For all of you whisky drinkers out there, this one’s for you. For all of you non-whisky drinkers out there, this one may be for you too!! My Modern Whisky Sour Cocktail is filled with citrusy flavors, is tart and not too sweet. The original recipe for this drink called
Everyone love a good margarita. I am usually a purist and prefer a simple “skinny margarita” but I also love pineapple so I thought I would meld these two with a bit of heat (aka jalapeño) to create the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita. I made simple syrup and soaked slices of
The Whisky Peach Smash takes advantage of the last peaches of the summer. The combination of mint, peaches, lime and whisky really is a smash!! It is a great party drink because you can make a large pitcher ahead of time. Letting the ingredients soak together for a few hours
The Grand Whisky Sour Cocktail is a twist on the old classic. The secret ingredient Ive added here is Grand Marnier, plus a touch of orange juice. My favorite whisky to use in cocktails is Elijah Craig, a small batch bourbon from Kentucky. Grand Marnier is an orange liqueur which
Hawaii… ahhhh. When I visit Hawaii, I must have a Mai Tai immediately to put me in the vacation mode and this Pineapple Mai Tai cocktail transports me back to Maui or Kauai or The Big Island. There’s something about rum that I love. It is sweet and strong and
The Sunflower Cocktail is a lovely refreshing drink to sip on a warm summer evening. The color is reflective of a the bright sun as it hits the horizon. I purchased a bottle of Ford’s London Dry Gin on the recommendation of my friend Mark. I used it in The Sunflower Cocktail
I love to serve this drink at a Fourth of July gathering because it is so appropriately colored! A super refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer entertaining. When you use a lot of ice in a frozen cocktail, it tends to water it down so I choose to use frozen berries
TheTouch of Provence Cocktail was so delicious when my husband and I had it at Petit Trois restaurant in Studio City that we went on a mission to reverse engineer it the following day. Locating a Rye whiskey was easy. Originally we went with Rittenhouse Rye but finding the illusive
Who doesn’t love a gimlet? With a light and citrusy flavor that is not too sweet, it is the perfect apertif. Over the years, I have come up with many versions of my favorite drink, here are two of them: As far as vodka goes, I don’t find much difference in
Since I’ve been home for 6 or 7 weeks “sheltering in place” I’ve been having fantasies of lounging in Costa Rica with my best friend Liz, sipping on this Smoky Paloma Cocktail, looking out at the ocean! Since that won’t be happening in the near future, I will have to
Quiche Lorraine
Pineapple & Shrimp Fried Rice
Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes
Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Lemon Basil Dressing
Get the recipes for my favorite sauces and dressings to boost your everyday cooking and use on everything!
