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Asparagus and Dill Roast Beef Rolls

Posted on by January 20, 2015

I struggled a lot with a name for these Asparagus and Dill Roast Beef Rolls. It was hard to come up with something that was descriptive as well as appetizing. Something about Beef Rolls doesn’t quite sound right to me, so if you have ideas, I’m all ears. That said, the goal that led to the creation of the Asparagus and Dill Roast Beef Rolls was a dish for my Old Fashioned Croquet Party Menu that was really easy to make (I think these took about 10 minutes) and a little bit playful, since I knew I was going to have lots of children (old and young) in attendance. I loved how these Asparagus and Dill Roast Beef Rolls turned out. Again, it was nice to serve only dishes that could easily be made ahead. I was able to set out the spread at the beginning of the party and then relax. I check on things a couple of times, but I even got in a game of croquet. The beef rolls were no exception. They were actually the easiest dish to make aside from washing the strawberries and all of the moms commented that they felt like aside from … Continue reading →

Lemony Leek Meatballs

Posted on by October 26, 2014

Well, January is turning out to be a month of unfinished business for Dirty Laundry Kitchen. I still owe the rest of the Hot! Tamale Dinner Party that I did for Christmas this year. And these Lemony Leek Meatballs are the last dish from my New Year’s Eve Party. The good news is that even though it’s late, I think you’ll enjoy the recipe all winter long. And it would be a great Super Bowl Party snack as well. As a little background on the recipe, I’m in love with my new book, Jerusalem. In fact, you’re getting a whole Jerusalem dinner party menu sometime soon. These meatballs were tasty and tender and light in flavor and great both warm and at room temperature. I highly recommend them. I made some modifications from the original, and I think they make things a touch easier, as well as a touch healthier. I doubled the recipe and formed them into true meatballs rather than the patties Jerusalem describes, mostly because I served them at a cocktail party and wanted quantity. And while there were many Lemony Leek Meatballs, they went fast! 6 trimmed leeks (over three pounds) 1 ¼  pounds ground beef 1 … Continue reading →

Cocktail Cookies Four Ways

Posted on by October 27, 2014

apricot tarragon chocolate cayenne with smoked maldon rosemary parmesan salty black and white sesame This Cocktail Cookies Four Ways post is a little bit of a teaser. See, I make these for private events, so I’m not posting the recipe here. I make lots of other flavors too. Salt-cured olives, orange rosemary, goat gouda and thyme. It’s always fun to invent new ones for special events. They pair well with wine and cocktails because they’re basically savory shortbread cookies. A little sweet but mostly salty butter goodness. They were an amazing little knosh for guests and cooks alike for Thanksgiving 2012 that were so good they became part of the Dirty Laundry Kitchen repertoire. … Continue reading →

Dangerous! (Cocktail) Nuts!

Posted on by November 15, 2015

These Dangerous! (Cocktail) Nuts! are for dangerous cocktails, just like the Aviation and Old Fashioned cocktails I have featured on my Madmen Premier Party Menu. I finally perfected this recipe, and not to rub it in your face, but they’ve been so popular that I’m sorry to say I’m going to have to keep you guessing. The good news is, that while you can’t make them on your own anymore, you can buy them in my online shop! How cool is that. I’ve been making them special order for clients for Holiday gifts and party favors for years, but now anyone can order them and have them shipped direct to your (or your lucky friend’s door) whenever you desire! And then you can check out all of my cocktails and mix until you’ve found your favorite pairing. Hint: The Decoy and other brown liquor cocktails pair especially well with these Dangerous! (Cocktail) Nuts! … Continue reading →