Combine first 11 ingredients in a Dutch oven or other large pot.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer while preparing remainder of recipe.
In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
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Brown the sausage.
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Allow the liquid
Saute chopped onions, pepper and garlic (optional). In stew pot, heat diced tomatoes over medium heat. Add vegetables. Brown kielbasa or Italian sausage cut into 1-inch cubes, then add to the stew. Deglaze saute pan with red wine and add to stew pot. Add marinated, browned beef tips with sauce (reference other recipe). Cook rice per package directions. Add to gumbo. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add hot sauce. If necessary, thicken with cornstarch.
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GUMBO: Combine the cayenne, white and
br>Transfer mixture to a gumbo or large soup pot.
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Lemon juice is according to taste. I only add about a teaspoon.
To prepare simple syrup:.
Mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract. Whisk until well blended and cool. Refrigerate until ready use. (I generally make a large batch and add it to lemonade and tea).
Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.
Simple syrup:
Start with the simple syrup. Mix sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar gets dissolved. Remove from heat and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Mojito:
Pour lime juice and simple syrup into a tall glass.
Add mint leaves and muddle it together.
Add rum and muddle a little more.
Add ice and a splash of soda.
Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime.
br>To Serve:
spoon gumbo into 8 bowls. Top each
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