Monday, December 23, 2013

Pork Loin with Port Wine Fig Sauce


Pork Loin with Port Wine Fig Sauce
Tender garlic and herb-crusted pork loin becomes an impressive main dish perfect for a celebration when drizzled with a luscious port wine and fig sauce.

Click to view recipe: http://www.thesensuist.com/Pork_Loin_with_Port_Sauce.html

Harvest Salad with Cider Vinaigrette and Warm Goat Cheese Cakes



Harvest Salad
This crisp salad is made special with a simple homemade vinaigrette and a creamy goat cheese cake.

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Spiced Mocha Coffee Mix



Spiced Mocha Coffee Mix
Make enough to give away as gifts and keep some for yourself to enjoy!

Click to view recipe: http://www.thesensuist.com/Spiced_Mocha_Coffee_Mix.html

Gingerbread Biscotti with Eggnog Glaze


Gingerbread Biscotti with Eggnog Glaze
Crisp holiday spiced cookies perfect for dipping into your morning coffee.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Sweet and Spicy Pecans


Sweet and Spicy Pecans
 

The perfect nibble to set out for pre-dinner cocktails. These are also a fantastic addition on a salad.

Click to view recipe:  http://www.thesensuist.com/Sweet_and_Spicy_Pecans.html

Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martini
Gingerbread Martini
A fun festive cocktail with a little zing!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Homemade Dijon Style Mustard


Dijon Style Mustard
 

This classic Dijon style mustard is easy to make and will add a savory pizazz to whatever you use it on. It’s delicious as a spread, in marinades, or as a dip for pretzels. This would be a great addition to a gift basket with some nice crackers, cheese and summer sausage or salami.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Smoky Chile Chili


Smoky Chile Chili
 

A thick robust chunky chili perfect for a cold day. The addition of several types of chile peppers gives this chili a complex flavor and a nice mellow warm heat. This recipe makes a big pot full so you’ll likely have plenty to freeze for a busy day.

 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Messing with Tradition- November Culinary Adventure Results


Messing with Tradition- November Culinary Adventure Results

Spiced Cranberry Chutney
Our challenge last month was to throw caution to the wind, take a good ‘ol standby recipe and put a new twist on it. I chose to mess around with cranberry sauce because I must admit I’ve never had a cranberry sauce that made me want to go back for more.

Click to read more about how I've insulted my family and improved the status of the cranberry all at once!