All posts tagged: Zing Vodka

Saint Patrick’s Day-Part 3

Today I am going to start you off with a recipe on the lighter side of things with a winter green salad.  I was inspired by The Chalkboard Magazine‘s Winter Greens and Walnut Salad, so I made a version of it.  Read below for both The Chalkboard Magazine and my version of a winter kale salad! The Chalkboard Magazine‘s Winter Greens and Walnut Salad: Salad Ingredients: 1 large head kale, stalks removed and thinly sliced 1 ⁄2 head Swiss chard, stalks removed and thinly sliced 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or walnut oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 lemon, juiced Pinch of salt 1 apple (preferably gala), cored and chopped or shaved on mandolin 1 cup Inca berries or golden raisins, chopped Massage kale and Swiss chard with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt to break down the fibers Once the salad is wilted, toss in apple and Inca berries Seasoned Walnut Ingredients: 1 ⁄2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 ⁄2 tablespoon olive oil or walnut oil 1 ⁄4 teaspoon …

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Drink Menu!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!  As you can see by the past two posts, I am a dessert girl and would prefer to eat my dessert before the main meal if I could.  But, today I figured I would give you a few last minute dinner and drink recipes for you procrastinators out there!  Hope you find something inspiring to make for your sweetie tonight! Appetizers: Arugula Salad with Honey-Drizzled Peaches (from BetterEats.com) 1/4 cup nuts, pecans, toasted – finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher – divided Pepper, to taste 4 ounces cheese, goat, soft 6 cups arugula 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon – zest and juice 4 medium peach – ripe but firm, halved and pitted 4 TBSP honey Place pecans in a shallow dish Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper Roll goat cheese log in the pecans to coat Refrigerate the log until firm, if necessary, then cut into 8 rounds Place arugula in a medium bowl Add oil, lemon zest and juice and toss to coat; season with the …