Holiday Fusion Shake-off!
Holiday Fusion at EQ was a blast! And our cocktail shake-off was full of fabulous cocktail recipes. Q102's Jennifer Fritsch, EQ's Jay Dickerson and I had a tough time choosing from all the "spirited" entries! The winner, "Tongue Love", was shaken by Deanna Hengge. Congratulations, Deanna! Cheers!
Winning Cocktail
Tongue Love
by Deanna Hengge
1 part Jim Beam bourbon
½ part DeKuyper Peachtree schnapps
1 part lemon-lime soda
2 parts orange juice
Orange slice, garnish
Combine ingredients in glass with ice; garnish with orange slice.
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Kahlua
3 cups sugar 3 cups water
1/2 cup instant coffee crystals
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups vodka
In a large saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in coffee crystals and vanilla extract; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in vodka. Let cool. Transfer to bottles.
Cheers!
Michelle Brown, Executive Chef of Jag's led a wonderful class at EQ on Monday night. She prepared the most amazing Au Gratin Potatoes and was kind enough to share the recipe. Enjoy!
Au Gratin Potatoes
1 qt. Heavy Cream
2 ea. Boursin
½ cup Grated Parmesan
¼ tsp. Nutmeg
¼ tsp. White Pepper
2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
6 lb. Idaho Potatoes (Peeled and Sliced 1/8”)
2 Tbsp. Cold Butter
2 tsp. Thyme Leaves
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Regianno
Heat first 6 ingredients in stock pot until light boil.
Reduce heat to low, add sliced potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
Rub butter on sides of baking dish and sprinkle bottom with thyme and garlic.
Pour potato mixture into dish. Cover with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle reserved parmesan on top.
Return to 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Thanks for all the interest in the Thanksgiving show on CET! I've loved getting all your emails! Here are the missing directions to go with the popular-and peculiar- stuffing recipe from David Cook. Sorry for the delay- and enjoy!
Chorizo, Date and Spicy Shrimp Stuffing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup fennel, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 white bread slices, cut into cubes
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups chorizo sausage, cooked, drained & crumbled
7 Medjool dates, de-stoned and chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup Doritos Nacho cheese, crumbled
1 lb baby pink shrimp, chopped
Srachia chili sauce to taste
In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté onion, fennel and garlic in extra virgin olive oil and butter until soft. Remove from heat and toss with the rest of ingredients. Place in a well buttered Pyrex pan. Bake at 350º covered for 15 minutes, then remove. Cover and bake for 10 minutes to crisp the top.
I have been getting a lot of questions about the electric fryer we used on Amy's Table on CET. It's a MasterBuilt 28 ct Electric Fryer/Steamer/Boiler. The Model # is 20010406. You can get yours at the MasterBuilt website!
Phillip Rhodes, Editor of Cooking Light Magazine.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip and for more recipes visit myrecipes.com
Jean Robert de Cavel
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For more information about 6 weeks to a whole new you visit personalnewtrition.com
To get Amy's holiday recipes and Turkey Timeline visit Amy's Table on CET.
Things to do this Holiday Season:
Holiday Stepping Stone
Learn cutting technique to create eight inch holiday stepping stone. $30-$40 for supplies.
Where:
GlassWorks Studio
2501 Norwood Ave.
Norwood, OH 45212
513-633-2788
Who: GlassWorks Studio
How much:
$35
Reservations:
Registration required.
When:Saturday, November 17, 2007 10:30 AM – 4 PM
Girls Night Out Decorating Class
Holiday Decorating Class
Where:
Agricola Redesign
270 E. Sharon Road
Glendale, OH 45246
513-771-3927
Who:
Agricola Redesign
http://www.agricolaredesign.com/
How much:
$35
Reservations:
Registration required.
When: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Easy Digital Scrapbooking
Create digital layouts using Scrapbook Max.
Where:
Nagel Middle School
1500 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-231-3600
Who:
Forest Hills School District Community Education
http://www.foresthills.edu/
How much:
$20, plus $50 materials fee
Reservations:
Registration required.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
When: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
One night class
Make Your Own Garden Container
Sharon Woods / November 17th 10:00am
Wish it were spring so you could garden? We will transform peat moss, vermiculite and concrete into a beautiful container you can use for your garden or give away for the holidays. Cost is $5 and the deadline to register is November 13. Register online
http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/events/november_registration.htm
November 29th
Holiday Flower Pounding
Glenwood Gardens / 11:00am – 2:00pm
Back by popular demand, this is a workshop where participants will learn to transfer plant pigments and shapes to a prepared fabric wall hanging. Adults are invited to register for this unique workshop. Come create a personal holiday gift or make something to decorate your own home. Call Glenwood Gardens at 771-8733 to pre-register. Don’t forget to pack your brown bag lunch; we will supply drinks and dessert! Cost is $20 and the deadline to register is November 14.
Free Family Fun November 25th
Nature Movies
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn /
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Stop in anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm and relax while watching some fascinating nature flicks. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Bring snacks and sit-upons if you wish.
Animal Antics
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Come learn about the bizarre, wacky and unbelievable animal world. Featured guests will include critters you could find in your own backyard! Crafts will be ongoing from 1-4 pm. Animal presentations will take place at 1 pm and 3 pm.
Scat, What’s that?
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
During this not so smelly program, we’ll learn all kinds of interesting facts about why and how “poop” is important.
Raptors
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00pm
Now is your chance to see local raptors up close. Don’t forget your cameras!
Black Bears in Ohio
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Although Hamilton County isn’t exactly bear country, Ohio is home to native black bear. Learn about these incredible animals during this program geared for ages 16 and up.
You can watch this week's episode of Amy's Table online and download her recipes here!
Check out this article that was in today's Enquirer! Make sure to watch the premiere of Amy's Table tonight on CET (Channel 48) at 7:30.
Psychiatrist Stanley Kapunchinski: Say Goodbye to PDI
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