Cheers!

Well, I'm a little late with this post with all the hustle bustle of the holidays, but it was a great holiday, and we'll drink to that!  This year instead of making dinner, we gals decided to order in, as we made holiday booze-goodies!  A great gift for those who like their alcoholic beverages, and also, great to keep around the house for yourself as well. 

 

Yummy Gummies

Gummy Bears

Vanilla Vodka (or your preferred flavor)

 

Directions:  Soak Gummy Bears in vanilla vodka.  :) 

 I found them to be perfect at about 3 days soaked.

 

 

Apple Pie Liquor

1 gallon Apple Cider

1/2 gallon Apple Juice

1 Cup Sugar

1 Liter Everclear

5-6 Cinnamon Sticks

 

 

Directions:  Bring first 4 ingredients (NOT EVERCLEAR) to a boil.  Then let cool and add the Everclear.  (be very careful:  extremely flammable)  Makes about 2.5 gallons.

 

 

Whiskey Cherries

Maraschino Cherries

Whiskey of choice

 

Directions:  Drain juice from cherries.  Add whiskey in the jar-ro (that was for any Metallica fans).  Let soak several days.  Eat alone, add to cakes, or put in your drink! 

 

Irish Creme

I cup heavy whipping cream OR half and half (we used half and half)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 2/3 cup Jameson Irish Whiskey

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

1 teaspoon vanilla.

 

Directions:  Stir 'em all together!  Makes about 1.5 gallons.

 

Cheers!  And Happy Holidays!

 

 

 



Fondue-licious!

Last week, we decided to treat ourselves to a feast of fondue!  Dipping all sorts of things....in all sorts of things?! What a glorious idea!

It was a grazing fest, so here are our fondue dishes, in no particular order:

Cheese Fondue

- 1 Cup Dry White Wine

- 1/2 lb Gruyere Cheese (shredded)

- 1/2 lb Swiss Cheese (shredded)

2 Tablespoons Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

-Directions:  Simmer wine in fondue pot (or do on stove top and transfer to fondue pot when finished).  Add cheese 1/4 lb at a time and stir constantly until melted.  Very important to keep stirring or it will gradually stick more and more to the bottom.  Once all the cheese is melted, add flour, salt and nutmeg. Stir.

Served with:  French Bread, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Steak

Oil Fondue

- Oil (amount depends on the size of the pot....deep enough to dip!) Broth will also work!

Optional:  Dipping Batter :

Stir together:

-1/2 Cup Milk

-2 Eggs

-1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-Cup flour

-Directions:  Get oil to desired temperature.  Best to check with a thermometer.  The oil should not become so hot that it "spits" at you.  Make sure the steak is dried well prior to dipping in the hot oil.  Dip until cooked to your liking!  Dip in the batter first to get a fried breading!

Served with: Steak, Broccoli, Cauliflower

Chocolate Fondue:

-1 Cup Chocolate Chips

-1 14 oz can Condensed Milk

-2 Tablespoons butter

-1 teaspoon vanilla

-Directions:  Still all ingredients together on Medium heat and stir constantly.  Keep on low to medium heat in fondue pot.

Served with:  Strawberries, Bananas, Marshmallows

Beverage:  Wine Spritzers

- Wine of your choice

- Tonic Water

-Lime wedge if you please!

Happy Dipping and Sipping!