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Monthly Archives: February 2017

Almond Joy

This drink is definitely dessert-like with the flavors of rum, coffee, amaretto, and coconut playing well together… just like the flavors in the candy bar of the same name. I do not suggest too many of these cocktails at one sitting due to the sweetness – I can imagine the major hangover that these would produce. Hahahaha… But they are tasty (in moderation, just like eating the candy bar!) and deserve a place as a nice, after-dinner cocktail. Shall we get shaking? Save Print Almond Joy Prep time:  5 mins Total time:  5 mins Serves: 1   Ingredients 2 parts Kahlua 2 parts Malibu rum 2 parts vodka 1 part amaretto 1 part cream or half and half freshly ground cinnamon…

Preparing Sauerbraten

Today I am preparing sauerbraten. That’s right, you read that correctly… sauerbraten – that delicious German beef roast which is marinated for 3 days in red wine, vinegar, onions and spices. Will it be for one?  This time, it will make enough for two meals so either invite a friend for dinner or use the leftovers in an out of this world Sauerbraten Stew. Are you ready to start?  I promise with this smaller portion, you will not have to wait for 3 days! Save Print Preparing Sauerbraten Prep time:  25 mins Cook time:  5 mins Total time:  30 mins   Ingredients 1½ – 2 lbs beef bottom round roast ½ cup dry red wine (I am using a German pinot noir…