5.23.2011

Apple Spice Syrup recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups apple juice or cider

Directions
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Add juice or cider. Cook and stir over medium heat until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened.

Balsamic Pea Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
black pepper to taste

Directions
Place peas in a colander, and run warm water over them until they are thawed. Place in a large bowl.
Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Then combine with peas.
Stir in onions, feta cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with pepper. Cover, and refrigerator.

Beer Margarita recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
8 fluid ounces vodka
3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer

Directions
Empty lemonade concentrate into pitcher (do not add water!). Pour in vodka and beer. Serve over ice.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp recipe.

Ingredients
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 slices bacon

Directions
Preheat grill for medium heat.
Wrap shrimp in bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
Lightly oil grate, and arrange shrimp on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. The shrimp will be done when the bacon is fully cooked.