Want to feel like a kid again? Combine summer fun with rum and lime sherbet for this cool, refreshing Lime Sherbet Mojito Float! I hinted at this Lime Sherbet Mojito Float a couple of weeks ago on Twitter (I’ll never get beyond it…changing the name won’t work for me!) and have been dying to make... The post Lime Sherbet Mojito Float Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

Don’t bother with a new bottle of spice from the market, it’s easy to make your own Homemade Apple Pie Spice combining spices in your pantry! I love baking and cooking and cocktail making and I always try to imagine something new and delicious…but maybe sometimes I need to think more basic, with recipes like... The post Homemade Apple Pie Spice appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

This Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail is so easy to make, tastes delicious plus it’s beautiful to boot; perfect for summer! The path to this Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail was serendipity. My daughter Emily had come back to Denver for a couple of days and I took some time off on Tuesday to join her and... The post Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

Try this Fresh Strawberry Margarita Cocktail on the rocks with fresh berries and juices. It’s the best…frozen will never measure up again! The Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo are always on the same weekend which is tough for someone who loves both of them; especially when it comes to my decision for what to... The post Fresh Strawberry Margarita Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

Queso Fresco Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delightful combination of creamy melted Queso Fresco cheese with bacon, mild green chiles and crispy buttered bread; delicious! Several years ago, my daughter Lauren discovered a wonderful new place to eat at one of our favorite locations in Denver on South Pearl Street. It’s a small shopping district comprised... The post Queso Fresco Grilled Cheese Sandwich appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

Light, Fresh and Lemony with just a hint of lavender, this Lavender Lemonade Martini is a fantastic summer libation and it’s beautiful to boot! As I start to notice the emergence of spring and summer plants from the cold hard ground of Colorado, I get most excited for herbs; several perennials and some annuals that... The post Lavender Lemonade Martini Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

Corned Beef Hash with Bacon is an easy and delicious dish using leftovers, including corned beef and potatoes, that are seasoned and warmed and topped with a fried egg. I’ve never made Corned Beef that I intended it to be put on a plate and cut up with a knife and fork. I’m not sure... The post Corned Beef Hash with Bacon appeared first on Creative Culinary Food & Cocktails.         ..read more

This cocktail uses all of the favorite citruses; orange, lemon, and lime. For a simple but sensational drink, this Sweet Citrus Fizz Cocktail is one you need to make! Spring has sprung right? Not yet? Well we are having spring like days in Denver and the truth is the first day of spring can easily... The post Sweet Citrus Fizz Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

White Wine Sangrias are fruity and lighter than their red counterparts but can still pack a potent punch. Try this Hard Apple Cider Sangria for your next event; with a variety of fruit options, it’s good year round. For all of the combinations I’ve put together over the years, the one thing I’m not crazy... The post Hard Apple Cider Sangria appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more

This recipe is old but not old fashioned; the Best Lemon Bars never go out of style! Combine a tart lemon curd with a shortbread crust and the result is divine, a family favorite for almost 40 years! A friend recently requested a copy of my recipe for Lemon Bars so I thought that a... The post Best Lemon Bars appeared first on Creative Culinary.         ..read more