This weekend, I will only respond when being referred to as “Mother of Dragons, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, and Breaker of Chains.”

Who is excited about Game of Thrones on Sunday? I can’t wait. With much anticipation, we will gather with friends and family on Sunday for our last session opener.

Don’t fret. I have some great recipes to help us bid farewell to our favorite show. They are great for any watch party, and perfect to help us reflect on our favorite GOT moments.

Appetizers

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Garlic power
• The New Primal Mild Buffalo Sauce
• Ghee
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 Chicken Wings – I prefer the Trader Joe’s brand

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large, resealable bag; seal and shake to combine. Add the chicken wings; reseal and shake to coat. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet.
3. Cook the wings in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until crisp and cooked through.
4. While wings are cooking, melt ghee on stove.
5. Combine ghee with The New Primal Mild Buffalo Sauce. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
6. When wings are finished cooking, coat wings in sauce.
7. Serve and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons butter – chopped
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 scallions chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk, cream, sour cream, or ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Work in the butter with your fingers to make mixture.
3. Toss in the cheese and scallions.
4. Mix together the eggs and cream (or dairy of your choice); and the mustard. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until everything is evenly moistened; the dough will be very sticky.
5. Pat the dough into a 10″ x 2″ rectangle. For larger, flatter scones, pat into a 15″ x 3″ rectangle.
6. Cut the rectangle into 5 squares; then cut each square in half diagonally, to make a total of 10 triangular scones.
7. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake the scones for 20 to 23 minutes, until they’re nicely browned.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 4 ounces of lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• Juice of fresh orange (save peel for serving)
• Splash of sparkling water
• Cherry for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Garnish with orange peel and cherry
3. Drink every time they say “Winter is Coming”

Main Course

INGREDIENTS

• Applegate Sweet Italian Sausages
• Applegate Spinach and Feta Sausages
• Onions and Green Bell Pepper
• Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fire up the grill
2. Place sausages to cook
3. Cut peppers and onions
4. Mix peppers and onions with oil and salt/pepper
5. Place onion and peppers on grill skewers
6. Grill sausages and veggies until done (about 15 minutes)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 14 ounce crushed tomato, 1 can
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 lb. penne pasta

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
2. Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain once complete
4. Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
5. Enjoy!

Dessert

INGREDIENTS

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 pound of mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (room temp)
• 2 tablespoons of rum
• 2 packages of ladyfinger cookies
• 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended.
2. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
3. In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
4. In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum.
5. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.
6. Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in bottom of a 7×11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa.
7. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.

Winter is coming…..