Halloween Blood Moon Cocktail Experience the mystique of Halloween with the captivating Hibiscus Blood Moon Cocktail. Crafted for two, it blends the enchanting hibiscus with the rich, blood-orange essence, complemented by a touch of cinnamon. Ideal for a hauntingly good time on Halloween night, this cocktail captures the spirit of the season. 4 oz. tequila (or your preferred spirit)2 oz. blood orange juice1.5 oz. lemon juice1 hibiscus tea bag...
Grilled Viking Bourbon Meatballs Unleash the warrior spirit in your taste buds with these Grilled Viking Bourbon Meatballs. Inspired by the bold flavors of the Viking age, these meatballs are not only juicy and flavorful but also grilled to perfection. Served as an appetizer, they're sure to be the hit of your feast or gathering, accompanied by a tantalizing bourbon-infused glaze. For the Meatballs:1 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1/4...
Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree
From kitchen windows drifted two pumpkin smells: gourds being cut, pies being baked. Pumpkin Pie A perfect blend of spiced pumpkin, dark chocolate drizzle, and ethereal whipped cream. Quick 15-minute prep, 65-75 minutes to bake, and you're ready to enjoy this irresistible Halloween-inspired treat. Dive into the magic of the season with literary charm and delightful flavors! 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree3/4 cup...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
At the end, the aji comes together as it should, its yellows and whites correct, the black olives like punctuation. I lower my nose to the dish and inhale. It smells like creaminess. There’s a slight heat in the yellow pepper, a sweet note, and of course the blooming color. Aji de Gallina Spice up your mealtime with Aji de Gallina! Picture this: tender shredded chicken in a zesty Peruvian yellow chili sauce,...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
I brace myself to drink at least a little. I decide to count to three first. So I’m awkwardly hunched when the woman’s voice behind me says, “That doesn’t look entirely dignified, but I admire your spirit.” Georgia Peach Cocktail A refreshing and vibrant drink that showcases the essence of Georgia's beloved peaches. This cocktail combines ripe peaches, vodka, peach liqueur, and a splash of lime...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
But out of the mess I make a dozen ideal shortbread wedges, perfect in shape, size and flavor. Warm and delicate. With a glass of cold milk, they are delicious. When shortbread melts on your tongue, you feel the roundness of the butter and the kiss of the sugar and then they vanish. Then you eat another, to feel it again, to get at that moment of vanishing. Scottish Shortbread Authentic Scottish shortbread or...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
The spicy, creamy, comforting scent of ribollita drifts upward. I breathe it in.I’m opening the silverware drawer for a spoon when I notice her. On the step stool in the corner of the kitchen, next to the refrigerator, sits Nonna. She is wearing a bright yellow shaker sweater and acid-washed jeans.Nonna has been dead for twenty years.Nonetheless, she’s right there. Wearing what she wore and looking how she...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Then there were cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat and rice, cabbage leaves of such a toughness that they were almost impossible to cut without spattering ground meat and rice all over the carpet. Shadow pushed his around his plate. Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and comforting dish, featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mix of meat, rice, onions, and...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Serving dishes were placed on the table. Each of the diners was given a small painted tray on which was some tarnished cutlery, to place on his or her lap.Zorya Vechernyaya took five wooden bowls and placed an unpeeled boiled potato in each, then ladled in a healthy serving of a ferociously crimson borscht. She plopped a spoonful of white sour cream in, and handed the bowls to each of them. Traditional Borscht...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Laura made a great chili. She used lean-cut meat, dark kidney beans, carrots cut small, a bottle or so of dark beer, and freshly sliced hot peppers. She would let the chili cook for a while, then add red wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh dill, and, finally, measure out and add her chili powders. On more than one occasion Shadow had tried to get her to show him how she made it: he would watch everything she did,...
