Ingredients 24 large (15/20) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied 1 cup dark rum 1 ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper 1 lemon, halved Sweetened shredded coconut, or shredded fresh coconut…
Ingredients ½ tsp ground allspice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp freshly-grated nutmeg ½ tbsp dried thyme 2 tbsp dehydrated lemon peel 3 tbsp dark…
Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional German alcoholic drink, often part of a Christmas or New Year’s tradition. The name translates literally as “fire-tongs punch”. Pay attention to the preparation and don’t let drunks light the rum—it can cause nasty burns and…
Coffee liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage made with distilled spirits and flavored with coffee. Making it at home allows you to customize the flavor and sweetness to your liking. Ingredients 4 cups strong brewed coffee (cold) 2 cups granulated…
Christmas cake is a fruitcake traditionally served around Christmas in the United Kingdom, especially after long walks, to be had with tea. This is a traditional, somewhat extravagant recipe which is quite easy to make, but steeping the fruit should…
A Long Island iced tea is a mixed cocktail originating in the prohibition era and made popular in New York speakeasies. Despite its name, the drink does not contain any tea whatsoever. Ingredients ¼ part vodka ¼ part white rum…
Ingredients 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate ½ cup powdered sugar ¾ stick of butter 2 egg yolks 3 tbsp rum Procedure Mix by hand. Cream butter with sugar then add egg yolks and finally the rum. Soften the chocolate in a…
In New Orleans, where Bananas Foster was invented, they’ll bring out a hot plate and make the dish table side, including a spectacular flambé. Ingredients 4 slightly unripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 oz (57 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2…
Bread pudding is a British Dessert. This version has banana and chocolate. Ingredients ¼ cup (20 g / 0.71 oz) semisweet chocolate chips ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 oz) spiced rum 4 eggs 2 cups (450 ml / 15…
This recipe involves no cooking. Ingredients 1 cup ground vanilla wafer cookies 1 cup pecan crumbs 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1½ tbsp light corn syrup ¼ cup apple juice Powdered sugar and pecan crumbs, for…
Ponche de crème is a seasonal beverage usually enjoyed as a cocktail at Christmastime. It is similar to eggnog. Ingredients 6 eggs peel of 1 lime 3 cans (15 oz / 400 g) evaporated milk 1½ cans (14 oz /…
Ingredients 1 side (1.5–2 lb) of sockeye salmon Salt Freshly-ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil ½ cup dark rum 1 large untreated maple plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour Procedure Brush salmon with oil. Sprinkle liberally…