Blue Alize Cocktail

Alize Bleu Cocktail

No Thyme for the Blues – Cocktail with Alizé. Sweet Savant

  • 8 ounces Alize Bleu Passion
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 lemon
  • ice
  • 6 springs fresh thyme about 3 inches long each ( 2 for the drink and the rest for garnish)
  1. Cut the lemon into 6 wedges, you will use 2 wedges of lemon for the drink
  2. Place 2 wedges of lemon into the mixing glass with 2 sprigs of thyme
  3. Muddle the lemon and thyme to release the juice and oils
  4. Pour in the Alize Bleu Passion and gin
  5. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds
  6. Strain the drink into 2 chilled glasses
  7. Garnish with lemon peel and thyme sprigs

The Best Carne Asada Recipe

The Best Carne Asada Recipe

We can all agree on a few things here: Great carne asada should taste, first, of the beef. It should be buttery, rich, and juicy, with a nice charred, smoky flavor from the grill or broiler. It should also be tender enough that you can eat it in a taco or burrito, but substantial enough to be served as a steak and eaten with a knife and fork. Finally, the marinade should have a good balance of flavors, with no single ingredient overwhelming any other. Serious Eats

  • 3 whole dried ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
  • 3 whole dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 whole chipotle peppers, canned in adobo
  • 3/4 cup fresh juice from 2 to 3 oranges, preferably sour oranges
  • 2 tbsp fresh juice from 2 to 3 limes
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce, such as Red Boat
  • 6 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, divided
  • 1 tbsp whole cumin seed, toasted and ground
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, toasted and ground
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pounds skirt steak (2 to 3 whole skirt steaks), trimmed and cut with the grain into 5- to 6-inch lengths
  • Warm corn or flour tortillas, lime wedges, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and avocado, for serving
  1. 1. Place dried ancho and guajillo chilies on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until pliable and toasty-smelling, 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the jar of a blender and add chipotle peppers, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, cilantro, cumin seed, coriander seed, and brown sugar. Blend until a smooth sauce has formed, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt. Transfer half of the salsa to a large bowl and the other half to a sealed container. Set aside the sealed container in the refrigerator.

    2. Add an extra 2 teaspoons of salt to the salsa in the bowl. It should taste slightly saltier than is comfortable to taste. Add 1 piece of steak to bowl and turn to coat. Transfer to a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag with the top folded over to prevent excess sauce and meat juices from contaminating the seal. Repeat with remaining steak, adding it all to the same bag. Pour any excess marinade over the steak. Squeeze all air out of the bag and seal. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

    3. When ready to cook, remove the extra salsa from the fridge to allow it to warm up a little. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.

    4. Remove steak from marinade and wipe off excess. Place directly over the hot side of the grill. If using a gas grill, cover; if using a charcoal grill, leave exposed. Cook, turning occasionally, until steak is well charred on outside and center registers 110°F on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve immediately, passing extra salsa, lime wedges, avocado, onions, cilantro, and tortillas on the side.

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Shrimp and Fresh Corn Grits

Shrimp and Fresh Corn Grits

Most classic grits recipes call for milk and butter and often cheese. But this recipe, using fresh summer corn, makes use of the natural starch in the vegetable as a thickener, so no dairy is needed for a creamy texture. We like it paired with this ale-spiked shrimp recipe, but any favorite shrimp topping will also be great. – Chowhound

  • 7 ears of fresh corn
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened roasted cashew butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard leaves
  • 1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 cup ale, such as Anchor Steam Try Amazon Fresh
  1. 1- Shuck the corn and set aside 2 ears. Using a box grater, grate the kernels from the cobs of 5 ears of corn—you should end up with about 2 cups of juice and pulp.  Cut the corn from the remaining 2 ears and set aside. 

    2- Cut the corn from the remaining 2 ears and set aside.  Remove from the heat, cover, and set the pot in a warm spot.

    3- Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add the prosciutto strips and onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chard and cut corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. 

    Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they just begin to curl, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

    4- Whisk the grits to re-soften, adding a bit more water if needed, so it’s the consistency of polenta. Spoon the grits into shallow bowls and top with the shrimp mixture.

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Cherry Lemonade

Cherry Lemonade

A refreshing cherry lemonade, perfect for summer! Pizzazzerie

For the Cherry Syrup

  • 3 cups sweet cherries pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Lemonade

  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fine sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer cherries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Once cherries are broken down and liquid is syrup-like, remove from heat. This is about 30 minutes.
  2. Strain cherry syrup and discard skins
  3. Make lemonade by adding lemon juice, sugar, and cold water. Stir well.
  4. Pour cherry syrup into the bottom of each glass (about 1/4 cup) and finish with lemonade.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherries and lemon slices.

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