by Angie Ash, EVP Having a tough time deciding between white wine and a margarita? Now, you don’t have to choose. 750 ml Pinot Grigio (1 bottle)1 can limeade concentrate (with two cans of water)2 cups orange juice1/2 cup tequila (mid shelf or higher)sea saltfresh limes Pour the entire bottle of pinot grigio into your favorite pitcher.Add 1...
By Michael Fruchtman, CFO 1 cup sugar1 tsp cinnamon4 tbsp butter (melted)tortillaschocolate chips (or chocolate bark)peanuts (crushed)blueberries and strawberries (or other preferred fruits)whipped creamchocolate syrupvanilla ice cream Heat the tortillas over the stove and fold them so they look like tacos. Add cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Brush melted butter on the tortillas and immediately cover...
Main Ingredientssalmonshrimpred pepperasparaguschivesblack sesame seedsonion strawsrice pilafWhite Butter Sauce: Beurre Blanc1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons finely minced shallots1/3 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 16 pieces Main DishCut salmon into serving sizes, season with blackening and broil in oven 6-8 minutes.Cook rice and...
By Angie Ash, EVP The answer to an “I have no energy to cook” night, this homemade dish comes together in just half an hour and is so delicious! Find the recipe on one of my favorite food blogs, Ambitious Kitchen, here! 2 large eggs1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 ounces bacon...
by Ashley Buckowing, Graphic Designer Celebrate the coming warm weather and St. Patricks Day with this refreshing and festive cocktail! 4 oz gin2 oz Chartreuse4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice3 oz simple syrup4 cups peeled and diced cucumber1/2 cup waterIcefresh mint (optional) Blend cucumber and water in a high speed blender and then strain juice through a fine mesh...
1 pound ground lamb or beef (or a combination)1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1 small red onion, one half finely chopped and half thinly sliced1 cup couscous3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 plum tomatoes, sliced1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbledsalt and pepper to taste Heat broiler. In...
By Angie Ash, EVP 2 sticks butter, unsalted1 cup granulated sugar (or 2/3 cup honey) (Using sugar will result in a flatter cookie. If you bake with honey, expect a thicker texture!)1 egg2 tsp vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)1/4 cups cocoa powder1/4 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp baking powder1 tbsp hot brewed...
By Michael Fruchtman, CFO 2/3 cup almonds1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled1 large egg1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting1 12 ounce jar seedless raspberry preserves Preheat the oven to 350. Spread...
by Shane O’Neill, Vice President Main2 pieces naan bread2 tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded8 slices pancetta4 eggssea salt, to tastepepper, to tastearugula, to garnishHollandaise Sauce3/4 cup butter, unsalted3 egg yolks, large1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, fresh1/4 tsp cayenne or hot paprika1/4 tsp kosher saltcracked black pepper, to taste MainBrush Naan bread with butter and toast under broiler just until...
What to step it up a notch this holiday season? Try your hand at this classic Italian recipe. No one will fuggedaboutit! Notes: Can use dry or sweet Marsala wine Use a brand of ricotta that is not runny. I use Galbani. You can put it into a strainer over a bowl overnight to strain if...