Posts Categorized: Recipes

Watermelon Margarita

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Print Watermelon Margarita Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef   Ingredients 3 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups) 1 (750-milliliter) bottle silver (blanco), 100 percent agave tequila 6 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 medium limes) 3 ounces peach liqueur Ice Lime wedges, for serving Instructions Set a fine-mesh… Read more »

Carrot Cake

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Print Carrot Cake Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef Recipe type: Dessert   Ingredients 1 ½ C sugar 1 ½ C cooking oil 4 large eggs 2 C unsifted all-purpose flour 2 tsps. soda 2 tsps. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tsps. Cinnamon ½ to 1 Cup chopped nuts 3 Cups finely grated carrots Cream Cheese Frosting For… Read more »

Cucumber Mint Cocktail

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Print Cucumber Mint Cocktail Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef   This cocktail isn’t only delicious and refreshing, but it’s low calorie too! Ingredients Ice Cubes 3 Mint leaves 1 slice of Cucumber (1/4 inch thick), cut in half 1 lime wedge 1.5 oz Cucumber Vodka 6-8 oz Seltzer Water (Sparkling Water, Club Soda, or Diet Tonic will… Read more »

Frozen Red Rooster Cocktail

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Print Frozen Red Rooster Cocktail Author: Emeril Lagasse Recipe type: Cocktail Prep time:  2 mins Cook time:  2 hours Total time:  2 hours 2 mins   This is the perfect cocktail for a sizzling summer day! It does take a few hours to freeze so make sure you make this one early so you can enjoy it… Read more »

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

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Print Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef   Ingredients 1 large onion Chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 Tbs. olive oil 12 Baby Bella mushrooms Garlic infused olive oil ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 Tbs fresh thyme ⅓ cup minced garlic sun dried tomatoes in oil ¼-cup cream cheese 1½ cups Italian style breadcrumbs ¾… Read more »

Tipsy Tea

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Print Tipsy Tea Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef   This is great for a hot day or when you are heating things up in the kitchen! Ingredients 2 ounces orange-flavored vodka, chilled 6 ounces Tea , chilled (flavored tea is a great additions! We used peach) Agava to taste for sweetness if desired Orange slice for garnish… Read more »

Shrimp & Grits Cakes

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  Print Shrimp & Grits Cakes Author: Cheeky Aprons Chef   Ingredients 1 cups regular grits 4 cups plus ⅔ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (amount may vary, depending on grits package directions), divided Vegetable oil cooking spray ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound large local shrimp, shelled and deveined (With… Read more »

Bruschetta

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Print Bruschetta Author: Cheeky Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Italian   Ingredients Ingredients: Virgin Olive Oil 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, halved and pit removed. Remove pulp and chop. ½ cup goat feta cheese, crumbled 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped Tuscan style bread or French baguette, sliced… Read more »

Ruby Grapefruit & Basil Cocktail

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Print Ruby Grapefruit & Basil Cocktail Author: Fig Restaurant Recipe type: Cocktail   Refreshing spring cocktail Ingredients 1½ oz. Karlsson’s Vodka 1½ oz. Ruby Grapefruit Juice ¾ oz. Aperol Liqueur ½ oz. Lemon Juice ½ oz. Simple Syrup Instructions Shake all ingredients and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish: 1 basil leaf floated on top 3.1.09  

Red Beet Risotto

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Print Red Beet Risotto Author: Fig Restaurant Recipe type: Main Course   Delicious new take on risotto Ingredients BEETROOT PURÉE 2 RED BEETS ½ MEDIUM ONION 16 OZ VEGETABLE STOCK RISOTTO 5 CUPS CARNAROLI RICE 1 ONION, FINELY DICED 1 BAY LEAF 7 OUNCES RED WINE 2 CUPS VEGETABLE STOCK 4 OUNCES BEETROOT PURÉE 3 OUNCES UNSALTED… Read more »