LIVE from Mar-a-Lago! Waiting for President Trump’s historic announcement tonight. pic.twitter.com/tzlL19CD4A— Jayne Zirkle (@JayneZirkle) November 15, 2022
Well my contribution here is rarely cerebral but I can cook! Here are some treats for tonight If not on phone I’d have beautiful pix!
Treats
Eggnog cocktail
1 oz vodka
1 oz amaretto
1 oz white cream de cacao
3oz eggnog
Pinch nutmeg n cinnamon
Carmel for rim
Shake all with shaved ice n strain into glass Put in cinnamon stick
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Hot Buttered rum (makes 4)
2/3c dark brown sugar
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c honey
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
1/8 t cloves
Pinch salt or use salted butter
3/4c spiced rum
2c water
Cinnamon sticks to stir
Using an electric or immersion mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl until blended and smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 4-cup (or larger) measuring cup. Add the rum and then 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the butter mixture dissolves. Divide to 4 glass mugs and add cinnamon stick
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Champagne cocktail
Ingredients: 1 Sugar cube, 1/3 oz Cognac, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 3 oz Champagne
Preparation: Add dash of Angostura bitter onto sugar cube and drop it into champagne flute. Add cognac followed by gently pouring chilled champagne. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.
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Nutty apple martini
Ingredients
* Cinnamon Sugar Rim:
* 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
* 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
* maple syrup
* 3 oz. apple cider
* 2 oz. Pecan Vodka
* 1/2 oz. Ginger Liqueur
* Apple slices rubbed with lemon juice and cinnamon sticks for garnish if desired
Instructions
* Pour some maple syrup on a small, shallow plate. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well blended. Pour mixture onto another shallow plate. First, dip the rim of your martini glass in the maple syrup, turning to coat. Then dip the glass into the cinnamon sugar mixture. set aside.
* Add ice, apple cider, Pecan Vodka and Ginger liquer to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
* Pour into prepared glass. Garnish with apple slice and/or cinnamon stick.
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Spinach artichoke dip
Ingredients
* 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
* 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese
* Pepper, to taste
* 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, can liquid drained, squeeze artichokes to drain excess liquid, chopped
* 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain excess liquid. Chop
Combine all in crock pot Heat on low a couple hours
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Crock 3 cheese gourmet dip
Ingredients
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* Kosher salt
* 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 4 ounces sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 cup), divided
* 2 ounces Monterey Jack, coarsely grated (about 1/2 cup), divided
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped pepperoncini
* Crackers and/or tortilla chips (for serving)
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Directions
* Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 8–10 minutes; season with salt. Let cool.
* Pulse cream cheese and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth.
* Toss cornstarch, 3/4 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack in a medium bowl to coat cheese. Mix in cream cheese mixture and cooked onion; season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a 1-2-qt. Crock pot and top with remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack. Cook dip on low 2 hours until golden and bubbling, Let dip cool 5 minutes, then top with chives and pepperoncini. Serve with crackers.
Thanks!
I hear Biden was briefed on Russian missles. I hope that asshole doesn’t act like a big shot in Asia and say things to start a war. And he requested 37 BILLION more for aid to Ukraine. Mayorkas was in DC today still claiming our border is secure.
I need to take a nap or something.