tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42490959023195570662024-03-18T22:06:31.070-05:00Kitchen Riffsseason to taste . . . cook until doneKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger709125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-78982424523994162372022-09-28T09:00:00.003-05:002022-09-28T11:03:39.126-05:00The Swan Song Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgzmz8SiBim1STlSLBEpmgnX0wPdcxfv2VQemqHm4RWNnH6QKGMLm7JoSh395hT-QIVE2bVPtpuw4r2ZwUJK2QfUfuH232l-riR_4FfyOSyaiUjKOhrj0sI_MuratHwHvtqyJHoVWDw0DCg6z2ypZDYZrIEzHRne4oyE45SoXMdTy0TdIRNZS9B5L/s500/Swan-Song-Cocktail-079-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Swan Song Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgzmz8SiBim1STlSLBEpmgnX0wPdcxfv2VQemqHm4RWNnH6QKGMLm7JoSh395hT-QIVE2bVPtpuw4r2ZwUJK2QfUfuH232l-riR_4FfyOSyaiUjKOhrj0sI_MuratHwHvtqyJHoVWDw0DCg6z2ypZDYZrIEzHRne4oyE45SoXMdTy0TdIRNZS9B5L/s16000/Swan-Song-Cocktail-079-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Swan Song Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>For when it’s time to say goodbye (our last blog post)</b></i><br><br>Yup, this is our last blog post. More details on that in a bit. But first let’s concentrate on this delightful fall-themed drink.<br><br>Applejack and orange juice celebrate autumn flavors. Brandy and grenadine add extra punch and tingle. The result? <br><br>A drink that says hello to fall. Even when it’s saying goodbye. <br><p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/09/the-swan-song-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-77667224406739620062022-09-21T09:00:00.032-05:002022-09-21T09:00:00.289-05:00Cranberry Orange Cake<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurkltPE4nuvierE3t5fx-SMLzxTRZ7Ez4nrSmUShElpx8zTJ7NpbCo1rSd-Q-OBNcKH75slYbtGUQG5cI68bPcAFSVJ-YSEJ2vVpLXwEI2hXwepoyK4HOid9HixCd88vXk3JuZ8yV25CpA3-TO2JhkW_vBDel7V6sT6v1OCen7GkfuNRxMffh9QkT/s500/Cranberry-Orange-Cake-112-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cranberry Orange Cake" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurkltPE4nuvierE3t5fx-SMLzxTRZ7Ez4nrSmUShElpx8zTJ7NpbCo1rSd-Q-OBNcKH75slYbtGUQG5cI68bPcAFSVJ-YSEJ2vVpLXwEI2hXwepoyK4HOid9HixCd88vXk3JuZ8yV25CpA3-TO2JhkW_vBDel7V6sT6v1OCen7GkfuNRxMffh9QkT/s16000/Cranberry-Orange-Cake-112-websize-x500.jpg" title="Cranberry Orange Cake"></a></div><i><b>Celebrate fall flavors with this easy, company-worthy delight</b></i><br><br>Autumn arrives this week in our part of the world. So we’re looking forward to seasonal treats.<br><br>Cranberries and oranges are two of our fall faves. Here, we combine them in an easy, tasty sheet cake – great for desserts or snacks.<br><br>Perfect for company, too. Let them eat cake. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/09/cranberry-orange-cake.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-54993209642030385572022-09-14T09:00:00.030-05:002022-09-14T09:00:00.274-05:00Peanut Butter Bars<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn1-_J0kA2gmhZqcC7tJnWCF8ChWNnIVbbrB3mCgptH3Jh8AGM98_nrPXY5tflS1NHu4qbm6jQUKqGuW_nJQ7qlMLyoKisrAJKsevdGo-hR8Xs23MzZ-ia1pBNrJMQrjzaDa7JfyKpe6OIaqIkym0qdui8fGDwK68l4zruJetznLuA2-AukQ5F-uh/s500/Peanut-butter-Bars-051websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Peanut Butter Bars" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn1-_J0kA2gmhZqcC7tJnWCF8ChWNnIVbbrB3mCgptH3Jh8AGM98_nrPXY5tflS1NHu4qbm6jQUKqGuW_nJQ7qlMLyoKisrAJKsevdGo-hR8Xs23MzZ-ia1pBNrJMQrjzaDa7JfyKpe6OIaqIkym0qdui8fGDwK68l4zruJetznLuA2-AukQ5F-uh/s16000/Peanut-butter-Bars-051websize-x500.jpg" title="Peanut Butter Bars"></a></div><i><b>Tasty, satisfying, and easier to make than cookies</b></i><br><br>Labor Day has come and gone in our part of the world, which means kids are back in school. So maybe you need some snacks for them?<br><br>Like these Peanut Butter Bars. They’re tastier than cookies – not to mention more dense and less dry. Plus, they’re easier to make because you don’t have to form individual cookies.<br><br>Best of all, kids love them! And we’ve noticed that adults can’t resist them either. That includes us. Though whether we’re kids or adults is still up for debate.<p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/09/peanut-butter-bars.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-15382074740878922162022-09-07T09:00:00.043-05:002022-09-07T09:00:00.258-05:00The Claridge Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3wzRCR5hC9sE0xKKWlAyNtRxtKfwtK2bmOOKffA5Pg7p1ScEbeonwXjN95t2y3cKKhTtrjSkOc8_-VZluThQkdhO7xa-6UZsbS560pgoMgYyFIY7pSmjr7AQ9C3O23mmglxwoUzM7T4gVL5klv1RujMjwIIwkebBM50wou-wzvhf0qzkt0cOQjqW/s500/Claridge-Cocktail-019-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Claridge Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3wzRCR5hC9sE0xKKWlAyNtRxtKfwtK2bmOOKffA5Pg7p1ScEbeonwXjN95t2y3cKKhTtrjSkOc8_-VZluThQkdhO7xa-6UZsbS560pgoMgYyFIY7pSmjr7AQ9C3O23mmglxwoUzM7T4gVL5klv1RujMjwIIwkebBM50wou-wzvhf0qzkt0cOQjqW/s16000/Claridge-Cocktail-019-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Claridge Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Apricot and orange liqueurs add aromatic flavor to this 1920s Martini variant</b></i><br><br>The days are becoming shorter in our part of the world. And the weather is a bit less sultry. So our cocktail choices are turning from tall coolers toward short bracers.<br><br>Like this one – a most excellent combination of gin, dry vermouth, apricot liqueur, and Cointreau.<br><br>Prost!<span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/09/the-claridge-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-62893625793567918582022-08-31T09:00:00.029-05:002022-08-31T09:00:00.258-05:00The Floradora Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-QY6i9c4B_eW7SXxZ0yiC0fk38tEkPSrn59ZPlYsJ5E2kapkYC7E6eIafEpWBUsiyIGyAWTnesAbzRAEj3yzB-PEnry_eLTJijOzy90Yf17a492jQc6R4OHfCztWU8yxGH2148t1lWOp0pGNTEIcFE_LxcxFl5WL4Pq90PRaa9pAz2TppgiE4z8k/s500/Floradora-Cocktail-054-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Floradora Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-QY6i9c4B_eW7SXxZ0yiC0fk38tEkPSrn59ZPlYsJ5E2kapkYC7E6eIafEpWBUsiyIGyAWTnesAbzRAEj3yzB-PEnry_eLTJijOzy90Yf17a492jQc6R4OHfCztWU8yxGH2148t1lWOp0pGNTEIcFE_LxcxFl5WL4Pq90PRaa9pAz2TppgiE4z8k/s16000/Floradora-Cocktail-054-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Floradora Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Sometimes spelled Florodora, this refreshing smooth sipper was named after an 1899 musical comedy </b></i><br><br><i>Florodora</i> (the musical) features disguises, intrigue, and complicated silliness. But don’t worry. With this cocktail, you’ll never lose the plot. It’s a delightful combo of gin, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and ginger beer. Which makes it a nice slow sipper with perky flavor.<br><br>And that’s no song and dance. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/08/the-floradora-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-13981386494378096942022-08-24T09:00:00.001-05:002022-08-24T09:00:00.262-05:00Zucchini, Corn, and Bean Sauté<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ommh9uo75zgc7JeXAC3lVyuu2mtbIIHRtX35-uLxfs6tX_P97Vuoz3TVrPJUgcEeT4bi3KVOdyavKqEkfcTA4kgWpJpxUqPHiKwcwKk2GJS3sCVETC9uUt4LvYSDbGTzH276Fx_zCRG_KyEloIFBGlzJVhYKNGkfQ5J2LoA9eX18PHc2YTMklv2X/s500/Zucchini,-Corn,-and-Bean-Saut%C3%A9-29-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Zucchini, Corn, and Bean Sauté" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ommh9uo75zgc7JeXAC3lVyuu2mtbIIHRtX35-uLxfs6tX_P97Vuoz3TVrPJUgcEeT4bi3KVOdyavKqEkfcTA4kgWpJpxUqPHiKwcwKk2GJS3sCVETC9uUt4LvYSDbGTzH276Fx_zCRG_KyEloIFBGlzJVhYKNGkfQ5J2LoA9eX18PHc2YTMklv2X/s16000/Zucchini,-Corn,-and-Bean-Saut%C3%A9-29-websize-x500.jpg" title="Zucchini, Corn, and Bean Sauté"></a></div><i><b>Fresh tomatoes brighten this vegan meatless Monday delight</b></i><br><br>Fresh local produce! It’s super abundant in our markets right now. So we’re using it any way we can.<br><br>In this easy sauté, for instance. Squash, sweet corn, and beans are a traditional American combo, dating back long before European settlement. We added tomatoes for extra color and zing.<br><br>Because it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that zing.<p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/08/zucchini-corn-and-bean-saute.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-12719840454693084582022-08-17T09:00:00.058-05:002022-08-17T12:21:53.128-05:00The Beachcomber's Punch Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoruahmgrfOafg-clfJPrOs5hbuFs_F9M2pd9dKF6-A0uNeQOS69mGiPp_bsNqbd89bOIiJ7iEJKpNoeTV4ZMLsFXrZD9LW7be8pWdsy35OIUAi6HTg_SoCrMpffx8Jmd0WH7JpNZs0sbq8cvjySjyc2F6oFZ1F78Nt0DGaybaAPcfz1qWCUwylvWb/s500/Beachcomber's-Punch-Cocktail-022-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Beachcomber's Punch Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoruahmgrfOafg-clfJPrOs5hbuFs_F9M2pd9dKF6-A0uNeQOS69mGiPp_bsNqbd89bOIiJ7iEJKpNoeTV4ZMLsFXrZD9LW7be8pWdsy35OIUAi6HTg_SoCrMpffx8Jmd0WH7JpNZs0sbq8cvjySjyc2F6oFZ1F78Nt0DGaybaAPcfz1qWCUwylvWb/s16000/Beachcomber's-Punch-Cocktail-022-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Beachcomber's Punch Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Refreshing and not too boozy, this Tiki drink is a full-flavored summer sipper</b></i><br><br>Tiki cocktails often feature rum and fruit juice, a tasty pairing that lends itself to slow sippers. Like the Beachcomber’s Punch. <br><br>This soothing elixir packs a lot of flavor, but just enough alcohol to let you know you’re imbibing a grown-up drink. <br><br>Because you don’t want a hangover to distract you from summertime lazing. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/08/the-beachcombers-punch-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com441714 Ohio Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA38.6141313 -90.22323519999999138.184477294827289 -90.772551606249991 39.043785305172705 -89.673918793749991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-57174559421635239472022-08-10T09:00:00.021-05:002022-08-10T09:00:00.258-05:00Pork and Peach Stir Fry<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI96RlR3l4qVCwY7bXQHSxq1QxI0bvdtLq8Zz92UB1BwSxsU5XfhEwsE00v1wqOXDYRKa0ILXP9OvujImZW4sRP3ElzjlO_MdXVBiekVif0ngLU0Cq1ZpqLj_mwjegp8hj3NwLctDmWYTYjwmBkiHyvGRqnFcEzDvBmrpJD7t_mn_3wfktdz0c-E5m/s500/Pork-and-Peach-Stir-Fry-014-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pork and Peach Stir Fry" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI96RlR3l4qVCwY7bXQHSxq1QxI0bvdtLq8Zz92UB1BwSxsU5XfhEwsE00v1wqOXDYRKa0ILXP9OvujImZW4sRP3ElzjlO_MdXVBiekVif0ngLU0Cq1ZpqLj_mwjegp8hj3NwLctDmWYTYjwmBkiHyvGRqnFcEzDvBmrpJD7t_mn_3wfktdz0c-E5m/s16000/Pork-and-Peach-Stir-Fry-014-websize-x500.jpg" title="Pork and Peach Stir Fry"></a></div><i><b>Spicy chili crisp adds zip to this quick, healthy summer dish</b></i><br><br>It’s peak peach where we live. So while the local supply lasts, we’re using fresh peaches as often as we can. That means plenty of desserts, yeah. But peaches also shine in savory dishes.<br><br>Like this stir fry. Peaches pair particularly well with pork. When you add chili crisp? It makes a delightfully spicy dinner. And one that’s quick, so you can make it anytime. <br><br>Cause even weeknights should be special, no? <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/08/pork-and-peach-stir-fry.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-40877527516085611792022-08-03T09:00:00.070-05:002022-08-03T09:00:00.271-05:00The Never Say Die Cocktail<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWSQbjTs-mAF2LPY6l93t__dZ_rpOzsECULwc-zr1kcp_nPOknXDhtbMs14BUQOhXhwlHTe-rApu1wAiabY3J0fTc5W86svKBm--lm88MJGjcYCvaFy9gDx4qtidtE48pcHnfoCDMGTLkX6pCafdTcdiRrWmJpt6rLTVOirWcy5QibqaJNNL9KQm6/s500/Never-Say-Die-Cocktail-029-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Never Say Die Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWSQbjTs-mAF2LPY6l93t__dZ_rpOzsECULwc-zr1kcp_nPOknXDhtbMs14BUQOhXhwlHTe-rApu1wAiabY3J0fTc5W86svKBm--lm88MJGjcYCvaFy9gDx4qtidtE48pcHnfoCDMGTLkX6pCafdTcdiRrWmJpt6rLTVOirWcy5QibqaJNNL9KQm6/s16000/Never-Say-Die-Cocktail-029-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Never Say Die Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>3 rums, 4 fruit juices, one terrific Tiki drink</b></i><br><br>It’s hot in our part of the world, folks. And humid.<br> <br>So we need a hit of cool, refreshing Tiki. The Never Say Die is one of the most interesting Tiki potions we know. It’s a bit of a production to make, but totally worth it.<br><br>‘Cause the heat is on.<p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/08/the-never-say-die-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-6596137984598008162022-07-27T09:00:00.030-05:002022-07-27T09:00:00.259-05:00Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphqsH7edMNBkpvddeinacwiFX1-k5fMuVHSxBhk_WIDfgZmFDFTcCYzs1tnuoKsw_YVSb3ecqhwiF4Hm7NbWTT-ohfMMGj6Tb1ujccYZO2wA73sLE3wRMX69LtSSAN5k3WMU9kvr3h8ptQlZ_8I934BGlgfp7LZjgncLHuW8PZBpW4nCKY0sYvUYs/s500/Watermelon,-Feta,-and-Mint-Salad-011-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphqsH7edMNBkpvddeinacwiFX1-k5fMuVHSxBhk_WIDfgZmFDFTcCYzs1tnuoKsw_YVSb3ecqhwiF4Hm7NbWTT-ohfMMGj6Tb1ujccYZO2wA73sLE3wRMX69LtSSAN5k3WMU9kvr3h8ptQlZ_8I934BGlgfp7LZjgncLHuW8PZBpW4nCKY0sYvUYs/s16000/Watermelon,-Feta,-and-Mint-Salad-011-websize-x500.jpg" title="Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad"></a></div><i><b>This cool, refreshing dish screams summer</b></i><br><br>Looking for a light but lively dish to open your next dinner party? Melon is here to help.<br><br>Watermelon is at peak season in our part of the world. So we give it the starring role in this company-worthy first course.<br><br>What a cool way to start the evening.<span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/07/watermelon-feta-and-mint-salad.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-80711379619955825872022-07-20T09:00:00.038-05:002022-07-20T09:00:00.262-05:00The Ancient Mariner Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFA3-WuVv4P21qghp-NDTseW8zScMM9RYXhUopeiLA71l2ry8iW2cCb87Z63f1UytYBEdUSlL-8OpAsPy64uxEXjb95J4mY9UVwiGhm4hgOBpjvtOnlrCl6XWAA1b_KcsbpjHfKlsslX2q3SMemoBif8SgHjk0uuOimADg35vvVxwKZTnI-AQbMD3Q/s500/Ancient-Mariner-Cocktail-045-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Ancient Mariner Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFA3-WuVv4P21qghp-NDTseW8zScMM9RYXhUopeiLA71l2ry8iW2cCb87Z63f1UytYBEdUSlL-8OpAsPy64uxEXjb95J4mY9UVwiGhm4hgOBpjvtOnlrCl6XWAA1b_KcsbpjHfKlsslX2q3SMemoBif8SgHjk0uuOimADg35vvVxwKZTnI-AQbMD3Q/s16000/Ancient-Mariner-Cocktail-045-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Ancient Mariner Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Zesty and refreshing, this Tiki drink is a delightful cooler</b></i><br><br>Polynesian-themed sippers known as “Tiki drinks” charmed much of the US (and the world) in the mid-20th century, before falling from favor. They’re staging a revival now, and why not? Many feature rum + fruit juice — one of the best cocktail combos we know. <br><br>The Ancient Mariner is a delightful example. Its rich, soothing flavor makes for a perfect afternoon sipper. <br><br>So why not beat the heat with a beach-themed treat?<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/07/the-ancient-mariner-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-32435454098975316402022-07-13T09:00:00.048-05:002022-07-13T09:03:42.733-05:00Quick Pickled Red Onions<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEQLTbPTLqyuqqBtq-TjF8vTDJl8e78N3mqSAaoFfVI3bPgAEUJbblQIYOXig-MzvMNd79PD4IJBQcfdOrhqvBz1soZDeVal976vGJ2aYXhW12uALhlZsnMrAczq4zUHnCQ_gohE5AQ-yxAsBmfw2PTLZ0o48yQzfc65kRUBW4A5TFBUTZ7QuEkVt/s500/Pickled-Red-Onions-018-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quick Pickled Red Onions" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEQLTbPTLqyuqqBtq-TjF8vTDJl8e78N3mqSAaoFfVI3bPgAEUJbblQIYOXig-MzvMNd79PD4IJBQcfdOrhqvBz1soZDeVal976vGJ2aYXhW12uALhlZsnMrAczq4zUHnCQ_gohE5AQ-yxAsBmfw2PTLZ0o48yQzfc65kRUBW4A5TFBUTZ7QuEkVt/s16000/Pickled-Red-Onions-018-websize-x500.jpg" title="Quick Pickled Red Onions"></a></div><i><b>A tasty condiment for burgers, tacos, BBQ (or anything)</b></i><br><br>Quick pickling – also called refrigerator pickling – is an easy way to pickle almost any vegetable you can think of. It’s much faster (and much less work) than the traditional canning process.<br><br>Red onions are a great choice for pickling. They make a tasty topping for burgers, tacos, and BBQ. Even scrambled eggs. You can also use them as an ingredient in wraps and sandwiches. Or add them to a cheese/charcuterie board for extra color and flavor. Or just drop them atop cream-cheese covered crackers. <br><br>Some people say you can even eat them all by themselves, out of the jar, standing in front of the refrigerator. Not that we’d ever do that. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/07/quick-pickled-red-onions.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-28077601716937662572022-07-06T09:00:00.033-05:002022-07-06T10:46:02.404-05:00Philadelphia Fish House Punch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfNR3IAzsm0Rtje9uTUYx1145WYVAOTTFufnuoqsaZskHgihXq0bgB4RcozuHnTYLV0EAWjltC4sPKpf7wH6cU6q1D2FSoa-NvPb01iREVXci3JdgWE54HXRIZO6aD5Pxe6yZdhhTf1zgEHmvs7xg_gtq9F9zgP_gWYi5AzPp_XF9vRXoihgWDgi1/s500/Fish-House-Punch-022-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Philadelphia Fish House Punch" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfNR3IAzsm0Rtje9uTUYx1145WYVAOTTFufnuoqsaZskHgihXq0bgB4RcozuHnTYLV0EAWjltC4sPKpf7wH6cU6q1D2FSoa-NvPb01iREVXci3JdgWE54HXRIZO6aD5Pxe6yZdhhTf1zgEHmvs7xg_gtq9F9zgP_gWYi5AzPp_XF9vRXoihgWDgi1/s16000/Fish-House-Punch-022-websize-x500.jpg" title="Philadelphia Fish House Punch"></a></div><i><b>A party in a glass – from 1732</b></i><br><br>Need a cooling, cheering summer refresher? Something you can make in quantity for a crowd? Or just by the glass for yourself and friends?<br><br>Punch to the rescue! Philadelphia Fish House Punch was one of America’s earliest “mixed drinks.” Several founding fathers drank it. Who knew they were such party animals?<br><br>Take that, George III. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/07/philadelphia-fish-house-punch.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-63602120103672466612022-06-29T09:00:00.038-05:002022-06-29T09:00:00.253-05:00The Sunshine Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRBfyRvbSmbCFlval5jtZ0U4-wg4n4eEwgg4YZO3JPGEHz1VlMqJS-uLvocJr8gmW5KPUQCHskHLLV6SbbMyQtE36LFiUMQhMnF_kv0x7B3_IRiNB8GTsQ5ldLhkwKpVm4POCXmApQRCw7go7lVlviZkSfKaHLvLRcRNv4LmytiBcIicNBRPXz5bP/s500/Sunshine-Cocktail-048-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Sunshine Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRBfyRvbSmbCFlval5jtZ0U4-wg4n4eEwgg4YZO3JPGEHz1VlMqJS-uLvocJr8gmW5KPUQCHskHLLV6SbbMyQtE36LFiUMQhMnF_kv0x7B3_IRiNB8GTsQ5ldLhkwKpVm4POCXmApQRCw7go7lVlviZkSfKaHLvLRcRNv4LmytiBcIicNBRPXz5bP/s16000/Sunshine-Cocktail-048-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Sunshine Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Cool and refreshing, the perfect answer to summer’s heat</b></i><br><br>Looking for a peppy predinner potation to start your summer evenings? This delightful combo of white rum, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice (with a hint of grenadine to add flavor and color) is just the drink.<br><br>Its fruity, snappy flavor will wake up your tastebuds. So share it with your friends and enjoy their delight, too.<br><br>Because into each life some sun should shine. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/06/the-sunshine-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-23507716156794216412022-06-22T09:00:00.030-05:002022-06-22T09:00:00.237-05:00Smacked (Smashed) Cucumber Salad<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZChaknUXlfdxDIYC9bBPDfVe6DTJsjVtXcwN0vR4-dVe2xND3_qOIQLyaXeHw2VCumDpGLuy0n8JBdT3oECG1WRtxxQj1z0e0M8JWY7YaLIYwePH7RIJbKUsYb-ASxE27U57tEAtGUnFNfZJZgUmSdKFHU7Oc6d1ylFmUxBaHOvC7MsGfdoutVms1/s500/Smacked-Cucumber-Salad-019-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Smacked (Smashed) Cucumber Salad" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZChaknUXlfdxDIYC9bBPDfVe6DTJsjVtXcwN0vR4-dVe2xND3_qOIQLyaXeHw2VCumDpGLuy0n8JBdT3oECG1WRtxxQj1z0e0M8JWY7YaLIYwePH7RIJbKUsYb-ASxE27U57tEAtGUnFNfZJZgUmSdKFHU7Oc6d1ylFmUxBaHOvC7MsGfdoutVms1/s16000/Smacked-Cucumber-Salad-019-websize-x500.jpg" title="Smacked (Smashed) Cucumber Salad"></a></div><i><b>Spicy chili crisp livens up this classic Chinese side (or first course)</b></i><br><br>Cukes! Is there a better veggie for beating summer’s heat?<br><br>For a quick pickled version, try them in this Sichuan dish. It combines cudgeled cukes with tangy extras. It’s terrific with Chinese food, of course. But it works just as well with traditional cookout fare. So skip the coleslaw and serve this as a side with pulled pork or barbecued ribs. Or hamburgers and hot dogs.<br><br>Smashing good stuff. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/06/smacked-smashed-cucumber-salad.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-23405053967330765562022-06-15T09:00:00.079-05:002022-06-15T09:00:00.237-05:00The Golden Cadillac Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHiWEr4UM_vP7uA--SNfKZhS1rZrBLRuEQwKH394IwhQUvws5WsM3MuJFyfEt4ojOFn8Ky0jvZd8y25fkPOlo5SQQqjWH8-VwfKB9lFay_IUSwlH0mea4zE8hSWvlhAItBw3j9aTsYHZm6BTC3fZKm0EKJGtP0-ercj8hUnN2XBTRlh2XNJrroUku/s500/Golden-Cadillac-Cocktail-072-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Golden Cadillac Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHiWEr4UM_vP7uA--SNfKZhS1rZrBLRuEQwKH394IwhQUvws5WsM3MuJFyfEt4ojOFn8Ky0jvZd8y25fkPOlo5SQQqjWH8-VwfKB9lFay_IUSwlH0mea4zE8hSWvlhAItBw3j9aTsYHZm6BTC3fZKm0EKJGtP0-ercj8hUnN2XBTRlh2XNJrroUku/s16000/Golden-Cadillac-Cocktail-072-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Golden Cadillac Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>This retro celebration-in-a-glass makes a great dessert drink</b></i><br><br>June celebrations (weddings, Father’s Day, graduations) are great fun. But then come the after-dinner speeches. You need something with heft to get through them. Preferably something that pairs well with dessert.<br><br>Enter the Golden Cadillac, a cocktail that was created to celebrate a newly engaged couple. And their car (more history in the notes).<br><br>But for now, cheers! <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/06/the-golden-cadillac-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-75323112629395706722022-06-08T09:00:00.057-05:002022-06-08T09:00:00.242-05:00White Bean and Fresh Greens Salad<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3YLVSv6vnaqMW3BJ3JR6NfIiO-aV2kuyEU5QwdnhyDm-7apX4Mkv24XZW8umWKPkAKKApXyluF1mZ0sKoAoJBBS_PQrDEeFzo96-txf7BZ1qjeN9s_hrb13K5_-PgqEOuGOwdShzMU1DFhRpjnpuLjNiimYEdXdvVFGHX2yWblYmiizQgQq5zlbB/s500/White-Bean-Salad-with-Greens-015-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White Bean and Fresh Greens Salad" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3YLVSv6vnaqMW3BJ3JR6NfIiO-aV2kuyEU5QwdnhyDm-7apX4Mkv24XZW8umWKPkAKKApXyluF1mZ0sKoAoJBBS_PQrDEeFzo96-txf7BZ1qjeN9s_hrb13K5_-PgqEOuGOwdShzMU1DFhRpjnpuLjNiimYEdXdvVFGHX2yWblYmiizQgQq5zlbB/s16000/White-Bean-Salad-with-Greens-015-websize-x500.jpg" title="White Bean and Fresh Greens Salad"></a></p><i><b>Arugula and spinach zip up this hearty summer salad</b></i><br><br>Summertime means salad days. So why not have a quick main-course salad for dinner?<br><br>We particularly like to mix white beans (garbanzos are good too) with big handfuls of fresh greens. Add a flavorful vinaigrette, and your dinner prep is done.<br><br>Time to eat!<p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/06/white-bean-and-fresh-greens-salad.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com627448 Triple Lakes Rd, East Carondelet, IL 62240, USA38.494038 -90.1646635.001157252133538 -94.55919125 41.986918747866468 -85.77012875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-71693435004389716782022-06-01T09:00:00.058-05:002022-06-01T09:04:10.061-05:00The Barbotage Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wdmt2EoE8gmdvvVvbRl6iyjToGl2jL_K-3pLl6M-Ydr6G6hIZ-hXQJMdaBuS5NiNbEjtGJR_t26hAr71qcsXAVZ7rjMnpnoAcZGF5WvRkMluQ5acp8ilQw8UHstTzHFd_1-2wKjLpggioHk54T7N4nwvQ_YRoGezae840yXj1UNfaNtVGMPj38up/s500/Barbotage-Cocktail-036-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Barbotage Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wdmt2EoE8gmdvvVvbRl6iyjToGl2jL_K-3pLl6M-Ydr6G6hIZ-hXQJMdaBuS5NiNbEjtGJR_t26hAr71qcsXAVZ7rjMnpnoAcZGF5WvRkMluQ5acp8ilQw8UHstTzHFd_1-2wKjLpggioHk54T7N4nwvQ_YRoGezae840yXj1UNfaNtVGMPj38up/s16000/Barbotage-Cocktail-036-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Barbotage Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>Made with sparkling wine, this drink is sort of like a Mimosa – but with more style</b></i><br><br>June has arrived! Which means there are plenty of celebrations afoot – weddings, anniversaries, graduations. Time to break out the bubbly.<br><br>And we have a cocktail for that! The Barbotage contains sparkling wine, but it’s also fortified with cognac (or brandy) and Grand Marnier. The result is festive flavor with a hint of orange.<br><br>Perfect for toasting. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/06/the-barbotage-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-90225131448846270462022-05-25T09:00:00.084-05:002022-05-25T09:00:00.265-05:00Seared Steak with Arugula and Spinach<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCzhOQ578Pu9sLIeLpQcIEDgsimd3mi-tl5H4C2RL8fI-AYykaF6uyW8D19KBNhdICbap-Zg1HyhKnGYBRAd7ehn0bNa0VRcPi101pqidjs72kF-vBDGFUXIqR4NGIuzKeVjIy1Of7IbNst-z5aVphlkPj8Hpzra-btlPqpA4GwoYrvOvxh7zm4dQ/s500/Steak-with-Arugula-011-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Seared Steak with Arugula and Spinach" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCzhOQ578Pu9sLIeLpQcIEDgsimd3mi-tl5H4C2RL8fI-AYykaF6uyW8D19KBNhdICbap-Zg1HyhKnGYBRAd7ehn0bNa0VRcPi101pqidjs72kF-vBDGFUXIqR4NGIuzKeVjIy1Of7IbNst-z5aVphlkPj8Hpzra-btlPqpA4GwoYrvOvxh7zm4dQ/s16000/Steak-with-Arugula-011-websize-x500.jpg" title="Seared Steak with Arugula and Spinach"></a></div><i><b>Fresh herbs, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice liven up this simple summer supper</b></i><br><br>As summer approaches, we want easy, satisfying meals with bold flavor. Steak with salad is a classic favorite. So why not combine the two in one dish?<br><br>Add a tasty starter and a luscious dessert, and you have a terrific company meal. Oh, and don’t forget to add a nice bottle of red to your shopping list.<br><br>Your guests are worth it. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/05/seared-steak-with-arugula-and-spinach.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com67700 Carroll St, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA38.6107657 -90.201179438.18153025004721 -90.75049580625 39.040001149952793 -89.65186299375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-59578120852744254222022-05-18T09:00:00.022-05:002022-05-18T09:00:00.243-05:00Bacon Jam with Jalapeño<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAS4BkLsNjy_PSjtDarkfeEXC5Ndi2lmwJK8ztQgEi-5_-8EoXpUnNvJITikJ0fiHpKKybrRwSmPYOgaKOV2XeeI1rnXdQSgEe31uGE55iZ2cekHpe9HNt5mOzCxMp5PTctD9m8PeC0hQCgsYyj4_MjmFAjBTIRVchv7tSmjrCKktIw7fy243SIMY0/s500/Bacon-Jam-037-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bacon Jam with Jalapeño" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAS4BkLsNjy_PSjtDarkfeEXC5Ndi2lmwJK8ztQgEi-5_-8EoXpUnNvJITikJ0fiHpKKybrRwSmPYOgaKOV2XeeI1rnXdQSgEe31uGE55iZ2cekHpe9HNt5mOzCxMp5PTctD9m8PeC0hQCgsYyj4_MjmFAjBTIRVchv7tSmjrCKktIw7fy243SIMY0/s16000/Bacon-Jam-037-websize-x500.jpg" title="Bacon Jam with Jalapeño"></a></div><i><b>A zesty spread for breakfast breads or predinner canapés</b></i><br><br>This bacon jam (you could also call it relish or chutney) makes a great addition to morning biscuits or toast. But it’s also terrific atop a cracker (preferably with a bed of cream cheese or pimento cheese) as a canapé. <br><br>Or use it on about anything you can imagine. If you can think of it, it’ll probably be good.<br><br>Because bacon. One of our favorite food groups.<p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/05/bacon-jam-with-jalapeno.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com6646 Cargill Rd, Cahokia, IL 62206, USA38.5711279 -90.211112436.844436092968181 -92.408378025 40.29781970703182 -88.013846775tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-19360878386743334132022-05-11T09:00:00.072-05:002022-05-11T09:00:00.282-05:00Pasta al Limone with Artichoke Hearts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANKkS8XDIXvkr8FdTN97RLfXEflj7Z-ljaIIxt2f-JJpubG72c9C-Wbuu8T8ud3eC0hdH10sonKxVCv_uWQq2wHvMk1moKjvHufNGeb9g1ri8REG_4dN8NVaIRUya-fLbwCz7wqphu52-pmkySYxmW-etCZewMdoBDV1hILJaGNrtZ99-D5Y8fvuN/s500/Pasta-al-Limone-031-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pasta al Limone with Artichoke Hearts" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANKkS8XDIXvkr8FdTN97RLfXEflj7Z-ljaIIxt2f-JJpubG72c9C-Wbuu8T8ud3eC0hdH10sonKxVCv_uWQq2wHvMk1moKjvHufNGeb9g1ri8REG_4dN8NVaIRUya-fLbwCz7wqphu52-pmkySYxmW-etCZewMdoBDV1hILJaGNrtZ99-D5Y8fvuN/s16000/Pasta-al-Limone-031-websize-x500.jpg" title="Pasta al Limone with Artichoke Hearts"></a></div><i><b>A lighter version of a classic – with a zesty flavor addition</b></i><br><br>Not up for cream sauce in hot weather? We hear you. That’s why we’ve tweaked the classic recipe for Pasta al Limone (Pasta with Lemon) to create a lighter dish. Our version has all the flavor but none of the heavy stuff. <br><br>We’ve added artichoke hearts because they pair beautifully with lemon. The result is a dish that’s quick and easy enough for weeknight dinner. But good enough to serve weekend company.<br><br>Time to send out the invitations. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/05/pasta-al-limone-with-artichoke-hearts.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com64430 7th St, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA38.6212053 -90.19406479999999238.191237786899663 -90.743381206249992 39.051172813100337 -89.644748393749992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-5048244463628273282022-05-04T09:00:00.068-05:002022-05-04T09:00:00.284-05:00The Knickerbocker Cocktail<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHuxYi-mzExd2z2KRNNB-DLOfUuJI6fdFY67EVRdP9XPUEe08Mm-yqg9jEBLeRSHkb7Cz_9-45PrxahUruiHOA5Of90IQia9QcsyIH0BIO_oK7dx44KzyT11Ghkw9KsJl22KQ0m0eYEc9Ji-q_YvXUjfLQLCIQLuCL3hWtwy0qnbmJUJ9KpKm5QLs/s500/Knickerbocker-Cocktail-057-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Knickerbocker Cocktail" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHuxYi-mzExd2z2KRNNB-DLOfUuJI6fdFY67EVRdP9XPUEe08Mm-yqg9jEBLeRSHkb7Cz_9-45PrxahUruiHOA5Of90IQia9QcsyIH0BIO_oK7dx44KzyT11Ghkw9KsJl22KQ0m0eYEc9Ji-q_YvXUjfLQLCIQLuCL3hWtwy0qnbmJUJ9KpKm5QLs/s16000/Knickerbocker-Cocktail-057-websize-x500.jpg" title="The Knickerbocker Cocktail"></a></div><i><b>This 19th century drink is kinda, sorta like a raspberry daiquiri</b></i><br><br>Amber rum, lime juice, and sweetener (in the form of raspberry syrup)? Sounds a lot like a raspberry daiquiri to us. Add a dash of orange curaçao, and you’ve got the Knickerbocker.<br><br>It’s one of the older cocktails on record, dating back at least to the 1860s.<br><br>And still good after all these years. <p></p><span></span><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/05/the-knickerbocker-cocktail.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com68CVC5+8M Columbia, IL, USA38.4207876 -90.14081039999999234.905038689962922 -94.535341649999992 41.936536510037072 -85.746279149999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-17161182810084514512022-04-27T09:00:00.033-05:002022-04-27T09:07:30.824-05:00Huevos Rancheros<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM8npml9HKh345nMRswFeLaZduRoRuFvxz43AOqZ3bGlh-giUhx0ka1fpOVuA2VF3pYHvYYps3ZLeHubJ4uBIztn37J5OkAxdlXmQmc2uhiKbkpRiIMoQ8PdOU_9PHMs-Lv15lJ5CyYTGwGvnsUVYAzvP86ta_EQIkDgGWZXLRoAuUjTTJOs1GFlF/s500/Huevos-Rancheros-021-websize-x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Huevos Rancheros" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM8npml9HKh345nMRswFeLaZduRoRuFvxz43AOqZ3bGlh-giUhx0ka1fpOVuA2VF3pYHvYYps3ZLeHubJ4uBIztn37J5OkAxdlXmQmc2uhiKbkpRiIMoQ8PdOU_9PHMs-Lv15lJ5CyYTGwGvnsUVYAzvP86ta_EQIkDgGWZXLRoAuUjTTJOs1GFlF/s16000/Huevos-Rancheros-021-websize-x500.jpg" title="Huevos Rancheros"></a></div><p><i><b>Spicy, flavorful, and hearty, this traditional Mexican dish is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner</b></i><br><br>The name translates as “Eggs Rancher’s Style.” It probably originated as a rib-sticking breakfast for ranch hands who needed to fuel up for a day of heavy labor.<br><br>We’re not cowboys, so we tend to serve Huevos Rancheros for brunch or dinner.<br><br>But anytime you eat this, you’ll want to say yippee-ki-yay.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/04/huevos-rancheros.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-56073290151949962022022-04-20T09:00:00.075-05:002022-04-26T12:56:53.962-05:00Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stir Fry<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduLIImybmk9U1oXZuG1IA-eFhHwgVI2xgWpVqeDP1tlkYTgajnWllF4tD-Cr09BPrNcS5rYSVhRsqTxaTaMMp38bgSk6XihNoGXg8J4XH9PGduYeb2UH893c9YQOlCCV7PgLrOau9bc683CgGjwud6u-Ow-Ks3stzaveEPSUq3jo_dFMFlBQUjB8o/s500/Sweet-Potato-and-Chickpea-Stir-Fry-025-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stir Fry" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduLIImybmk9U1oXZuG1IA-eFhHwgVI2xgWpVqeDP1tlkYTgajnWllF4tD-Cr09BPrNcS5rYSVhRsqTxaTaMMp38bgSk6XihNoGXg8J4XH9PGduYeb2UH893c9YQOlCCV7PgLrOau9bc683CgGjwud6u-Ow-Ks3stzaveEPSUq3jo_dFMFlBQUjB8o/s16000/Sweet-Potato-and-Chickpea-Stir-Fry-025-websize-x500.jpg" title="Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stir Fry"></a></div><i><b>Quick, healthy, and tasty – an ideal vegan weeknight dinner</b></i><br><br>When dinner time rolls around on a weeknight, veggie dishes can be a great go-to. Especially if you’ve been eating less than optimally during the day.<br><br>This stir fry (aka sauté or skillet dish) is ready to step up. It doesn’t take much prep work and the cooking time is fairly brief. So you can whip up dinner in a jiffy.<br><br>That’s our kind of short-order cooking.<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/04/sweet-potato-and-chickpea-stir-fry.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com62W8H9+X3 Mineral Point, MO, USA37.9299201 -90.682268230.949323700752128 -99.4713307 44.910516499247862 -81.8932057tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-10980311424235204082022-04-13T09:00:00.080-05:002022-04-13T09:00:00.248-05:00Creamy Lettuce Soup<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vZErzOaxoZslXvT06aE0ovgTSJQ1tBWUBMTQp5BpyRPcFdfQKHvprUxCHcWvIxt2wiFwtlTESS3IEmxOXB2v2dS1b7NISndoCFzb5Z_q39XtKCu7AHWc1DUzqOtz2PfrShcy1dr6FXYGNSZ2sskzmNGgg17l1GlDbY07ik5MO2_VNAjYYDeLmcx2/s500/Lettuce-Soup-016-websize-x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Creamy Lettuce Soup" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vZErzOaxoZslXvT06aE0ovgTSJQ1tBWUBMTQp5BpyRPcFdfQKHvprUxCHcWvIxt2wiFwtlTESS3IEmxOXB2v2dS1b7NISndoCFzb5Z_q39XtKCu7AHWc1DUzqOtz2PfrShcy1dr6FXYGNSZ2sskzmNGgg17l1GlDbY07ik5MO2_VNAjYYDeLmcx2/s16000/Lettuce-Soup-016-websize-x500.jpg" title="Creamy Lettuce Soup"></a></div><i><b>Delightful springtime flavor in a quick and easy soup</b></i><br><br>Springtime means lettuce at its freshest. Hence this soup.<br><br>The name says “creamy,” but that doesn’t mean heavy. We add just a touch of cream (which you can omit if you want). So this is almost a diet dish!<br><br>Because if it’s spring, swimsuit season is just around the corner. Enough said.<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2022/04/creamy-lettuce-soup.html#more">Read more »</a>Kitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com68