ARTICLES For Mother's Day
THE QUEEN BEE GIN COCKTAIL
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WITH NO COMMENTS
The Queen Bee gin cocktail is a 3-ingredient riff on the prohibition era Bees Knees gin cocktail. Made with Empress 1908 vodka, lemon juice and Mike's Hot Honey, you will find you are whipping up these refreshing cocktails with no more work than a couple flicks of the wrist.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN
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WITH 2 COMMENTS
This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.
SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
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WITH ONE COMMENT
This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES
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WITH NO COMMENTS
This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.
TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD
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WITH 7 COMMENTS
Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.
KUMQUAT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING
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WITH NO COMMENTS
Kumquats give this spinach salad an unexpected flavor pop and the miso dressing adds delicious umami to create a healthy and addictive salad.
MEZCANDALOSA — MEZCAL COCKTAIL WITH KUMQUATS, MINT & ROSEMARY
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WITH 2 COMMENTS
A bright mezcal cocktail made with fresh kumquats, mint and rosemary that feels like a celebration of spring and an end of dreary winter.
ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING
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WITH 4 COMMENTS
This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.
JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI
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WITH NO COMMENTS
Martinis are highly personal. Here is the recipe for my perfect martini. It is dirty, icy cold, includes gin and vodka and is very well garnished.
LYCHEE MARTINI
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WITH NO COMMENTS
A lychee martini is a refreshing, not-too-sweet cocktail that is delicious by itself and complements a variety of Asian foods.