Pink Cello recipe

Current Mood: Playful

Yum! A perfect, light summer drink.

• 1 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz limoncello lemon liqueur
• cranberry juice

Pour limoncello and vodka over ice in a collins glass, and fill with cranberry juice. Garnish with a lemon wedge, and serve.

Tags: alcohol, cranberry, drink, lemon, vodka

Really Good Pimento & Cheese

You may think you don’t like pimento & cheese spreads, but this one is excellent!

3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey Jack (Kroger has a package of 2 cups grated mixed cheddar and jack — very good for this)
1/2 cup good mayonnaise (No lo-fat)
1/2 teaspoon Paula Deen House Seasoning, recipe follows (I use this on just about everything)
Small jar (or 3 tbs) pimentos, smashed
1 teaspoon grated onion (optional — I don’t like it)
Cracked black pepper

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. It can be used as a dip or as a sandwich filling.

Yields 3 cups

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder