Mulligatawny Soup — What’s That??
Mulligatawny is the Anglicized version of a South Indian word for “pepper water” or a flavorful lentil-based dish that is usually served with rice and perhaps a vegetable side dish.
Indian Lentil Soup – Mulligatawny
Ingredients 3 tablespoons Unflavored EVOO 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated 1 teaspoon of garlic, crushed (about 3 cloves through a garlic press) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1
Seasonal Oranges are Soooo Pretty!
I love to eat with my eyes first – so I always want to pick fruits and vegetables that taste good together, but also look pretty on a plate.
Arugula, Orange & Radish Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula 1 Naval orange 2 Cara Cara Oranges * 2 Blood Oranges * 2 radishes 4 tablespoons Unflavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO * Salt & Pepper to taste 1
Cheers to the New Year with these Unique Drinks!
A shrub (no not that beautiful bush in your yard) is a cocktail (or soft drink) made popular in the American Colonial Era that combines a fruit, vinegar and sugar, to which carbonated water is added, and to which you can also add alcohol if you choose.
Limoncello Vodka Martini
Ingredients 4 tablespoons (2 oz) good quality vodka of your choice 2 tablespoons (1 oz) dry vermouth 2 tablespoons (1 oz) O&V Limoncello vinegar * 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz)
Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
Ingredients 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons O&V Cranberry vinegar * 3 tablespoons Bourbon 1-2 tablespoons Maple Syrup 1 ½ tablespoons Grand Marnier 1-2 orange slices 5 cranberries or sugared cranberries (See
Cherry Almond Aperitif
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Cherry Almond vinegar ½ - 1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional and to taste) 6-8 oz seltzer water, Sprite, Brut or Sec Champagne or Prosecco Maraschino cherries
Season’s Eatings!
No matter your traditional holiday celebrations, I encourage you to fill the last few days of this year with tasty, delicious food, that is reminiscent of the best memories of your life.
The Best Snacky Meal!
I love appetizers for dinner – and there is nothing better than the variety that a cheese and charcuterie board provides. No cooking needed, but oh so many flavors and textures to enjoy.