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Wassail Holiday Open House Punch
One of my favorite ways to gather with friends and family during the holiday’s is by hosting a Holiday Open House and what better way to greet guests than with a bowl full of Holiday Wassail punch. WASSAIL defined NOUN 1 Spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve: 1.1 Lively and noisy festivities involving the drinking of plentiful amounts of alcohol; revelry: VERB [NO OBJECT]archaic 1 Drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way: 1.1historical :: drink to (fruit trees, typically apple trees) in a custom intended to ensure a fruitful crop: 2 Go from house…
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Mini Stuffing Muffins {#SundaySupper}
Stuffing is one of the most popular dishes of a Thanksgiving meal, I thought why not try making it as fun appetizer bites served before the big meal OR as a fun twist on leftover stuffing recipe served Thanksgiving night or the next day. You can use this recipe with any stuffing recipe or leftovers, the key is to add back in moisture then bake the muffins to ensure they stick together. Serve your mini stuffing muffins with the a side of cranberry relish for a tangy fruity and colorful topping. MINI STUFFING MUFFINS RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon fresh chopped sage 1 cup stock, chicken/turkey or vegetable 1/2…
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It’s Cocktail Time!! Announcing the First Seasonal Home Box ADD-ON!
Thursday September 22nd is the official first day of Autumn and what better day to announce the launch of the first Seasonal Home Box Add-On! Wish you had a signature cocktail up your sleeve for the next time guests drop by? Love trying new flavors but not taking the time to research what the latest trend? The Seasonal Signature Cocktail add-on is designed to bring the fun back to mixing up the perfect drink! You can now include a Signature Cocktail Add-On to your Seasonal Home Box!! YES! – Now I will send you a signature seasonal cocktail recipe AND the mixer ingredients. All you have to do is add…
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Watermelon Blueberry Agua Fresca
ok… it’s official I am obsessed. Both with Blueberries AND Agua Fresca. My fridge is filled with them both and I LOVE it. Who knew Agua Fresca would be come my new favorite drink – perfect for a morning pick me up and as an refreshing spiked Agua Fresca cocktail on the weekends. Pure brilliance. Although the traditional Agua Fresca recipes are a simple combination of fruit, sugar and ice I have found that making a batch of herb infused simple syrup adds a tasty twist to the classic and allows the sweetness of the syrup to fully dissolve in the mixture. Plus you get the added kick of the…
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Weekly Recap :: Krayl On Instagram August 13th
Happy Weekend!! This week behind the scenes on Instagram is full of images celebrating my favorite season and month! I hope you are celebrating as well and will come on over and follow along on Instagram! This time of year people start talking about the end of summer and how they are ready for the sweaters and scarfs of fall… Me? I’m trying to hang on to every bit of summertime. I just love everything about this season- morning coffee on the porch, neighborhood bbq’s with fresh corn, dips in the lake and sandy toes from the day at the beach.⚓️ So while I appreciate every season and will get on…
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Spiked Watermelon + Basil Agua Fresca Cocktail
I have to admit, the first time I heard about a spiked Agua Fresca was watching Shahs of Sunset on BRAVO, yes I am one of those. Reza had just arrived at MJ’s house and she greeted him with an Agua Fresca spiked with Tequilla. If you are a fan you can image it was most likely heavy spiked however, it looked refreshing, super pretty and sounded exactly like something I would love to offer my guests this summer when they stopped by {Reza if you are reading this, you are always welcome to knock on my door… just saying}. Traditionally Agua Fresca is a non-alcoholic drink served by street…
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Tinto de Verano ~ A Sangria Alternative {#SundaySupper}
Tinto de Verano, translation the “red wine of summer”, is a refreshing blend of Spanish red wine and lemon-lime soda and the perfect beverage to serve on a hot summer day… or night! A sangria alternative Tinto de Verano, with just 3 ingredients or less, could be one of the quickest cocktail recipes you will ever make! And when you chill the ingredients over night before mixing them, you will have one less thing to think about right before your guests arrive. In Southern regions of Spain it is common for locals to drink Tinto de verano as it is easy to make at home and is considered less touristy…
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Fresh Lime, Grapefruit + Mint Rum Cocktail
Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day or any Summer holiday gathering call for cocktails that are a refreshing blend of all the season has to offer! Fresh squeezed lime and grapefruit juices muddled together with just picked mint create a tasty fresh citrus rum cocktail perfect for entertaining or simply cooling off with your toes in the water. Inspired by the popular Paloma Cocktail I wanted to create a cocktail that brought together my favorite citrus flavors but that would blend well with rum rather than tequila. I know most people love tequila in the summer but it’s just not my favorite – something to do with a certain senior class…
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Sesame Chicken + Green Herb Tahini Dipping Sauce {#SundaySupper}
Finger foods are perfect for entertaining, no doubt about it! I love to put an easy spin on classic party food recipes when I am hosting guests. Ingredients like, Black Sesame seeds have a great flavor and add a much needed pop of color to this Sesame Chicken Skewers with Green Herb Tahini dipping sauce recipe. Sometime in my teens, when I first starting expanding my cooking skills past more than frozen pizza squares, one of my first “real” recipes was Sesame Chicken Fingers. I would proudly cut chicken breast in strips, coated them with a batter mixture of eggs, flour and white sesame seeds then lightly fried them in vegetable oil. Of…
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Spicy Sriracha Deviled Eggs {#SundaySupper}
Deviled Eggs are a retro side dish recipe that has had more than its 15 minutes of fame in the last few years. Yet I simply still can’t seem to get enough of them! This recipe for Spicy Sriracha Deviled Eggs adds a bit of edge, and crunch, to a vintage recipe perfect for serving at your next Spring gathering. There is a joke in our house that my husband is going to burn out his tastebuds with tha amount of Sriracha he adds to pretty much every dish, so I have to credit him for the inspiration behind this Spicy Deviled Egg recipe. As the saying goes…if you can…
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Raspberry Mocktail Punch Recipe
I love my champers but when entertaining you must consider the needs of your guests and offer an non-alcoholic beverage. This Raspberry Mocktail Punch is fruity, festive and alcohol free. A mocktail is great for non-drinkers as well as hydrating all your guests but be sure you don’t skip on flavor. Just because you are skipping the alcohol doesn’t mean you should skimp on taste – in fact your flavor is could be even more important in this mocktail punch recipe! Using raspberry puree as the base for this punch you can add regular sparkling water or try a flavored water to add even more variety to your bar display.…
