MARINATED OLIVES

MARINATED OLIVES

MARINATED OLIVES This recipe comes from the Ritz-Carlton. During a trip to Fort Lauderdale, my best friend and I stopped by the Ritz for a drink with a view. We were served these olives, and they are the BEST! ½ onion ½ tsp garlic 1 T fennel 1 tsp fresh basil 2...
COBB SALAD DIP WITH CRUDITES

COBB SALAD DIP WITH CRUDITES

COBB SALAD DIP WITH CRUDITES This dip is out of this world!  I made it the first time for a family get-together, and then I made it the next day, because we loved it so much! You might want to make a double batch… 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese...
STRAWBERRY MOJITOS

STRAWBERRY MOJITOS

STRAWBERRY MOJITOS *1.5 ounces of simple syrup * about 3 fresh strawberries * about 4-5 fresh spearmint sprigs (chopped if you prefer smaller mint pieces in your cocktail) * soda water * 1/2 lime * 2 ounces of light rum In a chilled glass (about 10-12 ounces), muddle...
RED WHITE AND BLUE CUPCAKES By Amy Sedaris

RED WHITE AND BLUE CUPCAKES By Amy Sedaris

RED WHITE AND BLUE CUPCAKES By Amy Sedaris 1 ½ sticks of unsalted butter 1 ¾ cups of sugar Beat well, then add: Add 2 large eggs 2 Teaspoons of pure vanilla ½ teaspoon of salt 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder 2 ½ cups of flour 1 ¼ cups of milk Beat well, fill cups, and...
CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES 12 ears of corn, husked 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn 1/3 cup (or more) fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons...