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Cool nights mean one thing in our house. It’s time for hot chocolate! Mexican chocolate has a grainy texture that’s rich with sugar. So much sugar, in fact, that there is no need to add additional sugar. Mexican Hot Chocolate makes about 1 cup of hot chocolate mix […]
Red cabbage is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. On more than one occasion, I’ve made a meal of them. An extra generous mound of crumbled goat cheese on top easily makes this dish a meal. Or, you could add a grilled chicken breast or a portion of broiled salmon […]
And, if you have to.. you can buy them, too! Adding a thick chunk of Parmigiano rind makes a great way to add flavor and richness to a variety of Italian soups. My favorites are chicken based broths with bitter greens and white beans. But, a tomato based […]
Hair of the dog cures… do they work? Or, do they just distract you? Whatever helps you forget that you’re miserables is worth a try, right? St George Absinthe makes a nice addition to that last version of this cocktail. There’s a nice heady rush of menthol that […]
The Mozza Cookbook Sometimes it’s the simple things. In this case, it’s a recipe for long-cooked broccoli. Many people hate broccoli. But, I love it. It brings back many fond childhood memories. Many of those memories revolve around a holiday table filled with delicious food cooked with lots […]
It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]
This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli. Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups 2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]
This is how we top a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream. Strawberries & Cherries 1 bottle maraschino cherries, grocery store variety 1 cup bourbon 1/2 cup Luxardo Maraschino strawberries, cleaned and halved Empty red liquid out of the maraschino cherry jar. […]
If you’re lucky enough to find sugarcane juice at a farmer’s market near you (there are several in the Atlanta area), this is a surprisingly light and refreshing drink. The juice of the sugarcane isn’t overpoweringly sweet. It has a refreshing, almost grassy flavor that adds a lightness to it. […]
Did you have a cocktail on Cinco de Mayo? Smoky Mezcal Margarita makes 2 4 ounces good quality tequila 2 ounces Grand Marnier (Or, your favorite orange ligueur) 2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce Mezcal 2 wedges or twists lime, one per glass
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