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Meredith & Adonis

Good Morning - Good Afternoon - Good Evening  This is Meredith - the Internet Maven and I would like to introduce  the WineanDineMaven This year we will bring you the fun of Wine & Dine - sipping, savoring and sharing good moments. Over the past year, I've been busy exploring new flavors, menus & recipes, new ideas and even building a community at wineandinemaven.com. So grab your favorite glass --- whether it's bubbly, bold or beautifully simple and come along!

  1. Apr 1

    Easy And Delicious Brunch Party

    Nibbles Before Brunch Sliced Cheese (of your choice) with Crackers, Pretzels and Fritos Brunch Drinks & Bar Set Up Have a table with Tableloth set up (near the entrance) Bloody Marys (Vodka & Bloody Mary Mix & Celery Sticks) Mimosas (Sparkling Wine (Proseco) & Orange Juice) Spatkling Apple Cider Pinot Grigo (Your favorite Brand) Ice Bucket with Ice &Tongs Glasses for the above Drinks (No Plastic) Brunch Serving Table - Menu Recipes & How-To's Salad Large Bowl of Greens ( Romaine &___________) Mixed & tossed with Shredded Swiss Cheese,Gr. Onion & Cherry Tomatoe Halves Salad Dresstngs Bowls of Ranch Dressing & Italian Dressing (your favorites) with Spoons Corn Muffins Made with your favorite corn muffin mix-- Made the day of the party! With a Plate/Sm. Tray of unsalted butter (2 Sticks) cut into Pats – cold Put the Muffins in a cloth covered Basket - Serve warm Egg Casseroles – 2 Cheese Souffle Strata 8 Eggs 4 Cups Milk S&P & Mrs Dash ½ -1 tsp Dry Mustard 16 Slices of Egg Bread 12 oz. Cheddar Cheese – Shredded 12 0z. Swiss Cheese – Shredded, (Mix Cheeses together) 1 Small Onion, Cubed and Sauteed Can also add cooked Spinach OR Sauteed Vegetable of your choice (?) Butter a 13 x 9 Dish/PanTrim Bread Crusts – if you wishPlace 8 slices of Bread on bottom of dishCover with half of the cheese, All of the onion & (?)Repeat 2nd Layer of Bread & CheeseBeat the Eggs, Milk, S&P, Mrs Dash. Dry Mustard till combinedPour over the Bread & CheeseRefrigerate OvernightTake out and let at room temp for an half hourPreheat oven to 350 degreesBake (uncovered) 1 hour or till puffed and doneThis is great – you can make it the day before and just have to bake it on Brunch D Breakfast Brunch Casserole 12 Eggs (Beaten & Mixed Well) 2 Cans (7oz) Chopped Green Chilies 2 Pkgs (16oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese Drain Green Chilies and save the JuiceIn a Bowl, beat the Eggs with the Green Chillie Juice & S&PSpray a 13x9 Dish/Pan with oilSpread 1 Pkg of Cheddar Cheese on bottom of DishLayer the Chilies over the CheeseTop with the Remaining Pkg of Cheddar CheesePour Eggs over the top and Bake 350 degrees uncovered for 45 Minutes CASSEROLES CAN BE BAKED AT THR SAME TIME******* Sausages A Tray of Links & Patties - Make one Spicy! I would do 16-20 of eacn Choose your Brand - there are so many, use what you like Tray of Sliced Fruit This is seasonal, so choose whats in season and fresh Dessert Bring out After everyone is finished eating Double Fudge Brownies (your favorie rexipe or mix) Bakery Cooktes and/or Copcakes from you favorite store I also like to put out a Bowl of wrapped Chocolate Candies Coffee - Tea ?????? Remember, we want to make it Easy - Fun - Special - & Delicioos!!!                                                        SMILE Support the show

    13 min
  2. Feb 26

    Buffet Party With Recipes

    Smoky Gouda Spread ¾ Cup of Chopped Roasted Walnuts or Pecans 1 8oz package Smoked Gouda Cheese 1 8oz package of Softened Cream Cheese ¼ Cup sliced Green Onions Discard red edge of the Gouda & grate the GoudaUse mixer to combine the Cream Cheese & Gouda MixtureStir in the Nuts & Green OnionsServe with Apple slices & Crackers Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze 4 Salmon Filets- Skinless (6oz) Each ¼ Cup of Maple Syrup 3 Tbl. Coarse Grain Mustard 2 Tbl. Light Brown Sugar 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly coat a shallow Baking Dish with oil sprayPlace filets in Baking DishIn a small bowl, Whisk together Syrup, Mustard & Br. SugarPour over Salmon and bake 15-29 Minutes or till fish flakes easilyGarnish with ParsleyBaked Rice 2 Cups of uncooked white rice 1 Stick of butter 1 (10 ½ oz) can cream of celery soup 1 (10 ½ oz) can cream of onion soup Combine all ingredients plus 1 ½ cups of waterPour into a buttered 3 quart baking dishBake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 1 hourked Ric Broccoli Cheese Salad 4 Cups of Fresh Broccoli, Cut into bite size pieces 1 Red Onion, Chopped 8oz. Cubed Cheddar Cheese 6 Slices of Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled Combine all ingredients & toss with the following dressing.1 Cup Mayo, ¼ Cup Sugar, 2 Tbl Vinegar - Mix wellPour over Salad and Mix well! Let sit in refrig. For a couple hoursbefore serving. It's one of the best, you'll make it many times. Peachy Sundae 1 Pint of Vanilla Ice Cream ¾ Cup of Peach Preserves –Warmed ¼ Cup of Toasted Chopped Almonds ¼ Cup of Flaked Coconut Divide Ice Cream into 4 Sherbet BowlsTop with Warmed Peach PreservesSprinkle with the Almonds and the CoconutI sometimes serve it with a Butter Cookie Support the show

    15 min

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Good Morning - Good Afternoon - Good Evening  This is Meredith - the Internet Maven and I would like to introduce  the WineanDineMaven This year we will bring you the fun of Wine & Dine - sipping, savoring and sharing good moments. Over the past year, I've been busy exploring new flavors, menus & recipes, new ideas and even building a community at wineandinemaven.com. So grab your favorite glass --- whether it's bubbly, bold or beautifully simple and come along!