O'Brien's Crabhouse
Website: obrienscrabhouse.com
Pour It Up Detroit mixes up Mistletoe Mules for the holidays
Mistletoe Mule Cocktail/Mocktail Ingredients: Fresh limes & oranges Cranberry cocktail juice Orange juice Ginger beer Vodka (leave out if making a mocktail) Recipe: Muddle 3-4 lime & orange slices at the bottom of copper mule mug Fill mug with ice Add 2 oz. of vodka Add 1.5 oz of cranberry cocktail juice Add 1.5 oz of orange juice Fill mug with ginger beer Add 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice Garnish with orange, cranberries and rosemary sprigg
Big Boy's seasonal Down Home Comfort Menu & Holiday Pies
Big Boy is now offering a special seasonal menu to provide warmth and comfort of a good meal, without the work. You can also enjoy one of their famous pies by stopping in to your nearest location. More information at bigboy.com.
Le Crepe stops by to make sweet and savory breakfast
Sea Breeze Crepe shrimp bacon red onion parmesan cheese sundried tomato pesto
Recipe: Stuffed clams and savory sausage stuffing
Make this stuffed clams and savory sausage stuffing from Andiamo at home.
Andiamo makes stuffed clams with savory sausage stuffing
Chef Jim Oppat from Andiamo makes stuffed clams with savory sausage stuffing.
KungFu Bros. Dumpling and Noodles stops by to make hot pepper oil noodles
KungFu Bros. among many businesses featured in Westland's Shop and Dine campaign.
Santa's Magic Playground
Brandy Holcomb and Stephanie McNees share details about Santa's Magic Playground.
Bell Bistro Opens in Birmingham
Bell Bistro is now open in the former Mad Hatter space in downtown Brimingham. They offer a curated experience of American-style food with beer, wine and cocktails to compliment. For more visit BellBirmingham.com.
Crafting the perfect charcuterie board with The Little Salumi
Jessica Poole, the owner of Downtown Northville's The Little Salumi, walks us through how to make the perfect charcuterie board for your holiday gathering. The Little Salumi is located at 137 E. Main Street in Downtown Northville. For details and more visit, thelittlesalumi.com.
Hamlin Pub Showcases their Special Menus
Hamlin Pub offers a unique sports bar experience. Their new winter menu has plenty of special holiday features to get you into the festive spirit. And for sports fans offer plenty of game day specials to enjoy while rooting on your favorite team. You can find a location near you at HamlinPubs.com.
Revel Steak
Chef Zachary Wolffis demonstrates the proper way to prepare a steak and shares the restaurant's macaroni and cheese recipe. Revel Steak is located inside MotorCity Casino Hotel, near Sound Board. For more visit, motorcitycasino.com.
Good Cakes and Bakes in Detroit offering sweet potato pound cake this holiday season
Sweet Potato Pound Cake Filling: 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cake: 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 cup cooked sweet potato (mashed) about 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray (2 piece) tube pan with baking spray. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon; set aside. Mix well In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. In mixer bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and creamy, about 8-12 minutes. Don't shortcut this step. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in the sour cream, mashed sweet potatoes, and vanilla. Gradually add flour to the butter mixture, stirring well. Scrap bowl down several times. Pour 1/3 of sweet potato batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar mixture. Spoon the remaining batter evenly over the brown sugar mixture. Bang pan on table to remove air bubbles and combine batters. Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 -20 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven. Allow cake to cool for 1 hour in pan upright before removing from pan.
Making a salmon club sandwich with Trolley Room
Chef Lamont Odum from Trolley Room demonstrates how to make their Motor City salmon club sandwich. Trolley Room is located at 1020 Washington Boulevard in Detroit, inside of the Hotel Indigo.
Recipe: Waltonwood caramel apple pie
Make a delicious caramel apple pie at home this holiday season with this recipe from Waltonwood Senior Living.
Healthier holiday sweets with Fresh Thyme Market
Meghan Sedivy, Registered Dietitian from Fresh Thyme Market, demonstrates how to make a creamy avocado chocolate mousse. To make, you will need, 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (melted), 4 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled, 2/3 cup Fresh Thyme organic maple syrup, 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa, 1/4 cup almond milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon Fresh Thyme fine sea salt and fresh pomegranate seeds and mint, for garnish. To make the mousse, start by melting the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on medium heat, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Then, combine the avocados, melted chocolate, maple syrup, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, and let it chill in the fridge for two hours. When you’re ready to serve, top it with fresh pomegranate seeds and mint for a festive pop of color. For locations and more visit, freshthyme.com.
Sext Steak Detroit
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Bar Romana
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Salt & Ko. Chef Ryan Salter shares last minute Thanksgiving dinner ideas
No time for turkey? Chef Ryan Salter offers baked chicken and hen ideas.
Making sweet potato yeast rolls with Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes
Patrick and Sharise Peteet demonstrate how to make sweet potato yeast rolls for Thanksgiving. Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes is located on West Nine Mile Road in Oak Park. For more visit, peteetscheesecakes.com.