Annapurna Jam Fizz
Annapurna Jam Fizz (an ode to the Annapurna Zing) 1 1/2 – 2 oz gin1/2 oz lime juice1 tbsp pineapple-passion fruit jam (Bonne Maman)Fresh mintGinger beer Place 3-4 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then add ice. Add gin, lime juice, and a heaping tablespoon of jam. Shake vigorously until mint…
Quick Curry Aioli
Quick Curry Aioli 2 tbsp mayo (I recommend Duke’s)1/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 – 3/4 tsp curry powder (depending on how strong yours is)1 tsp fresh lemon juiceSalt & pepper Mix everything together and let chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes. If you’d like a little more richness, add a small drizzle of…
Kumquat Blueberry Cobbler
Kumquat Blueberry CobblerZest of 4-5 kumquats (or 1 lemon or other citrus of choice)1 1/2 – 2 cups blueberries1 cup self rising flour1 cup sugar + 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tbsp sugar1 cup milk1/4 tsp vanilla extract1/2 stick of melted butter (1/4 cup) Grease pan.Preheat oven to 350.Combine flour and 1 cup sugar in…
Small Batch Salted Caramel Sauce
Small Batch Salted Caramel Sauce 1/4 cup salted butter1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 heavy cream1/2 tsp vanilla extractSalt to taste Melt butter and sugar over low-medium heat, whisk until combined well. Then leave it alone! Try not to stir while it bubbles. Once it starts to darken around the edges, you can swish the pan a…
Strawberry Basil Frosé
Strawberry Basil Frosé(Serves 2)2 cups frozen strawberries1 cup rosé (cheap is fine, don’t spend more than $10 on the bottle for this since it’s getting blended up with berries!)Whole lemon, juiced4 tbsp basil simple syrup (or any flavor)Add the strawberries, basil simple syrup, and rosé to a blender. Add half the lemon juice to start.…
Pan Fried Okra
Pan Fried Okra4 tbsp self rising flour1 tbsp cornmeal1 lb fresh okra, sliced thinlyVegetable oil Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Combine okra, flour, and cornmeal in a Ziploc bag and shake and massage until okra is coated. I normally season the flour mixture just a bit with salt and…
Basil Simple Syrup
Herb infused simple syrup is super easy to make and makes cocktails, lemonade, teas instantly fancier. This recipe works great with fresh mint too. I love to use this in my strawberry frose recipe! This makes a small batch, double if you’re making drinks for a crowd. Basil Simple Syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water1/2…
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