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Party Recipes and Pairings
Watermelon Kiss

Watermelon Kiss 1 tsp pink peppercorns, crushed 1/2 tsp. pink decorating sugar 1-1/2 ounces watermelon juice 1 ounce NUVO sparkling vodka 3 ounces brut rose sparkling wine dash orange bitters On a small flat dish, combine the crushed pink peppercorns and the pink decorating sugar. Moisten the rim of a champagne flute with a wedge of lemon. Press the glass in the pink peppercorn/sugar mixture to coat it. Pour the watermelon juice and NUVO into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled then carefully pour into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling wine. Finish with a dash of bitters. Now make another one for someone special.
January 31, 2011
Party Recipes and Pairings
Party Recipes and Food Pairings

A Bubbly Girl knows the secret to throwing a great party – even on a whim – is having a set of great drink and appetizer recipes that you can whip up on short notice. These recipes, which are like the ones in my book The Bubbly Bar and my free newsletter The Bubbly Girl Chronicles, were designed to be delicious and easy. Even if you just master these recipes, you’ll be a a pro at entertaining. I’ve included some links to help you find some of the gourmet ingredients in my recipes. Eat
January 30, 2011
Food + Recipes, Party Recipes and Pairings
Chocolate Corks

I think Nancy Silverton of Campanile and Mozza fame is the pastry chef genius behind these moist and chocolaty gems that start with a yeast batter. Top them with a simple ganache and stick a raspberry on top if you want to go all-out. The unfrosted corks would be divine with a sweet-tart red bubbly like Banfi’s Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui. 1 cup plus 1 tsp sugar One ¼-ounce package dry yeast ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 1-½ cups unbleached pastry flour or all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted and cooled, plus extra for greasing the pan 5 eggs 1 to 1-1/3 cup coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sugar over yeast in a small mixing bowl. Pour lukewarm water over sugar and yeast and let sit until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in…
January 30, 2011
Food + Recipes, Party Recipes and Pairings
Champagne Brie Spread

This decadent appetizer created by Fleming’s Steakhouse isn’t served at the restaurant any more, but they were kind enough to share the recipe. This spread pairs well with any brut sparkling wine with crisp acidity, such as cava, Prosecco, or brut champagne. Makes 1-1/2 cups spread 8 ounces brie, cut out of the rind 6 ounces cream cheese 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 3 ounces brut champagne 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon butter, cut in pieces 2 teaspoons chopped Marcona almonds 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives 6 or 7 Morello (brandy-soaked cherries), cut in half 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomatoes Assorted crackers In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the brie and the cream cheese. Mix on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes, until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, champagne, white pepper and butter. Continue to blend for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides…
January 30, 2011