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• Cheryl's Recipe Corner!

• Copycat Chili’s Queso Dip

• Description
  • Russ is a huge fan of Chili's Restaurants Queso dip, and since the Super Bowl is a week away, this might find it's way to our party foods!

• Ingredients
  • 16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 inch cubes 
  • 1 cup whole milk 
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-bean chili (such as Hormel®) 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 
  • 1 (9 ounce) package yellow or white corn tortilla chips 

• Salsa

• Directions
  • Gather all ingredients. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese and milk; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together onion and cilantro in a small bowl. Top queso with cilantro-onion mixture, and serve with tortilla chips and salsa on the side.

• Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner

• Spicy Anejo Margarita

• Description
  • When you need a spicy kick to cheer on the Super Bowl teams, what is better than a Margarita to pair with your Queso dip?

• Ingredients
  • 1.25 oz. Añejo Tequila 
  • 0.25 oz. Orange Liqueur 
  • 0.5 oz. Lime Juice 
  • 0.25 oz. Simple Syrup 
  • 1 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder 
  • Salt or Sugar Rim (Optional) 
  • Lime Wedge for Garnish

• Directions
  • If desired, wet the rim of a margarita or rocks glass using a lime wedge or lime juice in a dish. Dip in salt or sugar and set aside. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled and strain into the prepped margarita or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

• Russ's Drink Corner

• RY3 Cigar Series Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

• Description
  • Crafted for whiskey lovers and cigar aficionados, RY3 Whiskey Cigar Series is a timeless blend. A stunning fusion of Rum Cask, Madeira Cask, and Naranja Cask finished whiskeys, finished further with French Oak staves. Pair your favorite cigar with RY3 Whiskey Cigar Series and make every moment one to celebrate.

• Details
  • Mashbill: Varied (Blend of American and Canadian Rye Whiskeys)
  • Region: Varied
  • Proof: 124.2 (62.1% ABV)
  • Color: Medium amber
  • Nose: Sweetened orange zest, mellow rye spice, dried apricot, nutmeg, honey
  • Taste: Orange cream, anise, honey, rosemary, vanilla, light mixed herbs, toffee, citrus zest
  • Finish: Warm and palate coating, on the short side, with hints of vanilla, lemon, leather, rye spice, citrus and a bit of alcohol heat rests at the back of the palate until dissipating
  • Price: $110 (750ml)
  • Rating: 88

• Bill's Whatever Corner

• Knob Creek Single Barrel Select
  • Barreled Date - 10/6/2014 
  • Bottled Date - 11/28/2023
  • Proof - 120 (60% ABV)

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