Pink Lemonade Cocktail

A fresh light drink that tastes surprisingly like lemonade.

Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce coconut rum

1 ounce cranberry juice

1/2 tablespoon lime juice

4 ounces lemon lime soda

Sprig of thyme, for garnish

Directions

Combine vodka, coconut rum, cranberry juice, lime juice and lemon lime soda in a tall glass. Add ice. Stir and garnish with thyme.

Rose Vanilla Lemonade

Refreshing with a candy like flavor.

Rose Vanilla Lemonade

Ingredients
1/2 cup lemonade
1/4 teaspoon rose water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Edible flowers (optional)

Directions
Combine the lemonade, rose water and vanilla extract in a glass. Stir well. Add ice to the glass and stir again until chilled. Garnish with edible flowers.

Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

An easy and tasty meal.

Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole 

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta 

1 pound ground beef 

1/2 pound Italian sausage

1/2 cup pepperoni slices 

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 

2 cups marinara or pizza sauce 

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Cook the penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef and sausage, pepperoni, bacon, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.. Stir until combined. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Butterscotch Dream Shake

Creamy and flavorful

Butterscotch Dream Shake

Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
4 ounces milk
2 ounces butterscotch schnapps
1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
1 tablespoon caramel sauce, plus more for garnish
Whipped cream, for topping

Directions
In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, butterscotch schnapps, vanilla vodka and caramel sauce. Blend until creamy and smooth. Pour into a chilled milkshake or cocktail glass. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Boozy Orange Creamsicle Milkshake

Sweet and creamy with a kick.

Boozy Orange Creamcicle Milkshake

Ingredients
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 ounces orange juice
2 ounces orange liqueur
2 ounces vanilla vodka
2 ounces heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for topping
Orange slices, for garnish

Directions
Combine the vanilla ice cream, orange juice, orange liqueur, vodka, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into chilled glasses. Top with  whipped cream and an orange slice.

Steak and Loaded Potatoes

An easy way to prepare steak and potatoes for hearty meal.

Steak and Loaded Potatoes 

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 large onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

1/2 cup sour cream

Directions 

In crock pot, layer the potatoes, onions and garlic. Place the steak slices on top. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients. Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6, until the steak is tender and the potatoes are soft. Stir gently halfway through cooking.

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the dish. Cover and let the cheese melt. Once the cooking is complete, stir in half of the crumbled bacon

Ladle the steak and potato bake into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, the remaining  bacon and additional cheese.

Juliet & Romeo Cocktail

A light and flavorful cocktail 

Juliet & Romeo Cocktail

Ingredients
2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 slices cucumber
3  mint leaves
3 drops rose water
1 pinch salt
3 drops angostura bitters
Mint leaf, for garnish 

Directions
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices, mint leaves and salt. Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and rose water. Let sit for 30 seconds. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Float a single mint leaf on top. Place one drop of rose water on the leaf. Dot the surface of the drink with 3 drops of angostura bitters.