Champagne Jello Shots for New Years Eve Party!!!

The Basic Champagne jello Shot Recipe is an excellent way to learn how to make Jello shots. The principles are the same for every other shooter recipe:

1 (6-ounce) box of clear or light blue Jell-O, or other flavor of your choice
2 cups boiling water
2 cups Champagne.


Directions:
In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the Jello and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then stir in the rum, Champagne or vodka. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or Jello shot cups. Refrigerate until well-set, at least 6 hours. Makes 32 1-ounce jello shots, give or take.

Lamb Taco's with herbed yogurt and heirloom tomatos

One of our families all time favorite dinner recipes.

Prep Time 25 minutes Actual cooking time 6 minutes Herbed Yogurt 1 cup plain greek yogurt 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, or parsley) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Blend all ingredients in the food processor or magic bullet. It turns pale green and looks like the famous green goddess dressing. Lamb 1 1/4 ground lamb (about $8.99 a lbs) 4 tsp each Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp garam masala (an Indian dry spice blend) 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper flakes 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 12 corn tortillas warmed (We substituted the flat bottom regular taco shells) 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce Combine lamb with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garam marsala, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Blend ingredients. Cook in skillet over medium heat add lamb and cook stirring frequently to break up the ground lamb pieces, until browned about 6 minutes. Tomatos 1 1/2 heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 Tbsp each balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Makes 4 servings. Each serving has 601 calories, 30gr fat, 36 gr protein, 50grcarb.

Woodford Reserve Chocolate Cake-For all you bourbon fans out there

Woodford and Chocolate? Yes please. Our very own Chef Mark Williams is creating this Bourbon Chocolate Cake at the New York Chocolate Show this weekend. Who wants a piece? Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Cake Created by Chef Mark Williams, Brown-Forman Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky Makes one 10-inch cake Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces of Valrhona Grand Cru Dark Baking Chocolate Caraibe Pinch of salt 8 eggs, separated ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups ground toasted hazelnuts 2 tablespoons Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon Pinch of cream of tartar Butter and flour a 10-inch cake pan and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the butter, chocolate and salt in a metal bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth. Beat the egg yolks and the ¾ cup sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is pale yellow and falls in folds from the beaters. Stir in the chocolate mixture, the hazelnuts and the Woodford Reserve Bourbon. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form; then add the 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Stir one-fourth of the egg white mixture until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 45-55 minutes. Set the cake aside to cool in the pan. Once cool, unmold the cake, slice it and serve it with Bourbon caramel sauce, Bourbon chocolate sauce and whipped cream, if desired.

The Perfect Holiday Eggnogg from Food&Wine--Tom and Jerry

Cocktail recipe: Tom & Jerry © Lucas Allen Tom & Jerry Contributed by John Gertsen SERVINGS: Makes 4 drinks “It may seem like a bit of a nuisance to make such a labor-intensive drink,” says John Gertsen of this classic 19th-century eggnog. “But at the end of a long shift there’s nothing better than a nice, hot Tom & Jerry.” 8 ounces Tom & Jerry Batter (see Note) 4 ounces Cognac 4 ounces aged rum 8 ounces hot whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish Pour the Tom & Jerry Batter into a large heatproof measuring cup. Gently fold in the Cognac and rum, then gently stir in the hot milk. Pour the drink into 4 small warmed mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with nutmeg. Notes Tom & Jerry Batter In a medium bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks with 1/2 ounce aged rum. Gradually beat in 1 cup superfine sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground mace, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice and a small pinch of ground cloves. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. The batter can be refrigerated overnight. Makes about 20 ounces.

Fresh Cucumber Salad Perfect for Summer

7-cups unpeeled pickling cucumbers sliced thin (about 7 large dills) 1-cup sliced onions 1-cup sliced green peppers 1-tbsp salt 1-cup white vinegar 2-cups sugar 1-tsp celery seed 1-tsp mustard seed We used red pepper Mix cucumbers, onions, peppers and salt; set a side Put vinegar, sugar, celery seed and mustard seed in a pot and bring to a boil Remove from heat and let cool for one hour Pour mixture over cucumbers Put in jars and store in refrigerator Will keep up to 2 months Makes 2 quart jars

Martha Stewart shares multiple ways to use canned tuna

Mediterranean Tuna-Noodle Casserole Good old tuna casserole is new again with the addition of red bell peppers, artichoke hearts, and scallions. This casserole freezes very well, so make an extra to save for a busy night. Choose best-quality tuna that's packed in olive oil for this dish. Even after draining it, you'll get moister, richer results than if you used water-packed tuna. Everyday Food, October 2007 • Prep Time 35 minutes • Total Time 55 minutes • Yield Serves 8 Add to Shopping List Ingredients • 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for baking dishes • Coarse salt and ground pepper • 1 pound wide egg noodles • 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 5 cups whole milk • 4 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained • 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and thickly sliced • 5 scallions, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil two 8-inch square (or other shallow 2-quart) baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until 2 minutes short of al dente; drain, and return to pot. 2. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add bell peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer. 3. Remove from heat; add mixture to noodles in pot, along with tuna, artichoke hearts, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Divide between prepared baking dishes, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cook's Note Prepare through step 3; cool to room temperature. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and freeze up to three months. To Bake from Frozen: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake, covered with foil, until center is warm, about 2 hours. Uncover, and bake until top is browned, about 20 minutes more. To Bake from Thawed: Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake, covered with foil, until center is warm, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is browned, about 20 minutes more.

South Carolina Coleslaw published in Southern Living--Ah the taste of summer

State Champion Coleslaw Recipes Tart, sweet, creamy, crunchy—there's so much to love when it comes to slaw. Here's how we're serving it up.|Francine Maroukian, Tony Aiazzi; Produced by Jennifer V. Cole, Hunter Lewis South Carolina Slaw Place 1/2 head thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 lb.) and 1 cup grated carrot in a bowl. Whisk together 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. dry mustard, 1 tsp. celery seeds, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a saucepan until sugar dissolves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.