Author: Jolene Welch

  • Jingle Juice.

    What you’ll need. 4 c. Cran-Apple Juice • 2 (750-ml.) bottles red Moscato • 1 (750-ml.) bottle Prosecco • 1/2 c. vodka • 2 c. frozen cranberries • 1/3 c. mint leaves • 1/2 c. granulated sugar, for rimming glasses • 2 limes, sliced into rounds How to make it. Using a wedge of lime,…

  • White Russian.

    Invented in the 1960s, this sweet, simple drink has been described as an alternative to an adult milkshake. Historically, it has nothing to do with Russia, but it’s still absolutely fit for a tsar. What You’ll Need: 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Lahlua 1 oz. heavy cream Maracino cherry ice A lowball glass How to…

  • The Ugly Buddy.

    What you’ll need. 1 oz of Blackberry Brandy2 oz of Smirnoff vodka (or Vodka)Orange Juice1 of orange1 of maraschino cherry (or cherry) How to make it. Fill cocktail shaker with orange juice, brandy and vodka and crushed ice. Now shake it, pour into a cocktail glass, garnish with orange slice twist and cherry. Now drink it.

  • The Rob Roy.

    The Rob Roy drink is a Manhattan made with Scotch whisky! This booze-forward cocktail is a sophisticated way to enjoy a good Scotch. It’s a retro slow-sipper that’s been around for over a century. Top it with a Luxardo cherry and it’s the ideal way to mix up your Manhattan. Let’s get mixing! What you’ll need.…

  • Curry Corned Beef and Rice.

    Prep time 10 mins, Cook time 25 mins, Total time 35 mins, Recipe type: Meats, Cuisine: Caribbean, Serves: Serves 4, Ingredients ¾ cup uncooked rice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 tin corned beef, ¼ tsp. saffron powder (turmeric), ¼ tsp. geera powder, 2 tsp. curry powder, 3 tsp. water (to mix curry),…

  • Chocolate Cookies.

    Course: Desserts, Cuisine: International, Servings: 12 large cookies. Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup chocolate powder,  ½ cup butter softened, 1 egg, 1 tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted, 1 ½ tsp. vanilla essence, ¼ c chopped nuts almonds, hazel, or…

  • Trinidad Cornmeal Pastelle.

    Prep time 40 mins, Cook time 40 mins, Total time 1 hour 20 mins, Recipe type: Breads, Cuisine: Spanish/ Hispanic, Serves: 12, Ingredients, FILLING:  1 lb minced beef, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 bunch chive, 1 bunch big leaf thyme, 1 hot pepper to taste, finely chopped, 1 pimento pepper, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery,…

  • Herbed Dutchess Potatoes.

    Prep Time, 30 mins, Cook Time, 25 mins, Total Time, 55 mins, Course: Side Dish, Cuisine: Fusion, Servings: 1 9″ x 9″ dish, Ingredients,   7 medium potatoes,   1 cup grated cheese,   2 – 3 tablespoons butter,   ½ tsp cayenne pepper,   2 tsp parsley,   3 egg yolks,   1 tbsp…

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

    Course: Vegetarian, Cuisine: Fusion, Ingredients,  2 lbs. red skin potatoes washed,   1 head garlic about 27 to 30 cloves, unpeeled,   2 tbsp. unsalted butter,   1 tbsp. flour,   ¾ cup evaporated milk,   1 tbsp parsley,   1 tbsp chadon beni minced (optional),   1 tbsp onion grated,   Salt to taste,…

  • The Cherry Poppins.

    As the lovely Mary has always led us to believe, a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down, but I reckon this little number will work in exactly the same way.  Why not try this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cocktail for yourselves! What you’ll need. 1/2 oz Grenadine 1/4 oz Fresh lime juice 5 oz Ginger…