Looking around for Thanksgiving dessert inspiration, I found some mouth-watering pumpkin desserts that incorporate a wee bit of booze.
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Alcohol and food are a great combination.
But it can be surprisingly tricky to cook with beer, wine, and liquor. (And no one wants to waste a drop of the good stuff)
Whether you’re looking for a gift or preparing to entertain for the holidays, these cookbooks are good for anyone looking to learn how to cook with booze:
Who doesn’t like Tequila? From Rock n’ Roll legend Sammy Hagar and his Cabo Wabo Tequila comes this cocktail with attitude.
IngredientsCombine all in a shaker half-filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a tall glass nearly filled with ice.
As a bonus this week, a Cooking with Booze special from … Read more
A little restaurant called Tailor in NYC created this very adult candy. Not to be mistaken for a normal, mostly sugar Gummi Bears of your childhood, these bruins are 85% absinthe with a touch of gelatin and sugar to hold it all together.
Served along side an espresso, the absinthe gummi bear is a true cocktail treat. And no need to order it and seem like a lush. Simply order an espresso and your new … Read more
Gena at Big City, Little Kitchen, made this variation of a Nigella Lawson recipe. The addition of a cup of Guinness not just makes these cakes perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, it makes them tasty too!
Big City, Little Kitchen – Beer Cupcakes! [via Craftzine]… Read more
We found this on Boing Boing, a diagram for the cooking chicken or duck in beer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go into cooking times or temperatures (it suggests a “small flame”). As long as you cook your poultry to 170 F, it should be just fine.
Chinese Diagram: Cooking chicken with beer [BoingBoing]… Read more
Our friends at Maker’s Mark sent us these Bourbon soaked recipes for the ultimate Super Bowl party. As the kick-off countdown commences, leave the boring chips and dip on the bench and add some serious flavor to the and, and with that we mean Bourbon Whisky!
It’s all here, Drinks, Appetizers and Main Dishes to get you through the pre-game, game and post-game fun.
Mark Club Ingredients2 oz Maker’s Mark
Club Soda
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Your turkey and your guests will love you!
Ingredients1 lb fresh cranberries
2 cup sugar
4 tbs Maker’s Mark
¼ cup sugar
Place berries in a shallow pan. Sprinkle with 2 cups sugar. Bake covered at 350 degrees for one hour. Remove from oven and sprinkle with bourbon and remaining sugar. Refrigerate. Ready to serve anytime. Also makes a super gift; just fill a small jar for giving!
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Turning through the Sunday paper, I ran across this classic holiday recipe for rum cake. Light, moist and full of rum. Ooh, and a wonderful rum glaze! What did you expect from the House of Bacardi?
Here’s the recipe for the cake:
IngredientsIt’s Turkey Day. I’m just about to go get my eat on, but wanted to wish you all a safe and Happy Turkey Day!
Cheers!
Here’s a few yummy Thanksgiving cocktails:
Thanksgiving Toast Cocktail
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Martini
And a great recipe to make with that leftover turkey, Mixed Turkey Jambalaya. It’s made with Newcastle Brown Ale!… Read more