Julie Stuckey

This Red Wine Spritzer with Strawberries and Cherries is a delicious and refreshing drink thats great for any event. Putting fresh fruits and red wine together makes a lively and tasty drink that is also classy and simple to make. With the club soda adding fizz, this spritzer is sure to impress your guests and make any event more fun. Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine 1 cup of cherries, pitted and halved 1 cup of strawberries, sliced 2 cups of club soda Ice cubes Fresh mint leaves for garnish Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, pitted and halved cherries, and sliced strawberries Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld When ready to serve, add ice cubes to serving glasses Pour the chilled wine and fruit mixture into the glasses, filling them halfway Top each glass with club soda for a refreshing spritzer Garnish ...

A cup of tea or coffee and these Buttermilk Vanilla Wafers will go together like peanut butter and jelly. They taste great with vanilla and are soft but crisp. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup buttermilk Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on baking sheets Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl using a whisk Put away Mix the softened butter and sugar in a different bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing them in with buttermilk every so often Start with the dry ingredients and end with the buttermilk Leave enough space between each cookie on the baking sheets ...

With its rich and creamy sauce, this creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with Andouille sausage is a tasty dish that combines juicy shrimp with spicy sausage. Perfect for a special occasion or a filling dinner during the week. Ingredients: 8 oz linguine pasta 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente Drain and set aside In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat Add Andouille sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5 minutes Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut for 1 minute Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, then add them to the skillet Cook until shrimp turn pi...

This vegan sweet and sour sauce is a delightful blend of tangy and sweet flavors, perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Its quick and easy to make, with simple ingredients that come together to create a versatile sauce thats sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Instructions: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until dissolved to create a slurry In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat Add minced garlic and ginger, saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant Pour in pineapple juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar Stir to combine Bring the mixture to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry Continue to simmer, stirr...

This recipe for sizzling iron chicken shows how versatile cast-iron skillets are and how well they distribute heat. The skillet keeps the juices and flavors inside, so the chicken breasts are tender and the peppers and onions look beautiful. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme should all be used to season chicken breasts Spread olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and heat it over medium-high heat For 3 to 4 minutes on each side, sear the chicken breasts until they turn golden brown Take the chicken out of th...

Indulge in the delightful combination of vegan chocolate hot cross buns filled with creamy vegan chocolate ice cream, topped with chocolate chips and nuts. These ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a sweet treat any time of year. Ingredients: 4 vegan chocolate hot cross buns 2 cups vegan chocolate ice cream 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional Instructions: Slice the vegan chocolate hot cross buns in half horizontally Place a scoop of vegan chocolate ice cream on the bottom half of each bun Sprinkle vegan chocolate chips and chopped nuts over the ice cream Top with the other half of the bun to create a sandwich Repeat with the remaining buns and ice cream Serve immediately or wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and freeze for later

Enjoy a wonderful wine and food pairing experience with Hanging Rock Shiraz. Rich aged cheddar, savory prosciutto, and rich dark chocolate go well with this wine. Ingredients: 1 bottle Hanging Rock Shiraz 250g aged cheddar cheese 200g prosciutto 150g dark chocolate Instructions: Open the bottle of Hanging Rock Shiraz and let it breathe for 10-15 minutes Slice the aged cheddar cheese into bite-sized pieces Arrange the prosciutto slices on a serving platter Break the dark chocolate into chunks Serve the Shiraz alongside the cheese, prosciutto, and dark chocolate

These adorable Rainbow Cupcakes for Two are perfect for sharing with your loved one or enjoying a colorful treat all by yourself They are moist, colorful, and topped with fun rainbow sprinkles. Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg white Food coloring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put paper liners in two cupcake molds Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl Melt the butter and mix it with the buttermilk and vanilla extract in a different bowl until the mixture is smooth Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones one at a time and mix just until everything is combi...