Sunday, December 26, 2021

Grilled Party Kabobs / #OurFamilyTable

If you are looking for a tasty, and easy New Year's Eve recipe for your family and guests, Grilled Party Kabobs are for you! They are full of good-for-you ingredients, for those new year's resolutions, and they are fresh and tasty, so you will want to make them again and again!

Grilled Party Kabobs  

(makes approx. 2 dozen kabobs)

(printable recipe at end of page)


1 small blue Baby Potato per kabob

1 lb. raw Chicken Breast

1 small Cherry Tomato per kabob

1 medium/large Red Onion

1 package medium length wooden skewers


There are just a few ingredients in the recipe, making it easy to put together, with products you probably already have in your kitchen. Cut the onion into long, thin pieces. It will give a fun look to the kabob! 


Start by rinsing the potatoes in the sink. These potatoes are easily found at the grocery. The size works perfect for the kabobs. They are from Melissas's Produce. The bag includes several colors, all of which would be perfect for this recipe. You could mix them up too!


Once you decide on the color you want to use, place the potatoes in a bowl and add a little bit of water. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes. You are just letting the potatoes get a head start on the cooking, because they take a bit longer to grill than the other ingredients on the stick. 



Cut the chicken breast into small bite size pieces, thick enough to cook on the skewers. If your pieces are cut too thin the meat will cook faster than the other food on your stick. Sprinkle your chicken with garlic powder and black pepper.


Put your skewers together. I styled these to be appetizers, so I used one of each vegetable and 2 pieces of chicken. Putting the onion in a circle makes for a fun and pretty look.


Grill for approx. 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers to grill evenly. 



Add a favorite dipping sauce, or several to the party tray!


Thank so much for checking out my Grilled Party Kabobs for your new Years Eve Party or holiday get together! 
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Grilled Party Kabobs
Yield: 2 dozen mini kabobs
Author: The Freshman Cook

Grilled Party Kabobs

These Grilled Party Kabobs are perfect for your upcoming New Years Eve celebration! Make them earlier in the day for quick and easy party prep!

Ingredients

Grilled Party Kabobs
  • 1 small blue Baby Potato per kabob
  • 1 lb. raw Chicken Breast
  • 1 small Cherry Tomato per kabob
  • 1 medium/large Red Onion
  • 1 package medium length wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. There are just a few ingredients in the recipe, making it easy to put together, with products you probably already have in your kitchen. Cut the onion into long, thin pieces. It will give a fun look to the kabob!
  2. Start by rinsing the potatoes in the sink. These potatoes are easily found at the grocery. The size works perfect for the kabobs. They are from Melissas's Produce. The bag includes several colors, all of which would be perfect for this recipe. You could mix them up too!
  3. Once you decide on the color you want to use, place the potatoes in a bowl and add a little bit of water. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes. You are just letting the potatoes get a head start on the cooking, because they take a bit longer to grill than the other ingredients on the stick.
  4. Cut the chicken breast into small bite size pieces, thick enough to cook on the skewers. If your pieces are cut too thin the meat will cook faster than the other food on your stick. Sprinkle your chicken with garlic powder and black pepper.
  5. Put your skewers together. I styled these to be appetizers, so I used one of each vegetable and 2 pieces of chicken. Putting the onion in a circle makes for a fun and pretty look.
  6. Grill for approx. 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers to grill evenly.
  7. Add a favorite dipping sauce, or several to the party tray!
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #NYE Party Kabobs













Sunday, December 12, 2021

Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate / Recipes From Our Dinner Table

When winter shows its nasty head, and drops by with crazy wind, and freezing temperatures, hot chocolate often makes an appearance at our house. This Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate is the perfect remedy for the weather. It is full of chocolate and cherry flavor and it is best served with a dollop of whipped cream on top! Mmmmm!

This recipe uses chocolate syrup for the chocolate flavoring. I used a recipe I have made in the past to make homemade chocolate syrup. It makes a tasty base for the hot chocolate. Of course, store bought syrup will work just as well.  



Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate
(makes 8 1/2 cup size,  hot chocolate drinks)
(printable recipe at end of page)

5 1/2 cups Milk
1 1/2 cup Half and Half
1 1/2 cups Chocolate Syrup
1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice, divided
1 3/4 cups Whipping Cream
1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar 

Chocolate Syrup
1 1/2 cups Water
1 1/2 cups White Sugar
1 cup Cocoa Powder
1 dash Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract


 It is easier if you make the Chocolate Syrup first. That way you can put the hot chocolate recipe together quickly. Mix together the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until the mix begins to thicken and begins to simmer. Take the chocolate syrup off heat. Add the vanilla and stir. Let cool. You will have extra chocolate sauce. Refrigerate for other uses!

Start the hot chocolate by mixing together the milk, half and half, chocolate syrup and seven tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice in a large pot. Use medium high heat. 

 
Beat the whipping cream using medium speed with mixer. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add powdered sugar and the remainder of the cherry juice, until soft peaks start to form.

Place the hot chocolate in a mug, add a dollop of whipped cream, serve and enjoy!

Thank you for joining me today!

Scroll down to see more tasty hot chocolate ideas. They are a tasty way to keep warm in the upcoming months!








Creamy Cocoa Recipes
cocoa, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, whipped cream, maraschino cherries
beverage, chocolate, cold weather beverage, family beverage, party beverage
American
Yield: 8 cups
Author: The Freshman Cook
Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

With the cold weather here, a mug of Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate will warm you and make your taste buds happy too!

Ingredients

  • CHOCOLATE SYRUP
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups White Sugar
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Hot Chocolate
  • 5 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 cup Half and Half
  • 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice, divided
  • 1 3/4 cups Whipping Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar

Instructions

CHOCOLATE SYRUP
  1. It is easier if you make the Chocolate Syrup first. That way you can put the hot chocolate recipe together quickly. Mix together the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until the mix begins to thicken and begins to simmer. Take the chocolate syrup off heat. Add the vanilla and stir. Let cool.
HOT CHOCOLATE
  1. Start the hot chocolate by mixing together the milk, half and half, chocolate syrup and seven tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice in a large pot. Use medium low heat.
  2. Beat the whipping cream using medium speed with mixer. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add powdered sugar and the remainder of the cherry juice, until soft peaks start to form.
  3. Place the hot chocolate in a mug, add a dollop of whipped cream, serve and enjoy!
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Cranberry and Brie Wontons /#Cranberry Week

Welcome to #Cranberry Week! This is the final day of our week celebrating cranberries. I hope you have found recipes that inspire you to create something special, and might become a holiday favorite!  

Cranberry and Brie Wontons

(printable recipe at end of page)

Makes 1 dozen wontons

6 ounces fresh Cranberries

1/8 cup granulated sugar

1/8 cup light brown sugar

a squeeze of fresh orange, 2-3 squeezes

1 dozen uncooked Wonton Wrappers 

4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened




Place the cranberries in a medium pot on the stove. Heat on medium heat. Add both sugars, and the orange squeezes. Stir together. The sauce should start to thicken. Once it does, let sauce cool.




Place your wonton at an angle. Add a slice of cream cheese, approx. 1/4" wide. Place 1-2 teaspoons of cooked cranberry on top of the cream cheese.

To wrap the wontons up, use a small brush and wet the edges of wonton, all around the edges.

Take the two opposite points and pull them together as shown above. The water will hold this together. Of course, the cranberries and brie will be inside.

Pull one of the sides to the center and attach with water, as before.

Pull other side into the wonton and use the water to attach it.

Place the wontons in the air fryer and cook for 3-4 minutes. You may have to go longer, just check as they are cooking.

 
Cook the wontons for approx. 3-4 minutes.


Place the wontons on a serving plate, and before serving, grate some chocolate over the wontons. Also, lightly sprinkle with confectioners sugar.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Thank you for stopping by! If you missed any of my other #CranberryWeek recipes, please scroll down and take a look!

I joined some blogging friends today for day 3 of #Cranberry Week. Find out what incredible cranberry recipes they made today!:

Welcome to Cranberry Week! 

This week we are celebrating all things cranberry! We have delicious recipes from across the country to celebrate all things cranberry!

#CranberryWeek is an annual blogging event that is hosted by Ashley from Cheese Curd In Paradise

Welcome to Cranberry Week! 

This week we are celebrating all things cranberry! We have delicious recipes from across the country to celebrate all things cranberry!

#CranberryWeek is an annual blogging event that is hosted by Ashley from Cheese Curd In Paradise




Don't miss these Cranberry Recipes from earlier this week:






wontons, cranberries, brie cheese,
dessert, snack
Yield: 12
Author: The Freshman Cook
Cranberry and Brie Wontons

Cranberry and Brie Wontons

These tasty wontons are a great addition to your holiday party platters! Easy to make, they are incredible tasting, and your guests and family will love them.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces fresh Cranberries
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 cup light brown sugar
  • a squeeze of fresh orange, 2-3 squeezes
  • 1 dozen uncooked Wonton Wrappers
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Place the cranberries in a medium pot on the stove. Heat on medium heat. Add both sugars, and the orange squeezes. Stir together. The sauce should start to thicken. Once it does, let sauce cool.
  2. Place your wonton at an angle. Add a slice of cream cheese, approx. 1/4" wide. Place 1-2 teaspoons of cooked cranberry on top of the cream cheese.
  3. To wrap the wontons up, use a small brush and wet the edges of wonton, all around the edges.
  4. Take the two opposite points and pull them together as shown above. The water will hold this together. Of course, the cranberries and brie will be inside.
  5. Pull one of the sides to the center and attach with water, as before.
  6. Pull other side into the wonton and use the water to attach it.
  7. Place the wontons in the air fryer and cook for 3-4 minutes. You may have to go longer, just check as they are cooking.
  8. Cook the wontons for approx. 3-4 minutes.
  9. Place the wontons on a serving plate, and before serving, grate some chocolate over the wontons. Also, lightly sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #Cranberry and Brie Wontons
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cranberry Chutney / #CranberryWeek

Welcome to The Freshman Cook and my second recipe for Cranberry Week! Today I am sharing my Cranberry Chutney recipe. If you haven't had chutney, you may be wondering what it is.


Chutney is a dish that falls somewhere between  jam and a relish. It is made by slowly cooking the ingredients on the stovetop at a low temperature causing it to develop a dense texture.

Another great thing about chutney, other than its amazing taste, is the ability it has to meld the flavors together, over time. It tastes best if it is stored for a day or two before eating. So making it ahead of when you want to serve is a big plus when the holidays come around.


Cranberry Chutney

(feeds 12 )

(printable recipe at end of page)

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1/2 cup granulated Sugar

1/2 cup light brown Sugar

1- 12 ounce bag of Cranberries

1 cup fresh Orange, chopped

1/2 cup fresh Apple, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup golden Raisins

1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger



Using a medium saucepan on medium high heat, mix together the water, apple cider vinegar, and  white and brown sugar. Stir the ingredients and bring them to a simmer.

Peel, slice and then chop the orange pieces into small bites. Peel the apple, and chop into the same size pieces.


Add the cranberries, orange, apple, and raisins to the saucepan and stir together. Add the cloves, cinnamon and ginger, then stir until completely combined. Bring the chutney to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer the chutney over medium heat until the mix thickens, and the fruit has softened, approx. 10-15 minutes.


Pour the chutney into a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let the chutney cool before serving or refrigerating.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! For more fun and tasty recipes made with cranberry, check out this list to see what the #CranberryWeek group bloggers made to celebrate this week.


Welcome to Cranberry Week! 

This week we are celebrating all things cranberry! We have delicious recipes from across the country to celebrate all things cranberry!

#CranberryWeek is an annual blogging event that is hosted by Ashley from Cheese Curd In Paradise


Here is a printable recipe for you!:

    cranberry, chutney, cranberry week, holiday celebrations,
    dessert
    American
    Yield: 15-20
    Author: The Freshman Cook
    Cranberry Chutney

    Cranberry Chutney

    This homemade Cranberry Chutney makes the perfect party treat for a holiday party! So full of flavor, and easy to make! A great make ahead appetizer.

    Ingredients

    Cranberry Chutney
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1/2 cup granulated Sugar
    • 1/2 cup light brown Sugar
    • 1- 12 ounce bag of Cranberries
    • 1 cup fresh Orange, chopped
    • 1/2 cup fresh Apple, peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 cup golden Raisins
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger

    Instructions

    Cranberry Chutney
    1. Using a medium saucepan on medium high heat, mix together the water, apple cider vinegar, and white and brown sugar. Stir the ingredients and bring them to a simmer.
    2. Peel, slice and then chop the orange pieces into small bites. Peel the apple, and chop into the same size pieces.
    3. Add the cranberries, orange, apple, and raisins to the saucepan and stir together. Add the cloves, cinnamon and ginger, then stir until completely combined. Bring the chutney to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer the chutney over medium heat until the mix thickens, and the fruit has softened, approx. 10-15 minutes.
    4. Pour the chutney into a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let the chutney cool before serving or refrigerating.
    Did you make this recipe?
    Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #CranberryChutney