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Frozen Strawberry Margarita Punch Recipe

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The relentless heat this summer made all of us edgy and longing for cooler days ahead. I love my patio and eat outside as often as possible—yet this summer, the table sits unused. Darn that heat. So, to cool off and ease my longing for al fresco dining, I whipped up a frozen drink. This time, it is pure heavenly strawberry refreshment. Oh my gosh, I loved it and I think you will too.

Frozen drinks are just plain fun. No, they will never compete with wine for complementing a meal, but on a hot summer day, they perk up your spirits and bring a smile every time you serve them. And here is a bonus–make summer entertaining easy. Keep a batch in the freezer and when guests arrive, all you need to do is scoop it up and serve it.

So here is a new frozen treat for you (well, at least for the adults) to enjoy. Plus, a few weeks ago I shared my Frozen White Wine Margarita recipe (my all-time most requested recipe) and in case you missed it I posted it again. Cheers! [Read more…]

Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla Recipe

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It is like we have been held hostage in the hottest summer for over 25 years. Too hot to cook took on a new meaning—but suddenly my inspiring business partner, Roxanne, suggested I use that trusty slow cooker! Of course! I should have thought of that. One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is one I shared with you before, but I have a new twist on it.

Now, since my daughters grew up, I can take some of those old, family favorites and tweak them to more adult tastes. Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas with fresh Tomato Pico De Gallo is one of those. I used summer-ripe tomatoes, fresh spinach and kept the kitchen cool. What a winner! Don’t despair, for those that want the classic chicken con queso, you will find in the recipe archive.  But if you want a summer twist on that favorite recipe, read more now and give it a try. [Read more…]

Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

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We are so excited to share a recipe from our newest book, 175 Best Babycakes Cupcake Maker Recipes. The Babycakes Cupcake Maker is so fun to use and this book packs all of that fun and the good taste into 175 bite-size recipes. Who doesn’t love red velvet cupcakes? In celebration of our new blog design and our new cookbook we are serving up these fantastic cupcakes, with a toast of champagne. Let’s celebrate. [Read more…]

Frozen White Wine Margarita Recipe

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Frozen White Wine Margarita Recipe

1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
2 quarts orange juice **
1 1/2 cups brandy
1 can (10 ounces) frozen margarita concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice**
1/4 cup orange liqueur**
Sour or tart citrus soda

Mix together wine, orange juice, brandy, margarita concentrate, lime juice and liqueur. Mix well. Pour into freezer containers, cover and freeze at least 1 to 2 days or up to 3 months.

To serve, scoop the slushy mixture into glasses. Pour soda over frozen mixture just before serving.

Makes about 14 1/2 cups frozen mixture

 

** Recipe credit: a Betty Crocker recipe.  For a quick and easy version of the recipe, substitute a 64 ounce carton of refrigerated pineapple orange juice for the orange juice, lime juice and orange liqueur. Combine the wine, brandy, frozen margarita concentrate and 1 (64-ounce) carton of refrigerated pineapple-orange juice. Freeze and serve as directed.