Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Spiced Cider


With Thanksgiving around the corner, our team has created the perfect drink for your holiday table! Enjoy!

Spiced Cider

1 quart fresh Apple Cider
3 Whole Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Pinch Nutmeg
1 Pinch Allspice
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice

Add all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a very low simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Chill until completely cool. Strain through a strainer lined with a cheese cloth and keep refrigerated.  

Friday, November 9, 2012

Sweet Potato Biscuits


Chef Jeff Carter shares his twist on bread for Thanksgiving – Sweet Potato Biscuits! Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Biscuits
2 c flour
1 T baking powder
1 t salt
4 T brown sugar
3 T butter
2/3 c milk
½ c mashed sweet potatoes
1/3 c crème fraiche or sour cream


Combine flour and brown sugar and mix well.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs.

In a small bowl, combine milk, potatoes, and crème fraiche. Add to flour mixture all at once stirring just until moistened. Using a truffle scoop or 2 tablespoons, drop onto a parchment lined sheet pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with butter.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Jack Daniels Cranberry Relish


Just in time for Thanksgiving, Chef Carter is sharing a few recipes to help with your gathering. Each week, we will post a recipe or two from Chef and his team to help you prepare the perfect Thanksgiving feast! This week, Chef is sharing his recipe for Jack Daniels Cranberry Relish. Enjoy!

Jack Daniels Cranberry Relish                                   Makes 1 gallons

2 c                  Jack Daniels
2.5 c              orange juice
1/3 c             julienne shallots
5                     12 oz bags cranberries
1 T                  ground ginger
1 t                   salt
4 c                  sugar
1 t                   black pepper


In a non-reactive pot, combine jack, orange juice, shallots and ginger. Simmer for 30 minutes to reduce by half. Add cranberries and sugar. Bring to boil and stir to combine. Reduce heat and cook until the cranberries start to pop. Remove from heat and add the pepper. Cool and refrigerate.