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A Pear Cocktail, Two Ways

February 11, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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Pears have always been one of my absolute favorite fruits.  And with over 3,000 known varieties grown around the world and just as many distinct flavors, pears were just begging for me to transform them into a cocktail or two.

My Pear Blossom Fizz combines rich pear, elderflower blossom liqueur, bubbles (of course), and is topped off with an unexpected dash of cinnamon to highlight the natural warmth of pear, while my Spiced Pear Margarita is all about the juxtaposition of the jalepeno’s heat, the tartness of the lime, and the natural sweetness of agave.

So regardless if you like your libation a little on the sweet side or a with a bit more of a kick, pear should be your next go-to cocktailing ingredient.  Cheers!  Truly, MKR 

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Pear Blossom Fizz
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Ingredients
  1. 1 oz. fresh pear juice, chilled
  2. 1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur, chilled
  3. 2 oz. Champagne or Prosecco, chilled
  4. Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)
  5. Pear slices for garnish
Instructions
  1. Add fresh pair juice and elderflower liqueur to a champagne flute or glass.
  2. Top with champagne and garnish with a slice of pear, sprinkle with a small dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional).
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Spiced Pear Margarita
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Ingredients
  1. 1 oz. silver tequila
  2. 1 oz. fresh pear juice
  3. 1/2 oz. agave nectar
  4. 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  5. 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeño
  6. Ice
Instructions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1-2 slices of jalapeño down to a fine, fine pulp/juice.
  2. Add tequila, fresh pear juice, fresh lime juice, and ice. Shake, shake, shake.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with agave nectar to taste.
  4. Salt the rim of the glass by dipping it in agave nectar and then kosher salt, (optional).
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Best Ever Vegetarian Chili Recipe

January 9, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Everyday Dinner

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With arctic temperatures across the country and football about to take over our screens what better way to embrace all that January seems to be bringing than with a warm, cozy bowl (or two) of chili?  Using our trusty Le Creuset Dutch oven this one-pot, vegetarian chili recipe is full of robust flavors with plenty of heat sure to please even the least vegetable loving individual.  And might I suggest doubling the batch to either freeze for later or nosh on for days, because chili is one of those foods that seem to be even better the next day.  TGIF!  Truly, MKR

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Best Ever Vegetarian Chili
Serves 6
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Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 green bell pepper
  2. 1 red bell pepper
  3. 1 small/medium white
  4. 4-6 chopped garlic gloves
  5. 1 1/2 cup corn (I use fresh, but frozen will work)
  6. 4 tablespoons olive oil
  7. 2 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chopped tomatoes
  8. 1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
  9. 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  10. 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney or chili beans, rinsed and drained
  11. 2 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth
  12. 2-3 cups faux ground beef (I use Quorn frozen ground beef 1 bag, if you wanted to make this non vegetarian simply brown a pound of grown beef to be used.
  13. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  14. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (if you like it spicer use more)
  15. 1 teaspoon chili or taco seasoning
  16. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  17. 1 teaspoon salt
  18. Green onions, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add oil to a Dutch oven on medium-low heat.
  2. Add garlic and onion; cook 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add bell peppers, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, chili seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add beans, corn, and faux ground beef; simmer 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sour cream (for vegans Toffutti sour cream is preferred)
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes

December 14, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Appetizers & Sides

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Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Waiting On Martha

One of my favorite dishes from our Woodland Wonderland shoot was the glazed sweet potatoes courtesy of Homespun Atlanta, (I was actually eating them cold I couldn’t stay away)!  Surprisingly easy to make these are sure to be a perfect side for your holiday table.  Truly, MKR

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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
  1. 2 T Grapeseed Oil
  2. 2 T Sorghum Syrup
  3. 2 T Butter
  4. 1 C Stock (chicken or veggie)
  5. 3-­4 each Small Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut in ½ inch thick medallions)
  6. 1 sprig Rosemary
Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven to 400 F.
  2. Place an oven safe large saute pan (I always use this Lodge 12­inch Skillet) on stove top, add
  3. grapeseed oil. Begin placing the sweet potatoes flat in the pan and begin searing them once the
  4. pan is hot. About 3­4 minutes
  5. Add butter, sorghum*, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and rosemary sprig. Allow to
  6. come to a boil and then place in the oven for about 8­10 min. If you can't source sorghum you
  7. can substitute with honey or molasses syrup.
  8. Once sweet potatoes are tender carefully remove from oven and flip sweet potatoes over. Place
  9. pan back onto the stove and reduce to glaze the sweet potatoes. Once glazed, set aside to
  10. reserve.
  11. Garnish with fried herbs.
  12. * This step can be done before and reheated in the oven for 8 ­ 10 minutes before serving
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