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White Russian Ice Cream Sandwich Sliders Cocktails from Today Show

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The cookie recipe used for these petite ice cream sliders is from my first cookbook, The Sophisticated Cookie! Black Russian Espresso Cookies 1 cup butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup golden brown sugar 3 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons Kahlua 1 tablespoon vodka 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s TODAY Show Halloween Cocktail Segment with Kelly Clarkson and Hoda (Video)

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OK. So, as if being on the TODAY Show making Halloween Cocktails wasn’t enough of a thrill, I was on with the amazing Kelly Clarkson who was guest hosting for Kathie Lee. Kelly was so very cool, Hoda is always the best, and these frightfully fabulous cocktails were a big hit! Check out the video […]

October 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mar-gore-ita with Lime Wheel Eyeball from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktail Today Show Appearance

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Margaritas are definite crowd pleasers, and this gory version is served in a red sugar blood-dripped glass with an eyeball garnish made from a lime wheel, cherry, and mini chocolate chip. 1 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. triple sec 2 oz. sweet and sour mix Combine ingredients over ice in prepared red caramel blood-dripped Margarita glass […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Zombie Juice Halloween Punch from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktail Appearance

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Serve zombie brain juice in a zombie head by using a latex mask over a glass container. Don’t forget to place the zombie brain alongside his head and use mini gummy brains as accents on straws!   1/2 cup Jamaican Dark Rum 1 cup Puerto Rican Light Rum 1/2 cup orange Curacao 3 oz. apricot […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Halloween Night Cap with a Halloween Doughnut Hole Garnish from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktails Appearance

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This is a great late night pick-me-up cocktail or dessert drink where orange liqueur, a splash of coffee & orange cream is served in a Martini glass with a skewered Halloween doughnut hole laying across the top rim of the glass.  1/2 oz. coffee 2 oz. Half and Half (tinted orange with food coloring) 1 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pumpkin Mojito from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktails TODAY Show Appearance

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This is a classic mojito concocted with homemade pumpkin syrup in a tall glass. Easy Halloween party favor accents, such as a witch finger on a cocktail stir stick or a Halloween rubber wristband around the glass makes the cocktail festive & freaky!   6 – 8 mint leaves 1 1/2 oz. light rum Splash of lime […]

September 21, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pirate Potion Bottles with Personalized Corsets from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktails TODAY Show Appearance

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Since pirate Halloween costume parties are one of the most popular themes, a wine cocktail in individual size serving bottles with personalized labels, such as the Hoda & Kathie Lee glitter glam paper bottle corsets, are an ideal libation for the party! 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml) 1 liter Sprite Juice of 5 Navel […]

September 21, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

S’mores Pie

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This easy S’mores Pie no-bake recipe was hands-down the most popular one I shared on my Today Show appearance with Kathie Lee and Hoda. Hoda referred to them as “sweet nachos!” Send me a photo of yourself with this pie if you make it at home and I’ll post it on my blog!   1 (5.9 oz.) box Jello […]

May 13, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on TODAY Show for St. Patrick’s Day (video)

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I had the pleasure of spending St. Patrick’s Day in New York, first with an appearance on the TODAY Show followed by activities at the famed parade and infamous pubs. I had a blast, especially with the antics of the TODAY Show’s guest host, Olivia Munn, who decided to spend her hour on the show […]

April 2, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Irish Whiskey Balls (no-bake cookies)

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These deliciously soused no-bake cookies are my St. Patrick’s Day version of bourbon balls, both of which I did on the TODAY Show. Here’s the St. Pat’s video clip with guest co-host Olivia Munn sitting in for Kathie Lee Gifford. Munn was hilarious and a tad tipsy from too many balls and brew. 1 cup […]

April 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

St. Patrick’s Day Pizza

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My favorite St. Patrick’s Day snack from here on out! This pizza features corned beef and cabbage (ala Reuben Sandwich style) perfect for the holiday. This recipe was a big hit with my husband as well as hosts of the TODAY Show, Hoda Kotb and guest-host for Kathie Lee Olivia Munn, who filled up on […]

April 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mashed Potato Martini Bar

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Mashed Potato Martini Bars have been a popular party station for years at Los Angeles events and elsewhere. Invidual servings of mashed potatoes are set out in Martini glasses and small bowls of toppings are placed nearby for guests to tailor-make their taters. The photos for this dish are from my St. Patrick’s Day appearance […]

April 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Cocktail Segment on the TODAY Show (video)

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Third times a charm! This was my third appearance on the TODAY Show since June, and I feel like a kid on Christmas! Not only did I get to do the “teaser” for my Holiday Cocktail segment with the one and only Donny Deutsch, I was able to experience the magic of Christmas at Rockefeller […]

December 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreath in a Wine Cocktail

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I love it when guests just drop by my home during the holidays, and I always keep a few specialty food and drink items on hand to make things a bit more merry! These Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreaths are ideal in a wine cocktail, such as this one, which is like a holiday white wine sangria. […]

December 5, 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 […]

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