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Starlight Sugar Crisp Christmas Cookies

December 15, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

I know so many people for whom making cookies is one of their favorite Christmas memories. My Grammy used to make cookies with me and my mom every year, and my mom carried on the tradition after she died; but we really weren’t into the cookie baking frenzy the same way as many people are. We love baking the cookies simply because we love them. Sometimes we gave them away as gifts, but most of the time we use them as desserts for impromptu dinner‘s or a treat with a cup of tea in the afternoon in the middle of December.
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Spiked Mexican Hot Cocoa – Day 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

December 13, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

Hello and welcome to the first annual “12 Days of Christmas Cocktails” brought to you by The Hungry Dater in partnership with Kilt and Cork. We’re so excited to bring you some amazingly decadent and celebratory cocktails for the next twelve days to help you celebrate this wonderfully festive season!

Today’s cocktail is a Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate. Who knew that Cocoa went with Tequila? Well, apparently Russ did!!! This is a stellar cocktail that deserves to be consumed on a cold winter’s night with your loved one (or your dog, if that’s your jam) in front of a fireplace.

Now, for the cocoa, I refuse to drink any other hot cocoa than the Williams’ Sonoma brand. I like the plain (especially for this recipe), and I guarantee you, it’s anything but plain! It’s real chocolate melted in milk. If you’re going to indulge, you might as well indulge in the good stuff, right? Add a great silver tequila, some cayenne pepper and a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream (unless you’re a weirdo and like the stuff in the can), and you’re in business!

So happy almost-Christmas! And check back tomorrow and the next twelve days to get 12 of the most Christmas-y cocktails EVER! 🙂

Spiked Mexican Hot Cocoa - Day 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

Serves: 1 Serving

Ingredients

10 Oz. Hot Cocoa
2 Oz. Silver Tequila
⅛ tsp. Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)
⅛ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Whipped Cream

Instructions

Prepare the Cocoa according to package instructions. Add the Cayenne and Cinnamon to the pot and stir until dissolved.
Pour the Cocoa mixture into your mug(s) and let cool for about a minute.
Add Tequila.
Top with Whipped Cream and garnish with a dash of Cayenne (or Cinnamon for the fainter of heart.)
Enjoy!

The Best Old Fasioned with TWO Secret Ingredients

November 29, 2018 By The Hungry Dater 1 Comment

I know I’ve said it before, but I’m a seasonal drinker. It seems that whenever the month changes on the calendar, my palate changes with it.

Early winter is a time for Old Fashioneds. I never used to consider myself a good “mixologist” or “cocktailer,” but about five years ago, I got so into Old Fashioneds, I figured I needed to learn to make them. Plus, when you make things yourself, you can make them perfectly to your taste every. single. time. For a foodie like myself, that’s truly a heavenly experience.

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Kick Ass Pumpkin Cheesecake – A New Take on a Thanksgiving Classic!

November 19, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

For years, I asked my mom to make me a cheesecake every year for my birthday. I’m not really sure what that was all about, since I love regular cake so much. But I loved the tangy sweet flavor of cheesecake with strawberries on top. Likewise, I think it’s pretty clear on here that I love almost everything pumpkin. So one year, when I went to the Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco, I found out that during the holiday season they have pumpkin cheesecake and I just about lost my mind….

Autumn Sangria – Season and Tradition in One Glass!

November 8, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

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The fam and I went to San Francisco this summer to show the kids around and do some shopping. Saturday afternoon, they let me choose our happy hour spot because we’d been eating at lots of gluten-y places all day and I ended up eating Ben & Jerry’s for lunch (don’t feel sorry for me. There are worse things than stellar ice cream for lunch). I chose one of my old haunts called “Cha Cha Cha.” They’re known for their amazeballs Sangria and wonderful tapas. …

The Secret Ingredient for Out-of-this-World Roasted Turkey

November 4, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

I love to entertain. So naturally the holidays are some of my favorite times of year because it’s a wonderful excuse to make large meals for big groups of friends and family. This includes Thanksgiving Turkey.

Because I love these meals, even if I’m not cooking for the actual holiday I almost always make the meals so I can fill my house with the smells, feelings, and leftovers that come with hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas. This means I roast a turkey pretty much every year without fail (sometimes two).

I’ve worked really hard to figure out exactly how to roast the best turkey. I’ve taken classes, read blogs, Googled recipes, and asked friends and family. Honestly, even after all that, I still sucked at it. But one thing I constantly heard is how amazing brined turkey is.

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Best Homemade Gluten Free Pizza

October 22, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

Being Gluten Free can be hard. There’s a huge advantage to doing it now simply because it’s so trendy. There are so many options, the process is much easier than it used to be. But it still isn’t easy. Some specific bread-y things are difficult. Honestly, even with the great delivery options pizza-wise, I feel like Gluten Free pizza can be one of the “tough” things. Yes, Gluten Free is relatively easy to get in a pizza place–or even delivered to your door–but it’s not super easy to make….

10 of the BEST Pumpkin Recipes for Fall!

October 14, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

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It’s no secret around here that Fall is my absolute favorite season. I love the flavors, I love the colors, I love the smells… Let’s just say this time of year pleases all my senses. And one of the biggest pleasures of my senses in Autumn is Pumpkin-Flavored-Everything. So while you’ll definitely get some Hungry Dater Pumpkin Recipes this year, I thought there would also be no better way to celebrate October than to show you a bunch of other stellar recipes from MY favorite bloggers around the web! Enjoy!

#10 – Pumpkin Fondue – Not Without Salt

Ashley Rodriguez from Not Without Salt was probably the first food blogger I fell in love with. Her recipes are always wonderful and I adore the fact that, just like me, she explores the power of food as a component of relationships. As a matter of fact, she just had her second book come out this week, and she’s a complete pleasure to read and cook with. I don’t usually have any use for savory pumpkin recipes (I have a major sweet tooth), but I will be trying this fondue as soon as humanly possible! (Perhaps this weekend so I can report back immediately.)

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Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream – Solution for the Pumpkin Spice Early Birds

September 22, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

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I have a friend who recently told me she has a personal rule that gives her trouble at this time of year: No Pumpkin Spice Lattes until October 1st! Personally, I think she’s crazy, but I do understand her thought process: She doesn’t want to ruin the magic. The more we allow ourselves the “special” foods in our lives at un-special times, the more their special-ness is sortof eroded. But honestly, as much as I love my friend, I don’t agree with her in general on the “Pumpkin Spice” craziness. I want to eat it all the time….

Healthy and Delicious Low-Cholesterol Teriyaki Salmon

September 11, 2018 By The Hungry Dater Leave a Comment

When I was about 3 or 4, my dad was diagnosed with high cholesterol. This was back in the 80’s when everyone was completely freaking out about fat. After that, this meal became a veeeeeery regular regular on our weekly rotation. As a very tasty salmon dish with lots of great health qualities and almost no fat, it satisfied all three of our requirements for a “great meal.”

Back then, Fat was the enemy–and my dad is a “fighter.” So naturally, my homemaker mom was stuck with the task of trying to find a series of regular meals that were low in fat, high in health, and tasty enough to satisfy the palate of a picky adolescent. I can’t imagine this was easy for her. In spite of that, she did an amazing job….

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#10 – Pumpkin Fondue – Not Without Salt

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