Eve/7 recipes

So to start off with the first post, I decided to make a meal that screams of comfort food. Whilst it does take a bit of a while to get the meal done, once you take that first bite, heaven couldn’t seem closer if you were Adam trying to touch God’s finger in the “Creation of Adam” fresco created by Michaelangelo. The meal I speak of is Cottage Pie. There is much debate as to what exactly a cottage pie is and how it is different to a Shepherd’s pie...I don’t know. The dominant theory is that Sheperds pie uses lamb mince, whilst a cottage pie uses beef mince. I don’t know about you, but the term “Sheperds Pie” does not get my tastebuds going quite as well, so I prefer the term cottage pie. Besides, comparing the price of ground (mince) beef to ground lamb, a student would pick up the beef mince in a heartbeat without even so much as glancing at the lamb in the meat section. This cottage pie that I made is full of flavour, and just makes you want to cuddle up next to a fire and watch TCM movies all day either by yourself, or with a significant other. Here is the recipe:

Rotel chicken spaghetti with diced tomatoes and green chiles, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. A Southern potluck classic that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Quick no-cook deviled dip blends sharp pimiento cheese spread, deviled ham, and a splash of hot sauce for a smoky, spicy bite. Ready in minutes, gone even faster.

A quick and savory dish that makes dinner time fun and enjoyable. It will even have the kids eager to set the table!

If you like chowder then you will adore this hearty alternative that will have you licking your chops and maybe even your bowl!

Sunday chicken revisited folds whole chicken breasts skin-out and skewers them into bundles for even roasting, finished with a pan-drippings gravy.

Grilled chicken teriyaki with a homemade marinade of soy sauce, dry white wine, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Pounded thin for even cooking and basted on the grill for a glossy, caramelized finish.

Two-ingredient cream cheese salsa dip that takes 10 minutes to make. Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, served cold with tortilla chips. The easiest party dip you'll ever make.

Easy blender eggnog spiked with brandy and lightened with folded whipped cream. A make-ahead holiday drink you can even freeze, finished with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon.

Three-ingredient pot roast braised in onion soup mix and water until fork-tender. The easiest Dutch oven pot roast you will ever make, with built-in onion gravy.

This irresistible apple coffee cake is easy to make, and it comes out moist and delicious. Even better with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, it can be breakfast or a tasty dessert after a meal.

The Sundowner cocktail blends cognac, Galliano, and orange liqueur with sweet-sour mix and a dash of grenadine over ice. A smooth, golden sipper that's built for warm evenings on the patio.

Homemade chocolate covered peanut clusters with just four ingredients: semisweet chocolate chips, corn syrup, water, and salted peanuts. Drop, chill, and devour. The easiest candy you'll ever make.

A very light, almost water-like batter that creates the most intensely moist chocolate cupcakes you will ever taste. This cake recipe has NEVER disappointed. It literally will melt in your mouth. The icing is a basic butter and cream cheese frosting.

Southern Thai grilled chicken: chicken rubbed with a fragrant spice paste, even under the skin, marinated, then grilled over low coals until charred and juicy. Big, bold Thai flavor off the grill.

If you want to enjoy a great light drink after Christmas dinner, try this creamy eggnog that will even have Grandma singing Christmas carols.