I’m showing Rob and Sheila how to make adorable little mushroom potatoes on Fox 19 this morning. They’re from my book, Amy’s Table: Food for Family and Friends. I’ll also review a little “Potato 101″ with them:

Russet or Idaho potatoes are the ones with rough brown skin and lots of eyes. They’re a low moisture high starch potato and that makes them great for baking and frying.

Round white or round red potatoes. Aside from the color of their skin, they’re nearly [Read more →]

Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Orangatini
2 ounces Three-O Rangtang vodka
1 ounce Three-O Vanilla vodka
2 ounces orange juice
1 ounce ½ & ½
In a cocktail shaker, mix all ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange slice and vanilla bean

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Tigertini
3 ounces Three-O Pomegranate vodka
1 ounce pomegranate liqueur
½ ounce thyme-infused simple syrup
Squeeze lime
Sprig fresh thyme
Club soda
Place thyme in bottom of glass. Add crushed ice, vodka, pomegranate liqueur, syrup, and lime, and muddle. Add soda water and garnish with mint leaves.

Lil Joe’s Manatini
1½ ounces Three-O Citrus Vodka
1½ ounces Three-O Cherry Vodka
½ ounce grenadine
2 ounces sweet & sour
Squeeze lime
Splash lemon-lime soda
Mix ingredients together over ice in a cocktail shaker. Give one brisk shake pour into a glass and make sure there is a touch of fizz at the top. Garnish with lime.

Four Petal Paw Paw
2 ounces Three-O Bubble vodka
1 ounce Three-O Berry vodka
½ ounce grenadine
2 ounces pineapple juice
Shake with ice and strain into martini glass.

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Here are the recipe I prepared on HomeWorx with Gary Sullivan. The Rosemary Roast Beef Crostini is from my book, Amy’s Table: Food for Family and Friends. The second is made with brie and fig spread, items right off the shelf at The Party Source. I think it’s important to keep things like great cheeses and spreads on hand to pull together quick and easy appetizers.

Rosemary Roast Beef Crostini
Makes about 20 pieces

This is a favorite of our cooking school students at EQ at The Party Source. If you’re looking for an alternative to blue cheese, try a horseradish sauce. [Read more →]

Yum, yum Bumble Bee! I received so many awesome recipes, it was hard to choose! In the end, Michael Schiaparelli’s Gourmet Italian-Style Tuna Melt won the $250 cash prize. Check out the recipes from the other finalists, too! Thanks for entering!

Gourmet, Italian-Style Tuna Melt
by Michael Schiaparelli

Ingredients
2 (5-ounce) cans Bumble Bee ‘Prime Fillet’ Solid Light Tuna packed in Olive Oil
1 small shallot, finely minced [Read more →]

Here’s the choice of the group for favorite recipe from last night’s wine dinner at EQ. I have to admit, it was my favorite, too. Enjoy!

Frangelico Bread Pudding with Shaved Chocolate and Toasted Hazelnuts
Serves 6-8

Prep/stand time: 1 hour
Bake time: 45-50 minutes

1/2 cup raisins
¼ cup Frangelico
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder [Read more →]

I’m having so much fun with the wine dinners at EQ that are leading up to my California Wine Country trip! Tonight I’m preparing a menu that is being  paired  with MacMurray Ranch wines (one of the premier Pinot Noir producers in the Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley) by wine expert Matt Preston. Here’s the menu:

Tapas Trio
Spinach and Orange Salad with Pine Nuts
Oven Roasted Honey Mustard Salmon
Wild Mushroom and Potato Gratin
Frangelico Bread Pudding with Shaved Chocolate and Toasted Hazelnuts

The dinner is sold out, but you can still come on the trip. For more information, click here.

I love, love, love a sandwich from Shapiro’s in Indianapolis! If you haven’t been, go! Now. We’ll wait! Oh, and bring me back a sandwich!

Susan Anderson is a wildly popular knitting blogger and author. She’ll be on Amy’s Table this weekend but you can see her today in Dayton. Here’s the info:

March 4th:

BOOKS & CO. (The original location)
11:00 AM
350 E. Stroop Road
Dayton, OH 45429

BOOKS & CO. (The new store)
7:00 PM
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440