Honey Deuce

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It only makes sense that the hottest tennis tournament in the US boasts this refreshing pink drink as its cocktail of choice. The price increased to $23 per drink this year, so enjoy the at-home version for less.

Ps: The name is a play on the tie score of 40-40 known in tennis as "deuce."

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 oz. Grey Goose vodka

• 3 oz. Fresh squeezed lemonade

• 1/2 oz. Chambord or premium raspberry liqueur

• Crushed ice

• Frozen honeydew melon balls for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a chilled highball glass with ice and add Grey Goose vodka.

2. Top with lemonade and then add Chambord.

3. Garnish with a skewer of honeydew melon balls (note: place honeydew melon in the freezer beforehand. Then, to create melon balls, use a melon baller).

Mint Julep

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What's a Kentucky Derby party without a mint julep? Now you don’t have to find out.

Ingredients

• 8 mint leaves

• 1/4 ounce simple syrup

• 2 ounces bourbon

• Garnish: mint sprig

Instructions

1. In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.

2. Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.

3. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.

4. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).

This recipe from liquor.com

The Masters' Famous Pimento Cheese

Photo: The Masters

The Pimento Cheese sandwich is synonymous with The Masters, where it’ll cost you $1.50.

Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cream cheese, room temperature

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• ¼ tsp garlic salt

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup diced pimentos

Instructions

1. Whip the cream cheese.

2. Mix in the mayonnaise, sour cream and garlic salt.

3. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

5. Don your green jacket and try it on veggies, crackers or the way Augusta National does it, on two slices of white bread.

Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Photo: Feel Good Foodie

An oldie but a goodie made healthy.

For the Chips

• 2 large zucchinis about 8” long, sliced ¼” thick

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons milk

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if you want to make this gluten-free)

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free)

• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese grated

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Cooking spray

For the Dip

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon dried dill

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Add the flour to a small, shallow bowl.

• In another bowl, combine the milk and egg and whisk until fully combined.

• In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

• Dip each zucchini slice into the flour, followed by the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.

• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the zucchini to the basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• Make the dip. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream and parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with the zucchini chips.

This Feel Good Foodie recipe is just as the creator Yumna intended, “That was good – so good!” If you love this one, make sure to check out her other recipes including her authentic Lebanese dishes. Delish!

Slow Cooker Wings

Photo: Clark Douglas on Unsplash

Game day goodness (and it’s so easy).

Wings Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings

• 2 Tbsp cornstarch

• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Sauce Ingredients

• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup honey

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Sriracha (or more to taste)

• 1 tsp ginger powder

• 1 tsp pepper

• ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, garlic, Sriracha, ginger powder, pepper and onion powder.

2. Place wings into a slow cooker (if you use a liner, clean-up will be a breeze!). Stir in soy sauce mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water. Stir in the mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

4. Preheat the oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and broil wings for 2 - 3 minutes or until caramelized. Put wings back into the slow cooker to keep warm.

5. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired. Serve with the remaining sauce or dipping sauce of your choice.

Thank you to our best cheerleader Nancy for this gem of a recipe.

Prosecco Grapes

In Spain, the tradition of eating 12 grapes in 12 seconds, brings you good luck for the 12 months ahead. This recipe combines the Spanish tradition with the American tradition of a champagne toast.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. green grapes

• 1 (750-ml) bottle prosecco

• 4 oz. vodka

• 1/2 c. sugar

1. Wash and dry grapes

2. Place the grapes in a bowl and pour in the prosecco and vodka. Store in the fridge. Allow them to soak for at least an hour.

3. Drain the grapes and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar over the top to coat.

4. Serve

Viral Snow Globe Cocktail

Photo: Instagram/cheesegal

Nothing says holidays like this. 

INGREDIENTS

• Rosemary Sprig

• Fresh cranberries

• Water

• Sparkling water or wine
  

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Fill the bottom of your cocktail glass with cranberries, then add your rosemary sprig. (I wedged mine in there with the cranberries). 

• Pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the glass, then set it into the freezer.

• When it’s frozen, pour in sparkling water or wine
  

You can find variations of this recipe online, but we liked this one from the Cheese Gal. We’re not trying to claim we came up with the recipe (we’re followers, not creators, when it comes to recipes). We’re simply sharing her excellent and delicious work.  

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Photo: Martha Stewart/JustinWalker

Make one for you and one for a gift. Or save one for now and one for later.