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You know, sometimes you just need to bring the outdoors in and well, kick it up big kid style.  This s’mores martini from David Venable’s latest cookbook: Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook does just that.  Sweet, toasty and adults-only deliciousness that harkens the memories of sitting around the campfire during the summer months.

David’s entire book is a treasure-trove of amazing recipes, great commentary and even a foreword from my sweet friend Ree.  Deciding on a recipe to make from this book was the hardest thing to do.  So many delectable choices.  Here were a few of my faves:

• Spiced Bacon Skewers – Umm…..HELLO Christmas morning!!
• Cherry Strudel – I <3 strudel
• Seven-Layer Taco Salad – Yes yes and yes
• Kansas City-Style Smoked Chicken – I drool!

I lead a crazy hectic life.  Having go-to recipes that will feed the hungry troops, not take eons and are delicious is what I strive for and this book does not disappoint in that arena.   There are over 100 recipes in David’s latest book with 11 chapters and tons of beautiful color photography to get your mouth watering.  

This recipe is soooooo easy to make and even easier to drink.  Toasting the marshmallows in a hot frying pan is genius!  You could also use a kitchen torch if you’re feeling fancy.    Here’s the recipe.  Salud!

If you think your family will enjoy this recipe, be sure to visit qvc.co/AroundtheTableCookbook to learn more about and purchase Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook. Filled with 156 great recipes like this, you’re sure to find something that fits your lifestyle and gathers everyone back around the table!

S’mores Martinis

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: Makes 2

This delicious concoction can me made for Valentine's Day or an anniversary dinner, or really anytime you feel like having s'mores in a slurpy sweet adult beverage.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chocolate syrup
• 2 graham crackers, finely crushed
• 2 marshmallows
• ¼ cup marshmallow vodka
• ¼ cup Adult Chocolate Milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Put 3 tablespoons of the chocolate syrup on a small plate. Place the crushed graham crackers on another small plate. Dip the rims of two martini glasses in the chocolate syrup, then dip the rims into the graham cracker crumbs. Quickly turn the martini glasses right side up and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup in a spiral design on the insides of the glasses. Put the glasses in the freezer for 1 hour to let the chocolate harden.
2. Remove the glasses from the freezer. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put each marshmallow on the end of a skewer. Place the skewers in the skillet with a flat side of the marshmallows facing down, until the marshmallows turn golden, about 45 seconds. Remove the skewered marshmallows from the pan and, using the tines of a fork, push 1 marshmallow into each martini glass.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, half of the marshmallow vodka, half of the Adult Chocolate Milk, and half of the cream. Shake well and strain the mixture into one of the glasses. Repeat for the second drink.

Notes

Ask for Adult Chocolate Milk and Marshmallow Vodka at your local wine & spirits store.

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Venable’s second cookbook, Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie, has recently been released in October 2014 and features more than 100 brand-new recipes, as well as 30 fan favorites, that highlight David’s inventive spin on traditional comfort food favorites.

Recipes including Banana-Peanut Butter French Toast, Sunday Pot Roast, Smoked Brisket, Five-Cheese Fifteen-Minute Mac’ n’ Cheese, and Mimi’s Blackberry Cobbler–can be found in Venable’s second comfort food cookbook. QVC’s resident foodie shows you how to transform recipes you know and love into exciting new dishes that still remind you of home.  

Plus, with 11 chapters–some designed for your favorite kitchen appliances like the pressure cooker or slow-cooker, as well as a bonus holiday chapter that’s only available in cookbooks purchased from QVC–you’re sure to find something that fits your lifestyle and gathers everyone back around the table.

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If you think your family will enjoy this recipe, be sure to visit qvc.co/AroundtheTableCookbook to learn more about and purchase Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook. Filled with 156 great recipes like this, you’re sure to find something that fits your lifestyle and gathers everyone back around the table!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of QVC. The opinions and text are all mine.

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