Articles By: Scott Raychel

Behind Bars: The Pinetini
/ May 2, 2012 8:33 am

Behind Bars: The Pinetini

Mixed by: Renee Finley, Peterson’s in Fishers Ingredients: 4 ounces KetelOrange Vodka infused with pineapple for at least 30 days, ice, orange slice Directions: Strain the pineapple vodka into a shaker, shake with ice and serve in a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

Cocktail 707
/ April 24, 2012 4:03 am

Cocktail 707

Ingredients: 1/4 cup citron vodka, 1/4 cup vodka, 1/4 cup pear vodka, 1/2 cup cranberry-raspberry juice blend, 1/2 lime, juiced, 2 wedges lime, for garnish Directions: Pour the citron vodka, plain vodka, pear vodka, cranberry-raspberry juice and lime juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into chilled glasses; [...]

Cannoli
/ April 24, 2012 4:03 am

Cannoli

Ingredients: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds, 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur, 12 cannoli shells, 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 12 maraschino cherries Directions: In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until combined. Add almonds, chocolate chips and almond [...]

Pasta Salad
/ April 24, 2012 4:02 am

Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta, 1 large tomato, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 1 medium red pepper, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 (2-1/4-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, 1 (8-ounce) bottle sun-dried tomato salad dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to directions.While pasta is cooking, chop tomato, peppers and onion into very small pieces. [...]

Old-Fashioned Onion Rings
/ April 24, 2012 3:50 am

Old-Fashioned Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs, seasoned salt to taste, 1 quart oil for frying Directions: Heat the oil in deep fryer to 365 F.Separate the onion slices into rings. Set aside. In a small bowl, [...]

Chicago Deep Dish Sausage Pizza
/ April 24, 2012 3:46 am

Chicago Deep Dish Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 pound Italian sausage, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped green peppers, 1/2 cup pizza sauce,1 (391-gram) can refrigerated pizza dough, 2 cups Italian shredded cheese, divided Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Brown sausage with vegetables in skillet. Stir in pizza sauce. Remove from heat. Unroll pizza dough; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch deep-dish [...]

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
/ April 17, 2012 3:00 am

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons water, divided, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pound boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 4 cups broccoli florets, 1 small onion, cut into wedges, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, hot cooked rice Directions: In a bowl, [...]

Shanghai Noodles
/ April 17, 2012 2:00 am

Shanghai Noodles

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 8 ounces angel hair pasta, 2 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 can bean sprouts, drained (optional) Directions: Cook pasta according to package. Drain. Heat oil and sesame oil in skillet. Sauté cabbage and green onion for about 5 minutes. Add [...]

Red Lotus
/ April 16, 2012 4:24 pm

Red Lotus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces vodka, 1 1/2 ounces Lichido Liqueur, 1 ounce cranberry juice Directions: Pour the vodka, Lichido and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with ice. About.com

Dragon-Sized Fortune Cookies
/ April 16, 2012 4:21 pm

Dragon-Sized Fortune Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup egg white, 1 1/2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Write three fortunes on 1-by-3-inch pieces of paper. Preheat oven to 300 F. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt. Blend in vegetable oil. Add egg whites, water and [...]