Holiday

Jeanne Benedict’s Christmas Cocktail Party on Access Hollywood Live with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream (video)

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Happy Holidays! In this Christmas Cocktail Party segment I did on Access Hollywood Live, you’ll find a bunch of ideas for entertaining including a delicious Salty Caramel Snowball on a Chocolate Rum Martini made with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream! Also, be sure to feast your eyes on these edible Christmas Trees: Fruit Tree, Pretzel […]

December 23, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pretzel Ball Christmas Tree

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A local tavern is to blame for my current obsession with soft, fresh-baked pretzels accompanied by a creamy cheese dip. For a dazzling holiday appetizer, arrange these pretzel balls as a Christmas tree! 1 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees F) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast (1 ½ teaspoons) 2 tablespoons margarine, melted […]

December 16, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rum, Cashew, and Butterscotch Caramel Corn

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My adventures in caramel corn yielded this recipe! But be sure to check out my Roasted Pumpkin Pie Spice Caramel Corn, both made with the Nostalgia Electrics Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker. 5 cups popcorn (1/4 cup unpopped kernels) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon rum […]

November 19, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fruit Christmas Tree

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Sure, I could have brought a bowl of grapes and Cuties to my 10-year-old daughter’s school Christmas party…but why under-achieve? So, we made this Fruit Christmas Tree! The base is made from a couple of stacked cabbages, similar to my Veggie Christmas Tree Crudite post, which is a popular one on Pinterest. For this healthy […]

December 18, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Yummy Cocktail Pops!

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A little chilly eye-candy for you: 5 yummy Cocktail Pops from my new book “Cocktail Pop and Spiked Frozen Treats.” Pictured above are the Kiwi Pom Vodka Pops. BUY IT on: CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON for @$12 (print) and KINDLE for a great price $5.99 PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO COCKTAIL POPS WHISKEY SOUR COCKTAIL POPS PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE […]

December 17, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats Book by Jeanne Benedict

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Here it is! My new book ! Pick up a bunch for holiday hostess gifts and one for yourself to make cool treats for any occasion from holidays to dinner parties. TO BUY IT:  CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON (print) or on KINDLE for a great price $5.99 Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats by Jeanne […]

October 21, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Plaid Marshmallows

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Made em’ love em’. Wrap plaid edible wafer paper from FancyFlours.com around a marshmallow, insert a fruit twig, and serve with hot cocoa. Simply stunning.

November 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Make a Mold for Food (Step by Step Photos)

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A couple of years ago I saw Chef Dominic Palazzolo, founder and inventor of Make Your Own Molds,  on Martha Stewart’s TV show talking about his silicone food-safe mold making kits and products. I was beyond intrigued and knew that someday I’d get my hot little hands on his miracle putties and spreads and make […]

October 14, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Breakfast Buffet

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I put together this Christmas Breakfast Buffet for a newspaper spread and wanted to share for your holiday brunch parties or breakfast on Christmas morning. One of my favorite holiday table centerpiece ideas is to wind white boas around Styrofoam cones as snowy white Christmas trees (use greening pins to keep the boas in place). […]

November 20, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bourbon Ball No Bake Cookies

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My holiday hostess gift is always boozey cookies. Some times I make them into a Christmas tree (think croquembouche shape using a Stytofoam cone, toothpicks, and the ball cookies) and sometimes I packed them into a sweet little bag with a label urging, “Don’t eat and drive.” Seriously, they pack quite a punch, but they […]

December 17, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Nutcracker Cupcake

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What fun I had making an army of Nutcracker Cupcakes ready to take on the Mouse King and all others in the famed Christmastime tale! Nutcrackers used to be so expensive, and now it seems that just about every stylish budget store (read Target) has a collection of them sporting a variety of themes. My daughter […]

December 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Homemade Egg Nog with Bourbon-Chocolate Glazed Cookie Ornament Garnish

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Egg nog is the quintessential Christmas tree trimming cocktail! Wether you whip up a batch from scratch using this recipe or pick up store-bought eggnog, add a fun touch like the cookie ornament that I’ve decorated the glass handle with as demonstrated in the Holiday Cocktail segment I did on the TODAY Show with Kathie […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Mary Christmas Cocktail

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Being more salty than sweet, I’m all about the Bloody Mary cocktail on Chrsitmas morning with a huge plate of Eggs Benedict. The red and green garnish is super easy to do and makes this cocktail beyond festive! 2 tablespoons minced red pepper (patted dry of juices) 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt Lime wedge, plus […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Holiday Cocktail

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A favorite holiday recipe of mine,  I make a big pot of this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Christmas cocktail for all my winter parties. Guests love the marshmallow garnish, which you can make by dipping it in white or dark chocolate and then in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings as pictured. This was included […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail

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This cocktail recipe would be ideal as the signature drink for a Christmas in July Party or any holiday affair. Part of the cocktail collection I whipped up on the TODAY Show, it was a big favorite of Kathie Lee and Hoda. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon water 3 tablespoons coconut flakes 3 oz. cranberry juice […]

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