mononomnoms

hux’sbeergarita
ingredients:
6 oz can frozen limeade
6 oz (3/4 C) tequila
2 bottles of light lager
preparation:
combine ingredients
serve with multiple fancy straws
kacie’scrackpretzels
ingredients:
2 bags of pretzels
1 bottle orville redenbaker butter flavored popcorn oil
1 package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dill
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
preparation:
put all ingredients in large bowl
gingertequilalange
ingredients:
1 1/2 C blanco tequila
ice
1/4 limes squeezed into glass
perrier to taste
dash of minced or liquid ginger
preparation:
combine ingredients
enjoy in moderation
tracy’sherringsmorrebrod
ingredients:
4 slices of rubschlager bread
1/2 tsp unsalted butter - slightly softened
8 pieces jarred pickled herring
thinly sliced red onion, for garnish
1 tbsp Italian parsley
preparation:
cut pumpernickel bread into a 3- by 5-inch rectangle
spread butter evenly on one side of bread
arrange pickled herring over butter, covering the surface evenly
tuck red onion between the pieces of herring and garnish with parsley
carey’sfrosépops
ingredients:
half bottle of rosé
6 oz strawberries
1/2 C red grapefruit juice
preparation:
blend to puree on high til smooth
strain to discard seeds/foam
divide into popsicle molds, leave 1” at top
freeze 1 hr., stir slush with stick
add fresh berries, mix and place stick
cover molds, freeze til solid 4 hrs.
kelly’sroséspritzer
ingredients:
2 lemon slices
1/2 oz saint germain
4 dashes peychaud's bitters
4 oz sparkling rose
preparation:
combine ingredients
enjoy in moderation
amalia’sblueberrybowl
ingredients:
a bowl of blueberries
dollop of sour cream
brown sugar
preparation:
combine ingredients in a bowl and mix!
munson’smorels
ingredients:
minnesota morels
garden box asparagus
cavatappi pasta
wisconsin parmesan
preparation:
cook noodles
combine other ingredients
toss
mel’smelonsalad
ingredients:
1/2 lime
handful of mint
4 C cubed watermelon
1 C feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper to taste
preparation:
mix ingredients in bowl
enjoy!
emily’s3-2-1meat!
ingredients:
3 lbs chuck roast
2 pkg of zesty italian dressing
1 bottle of beer
preparation:
cook in crock pot for several hours on low until tender
shred and serve on buns
heather’smassagedkale
ingredients:
massaged kale
lemon
extra virgin olive oil
tuna
preparation:
massage kale with salt
drain tuna and mix all ingredients with salt and pepper
zach’s‘cadocrostini
ingredients:
french or sourdough bread
avocado
garlic cloves
red pepper flakes
honey
sea salt flakes
preparation:
grill slices of bread
cut garlic clove in half and rub the bread after it's grilled
top bread with the avocado slices, then add red pepper flakes
drizzle some honey and a pinch of sea salt
berry’sbourbonbears
ingredients:
4 5oz Haribo Gold Bears
1 Bottle of bourbon rye
preparation:
empty bags into sealable container
pour bourbon over bears until covered
please enjoy a whiskey while preparing
cover and store for 3-4 days
strain and rinse with cold water
patrick’ssweetpizza
ingredients:
1 pizza crust (dough preferred!)
1 sweet potato, sliced thick
1 pkg vegan ricotta
1 container Amore Pesto Paste
preparation:
slice roast skin on sweet potatoes about 1/2 way through at 350 degrees - 20 minutes
apply pesto to the crust
add dollops of ricotta
add sweet potato to the pizza
cook crust according to directions
thejudy
ingredients:
1 1/2 shot ketel one vodka
soda water
splash of cranberry juice
splash of peach bitters
preparation:
pour in a glass
there is no step 2
mathei’sspicymarg
ingredients:
tequila
jalapeno
fresh squeezed lime juice
san Pellegrino Sparkling Grapefruit (or grapefruit juice)
preparation:
combine ingredients
enjoy in moderation
sarah’scuketopia
ingredients:
triscuit crackers
chive cream cheese
cucumber
preparation:
put a dollop of chive cream cheese on top of a triscuit cracker
garnished with a slice of cucumber
voila
thelizpacho
ingredients:
3 C mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 sprig of basil
preparation:
combine all ingredients in medium heatproof bowl - toss to coat
cover with plastic wrap and place over a large saucepan of simmering water
cook for 10 minutes then let cool for 15 minutes
chill until cold, about 4 hours
goes perfect with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a dash of black pepper
can also be made 1 day ahead!
thelailacarrotini
ingredients:
1-2 oz vikre juniper gin
8 oz of carrot juice
1/2 tbsp ginger juice (peel before juicing)
2 oz lime juice
preparation:
fill cocktail shaker with liquid plus ice
shake vigorously
strain and pour
joel’spaleomuffins
ingredients:
3 C mashed bananas
1/2 C coconut flour
1/2 C almond butter
1/2 C pure maple syrup
dark chocolate chip chunks (optional)
1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
1/4 C egg whites (optional)
preparation:
heat oven to 350 degrees
mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl
add chocolate chunks (if using) and stir
pour mixture into muffin cups/liners and bake for 25 minutes
remove and let cool completely
best if kept refrigerated
julie’sbasil-ade
ingredients:
1 1/2 C squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 C simple sugar
3 C vodka
preparation:
muddle handful of basil at bottom of pitcher before adding liquid
serve over lots of ice
nat’sminnesotasushi
ingredients:
ham
cream cheese (whipped)
pickle
preparation:
spread cream cheese on ham slice
add pickle
roll
slice into bite sized pieces
jim’spowershake
ingredients:
2 C of dark milk chocolate milk
1 C of richest, creamiest vanilla ice cream
1 ripe avocado
1 scoop of high quality chocolate protein powder
preparation:
blend all at high-speed (VitaMix mixer recommended), for 2-3 minutes
blend 1 cup of ice to bring to a nice ice cold temperature
and add bananas and peanut butter to dial the flavor and taste meter up to 11
makes 1 to 2 servings
best for boys 12-16 who need a ton of calories and healthy fats, and a jump start, to make it through a long day of summer sports.
kristoffer’schiapudding
ingredients:
chia seeds
almond milk
syrup
vanilla
preparation:
mix thoroughly together in ball jar, slowly adding one ingredient at a time to chia seeds
after mixed, allow to set for a few minutes, then mix one more time to thoroughly distribute the chia seeds
cover with lid and refrigerate overnight for a tasty breakfast!
emily’sbullseye
ingredients:
sliced bread
butter
egg
salt and pepper
preparation:
butter both sides of the bread
cut a hole out of the middle
place bread in hot fry pan on medium heat and crack egg into hole
cook egg