Prickly-pear Margarita

INGREDIENTS

2 shots tequilla
1 shot orange liquor
1 lime, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1 shot fresh raw prickly pear juice

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1.  On a small plate mix together the salt and sugar.

2.  Rub the rim of a margarita glass or libation glass with lime.  Dip the rim into the salt sugar mix.  Carefully fill the glass half full with ice.

3.  Fill a shaker half full with ice.  Add the shots, lime juice and nectar.  Shake vigorously for about half a minute.  Pour into libation glass, and enjoy.

French Toast with Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

French Toast
1/2 loaf of day old french bread
6 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 shot banana liqueur, or brandy
1 tablespoon sugar

Goat Cheese Topping
4 oz soft goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon bourbon
1/2 tablespoon agave nectar or honey

1.  Prepare the goat cheese topping by mixing all of the goat cheese ingredients together in a medium size bowl.  Refrigerate until needed.

2.  In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk and banana liqueur.  Slice the french bread into inch thick slices and soak each slice in the egg mixture.  Pre-grease a large skillet with olive oil, and then lay out the bread slices.  Cook on medium heat until each side turns a golden brown.

3.  Transfer two slices per plate.  Generously spread the goat cheese mixture over each slice.  Liberally sprinkle powdered sugar over the french toast, and serve.

Witch Doctor

INGREDIENTS

1 shot limoncello
1 shot coconut rum
club soda
limeade

1.  Fill a libation glass full of ice.

2.  Add the shots, add enough club soda to fill the glass 1/2 way full.  Then fill the rest with limeade.

3.  Repeat as often as necessary.

Black Bean Vege Burgers

INGREDIENTS

1 can black beans, drained, and mashed
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 eggs
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Lightly oil a baking sheet with olive oil.

2.  In a large bowl mix together the beans, bell pepper, onion and garlic.

3.  In a small bowl, beat the eggs, and then add the spices and hot sauce.

4.  Pour mixture into large bowl with veges, add bread crumbs and mix well.  Divide mixture into four patties and place on baking sheet.  Bake each side for about 12 - 15 minutes.  Add a slice of cheese during the last two minutes.