Recipes

Here’s How to Make a Summer-Ready Knob Creek Mint Julep

May 4, 2013 // 6:22 pm

The last time we used doused a drink in bourbon we concocted the Bourbon Raspberry Float. Now that summer is here and we can feel the heat creeping every time we step out, this Storyville Juelp is the perfect refresher. We used Knob Creek for the bourbon,…

THUG KITCHEN: Roasted Strawberry Salad Recipe Ain’t Nothin’ but Plant Nachos

May 2, 2013 // 6:59 am

ROASTED STRAWBERRY SALAD

16 medium strawberries, about 1 pound
1 teaspoon olive oil
a pinch of salt
½ cup coconut flakes (you can use sliced almonds to save some cash)
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
a big bunch of basil, chopped into

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Here’s How to Make Flambé Mayan Coffee [Don't Try This at Home, Seriously]

April 30, 2013 // 4:48 pm

Back in March I traveled to Cancun to check out the The Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival. The experience was a spring break whirlwind of sorts — filled with vivid memories of Yogi Bear dry-humping Spiderman (don’t ask), azure beaches, and some of the most exquisite food…

Here’s How to Make White Chocolate Margarita Truffles

April 27, 2013 // 1:10 pm

It was about this time last year that I discovered margaritas. I’ve been old enough to drink for a minute, but I just assumed tequila wasn’t for me and wound up missing out on years of that sticky sweet, boozy goodness. So it’s been my goal of late to consume…

Here’s How to Make a Flaming Goblet of Fire Cocktail

April 22, 2013 // 11:20 am

This Goblet of Fire drink recipe from Little Pink Blog won’t get you into the TriWizard Tournament but it will probably make you the most popular kid in Gryffindor.

Putting this drink together is like brewing yourself a potion, just without Snape giving you his judge-y looks. Once your concoction is on fire, the addition of…

Here’s How to Make Frosting-Filled Black Forest Pie

April 15, 2013 // 6:00 am

I’ve come to a realization about myself: I love frosting, and I think it’s highly underutilized. Sure, with the popularity of cake balls and whoopie pies, it gets a lot of love, but it’s not the star of the show.

So I’ve decided to stop beating around the bush and declare that…

Here’s How to Make Creamy Avocado Ice Pops

April 14, 2013 // 7:00 am

With Spring in full swing, ice cream trucks are making their neighborhood rounds. Although, if you’re not feeling up to the sprint down the street, here’s a recipe for creamy Avocado Ice Pops.

These might sound weird but think about it. Known for their silky texture, ripe avocados are really…

Here’s How to Make a Bourbon Raspberry Float

April 5, 2013 // 12:38 pm

Perhaps the only way to enjoy a solid, well-crafted bourbon, other than neat, is to pour it over a frothing glass of raspberry-doused cherry ice cream. At least, that’s the conclusion we came to when we concocted these Bourbon Raspberry Floats.

Last week, the good folks over at Knob Creek…