Drinks

Champagne Cocktails   ...More It’s just about that time to ring in the New Year.  Undoubtedly, the bubbly will be flowing at midnight on January 1st.  Whether you’ll be among the million people gathered in Time Square or in the comfort of your home, make a toast to 2010 with a fun glass of champagne cocktails.

Zero Proof Drinks   ...More With being a good host over the holidays comes being a responsible one as well.  It’s important to have some non-alcoholic beverage options available for your guests. AAA reminds you that if you are not mixing up non-alcoholic drinks this holiday season to make sure to have a designated driver.

Bar Must Haves   ...More Ted Farrell from Haskells drops by to help all of us make sure that our mini bar is ready for those holiday parties we all will be having.  There are some things that Ted says you should make sure you have stocked, besides the liquor.

Hot Maple Apple Cider ...More A slow cooker is great way to serve hot cider to a crowd.  Take the peel and spices out after 2 hours if you do to prevent bitterness.

Drinks to Warm You Up!   ...More It’s getting colder and colder outside – and that isn’t going to change anytime soon!  If you find yourself cozying up to the fireplace then Ted Farrell, from Haskells, has the perfect beverages for you to sip on that will really warm you up!

Halloween Spirits   ...More The kids are all ready for trick or treating so now it’s time to take care of the adults!  World Champion Flair Bartender from TGI Friday’s, Brian Zachau, is mixing up some Halloween Spirits – the kind you drink!

Halloween Party Menu   ...More If you’re throwing a Halloween Party this year, we’ve got some treats to mix in with your tricks that will wow your guests!  TCL Kitchen Star, Alice Seuffert, gets ghoulishly creative in the kitchen with her Bloody Meatball Sandwiches, Spooky Dessert Sushi, and Witches Brew!

Team Spirit “Spirits”   ...More   Back To Top Sometimes a beer just doesn’t cut it when your watching football and you’d rather have a cocktail instead.  Whether you’re cheering for the Vikings or the Packers, you need to show your team spirit!  World Champion Flair Bartender (www.4liquidmotion.com) and TGI Friday’s bartender, Brian Zachau, is here with some ideas for those game day cocktails.

Wines at Grand View Lodge   Back To Top In addition to great food, Grand View Lodge in Nisswa is also known for their great wines.  Grand View Lodge Sommelier, Tim Edmunds, pairs some of their wine with the “Cru” Pasta Carbonara prepared in our kitchen.

Fruity Elixer ...More   Back To Top An infused vodka created by Laurie Crowell.

Umami Paste   ...More   Back To Top You are used to four taste senses, sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.  The Japanese say there is a 5th sense…umami paste.  Umami is a puree that can be added to soups, stews, marinades, and more and now it’s available in the United States.  Food Network Star Contestant, Justin Davis, shows us a couple recipes using the new ingredient.

Basil Lemonade ...More   Back To Top Basil is growing like crazy this year and we’ve received several emails asking us for ideas on ways to use all that basil.  The Golden Fig’s Laurie Crowell has some perfect recipes for this!

Pumpkin Juice ...More   Back To Top Pumpkin Juice is a favorite drink of the students at Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter movies and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  TCL Kitchen Star, Alice Seuffert prepares a recipe inspired by this Hogwarts favorite.

Chilly Summer Wines   ...More   Back To Top Our TCL Wine Guy, Ted Farrell from Haskell's, shows us some great summer wines for around $10 each!

Mocktails   ...More   Back To Top There will be a lot of celebrating this weekend in honor of the 4th of July.  But having fun does not have to include alcohol.  AAA reminds us how important it is to have a designated driver if your celebration does include alcohol.  Twin Cities Live’s Kitchen Star, Alice Seuffert, has some recipes for fun non-alcoholic drinks for your 4th of July party.

TCL Summer Drinks   ...More   Back To Top There will be some folks enjoying some summer cocktails this holiday weekend.  We’re going to help you out with some “signature summer drinks” of a few of our TCL regulars.

Summer Drinks   ...More   Back To Top Cooking For Dad’s, Rob Barrett, has some refreshing summer drinks that make even a cloudy rainy day feel like summer!

Entertaining Wines   ...More   Back To Top Get ready to entertain guests this Memorial Day weekend, with wine from Ted Farrell at Haskell's.

Sangria   ...More   Back To Top If you have wine, fruit, and a few other ingredients you can make your own Sangria.  Ted Ferrell from Haskell’s show us a few different recipes that are easy to make.

Wine Slush ...More   Back To Top This is wonderful on a hot summer evening!

Patio Drinks   ...More   Back To Top Finally!  We are seeing some warmer, summer-like weather.  It’s enough to force you out on the patio!  So grab some friends and chill out on the patio with a refreshing drink.  Brian Zachau, TGI Friday’s bartender has some delicious cocktail recipes to check out.

Veggie Smoothies   ...More   Back To Top Getting your daily required amount of vegetables probably doesn’t happen every day – especially for your kids.  Getting kids to eat vegetables can be tricky and sometimes it pays to be a little sneaky about it.  Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig shows us how vegetables can be snuck into delicious smoothies that your kids will love – and they might even ask for more!  She shows us the Sunrise Smoothie, the Veggie Smoothie, and her Sweet Potato Surprise.  It will be hard to pick a favorite.

Sunrise Smoothie ...More   Back To Top Golden Fig’s Laurie Crowell creates a smoothie that incorporates healthy vegetables in it!

Veggie Smoothie ...More   Back To Top Golden Fig’s Laurie Crowell creates a smoothie that incorporates healthy vegetables in it!

Sweet Potato Surprise ...More   Back To Top Golden Fig’s Laurie Crowell creates a smoothie that incorporates healthy vegetables in it!

Healthy Kids Drinks   ...More   Back To Top Kids love sweet drinks but they aren’t so great for them.  David Fhima, Executive Chef of FACES mears park, is putting the juices that they love and other mixers to work with some tasty and healthy kid’s drink options.

Pimms ...More   Back To Top Chef Daniel Green shows us how to make very traditional English dishes just in time for the Royal Wedding.

Mad Men Drinks   Back To Top Back in the 60’s it was very common to see alcohol being sipped on at home AND at work.  World Champion TGI Friday’s bartender, Brian Zachau is brining some of those classic cocktails into 2011.

Drinks for Spring!   ...More   Back To Top With temps expected to rise to the 70’s, it’s time to bust out the patio furniture and whip up a few cool drinks!  World Champion TGI Friday’s bartender, Brian Zachau, has some fun spring drinks to try out!

Chamomile Banana Smoothie ...More   Back To Top This delicious smoothie will also help you get some sounder sleep!

Mary Jane’s Perfect Margarita ...More   Back To Top Cancun is a hot spot for Spring Breakers.  Cookbook author, Mary Jane Miller is making Pan-Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Mango Salsa, Guacamole in a Molcajete, paired with Mary Jane’s Perfect Margarita – all inspired by tropical Cancun, Mexico!

Island Rum Punch ...More   Back To Top TCL is taking spring break to the Caribbean.  Laurie Crowell, of Golden Fig, creates a Caribbean style seafood dish of Curried Citrus Shrimp, Island Rum Punch, and Caribbean Bananas.

Pineapple-Lime Mojito Smoothie ...More   Back To Top We are kicking off spring break with a recipe inspired by beautiful Miami, known for it’s tropical beauty and white sandy beaches.  Kafé 421’s, Antigoni Sander is making Cubano Sandwiches with a Miami Mojito Smoothie.

Mango Spinach Super Smoothie ...More   Back To Top  Prepared by Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig.