DINE, DRINK AND DRAMA

But for now, we thought we’d get the fun going with a MOVIE NIGHT OUT- 

without leaving the house.

We’ll give you recipes for some movie snacks that pair with one of our wines, the Primitivo, and suggest a great movie. 

We’ll be watching Blazing Saddles, a classic to put us all in a good mood.

But, hey, if you don’t have the Primitivo, open any Lester Family Cellars wine. 

If you aren’t in the mood for a silly comedy, snuggle up to another movie- it’s sort of Date Night meets Hermit Living. 

The important part is that we are enjoying a night out, without leaving the house.

If you need wine for your movie night, contact

holly@lesterfc.com or  562-714-9465

and we'll make sure you have wine BEFORE Friday night!

We're also open for curbside pick up and delivery this weekend- just contact us for details.

 

DATE NIGHT RECIPES:

POP STAR FLAVORED POPCORN

Sweet and Spicy

Melt 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil in saucepan over medium heat.  Meanwhile, mix 3 TBSP confectioners' sugar, 1 TBSP paprika, 3/4 TSP garlic powder, 3/4 TSP ground cumin, 1/4 TSP cayenne pepper and salt in a bowl.

Add popped popcorn to oil in sauce pan and slowly stir on sugar mixture.  Shake and stir until coated.

French Onion 

Combine 1 TBSP dried shallots, 2 TSP dried chives, 2 TSP garlic salt, 1-2 TSP sugar, 1 TSP onion powder and salt in a mixing bowl.

Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.  Drizzle with 4 TBSP melted butter.  Sprinkle with spice mix.  Shake and stir until coated.

CUDDLE UP PIGS IN A BLANKET

Slice 8 links of hot dogs, sausage or Buffalo chicken sausage crosswise into thirds.

Unroll 2 tubes of refrigerator crescent roll sheets.  Cut each sheet in half, lengthwise, then cut crosswise into sixths (you are trying to make 24 strips).

wrap dough around each sausage.  Spray a 9 inch spring form or pie pan with PAM.  Stand each sausage wrap up in pan leaving just a little room in-between each one.

Brush with Buffalo Sauce and bake at 400 degrees until golden brown- about 35 minutes.

Serve with blue cheese dressing.  Yum!!

 

SUPER EASY OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS

line a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Cook 2 cups peanut butter or almond butter, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, 1 cup honey and salt in a large pot over medium heat.  Whisk occasionally until butter melts and mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes).

Remove from heat and fold in 4 cups uncooked rolled oats, 1 cup dried cherries, raisins or chopped dates and 1 cup chocolate chips.

Press mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.  Chill until firm (2-3 hours).

Remove from dish and cut into 32 bars.  Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.