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Ginger Whiskey Sour

September 20, 2013

Whiskey SourThe Feezor women love Bourbon (go figure!) and are always looking for fun ways to enjoy it…  the funniest part is our favorite way is just over ice! But when I discovered this classic drink, I couldn’t believe I’d never enjoyed it… and now I’m hooked!

Ginger Whiskey

Ginger Whiskey Sour

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon (we love Bulleit)
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1/2 oz Ginger Simple Syrup
  • 1 Luxardo Cherry

Pour over an ice filled glass and stir.

BourbonGotta love a quick drink with minimal clean-up!

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Mediterranean Meal

September 9, 2013

I was looking for a “healthy” summer dinner that I could put together in under an hour… 4 courses later and with MANY minutes to spare, dinner was on the table!
Greek Meal

Menu:

Halomui Salad

The salad is easy to whip up… I did the following:

  1. Cubed half a watermelon.
  2. Tear about 15 leaves of mint onto watermelon.
  3. Top with 3 slices of grilled halloumi cheese (you want grill marks and will get some yummy, melty cheese)
  4. Squeeze juice of one lemon onto salad.

Giant BeansThe beans are from Trader Joe’s and great warmed up straight out of the jar… I mean I spent hours slaving on them… oh wait…

Watermelon SaladWe also sliced and grilled zucchini on kebabs on the grill while the cheese cooked… a super delicious, light and tasty meal!

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Healthy Eggs Benedict

August 21, 2013

Eggs Benedict

I’m always looking for fun spins on my favorite foods (especially the ones I don’t indulge in often), so when I came across this recipe I knew I had to give it a try!

Tips:

  • To poach eggs: 
  1. Heat a couple inches of water in a frying pan with a 2 T of vinegar until bubbles begin to form at the bottom (but don’t boil!)
  2. While the water is heating in your pan, put eggs into a bowl of boiling water for 30 seconds or so.
  3. Then slowly crack the egg into the “bubbled water” as close to the water’s surface/as delicately as possible (as to not “disturb” the egg)
  4. Let them cook for 5-10 minutes until cooked to your liking.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to your dish.
  • We love Dijon mustard and added a little bit more to the vinaigrette (closer to a teaspoon) 
  • I recommend tossing the arugula with the vinaigrette (reserve a bit to drizzle atop the eggs after)
  • Toast the English Muffins!
  • We used farm fresh eggs and Proscuitto di Parma sliced fresh from the deli and boy did it make a difference!

Eggs Benedict

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Weekly Menu #14

July 15, 2013

Pasta Alla Carbonara – This was a super easy and yummy dish!  I love taking a very standard dish of basically bacon/eggs/cheese and using pancetta/eggs/pecorino romano makes it seem so much more chic.  Paired with a light salad this is the perfect meal. 178 180 192

Sunday Dinner: Rib Eye, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Zucchini and a Butter Lettuce Salad

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Skillet Glazed Pork Chops with Caprese Couscous – Trader Joe’s boneless pork chops are a great option for a cheap and easy dinner.  It’s $5 for 5 cutlets and they cook in under 5 minutes.  Doesn’t get much better than that! Except for when you top them with a maple/dijon glaze 🙂

005 008 Caprese Couscous

Glazed Pork Chops

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Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

July 5, 2013

The women in my family are bourbon lovers (go figure)… so we whipped up this little concoction to celebrate America’s birthday!

Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

Serves 2

2 oz simple syrup
2.5 oz Meyer lemon juice
6 oz bourbon
10 blackberries

  1. Muddle blackberries in a shaker.
  2. Add syrup and juice, shake with ice
  3. Top with bourbon and shake once more.
  4. Strain into ice filled highball glass.

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Can’t get much more American than bourbon and lemonade!