Cooks With Cocktails

Share worthy food and cocktail recipes for stress free entertaining.

Cooks With Cocktails / Blog

Cajun Potatoes Au Gratin

By

At my house we love our potatoes au gratin made with cajun spice for an extra kick of flavor! The cajun seasoning just seems to go so well with potatoes and cheese. It makes them extra special! If you love potatoes au gratin, but you have had your cheese sauce split or curdle or become grainy then please read on. We have had these common issues too, but not anymore! Your going to love serving these potatoes au gratin to your family or friends because they are going to be perfectly creamy, cheesy, and tender. The ultimate comfort food! Make… Read More

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte

By

Make a pumpkin spice latte at home for a fraction of the price at Starbucks. And then make it even better with bourbon! Every year, you know fall has arrived when Starbucks announces the return of the pumpkin spice latte to the menu. For us, its the only good thing about summer ending… Well Debbie mostly. She loves herself a grande pumpkin spice skinny latte, half the syrup and no whip. If you love a pumpkin spice latte as much as Debbie does then you are going to love the fact that you can make them at home for way… Read More

Apple Chai Whiskey Sour Cocktail

By

This whiskey sour cocktail is full of apple and chai tea flavor! It’s a fall twist on this classic cocktail making it a great choice for holiday cocktail parties or any time you have a craving for that sweet tart cocktail flavor that so many people love! Why We Love This Apple Chai Whiskey Sour the sweet and tart flavor is to die for! they taste very fancy, but they are easy to make whiskey sours suit both guys and ladies tastes! great for a holiday party What is a Whiskey Sour? A whiskey sour is a classic cocktail made… Read More

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

By

Homemade cranberry sauce with a touch of bourbon will be your new favorite part of turkey dinner! If you love cranberry sauce, try this recipe and you will never go back to canned. Why We Love this Homemade Cranberry Sauce it takes very little effort, but has way more flavor than canned cranberry sauce you can make it well ahead of time so it wont make turkey dinner more work the touch of bourbon and orange has killer flavor homemade is always better for you than processed Ingredients for this Cranberry Sauce Recipe cranberries – you can use fresh or… Read More

The Absolute BEST Streusel Pumpkin Pie {Dairy Free Filling}

By

This streusel pumpkin pie has a creamy dairy free filling, is perfectly spiced, and the pecan cinnamon streusel topping makes this a pumpkin pie like you have never had before! There nothing more thanksgiving than pumpkin pie, except maybe the turkey itself.   Its actually become a symbol of fall and no thanksgiving dinner is complete without one. If you love pumpkin pie, you are in for a real treat!   To be honest, I am not a big pumpkin anything person, but I LOVE this pie!  And Debbie, who is a pumpkin anything connoisseur, is IN love with this pie! … Read More

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich Melt

By

Our open faced turkey sandwich melts are the best way to use up leftover turkey!  Our family looks forward to the turkey melts every bit as much as the turkey dinner. Why We Love this Open Faced Turkey Sandwich Melt It’s like turkey dinner in every bite but maybe even a bit better! It’s easier to make than a grilled sandwich, but still has awesome melted cheese It’s easy to make a lot of these at once because you just build them and cook them in the oven.  A whole bunch can be made at once. Have I mentioned how… Read More

Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing (the BEST)

By

This spinach salad with warm bacon dressing is a great dinner or appetizer salad to serve to guests.  Its easy to make, but special with tons of flavor and so so good! I don’t know about you, but Debbie and I eat a LOT of salad.  Having a salad like this once in a while is such a treat from the usual.  This one feels much more like a meal and its served warm so its great for a cooler evening. Ingredients in this Spinach Salad Spinach Hard boiled eggs Bacon Tomatoes Gruyere Sauteed mushrooms Caramelized onions Spinach Salad Variations… Read More

Greek Flatbread Pizza Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki

By

This Greek flatbread pizza recipe has all the flavors of spanikopita and chicken souvlaki mixed together and then its topped off with the best homemade tzatziki.  This easy and very flavorful appetizer is perfect for serving to guests! A word about the homemade tzatziki: If you have ever made tzatziki before and it was only ok, you are in for a treat!  This homemade tzatziki recipe is really so good and its very easy. You are going to love it! Why We Love this Greek Flatbread Pizza you can make these ahead of time and cook when your ready to… Read More

Cooks With Cocktails

More Recipe Categories

Popular Recipes