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Stuck inside during a snowstorm? Here are some easy home recipes

Your Thursday morning news roundup 1/4/2024
Your Thursday morning news roundup 1/4/2024 02:20

BALTIMORE -- If you have ever been stuck inside during a snowstorm, you know how challenging it can be when you can't leave the house to buy groceries.  Here are a couple easy recipes to make at home.  

Jimmy's Old Bay Garlic Butter Grilled Cheese

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  1. Gather your ingredients:

    • Your favorite bread
    • Cheese slices (Mozzarella, American, or Smoked Gouda)
    • Old Bay Garlic Butter (1 tablespoon, more as needed)
  2. Prepare Your cooking station:

    • Set a frying pan on medium heat to warm up.
    • Lay out slices of bread.
    • Place 2-4 cheese slices on each bread slice, depending on your preference for cheesiness.
  3. Cook the grilled cheese:

    • Add 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Garlic Butter to the warmed pan.
    • Once the butter melts, place your sandwich in the pan.
    • Toast for 3-4 minutes until the side facing down is golden brown.
    • Flip the sandwich and repeat the toasting process for the other side.
    • If needed, add more butter to the pan for additional sandwiches.
  4. Serving:

  5. Enjoy!

    • Savor this delightful combination to keep cozy during the winter season, especially during a storm.

Jimmy's Toasted Camper cocktail

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  1. Gather Your Ingredients:

    • 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
    • 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
    • 1 shot of Espresso
    • Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
    • Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • Marshmallow Fluff
    • A large marshmallow and a stick for torching
    • Ice cubes (not crushed)
  2. Prepare the Mason Jar:

    • Rim the top of the mason jar with marshmallow fluff.
    • Dip the rimmed edge into graham cracker crumbs to coat it evenly.
  3. Mix the drink:

    • In a cocktail shaker, combine:
      • 2 oz of Vanilla Vodka
      • 1 oz of Baileys
      • 1 shot of Espresso
      • 1 oz of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
    • Shake the mixture vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
  4. Strain and serve:

    • Strain the mixture from the shaker over ice cubes in the prepared mason jar.
  5. Add the final touches:

    • Place a large marshmallow on a stick and use a torch to lightly toast it.
    • Once toasted, carefully place the marshmallow on top of the drink.
    • Drizzle additional chocolate syrup over the marshmallow for an extra touch of sweetness.
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