Recipes for Real Life
For over 10 years, this spiked eggnog recipe has been a holiday staple in my home. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, cookie exchanges, or even a festive Christmas in July gathering (if you can find pre-made eggnog that time of year), this easy-to-make treat has stood the test of time. Let me walk you through the …
Hands-on Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves 4 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1½ c strawberries ¼ c milk ¼ c Cointreau (orange liqueur) In a blender, puree ice cream, strawberries, and orange liqueur until smooth. Divide among 4 glasses. From Real Simple’s ’10 Ideas for: Vanilla Ice Cream,’ this is soooo good. …
Here it is, Recipe Realism’s second-annual, year-end ‘Best of . . .’ list. As always, the decision wasn’t quite so obvious in some categories as it was in others. Recipes were rated on the following criteria: ease, time, and taste. See if any of your Recipe Realism favorites made the list! Beverage of the Year …
Cinco de what?! It’s almost December! Yes I know. I’m way behind on posts. But am I? You know how I love themed meals, especially where they don’t belong. So instead see this as a fun way to spice up a cold winter night in! Last year I was kind of on top of Cinco …
Hands-on Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves 1 2 tsp raspberry jam 4 oz cranberry juice cocktail 1 oz vodka twist of lime zest, optional In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake the cranberry juice cocktail, vodka and jam. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the lime zest. Another wonderful …