Coq au Vin (French Braised Chicken with Wine) #FantasticalFoodFight

August 15, 2018 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Carrots, Chicken, Cut-up/Bone-In, French, Garlic, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Onions, Oven Baked, Poultry, Spirits/Alcohol, Vegetables, Wine Tags: #FantasticalFoodFight, chicken, French, Julia Child's Birthday, mushrooms, noodles, wine 3 Comments

Classic French chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables.

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Slow Cooker Summer Ratatouille Stew #FarmersMarketWeek

August 6, 2018 By palatablepastime in Crockpot, Eggplant, French, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stew, Tomatoes, Wine, Zucchini Tags: #FarmersMarketWeek, crockpot, Diabetic, easy, French, garden, healthy, low-carb, meatless, slow cooker, stew, summer, vegetables, vegetarian 22 Comments

A melange of late summer vegetables melds together in this simple and healthful crockpot summer stew.

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Vodka Paloma

March 12, 2018 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Beverages, Cocktails, Fruits, Grapefruit, Mexican or Southwest US, Vodka Tags: #RSC, alcoholic drinks, beverages, cocktails, Grapefruit, lime, Paloma, strawberry, summer drinks, vodka 5 Comments

Vodka based Paloma cocktail with a hint of strawberry and lime.

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Guinness and Caramelized Onion Cheese Ball #SundaySupper

March 11, 2018 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Beer, Cheese, Dairy, Food Processor, Irish, Nuts, Onions, Stovetop, walnuts Tags: caramelized onions, cheddar, cheese, cheese ball, cream cheese, Irish food, party appetizers, pub food, st. patrick's day, sundaysupper, walnuts 8 Comments

Flavorful beer cheese pub spread makes a deliciously cheesy appetizer or snack for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Bloody Mary Muffins #MuffinMonday

December 27, 2017 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Breads, Breakfast & Brunch, Celery, Muffins, Olives, Oven Baked, Quick Breads, Tomatoes, United States, Vodka Tags: bloody mary, breakfast, brunch, hair of the dog, muffin monday, muffins, New Year's Day, tomatoes, vodka 3 Comments

Savory muffins with sweet tomato jam, vodka, olives and pine nuts are a surprisingly delicious addition your New Year’s Day “Morning After” breakfast buffet.

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Easy Chicken Liver Pâté for #SundaySupper

December 17, 2017 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Appetizers, Cajun, Chicken, Food Processor, French, Liver pate, Meats, Poultry, Small Appliance, Southern, Stovetop, United States, Wine 4 Comments

Simple chicken liver pâté made with Louisiana French flavors, wine, and brandy make an excellent and easy starter to serve on crackers at your holiday parties, or to present as hostess gifts.

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Fruitcake Muffins for #MuffinMonday

November 27, 2017 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Breads, Breakfast & Brunch, British, Cherries, Cranberries, Dried Fruits/Raisins, English, European, Fruit and Nuts, Fruits, Muffins, Nuts, Oranges, Oven Baked, Pecans, Pineapple, Quick Breads, rum, walnuts Tags: candied fruits, cherries, Christmas, festive, fruitcake, ginger, holiday, kopi luwak, muffinmonday, muffins, nuts, old english fruit mix, pecans, pineapple, quick breads 3 Comments

Fruitcake muffins are lightly spiced, packed full of candied fruit and nuts, perfect for an on-the-go holiday breakfast or tea-time treat.

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