There is no such thing as paranoia. Your worst fears can come true at any moment. — Hunter S. Thompson When I say this Hunter Thompson quote, people often laugh. The paradox is surprising and the surprise is why we laugh. When we tell someone our fears, we are generally craving reassurance and validation. We … Continue reading Bad Things.
Notes No need to formally measure everything. Estimate and use your judgment. INGREDIENTS Cauliflower (1 medium head, cut into florets) Olive Oil (3 tablespoons) Garlic (3 cloves, diced) Paprika (1.5 teaspoons) Parmesan cheese (grated) Lemon juice Fresh Parsley Salt Pepper EQUIPMENT Large baking sheet DIRECTIONS Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and place … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower
Notes Recipe makes 4-5 servings INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts (~2 pounds, boneless, skinless) Cauliflower (1/2 – 1 pound of florets) Olive oil (1 tablespoon) Roasted Red Peppers (12 oz., drained & chopped) – comes in a 16 oz. jar Yellow Onion (1, diced) Garlic cloves (3-4, minced) Cream Cheese (8 oz.) Chicken broth (1/2 – 1 1/2 cups) … Continue reading Creamy Feta, Chicken, & Cauliflower (One Pot)
INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts (6, sliced in half) Flour (4 tablespoons) Olive oil (1 tablespoon) Butter (1 tablespoon) Onions (1/4 cup, minced) Garlic cloves (3-4, minced) Heavy cream (1 cup) Chicken broth (1/2 cup) Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup, chopped) Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated) Red Pepper Flakes Basil leaves Salt Pepper Optional: Italian seasoning (or oregano) (1 teaspoon) Equipment Skillet DIRECTIONS … Continue reading Marry Me Chicken
Notes This drink is not for most people. It’s very strong and if you use Suze, it’s bitter. For the people who like it, it is one of their favorite drinks. Suze has an herbal and bitter profile. Italicus has a citrusy and floral flavor. INGREDIENTS Gin (1.5 oz) Lillet Blanc (1 oz) Italicus or … Continue reading White Negroni
Notes The gradient of milk influences the drink. For a dessert drink, half-and-half or heavy cream is usually the move. If I want a more alcohol taste and lighter drink, I use 2% or whole milk. INGREDIENTS Vodka (1.5 oz) Kahlúa (0.75 oz) Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half (3/4 oz) Ice (I prefer one large ice … Continue reading White Russian
INGREDIENTS Vodka (1.5 oz) Triple Sec (0.5 oz) Fresh Lime Juice (0.5 oz) Cranberry Juice (0.5 oz) Ice Lime twist or wedge (garnish) Equipment Cocktail Shaker DIRECTIONS Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Pour the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice into the shaker. Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled. Strain the … Continue reading Cosmopolitan
INGREDIENTS Vodka (2 oz) Fresh Lime Juice (0.5 oz) Ginger Beer (4-6 oz) Ice Lime wedge for garnish Optional: Mint sprig Equipment Copper mugs DIRECTIONS Fill a copper mug with ice cubes. Pour the vodka and fresh lime juice over the ice. Top up the glass with ginger beer. Gently stir the ingredients together. Garnish … Continue reading Moscow Mule
INGREDIENTS Bourbon or Rye Whiskey (2 oz.) Sugar cube or Simple Syrup Angostura Bitters (2-3 ashes) Orange peel Ice Equipment Cocktail Shaker Rocks glass DIRECTIONS Place the sugar cube (or simple syrup) in an old-fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass). Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube. Muddle the sugar … Continue reading Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS Tequila (2 oz) Triple Sec or Cointreau (1 oz) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (1 oz) Simple Syrup (adjust to taste) Ice Optional: Salt for rimming the glass Optional: Lime wedge for garnish Equipment Cocktail Shaker Margarita glasses DIRECTIONS If you want a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the margarita … Continue reading Margarita
