60 your cocktail Recipes

catsup, horseradish (to your taste ), lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper

lime , juice of, extra virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, flat leaf parsley, cilantro leaf, garlic cloves, cracked from skin, divided, spanish roasted piquillo pepper , available in most markets (1 cup of roasted red peppers, packed and drained, may be substituted), fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or crushed ), yellow onion, coarsely chopped, seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped, celery ribs, from heart chopped, crusty bread, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, hot sauce or 1 tbsp spicy , adjust to your own taste, extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked (look for them at the seafood counter)

pear nectar, chilled, sparkling apple cider, chilled, seltzer water, chilled, your favorite bourbon whiskey , such as knob creek, bosc pear, unpeeled, cored , and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges

ground pork, ground turkey, whole milk ricotta, minced flat-leaf parsley leaves, panko bread crumbs, onion, grated, grated pecorino, applewood smoked bacon, finely minced, garlic, minced, milk, minced fresh thyme, eggs, beaten, kosher salt, a few dashes worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , for brushing on meatballs, your homemade marinara sauce (or quality jarred marinara sauce), fresh basil leaves

cocktail nuts or 1 (10 oz) can your favorite salted nuts, garlic, minced

shrimp, domestic beer, cider vinegar, water, old bay seasoning, shrimp in the shell, minced garlic, cocktail sauce, mutha sauce, prepared horseradish, worcestershire sauce, juice of 1/4 lime, juice of 1/4 lemon, tabasco sauce, check the mutha sauce recipe, just like the name says , this is the basis-the true mother of all the sauces we have in this book.( dinosaur barbque by john stage nancy radke)it is a balanced blend of sweet, savory, spicy, and smoky flavors that acts as our leapin off point for creating a world of barbecue sensations. it can even stand alone as a traditional slatherin sauce for ribs and chicken., vegetable oil, minced onion, minced green pepper, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, kosher salt and black pepper, minced garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup (preferably heinz), water, worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, lemon juice, molasses, cayenne pepper sauce, spicy brown mustard, dark brown sugar , packed, chili powder, coarsely ground black pepper, ground allspice, liquid smoke (optional), pour the oil into a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat. toss in the onions, green peppers, and jalapenos and give them a stir. season with a pinch of sa1tsp and pepper and cook til soft and golden. add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. dump in everything else except the liquid smoke., bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce simmers. simmer for 10 minutes. swirl in the liquid smoke and let the sauce cool., pour it into a container, cover , and store in the fridge til ready to use., variation : hot bbq sauce, add 2 or 3 seeded and minced habanero peppers (about 1 1/2 tsp to 1 tbsp) along with the onions, peppers, and jalapenos. also add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper along with the other ingredients for extra punch., danger, working with habanero can cause plenty of personal pain and suffering if you re not careful. never touch the cut flesh or seeds with your bare hands. while it won tsp sting your hands (unless you ve got a cut), the volatile oils from the peppers get into your pores and can be transferred to your eyes or other moist, sensitive areas on your body long after you re done cookin . even washing your hands doesn tsp help. so wear latex gloves while with habaneras and be sure to protect yourself.

vegetable juice cocktail, hot and spicy (or tomato juice, add spices to your taste), red and yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped, ripe avocado, cubed, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt

cream cheese, softened, garlic, chopped green onions, fresh dill, parsley, chopped, salt and pepper, party rye rounds or 1 package pumpernickel cocktail bread (the square party bread type), your favorite sliced smoked salmon (i buy mine at costco)

fruit cocktail, drained well (i use libby s cherry cherry cherry in light syrup), jalapeno, seeded and diced small, tequila, heavy cream, splenda sugar substitute (or sugar), vanilla extract, egg yolks (and classic ingredients), ice cream (from this recipe ), cinnamon sugar, flour tortilla, ice cream (from this recipe ), cinnamon sugar, frosted flakes, crushed well (or your favorite, crushed if needed )

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

water, lemon, halved, dry white wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, your favorite vodka, a good store bought bloody mary mix, cracked pepper, hot sauce , to taste, worcestershire sauce, olive juice , to taste, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 30 to 60 minutes

shot of your favorite vodka, chilled, pickled herring marinated in wine sauce

shot of your favorite vodka, chilled, pickled herring marinated in wine sauce

mandarin oranges , canned in light syrup, vodka, champagne or sparkling wine, your preference, lemon sorbet, fresh mint leaves, for garnish

cocktail franks, processed swiss cheese, 2 inch strips (or your favorite ), refrigerated biscuits, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, sesame seeds

sliced peaches -- chopped, sugar -- divided, dry yeast, pineapple -- crushed, maraschino cherries, fruit cocktail -- cut, do not drain fruit. combine peaches and 2-1/2 cup sugar and yeast in a 1-gallon glass or crockery jar with a loose fitting lid, stir to mix. stir daily for 10 days., on the 10th day , add pineapple and 2-1/2 cup sugar. stir daily for another 10 days. add cherries, fruit cocktail and remaining sugar and stir daily for 10 more days., drain fruit , reserve juice for the next batch. makes enough fruit, day 31, you are ready to make your cakes., you need, duncan hines butter recipe cake mix (for three mixings), instant vanilla pudding mix, doz. eggs, wesson oil (2/3 cup. each for three mixings), (you may substitute), raisins (white or dark ), walnuts, pecans, coconut, you may add red and green cherries, if you desire), preheat oven to 300., drain fruit in colander over large bowl for about 15 min or until fruit has stopped draining. this juice is your new starters. fruit cake must be started within three days after receiving new starters., separate mixings, pour 1 box cake mix , 1 box pudding mix, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup oil and 1 1/2 cup of fruit into a bowl and stir with spoon (do not use a mixer). add 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup coconut, and mix thoroughly with wooden spoon., grease and flour either bundt pan or your loaf pans (i prefer four 2 lb loaf pans for each mix.), bake bundt pan or tube pan for approximately 1 1/2 hrs., pans take from 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min-until nicely brown depending on your oven., cakes can be frozen. they are easier to cut in slices, if cut when frozen. thaws quickly.