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Sunday, February 15, 2015
Frightfully Fun Entertaining with Gallo Family Vineyards Featuring Ghoulishly Good Red Moscato Punch SundaySupper
I opted to make a fun adults-only punch that features Gallo Family Vineyards’ Red Moscato. Moscato is one of my favorite wines, so I wanted to showcase its lovely sweetness. My Ghoulishly Good Red Moscato Punch is fruity...and a bit fizzy! It contains Gallos sweet and refreshing Red Moscato, orange liqueur, a duo of fruit juices, and citrus soda. A ghoulish ice hand floats eerily in the punch bowl. I’ll even show you how easy it is to make the icy hand as part of the recipe!
Ghoulishly Good Red Moscato Punch
a Weekend Gourmet Original
Ingredients for 8 servings:• 1 bottle Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato, well chilled
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur
• 2 cups chilled cranberry juice
• 2 cups orange juice
• 32 ounces citrus-flavored soda [NOTE: I used diet soda, but feel free to substitute one with sugar if you prefer]
For the ice hand:
• 1 latex glove -- try to find ones that aren’t powdered. If not, make sure to clean it VERY THOROUGHLY with hot water before using!
• Water
Directions:
Step 1: Make the ice hand. Use a measuring cup to fill a clean latex glove with water nearly to the top -- make sure the water gets into every finger. Twist the top of the glove and secure tightly with a rubber band. Place the filled glove in the freezer until frozen solid -- I like to make it a day ahead.
The Gallo website also features a handy Store Locator and a $1 off digital coupon. You can also follow Gallo Family Vineyards via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for lots of great wine tips! While you’re at it, be sure to go check out all of the spooktacular Halloween recipes that this week’s #SundaySupper participants are sharing...don’t be scared! Whether you’re looking for a themed Halloween dinner idea or a creepy-good beverage, we’ve got you covered.
- Beef Stew with Ghost Dumplings by Mommas Meals
- Blackened Chicken Legs with Red Beets and Potatoes by Jelly Toast
- Brain Cupcakes with Red Moscato Wine Shooters by Hezzi-Ds Books and Cooks
- Dracula Wine Jelly by Basic N Delicious
- Gallo Family Red Moscato Cocktail by Flour On My Face
- Halloween Buffalo Ranch Pork Bites by Family Foodie
- Meringue Bones with Raspberry Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Mummy Calzone by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Poison Apple Pomegranate Sangria by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Pumpkin Chili by The Foodie Army Wife
- Red Moscato Candied Apples by The Messy Baker
- Red Moscato Spider Sangria by Run DMT
- Red Velvet Cake Eye Balls by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Red Wine Caramel and Chocolate Apples by Ruffles & Truffles
- Roasted Garlic Hummus by Alidas Kitchen
- Smoked Trout Pate Spider Bites by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Bites with Bloody Maria Dipping Sauce by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Witches Blood Risotto by Bobbis Kozy Kitchen
- Zombie Bite Wine Slushies by Feed Me, Seymour
Be sure to join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter later today! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly live chat starts at 6:00 pm CST this evening. Simply follow the #SundaySupper hashtag -- and remember to include it in your tweets to join in on the lively chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, be sure to visit our website or check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
The Weekend Gourmets Guest Post at Family Foodie Spice Rubbed Shrimp Tacos with Tropical Salsa
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| A taste of the tropics in the comfort of your home: Spice-Rubbed Shrimp Tacos with Tropical Salsa. Sweet and spicy!! |
Spicy roasted shrimp, pineapple-mango salsa, feta, and avocado will have your tastebuds doing a happy dance! I hope youll go say hello to Isabel and check out this fabulous recipe while youre at it. Ill be back here tomorrow with a fabulous burger recipe featuring Texas-raised Nolan Ryan Beef. This ones a PERFECT tie-in to my love of the Houston Texans, so you wont want to miss my Bulls On Parade Fajita Burgers!!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Announcing A Food Lovers Weekend in Dallas and a Dallas BIG Family Fun Prize Package Giveaway!!
Its time to announce the next city in our continuing A Food Lovers Weekend In... travelogue series. This time, were sticking close to home to spotlight Dallas! We went to college in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so were very excited to check out some of the areas best food and attractions later this month. For those not familiar with Texas geography, Dallas is located in North Texas. Fort Worth is located nearby, and there are lots of smaller communities between these two large cities. Collectively, this area is known as the Metroplex. Dallas is a large city that has a thriving food scene that were excited to explore! I have received lots of planning assistance for this trip from the helpful staff of the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau, and we have a great lineup of restaurants and attractions that we plan to share with you! When we were in college, we passed this view of the Dallas skyline many times...and its especially pretty at night!
Our hotel accommodations for this trip are being provided by the NYLO Dallas South Side Hotel. This ultramodern boutique property is part of the 4-hotel NYLO Hotels group. They have three locations in Dallas and one location in New York. The South Side location features 76 loft-style eco-friendly rooms and 8 suites. The property incorporates unique urban design elements including: polished concrete floors, 10+ foot-high ceilings, large windows that allow lots of natural light and afford city views, locally-sourced artwork and custom furnishings. They also offer upscale amenities, including: a 42-inch flat screen HDTV and WiFi in all rooms. The property also features a rooftop pool that features sweeping city views and a popular adjacent bar named Soda Bar.
restaurants well be spotlighting.
Im so excited about our upcoming trip, that Im sharing the fun with you!! In conjunction with our upcoming Dallas travelogue, The Weekend Gourmet is happy to host a fun Dallas giveaway. One lucky winner is going to experience BIG Family Fun in Dallas this Summer! The fabulous prize package pictured left is being provided by the nice people at the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. The prize package includes the following:
- Four tickets (two adult + two youth) to the gorgeous outdoor Dallas Arboretum
- Tickets valid daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Expiration date: December 31, 2013
- One BIG card for savings at other Dallas Family Fun venues
- Fun summer essentials for the entire family to enjoy in Dallas, including four colorful water bottles.
To enter the contest, simply leave me a comment below. Tell me what you and your family would most like to do when you win the prize package and head to Dallas. Please make sure to include your e-mail address in your comment so I can easily contact you if youre the winner. Ill accept entries until this Sunday (7/7) at 1159 p.m. CST. The winner will be contacted via e-mail on Monday 7/8. Good luck!!!
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Family Favorites Turned Healthy WeekdaySupper Featuring Tex Mex Shrimp Skillet ChooseDreams
Tex-Mex Shrimp Skillet
a Weekend Gourmet Original
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Ingredients:
- 1 tbs. olive oil
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 1 tbs. chopped cilantro
- ½ yellow onion cut into thin strips
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 7 oz. package Mexican rice mix
- 2 cups water
- 14.5-oz can of cilantro-lime flavored diced tomatoes
- 1 lb. medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- The juice of 1 medium lime
- Optional: 14-oz can black beans, well drained
Directions:
Step 1: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat on med-high for five minutes. Add the jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and yellow onion. Cook until fragrant and the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Step 2: Add the Mexican rice mix (including the seasoning packet), water, tomatoes (juice and all), and corn kernels. [Note: if using black beans, add them along with the corn.] Stir well to combine. Arrange the shrimp evenly around the skillet, pushing them down into the rice and liquid. Do not stir! Cover, reduce heat to med-low, and cook until the rice is tender. This should take 20-25 minutes.
Step 3: Turn off the heat and let the shrimp and rice mixture sit covered for 5-10 minutes before serving. This gives you a pocket of time to dice the avocado and sprinkle it with the lime juice. Just before serving, sprinkle the diced avocado evenly on top of the skillet. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa on the side, if desired. A simple green salad is a nice side dish to pair with this dish as well.
This flavorful one-dish meal is fabulous! Its just spicy enough to keep things interesting thanks to the addition of the jalapeno. However, the heat is tempered nicely by the sweet corn and creamy avocado. This dish is tasty and healthy, and any leftovers reheat nicely for lunch the next day. I hope that youll give this dish a try very soon! If youre not a seafood fan, simply sub in some diced boneless, skinless chicken breast.
To learn more about our #WeekdaySupper sponsor American Family Insurance, be sure to visit their social media sites:
- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/american-family-insurance
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/amfam/custom
- Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+amfam/posts
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/amfam
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amfam
- Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/amfaminsurance/
This weeks #WeekdaySupper menu is featuring lots of great healthy, quick-cook recipes. Check out this amazing lineup of recipes from earlier this week! Make sure to take a moment to go by and Pin all these great recipes for your upcoming #WeekdaySupper menus. These recipes are sure to make perfect warm-weather dinners on those busy nights when time is short...but your family is hungry. These healthy family-friendly dishes can be cooked and on the table faster than you can order takeout.- Monday - Cauliflower and Arugula Stuffed Portobellas by Run DMT
- Tuesday - Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potato Fries by Neighborfood
- Wednesday - Grilled Salad with Skirt Steak by Country Girl in the Village
- Thursday - Mango Avocado Quinoa Chicken Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
You can find lots of other healthy family-friendly dishes by following the Family Favorites Turned Healthy #ChooseDreams Pinterest board.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own.
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