sit to warm for at least 2 minutes
  • Dump water from mug and place a bar spoon loaded with honey in warmed mug
  • Add other ingredients and stir until honey and butter are dissolved.
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon wheel studded with cloves
Keyword butter, rum, warm
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