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Southern Peach Cocktail Recipe

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Looking for a refreshing summer beverage for any social gathering or just one of those lazy summer days by the pool? This easy-to-make Southern Peach Cocktail is sure to be your new go-to drink for summer. How can you go wrong with Peaches and Whiskey, right?  And if you in the mood for something even colder, these are great for turning into Southern Peach Popsicles!

This Southern Peach Cocktail is one of the best tasting and refreshing drinks you can make.

Southern Peach Cocktail

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Southern Peach Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a blender add your ice, lemonade, whiskey, lime juice, peach and peach syrup

  2. Blend to a puree

  3. Add the mint flavoring and pulse for 2 seconds to combine 

  4. Pour the drink into glass and garnish Mint, Lemons or Peaches

  5. Enjoy!!!


…And since we are making a “Southern” Peach Cocktail, it would only be fitting to use a southern whiskey for this recipe.  Although there are many distillers in the south to choose from, it’s sure hard to go wrong with the top selling American Whiskey in the world:  known other than Jack Daniels!

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JOLLY RANCHER MOONSHINE RECIPE

This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!

Jolly Rancher Moonshine

Lavender Lemonade Recipe

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Nothing beats the summer heat like a tall glass of ice cold Lavender Lemonade! Not only will you love the refreshingly delicious taste it has to offer, but you may find yourself more relaxed since the mere scent of lavender has been shown to reduce anxiety.1  In addition, the odor from essential oils that are released from lavender blossoms may provide migraine and insomnia relief.2

Lavender Lemonade

You just can’t beat the combination of fresh, juicy lemons, sweet honey and fragrant lavender. It is my go-to beverage when I need to unwind after a hard, stressful day! We hope you think so too. So give this easy recipe a try and then kick back, relax and enjoy the wonderful days of summer while sipping on a glass of refreshing Lavender Lemonade!


We strongly encourage you to research all of the wonderful health benefits3 that are associated with the use of lavender.

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Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put the dried lavender flowers into a bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over it.

  2. Add the honey and then allow it to steep for about 15-20 minutes.

  3. Strain out the lavender flowers.

  4. Add ice cubes to a 2-quart pitcher.

  5. Pour the honey and lavender mixture into the pitcher.

  6. Add the lemon juice and top it off with cold filtered water.

  7. Stir and enjoy!

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JOLLY RANCHER MOONSHINE RECIPE

This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!

Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

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These Carne Asada Street Tacos are incredibly delicious and so easy to make! The marinade is what gives them the authentic “street” taco flavor!

Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

Why wait for a food festival or street fair when you can make these wonderful Carne Asada Street Tacos in the comfort of your own home?

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Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos


Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chopped garlic, salt, chile powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

  2. Place steak into bowl and let it marinate for 3 hours.

  3. Once marinated, cut the steak into 1/4 in pieces.

  4. Turn on your Instant Pot to sauté.

  5. Add the oil and 1/2 cup of onions and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring a few times.

  6. Turn off Instant Pot.

  7. Add meat to Instant Pot and set to meat/stew.

  8. Adjust down to 6 minutes.

  9. Allow pressure to cook for 15 minutes.

  10. Once done, pull meat out and set in a bowl.

  11. Grab some cilantro leaves and chop.

  12. Add cilantro to the 1/4 cup of onions and mix.

  13. Take a tortilla and scoop some meat onto it as well as the onion, cilantro mix and pico de gallo. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

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Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

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Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta in the Instant Pot is one my family’s new favorite dinner meals. With simple ingredients and quick cook time you can get dinner on the table so fast.

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Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe

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This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!   What could be better than a smooth drink that tastes like liquid Jolly Ranchers?  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!

Jolly Rancher Moonshine

Ingredients

  • 12-15 pieces of Cherry Jolly Ranchers in each Mason Jar
  • 5 C Everclear 40% ABV
  • 3 8 oz Mason Jar
  • 1/4 C Grenadine
  • 1 C of Sprite
  • 1 tube of Edible Pearl Dust



Directions

  1. Unwrap the Cherry Jolly ranchers and place into the mason jars.
  2. Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.
  3. Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.
  4. Top off with a little bit of Sprite.
  5. Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.
  6. Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.
  7. Shake.
  8. Enjoy!

Jolly Rancher Moonshine

We hope you enjoy this high proof mix of Jolly Rancher deliciousness.  In our opinion, there’s not a better way to have a legal moonshine experience without needing a lot of technical knowledge about distillation and fermentation.

In our opinion, Jolly Rancher Moonshine tastes much better with age!  It was yummy at 2 weeks….but at 4 weeks it was heavenly!  So be sure to make your moonshine a few weeks ahead of any big event or holiday for optimum flavor.

NOTE: Jolly Rancher Moonshine contains more alcohol than it tastes like so please exercise caution and moderation while consuming.

Jolly Rancher Moonshine
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Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 12-15 pieces Cherry Jolly Ranchers
  • 5 cups Everclear 40% ABV
  • 3 8 oz Mason Jars
  • 1/4 cup Grenadine
  • 1 cup Sprite
  • 1 tube Edible Pearl Dust

Instructions

  1. Unwrap the Cherry Jolly Ranchers and place into the Mason Jars.

  2. Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.

  3. Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.

  4. Top off with a little bit of Sprite.

  5. Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.

  6. Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.

  7. Shake.

  8. Enjoy!

Southern Peach Cocktail Recipe

Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

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This Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta is my favorite appetizer of all time.  You just can’t beat baked gooey cheese served with toasted Italian bread!

The recipe calls for just regular mozzarella and provolone cheese.  It’s a personal preference, but I like to use smoked versions of these cheeses.  Just a hint of that smokiness can make a big difference in taste!

In a large bowl, combine the sour cream with the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

Mix together and then pour into the prepared cast iron skillet.

Bake for 15 minutes, until the mixture is melted and bubbly. If you’d like the top extra browned, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.  Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes then serve immediately.

Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta
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Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 450F.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream with the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

  3. Spray a medium-size cast iron dish with Pam Cooking Spray.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared cast iron dish.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until the mixture is melted and bubbly. If you’d like the top extra browned, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. 

  6. Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.
  7. Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes then serve immediately.

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