Happy Friday!!! Lemon Martinis are my all time favorite cocktail. Guest will be so impressed when you serve them with your homemade limoncello. Find the recipe here.
Recipes
Lemon Martini
This is my all time favorite cocktail! It’s sour and fruity with a kick. I usually double the recipe to make two at a time. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 ounce vodka (chilled is best) 1 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces limoncello (homemade of course) 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar syrup 2 tablespoons fresh […]
Countdown to Christmas – Spiked Cider Sauce
Pair this sauce with eggnog ice cream for a festive treat! Find the recipe for spiked cider sauce here. Only 20 days until Christmas!
Spiked Cider Sauce
This tart sauce can be made with supermarket cider – you don’t need to purchase the expensive stuff from the farmer’s market. I’ve even had good results using already spiced cider (in that case I didn’t add additional the spices called for in this recipe). Pour this sauce over ice cream or dunk with something […]
Countdown to Christmas – Eggnog Ice Cream
Trust me, dumping a quart of supermarket eggnog into your ice cream maker will not work well! This simple recipe is great over gingerbread or with a buttery caramel sauce. You can find the recipe here. Enjoy!
Eggnog Ice Cream
It’s super trendy to use freshly grated nutmeg, but I think this recipe is just as good with the pre-ground stuff. Just be sure to taste and adjust your spice level before putting your ice cream in the freezer. I think homemade ice cream tastes best the same day it’s made. I try to make […]
Persimmon Ice Cream
I love the color of this ice cream, and the taste is subtly spicy. You can use either ripe or over-ripe Fuyu persimmons. This recipe would also work nicely with ripe Hachiya persimmons. For this recipe you’ll need: 4 or 5 Fuyu persimmons 2 eggs (pasteurized if you can find them) 2 cups heavy cream […]
Countdown to Christmas – Smokey Grilling Spice Mix
Spice rubs are great if you want to give a homemade gift but you don’t have a lot of time. This recipe is great with all kinds of pork. The recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* So cute! This tag is from a […]
Countdown to Christmas – Gravlax with Mustard Cream Cheese
Homemade gravlax is a great addition to holiday potlucks. Friends will think you are a superstar for bringing such a fancy dish (you don’t have to tell them how easy it was to make). If you start your gravlax on Monday, it will be ready in time for the weekend. The recipe is here. Enjoy!
Countdown to Christmas – Limoncello
If you start your limoncello on December 1, it will be ready for holiday gifting. Let the lemon and vodka mixture sit for at least 2 weeks before bottling. The full recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* Check them out, they […]