Corks And Cauldron

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Goldfinch–Book 6 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Spicy Honey Garlic Butter Pasta   Ingredients: 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine work best) 3 tbsp butter 3–4 cloves garlic, minced 1–2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust heat level) 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Goldfinch–Book 6 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Dirt Pie (no bake!) Ingredients: 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix 1 ½ cups milk 8 ounces cool whip 1 oreo pie crust 8 Oreos 12 Gummy worms   Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pudd...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Goldfinch–Book 6 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Poor Man’s Stew aka Hamburger soup Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 yellow onion, diced or 2 tsp onion powder 8 oz tomato sauce 4 c beef broth 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 t...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Goldfinch–Book 6 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Warm Spiced Apple Crumble for 2   Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon Pinch nutmeg ¼ cup oats ¼ cup flour 2 tbsp cold butter (cubed) 2 tbsp sugar  ...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Ribbon Twist Breadsticks   Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, cold but pliable) 2 tbsp melted butter 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp honey (optional, for glaze) Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Tear and Sharebread with Golden Herb butter (shortcut version)   Ingredients: 1 large round rustic bread loaf (sourdough or boule style) 4 tbsp butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley,...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Candied Bacon  Ingredients: 1 lb bacon ⅓ cup packed brownsugar 1 ½ tsp cinnamon or black pepper or cayenne pepper (your choice depending on what flavor you want   Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Line 2...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies   Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Hoe Cakes  Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising cornmeal 1 large egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ⅓ cups whole milk or buttermilk ¼ cup oil or bacon grease (for frying) 1 tablespoon butter...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold –Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy! SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Crockpot Potato Soup Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes peeled and diced Or 30 oz bag of diced hashbrowns (I like the O’Brien ones) 1 small onion diced 4 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon...

Bonus Episode! Normally we’re two friends eating and drinking their waythrough fantasy books, theories, wingspans and more! But today, we are starting to talk about another book series called Assistant to the Villain AND we have bonus guests, Tori and Emily from Spilling Wine and Spoilers! Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Dark Chocolate Dagger Bark Ingredients: 12 oz semi-...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gold–Book 5 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Golden Puff Cakes Ingredients: For the pastry(choux dough): ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup water ¼ tsp salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the filling: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp powd...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Fire-Kissed S’mores Dip Quick Version: In a small bakingdish:       Layer chocolate chips       Top with marshmallows (I like the mini ones for this)       Bake at 400 for approximately 8 minutes or until t...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: “Golden Rage” Salted Caramel Lava Mug Cake Ingredients: 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate heat) ¼ tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 3 tbsp milk (any kind...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Easy Beer Bread Ingredients: 1 12 oz bottle or can of beer 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter melted   Directions: In a large bowl, wh...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Air Fryer Chicken Wings Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings drumettes and flats (make sure to pat these dry with a paper towel) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp baking powder (just trust the process) Salt and pepper to...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: London Fog Scones Ingredients: For the Scones: 2 teaspoons earl grey black tea loose leaf (or 2 tea bags) ⅔ cup milk 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup granulated sug...

Bonus Episode! Normally we’re two friends eating and drinking their way through fantasy books, theories, wingspans and more! But today, Jennifer is interviewing Indie Author Alex N Rose. We're talking about mood reading, pantser writing (someone who writes by the seat of their pants!), the Indie author experience and we do a little F/M/K at the end based on some of her characters from To Love...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Peanut Butter Oat Squares Ingredients: 3 cups oatmeal 1 cup peanut butter ½ - 1 cup honey   Directions: Line a 9×9 pan with non-stick foil, or regular foil as long as you use a non-stick spray. Melt the hon...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Lemony Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, diced 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 6 cups vegetable stock  (or chicken stock) 1 1/2 cups...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Glow –Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Ingredients: 2 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken ⅓ cup ranch dressing 12 dinner rolls 6 slices cheddar cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 t...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gleam–Book 3 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Gilded Spiced Nuts Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups mixed raw nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts all work great) 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon ground c...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gleam–Book 3 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Better than Sex cake Ingredients: Devil’s Food Chocolate cake mix plusingredients listed on the cake box (or make from scratch) 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 16- ounce jar caramel sauce 1 8- ou...

Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham Ingredients: 4-5 pound boneless, spiral sliced ham (make sure it's pre-cooked) 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup water   Thicken the honey glaze (optional): 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water   Directions: Spray the insert of the slow cooker with cooking...

Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gleam–Book 3 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!   SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5 Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode: Alton’s Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots Ingredients: 1 lb Carrots, about 8 medium 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter Heavy pinch kosher salt 1 cup ginger Ale 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon fresh parsley le...