Sexy Sips for a Glam Green Soirée - Organic, Shaken & Stirred Book Review

Throwing an eco-chic cocktail party? The new book Organic, Shaken and Stirred by Paul Abercrombie is a must-have for the novice to the master mixologist. Paul introduces you to a new world of glamorous green drinks from the hottest restaurants along with his own creations. You'll learn how to set up and source organic ingredients for your green bar. The hardcover book features 100 eco-friendly recipes that are fresh, hip and intriguing with creative combinations that can be infused with ingredients found in your own garden. The gorgeous color photos, easy to follow recipes, and handy size (printed on recycled paper, of course) will inspire you to mix up some magic.

About Paul

Paul Abercrombie is a public relations consultant and writer who contributes regularly to Gourmet, Wine Enthusiast, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, National Geographic Traveler, ESPN magazine, and other publications, writing on the topics of food, drink, and travel. He lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Organic Quinoa with Caramelized Onions, Roasted Cauliflower & Parsnips

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar (for the onions)
• 6 tbs. olive oil (2 for the parsnips, 2 for the onions, 2 for the cauliflower)
• 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 3 large parsnips, peeled and diced
  
• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 5 cloves of garlic, chopped (2 cloves for the parsnips, 3 cloves for the cauliflower)
• 1 cup of raw quinoa (cook as per package directions)
• 2 tbs. finely chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
  

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Caramelized Onions: Toss onions with oil & balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Separate slices and spread evenly in a heavy skillet or cast iron pan, cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Roasted Parsnips: Toss parsnips with oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Spread evenly in a shallow baking pan and place on middle rack. Stir occasionally, until browned and soft, 20 minutes.

Roasted Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Spread evenly in a shallow baking pan and place on middle rack. Stir occasionally, until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Prepare quinoa according to package directions.

Toss all finished ingredients together with fresh parsley, plate & enjoy.

No More Nilla Wafers

I'll never forget the time when my mother's car broke down on a dark highway and a trucker pulled up behind us to help. The kind man handed me a big yellow box of Nilla Wafers to snack on while we waited for a tow. It's amazing how certain foods can trigger the most random memories.

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Crispy Kale Curly Chips Recipe

Replace greasy fried, potato chips with delicious roasted kale chips, they have the crisp & crunch of potato chips except they melt in your mouth. And, it's incredibly healthy, too!


Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 head cleaned & chopped fresh organic green curly kale, woody center stems removed
• 2 Tbsp. organic olive oil
• Pinch of kosher salt or sea salt

Preparation:

1. Place a rack on the lowest shelf of your oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread kale out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat completely. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Place on the lowest rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and stir so that kale can get crispy all over.
5. Bake another 8 to 12 minutes or until kale is crispy. It should be just lightly browned and crispy to the touch. If kale still bends, rather than crackles, when you touch it, it isn't done yet. Return it to the oven. Turn down the heat if it is getting too brown. Continue cooking until crispy. Be sure not to over cook.
6. Remove from oven, plate and serve immediately.

Can be stored in a paper bag for up to 2-3 days. Enjoy!

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