SAILOR BERRY LEMONADE

SAILOR BERRY LEMONADE

Happy Fourth of July America! Like most Americans I’ll spend the day barbecuing, drinking, and blowing things up.. ‘Merica! In addition to the Red, White, and Booze Slushies I created last week, I also wanted to whip up something classic and it doesn’t get more classic than homemade lemonade! Of course I had to put a Tattooed…

GINGERBREAD RUM BALLS

GINGERBREAD RUM BALLS

Tis the season to get a little ballsy.. with rum balls that is! My pumpkin spice and chocolate rum balls have been fan favorites for a while now, so for those of you that have already made them, this recipe will be a breeze! Decadent, boozy, and just as delicious as their predecessors, but with a festive gingerbread twist!…

MONSTER MASH SMOOTHIE

MONSTER MASH SMOOTHIE

Since this month has been mostly dedicated to Halloween-themed cocktails, I thought I would make a delicious kid-friendly smoothie! Using only fresh fruit and ice, I layered up the smoothie and topped the whole thing off with ‘monster eyeballs’ that I showed you how to make last Tuesday! The best part is that you can always make…

HOT APPLE JERRY

HOT APPLE JERRY

I’ve been fantasizing about warm fall drinks since June, so you can imagine how excited I was to finally make this cocktail! I combined a traditional Hot Apple Jerry with a recipe for hot buttered rum and the drink should probably be renamed to Trouble, but I kept the original title instead. It’s smooth, delicious, and…

GARLIC KALE CHIPS

GARLIC KALE CHIPS

Last week I said I was going to make these and boy am I glad that I did! They’re crisp, zesty, and fulfilling! Definitely my new favorite snack! See for yourself! ….. Ingredients: 1 bunch of fresh kale 1 Tbs olive oil ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder A…

LAMB SLIDERS WITH SWEET AND SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY AND CUCUMBER MINT RAITA

LAMB SLIDERS WITH SWEET AND SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY AND CUCUMBER MINT RAITA

Every time we hit Trader Vic’s for happy hour I order their lamb sliders. I had never really tried lamb before and was actually surprised at how much I liked it! I was inspired to try out my own version of them and they turned out far better than what I expected! The sweet and spicy tomato…

MINI PUMPKIN PIES

MINI PUMPKIN PIES

Pumpkin pie is a fall classic, but I couldn’t resist altering the original and making 2 dozen mini pies instead! The fluffy whipped cream, rich pumpkin filling, and buttery flaky crust make the most decadent combination in bite sized form! Serve these up to your guests on Thanksgiving or any other occasion to enjoy pumpkin…

Dyed Devilled Eggs

Dyed Devilled Eggs

I’m sure you’ve seen these before on Pinterest.. I know I have about 3 dozen times! I tried to find the original source, but they’ve been redone so many times I can’t! Now while the idea of dying them may not be original, the recipe most certainly is! This is the one item we always…

Murderous Mai Tai

Murderous Mai Tai

A few weeks ago we threw a Haunted Luau, which doubled as a housewarming and an early Halloween party. On top of large quantities of food and treats, I made several pitchers of new cocktails to try out with my guests. The first to go was a batch of Murderous Mai Tai’s.. a dangerously delicious…

Tropical Heat Mojito

Tropical Heat Mojito

If you’re a fan of the sweet and spicy cocktail combo like me, then this drink is MADE for you! The slight heat from muddled jalapeños and the sweetness of fresh mango puree, come together perfectly with the bold kick of Sailor Jerry Rum. Mix one up for yourself this weekend and enjoy a mini-tropical…