ARTICLES For Entertaining

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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SEARED AHI NICOISE SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

WITH 4 COMMENTS

A twist on traditional Nicoise Salad, this dish uses lightly seared ahi instead of canned tuna and oven-roasted potatoes and beans instead of boiled potatoes and steamed beans. The result is a salad for dinner that is suitable for either a weeknight meal or casual entertaining.

GOOMBAY SMASH

WITH 8 COMMENTS

The Goombay Smash is the ubiquitous cocktail of the Bahamas. Rum-rich and tropical fruit-forward, this thirst quencher will put you in an island mindset no matter where you are.

MANGO, PINEAPPLE & COCONUT PAVLOVA CAKE

WITH NO COMMENTS

There may not be a dessert I love more than pavlova. Crisp meringue, lots of fresh fruit, and a little whipped cream. How can you go wrong? The history behind…

KUMQUAT GIN & TONIC

WITH 8 COMMENTS

Kumquats come into season during the winter and this Kumquat Gin and Tonic is just the thing to add a little sunshine to a cold and stormy winter's day.

TEQUILA LIME BOOZY POPS

WITH 6 COMMENTS

These frosty Margaritas on a stick provide a refreshing summer cooler eaten as is... or use them as a fancy garnish for Margaritas, Palomas or Mexican Mules.

GRAPEFRUIT & APEROL BOOZY ICE POPS

WITH 7 COMMENTS

These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and tonic or vodka soda.

PLUM, RUM AND ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

A plum-delicious, rum-infused and generously spiced upside-down cake.

BACON-WRAPPED MAC AND CHEESE CUPS