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Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis

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Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis are the perfect conclusion to a dinner party or  a frosty happy hour! Check them out on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups skim milk (2%) […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Striped Kiwi Strawberry Mango Sorbet Push Pops

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See these treats lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. For Kiwi Layer: 1 cup chopped fresh kiwi (peeled, white core removed) 1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate 1 teaspoon Ice Cream Cellars French Vanilla Ice Cream Wine 1 teaspoon […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Spiked Cherry Cheesecake Milkshake Shooters

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These Spiked Cherry Cheesecake Milkshake Shooters get their kick from a tasty cheesecake flavored wine from Birthday Cake Vineyards. See these shots lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. 1 cup cherries, pitted and cherries for garnish 1/4 cup […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on Access Hollywood Live for Memorial Day (video)

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Access Hollywood Live is such a fun show to be on! Billy and Kit are the absolute best, and they loved this new French Vanilla Ice Cream flavored wine from Ice Cream Wines that I shared with them. Enjoy!

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Tortilla Pinwheels

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These tortilla pinwheels that I showed how to make during my Access Hollywood Live segment for Memorial Day are a great topper for a salad or as the star of a crudite centerpiece. Corn tortillas Large, black pitted olives Toothpicks 1. Place a stack of 10 yellow corn tortilla on a paper plate and cover […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Watermelon Soup

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Here’s a simple cold soup recipe that’s great as a summer appetizer. 3 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup sweet white wine (Birthday Cake Vineyards Cheesecake Wine) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Sweetened whipped cream Blueberries Lemon zest Combine watermelon, wine, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until pureed. Transfer to […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Psychotini Cocktail for Psych TV Show 100th Episode Celebration

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I’m a big fan of the TV Show Psych, often staying up all night to watch back to back episodes. So, when I found out the my good friend Steve Valentine was a guest star in their Psych 100th Episode Celebration, which has a “Clue” theme and viewers vote for the ending during the show […]

March 27, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chocolate Pot O’ Gold with Nutty Irishman Cocktail

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I am over the moon about these sweet little pots! I bought these plastic Leprechaun “Candy Kettle” pots in the favor section of Party City. To make them “food friendly,” I lined the inside of the pots with melted chocolate, which cooled into a chocolate shell. The golden edge of the pot is made by […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Emerald Isle Gummy Glass Tequila Shots with Rainbow Garnish

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Yes, you can buy gummy shot glasses, but making them is so much fun and really easy. The best part about serving a shot in something tasty, is that the flavor is a built-in mixer. So, go for a straight shot of premium Tequila, such as my favorite Patron Anejo! 1 (6 0z.) box lime […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Edible Irish Lace Topped Irish Coffee

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Nothing tops off St. Patrick’s Day like an Irish Coffee. This elegant, cold cocktail version is presented in a flute with an edible sugar lace topper made using a fabulous product called Sugar Veil.  Sugar Veil is a confectionery icing mix that simply mixes with boiling water and whips into a meringue consistency. Michelle Hester, […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cooking with Cans Chicken Enchilada Casserole (video recipe)

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I’ve partnered with the Can Manufacturers Institute to make some video recipes featuring canned food ingredients. This is the first one of 5 beautifully shot videos, each one with recipes that are delicious. This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is very easy and great for a family dinner. Check out the Cans Get You Cooking Facebook Page […]

March 13, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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If you have any of my cookbooks, you may have noticed that “healthy,” whether that means low-fat, sugar free, or anything in between is not something I pay attention to. However, I recently started thinking about it. We’re having a family reunion this summer at an estate in Lake Tahoe, the most beautiful place on […]

March 13, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Academy Awards Party Ideas from my NBC Chicago Segment (Video)

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One of the best parts of watching The Academy Awards is hanging out with friends at home party where everyone votes for their Oscar Winner favorites. This Academy Award party segment I did on NBC Chicago is packed with fun ideas from food to drink for a Hollywood A-list party in your living room. Click […]

February 8, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Access Hollywood Live Holiday Party Segment with Jeanne Benedict (Video)

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Here’s a clip of my Mad for Plaid Holiday Party Segment on Access Hollywood Live. Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Honeybaked for the Holidays

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Honeybaked stops people in their tracks. Seriously, even the UPS guy had a 10 minute long conversation with me at 8:30pm during the holiday season about a “Honeybaked moment” as he was delivering boxes of their offerings to my doorstep for a party. Honeybaked for Holiday Parties Twas the night before….well, let’s just say it […]

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