Homemade Egg Nog
Homemade eggnog with bourbon beats store-bought every time. This creamy, rich cocktail is easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Mini Beef Wellington
I am continuing with Holiday Appetizer Week. With all of the snow in DC, Tucker and I have been cooped up in the house. So, I wanted something warm and delicious to eat. Nothing says warm and delicious like Beef. When I used to work as a caterer we served mini beef wellingtons as an…
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Around the holidays my family usually gets together for dinner, but before we eat we usually have appetizers. So this week I wanted to showcase some great appetizers. Today is the simplest appetizer of all. It just happens that it might be the most delicious too.
Bottling Beer
Back in October I brewed beer with a couple friends at Shenandoah Brewery. Here is the link. Last week before the giant blizzard we went back to bottle it. It was a pretty simple procedure taking about an hour and a half for 120 bottles. In the end we ended up with a fine product….
DC Weather
So I was going to cook yesterday to make a nice post for today, but the lines at the grocery store were 50 people long. Why you ask, supposedly there was going to be a big winter storm rolling through. So I put my groceries back and decided to risk it. I did not want…
Make your reservations now. Restaurant Week.
It is that time of the year again. DC Winter Restaurant Week. Here is the gist of it. Restaurant Week consists of the best DC area restaurants offering a 3 course prix fixe meal for $20.10 for lunch and $30.10 for dinner. Restaurant week is from January 11-17, 2010. So making a reservation at your…
Chicken Spinach and Mushroom Pizza
Easy homemade chicken spinach and mushroom pizza with a creamy ricotta base. No heavy red sauce—light, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Irish Coffee
It is getting cold here in DC and there is only one drink that can make Swedish/Polish/Irish lad feel good. Irish coffee. This term is used many ways and the drink is never made the same. I have been testing a few recipes and I think I have found the perfect one. BTW if there…
Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie
I am a big fan of brie. So when I went to the store and they had wheels of brie on sale, I knew I was going to have to pick some up. Warmed brie is excellent, so I decided to wrap it up in some puff pastry. This is a great appetizer and it…
Eggs Baked in Roasted Tomato Sauce
Baked eggs in roasted tomato sauce—a simple, elegant Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. The sauce can be made ahead for quick assembly.
Grilled Potato Coins
I am always looking for new ways to cook side dishes on the grill. The other day I went to an Irish Pub in Alexandria that served potato coins as a side to their dishes. These coins were deep fried but they gave me inspiration to try to make coins on the grill. The potatoes…
Top Grilling Gifts
Every Friday I usually list the events occurring in DC over the weekend. But with Christmas so close I had to take a break and list the top gadgets and presents for home grillers. Granted in a majority of the country it is snowing, but if your friends, spouses or children are anything like me,…
Grilled Peppercorn Steak
Black peppercorn-crusted NY strip steak grilled hot. Perfect doneness temps included. Serve with potatoes and a dirty martini.
Dirty Martini
I love dirty martinis. Learn how to make the perfect dirty martini with vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine. Balance is key—get it right with this simple recipe.
Cake Mix Cookies
B6-25. Halfway batch 6.
Chili and Cheese Rice
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The Bar
DIY home bar build guide. Red oak bar with mirror-finish resin top, keg-o-rator setup, construction tips, staining & poly. A fun basement project.
A Deep Fried Thanksgiving
Last week Tucker and I drove to Michigan to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. It was a great time. Tucker loved the road trip. When we arrived I learned that we were going to deep-fry a Turkey. I have done this a couple of time before, so I helped prepare a marinade and we were…
What to do this weekend in DC – (December 4 – December 6)
This weekend in DC is the start of the Holiday Season. I am a huge fan of the Holidays. Good food, good company and presents. You will find everything from Gingerbread House Contests to Swedish Christmas Bazaars. 10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show – (Dec. 4-6) With both Children and Adult categories this show…
Lemon Asparagus
Quick and easy lemon asparagus recipe with steamed asparagus, garlic, fresh lemon zest, and olive oil. A perfect 15-minute side dish.
