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Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Creamy Greek Pasta Salad

Description

We hosted a party last night, and this was a salad we chose to serve to our guests.  Everyone raved about it, and while we had enough to easily serve 30 people, the 10 people in attendance pretty well wiped out the salad… so I guess it’s a keeper in my recipe box!

Ingredients

1 lb pasta such as penne, or bowtie (can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta)

3 cups plain Greek yogurt

1 cup Mayonnaise

3 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons dried dill

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes

1 seedless cucumber chopped

3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives halved

1/2 cup diced red onion

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dill, and oregano in a large bowl.  Reserve 1/2 of the dressing mixture if you are making ahead*. When the pasta is done cooking, drain and run cold water over the pasta. Drain completely and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until pasta is well coated. Pour the pasta into the large bowl with the Greek yogurt mixture. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. Stir gently until ingredients are well coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. You can add a little extra dill and lemon juice, if desired. Serve. Note: If making this several hours before serving, you will need the reserved “dressing” to stir in, as the pasta will get dry.  If serving immediately, don’t worry about reserving any dressing. The pasta salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Sea You In Santorini Cocktail

Description

Continuing with the Greek theme… lets try a fun Greek cocktail!

Ingredients

5-6 ice cubes

1 oz Ouzo

1 oz Blue Curacao

1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

Ribbon of lemon skin, twisted

Directions

Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serve and enjoy! Preparing a long: Add the shaken ingredients and the ice to a highball glass and top up with soda water. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serve and enjoy!

Russ’s Drink Corner

Isle of Skye 30yo Blended Scotch

Description

Ian Macleod Distillers, founded in 1933, has four generations of whisky making experience under their belt. In addition to being one of Scotland’s leading independent, family-owned distilleries, Ian Macleod Distillers is also the world’s 10th largest Scotch Whisky company with spirits sales of over 15 million bottles a year. They created Isle of Skye blended scotch whisky on what is said to be the most popular of Scotland’s islands in 1933. Located in the northernmost island in the inner Hebrides of Scotland, Skye is the largest island in the Highland council area. This 30-year expression is finished in bourbon and sherry casks.

Details

Mashbill: Blend of peated Islay, highland and speyside Scotch with grain whiskey; Talisker is the base malt

Region: Islay, Scotland

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Color: Medium copper

Nose: Toasted coconut, dark chocolate, oak, dark berries, raisin, honey, citrus, apples, bitter nuts, tangerine, light smoke, damp earth

Taste: Dark berries, cranberry, buttery bread, vanilla, red apple, peat smoke, cocoa, cinnamon, citrus

Finish: Medium length with smoke, sweet cream, citrus, oak, soft berries, light nuttiness

Price: $275 (700ml)

Rating: 89

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Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon

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