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This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)
Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Description
Russ and I had this a few weeks ago, and we both loved it. A little sweet, a little spicy.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 head loose leaf lettuce OR taco size flour tortillas
2 green onions, chopped, or to taste (Optional)
Coleslaw (Optional)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch salt
Pinch black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup mayo
2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
Directions
Set an air fryer for 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sriracha sauce in a bowl until smooth. Reserve some bang bang sauce in a separate bowl for dipping, if desired. Place flour on a plate. Place panko on a separate plate. Coat shrimp first with flour, followed by mayonnaise mixture, then panko. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet. Place shrimp in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Serve in lettuce wraps or tortilla garnished with green onions or coleslaw
Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
Thai Lemongrass Margarita
Description
Lightly sweetened, this flavorful margarita is a Thai-inspired take on the classic tequila cocktail. Flavored with fresh ginger, lemongrass and cilantro (or Thai basil), this marg is easy to make and fun to serve!
Ingredients (Rim)
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Lime wedges
Ingredients (Cocktail)
1/2 ounce agave nectar
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
1 sprig cilantro or Thai basil (regular sweet basil also works)
3 ounces lime juice
3 ounces tequila blanco
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
Directions (Rim)
Combine salt and curry powder in a shallow dish. Cut a small slice horizontally through flesh of lime wedge then run around rim of a rocks glass; lightly dip rim in salt mixture then fill with ice.
Directions (Cocktail)
Muddle agave, ginger, lemongrass and cilantro in a shaker until thoroughly smashed, about 1 minute. Fill shaker halfway with ice, add lime juice, tequila, and liqueur secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Strain margarita into prepared glasses, top with a splash of club soda and garnish with lime wedges, lemongrass and cilantro or Thai basil (optional). NOTE: If you like sweeter cocktails, increase the agave to 1 ounce or add an additional ½ ounce of orange liqueur.
Russ's Drink Corner
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch
Description
Uncle Nearest 1884 is the proud legacy of the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey, Nearest Green. Each small batch comes from barrels chosen by our founders and each blend is curated by 5th generation Green descendant, Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler. Victoria’s signature can be found on the back of every bottle of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey.
Taste: Mild, slightly astrigent, agave, vanilla, apple, butterscotch, toasted oak
Finish: Medium, slightly hot with hints of baking spice, butter and banana
Price: $50 (750ml)
Rating: 84
Bill's Whatever Corner
Kilbeggan Single Pot Still
Description
Kilbeggan Single Pot Still is a glorious tribute to the town and those who kept its whiskey alive, proudly wearing the colour of County Westmeath on its label. It is the second limited release whiskey to be 100% distilled and matured at Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery, and the oldest expression to be released since distillation resumed at Kilbeggan in 2010. Double distilled, once through the oldest working whiskey pot still in the world, Kilbeggan Single Pot Still is a unique mash of malted barley, raw barley, and 2.5% oats that was inspired by historical recipes from the distillery’s heyday in the late-1800s.
Details
Mashbill: Malt, Barley, and Oats
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Region: County Westmeath, Ireland
Color: Light Amber
Distiller's Nose: Initial fresh crisp aroma followed by apple, pear and melon. Jasmine and hazelnut notes combine with an almost honeycomb sweetness.
Distiller's Taste: Spice becomes apparent but not overbearing with summer fruits and citrus. Warming mid palate with a fresh mint leaf flavour leading on to a rich creamy mouthfeel.
Distiller's Finish: Initially soft, mellow and smooth with a creamy finish. Lingering spice and a dryness as the oat influence becomes evident.
Price: 60 Euro (700ml)
Rating: Good
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This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)
Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
Easy Skillet Lasagna
Description
We are fans of lasagna, but it just takes too long! This recipe makes it quick and easy, only dirties 1 pan, and is done in 30ish minutes!
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta (3 ounces)
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 3/4 Tomato basil pasta sauce (from 25.5 oz. jar)
1 jar (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired
Directions
Cook beef, onion and bell pepper in Dutch oven over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
Blackberry Cucumber Vodka Tonic
Description
This vodka and cucumber cocktail is a refreshing and colorful spin on the classic cocktail!
Ingredients
4 slices cucumber
5 fresh blackberries
1 cup crushed ice
1.5 ounces vodka
3 ounces tonic water
Directions (Cocktail)
Muddle 3 slices of cucumber and 4 blackberries in the bottom of a rocks glass. Fill glass with crushed ice and add vodka. Top with tonic water and stir to combine. Garnish with remaining slice of cucumber and blackberry.
Russ's Drink Corner
Laphroaig Lore Single Malt Scotch
Description
Every sip of Laphroaig Lore tells the story of our distillers, blenders and master craftsmen through the centuries. Created using techniques that have been passed down for generations, this single malt Scotch is made from some of the most precious whiskies in our Atlantic storehouse. Our master distillers select spirits from five different cask types, including ex-Bourbon barrels, 19th Century-style quarter casks and large Oloroso sherry butts. Aged anywhere from seven years to 21 years, each spirit brings its own element to the blend. The result is the richest expression of our unforgettable peated whisky.
Finish: Dry finish with long sweet and chili spice aftertaste mixed with campfire smoke
Price: $120 (750ml)
Rating: 88
Bill's Whatever Corner
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Description
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is the Original Triple Blend Irish whiskey with an additional finish in first fill XO Caribbean rum casks for sweet tropical notes.
Details
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Region: Ireland
Distiller's Nose: Notes of vanilla and oak overlaid with citrus, ripe bananas and delicate spice.
Distiller's Taste: Creamy smooth mouthfeel bringing out the deliciously deep caramel and banana notes with hints of dates and raisins.
Distiller's Finish: Long and sweet with bananas and caramel lingering.
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