APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions)

APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions)

APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions) I’m going to make a batch of these for the group.  I found 2 recipes, and I’m going to sample each to see which one I prefer before the party. (Adapted from Glens Falls Gourmet) 2 oz (60ml) Hick’s apple cider 2 oz...
OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE COOKIES (Adapted from Martha Stewart)

OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE COOKIES (Adapted from Martha Stewart)

OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE COOKIES (Adapted from Martha Stewart) 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure...
FALL CHOPPED SALAD (Adapted from One Lovely Life)

FALL CHOPPED SALAD (Adapted from One Lovely Life)

FALL CHOPPED SALAD (Adapted from One Lovely Life) 4-6c romaine lettuce 1 apple, diced 1 pear, diced 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ¼c dried cranberries 3-4 TBSP walnuts 3-4 TBSP crumbled feta or bleu cheese 3-4 TBSP creamy poppy seed dressing Dressing (adapted...
PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES (Adapted from Simply Classic cookbook)

PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES (Adapted from Simply Classic cookbook)

PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES (Adapted from Simply Classic cookbook) This dish is so simple to make, yet it’s absolutely delicious.  My sister-in-law fixed it for us recently and then generously gave me the Junior League cookbook that the recipe appeared in.  Thank you...
PIMENTO CHEESE POTATO GRATIN (adapted from Saveur)

PIMENTO CHEESE POTATO GRATIN (adapted from Saveur)

PIMENTO CHEESE POTATO GRATIN (adapted from Saveur) 3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 1⁄2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1⁄4-inch thick rounds 3⁄4 cup heavy cream 3 shallots, finely diced (scant 1⁄2 cup) 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed dried red chile...