THE MANY FACES OF KAHLUA

[Music] coffee Arabica a small evergreen tree whose origin steeped in myth and mystery and even controversy may likely have first taken root here in the remote tropical uplands of ancient North Africa coffee for more than a thousand years an elixir treasured and even guarded by men and women of all stations all ranks in life poet and priest king and commoner in its earliest introduction into the Arabian Court the priests of Islam strictly regulated coffee consumption arguing that it not only loosened the tongues of men it's sharpened their critical faculties and so it's marvelous properties demanded special respect and attention and the magic and the mystery of coffee traveled on to Egypt then Turkey and to the ports of Europe by the mid 17th century coffee was well-established throughout most of Europe and European conquest and exploration was to introduce coffee into the new world here great and ancient civilizations adapted themselves quickly to the introduction of this remarkable beverage [Music] in this very same passage of time the fine art of distillation was introduced to the new world and in the myths and magic of that time we encounter another mystery a mystery as baffling as the ancient and lost sciences of the pre-dawn peoples of the Americas exactly how and when no one is quite sure but certain we are that the venerable art of distillation unlocked hidden treasures of the coffee bean and today that same rare discovery is available to everyone and known as Kahlua today the authentic pre-columbian figures live as the spirit of Kahlua [Music] kahlúa the remarkable coffee liquor from Mexico has earned a reputation equal to the legends and history of coffee itself today flu is the world's most popular widely enjoyed coffee liqueur it's delicious it's versatile offering a variety of taste sensations enhancing both food and drink Kahlua can be served straight over ice or blended with milk [Music] or you may refer your kahlúa was simply a splash of soda and a wedge of lime an international favorite is the fabled Kahlua Black Russian a perfect friendship kahlúa and vodka an interesting alternative is the clue a white Russian made by adding cream or milk whether relaxing alone at home or when entertaining friends starting with Kahlua puts you far ahead if you're the kind of person who demands something more than the ordinary then you owe it to yourself to explore the subtle mysterious excitement of Kahlua the unusual unique liqueur that's good Kahlua pleases the most discriminating palate and has no equal right dear absolutely right in our home we enjoy Kahlua in many ways and I've had great fun discovering the uses Kahlua can have in making great dishes today we've invited a few friends and to share their cooking secrets with you we're going to show you how Kahlua can simplify the preparation of special dishes for entertaining or just good eating especially when you're pressed for time due to busy schedules Kahlua transforms ordinary foods into elegant and special dishes by the way don't worry about taking notes because before our visit is over each of you will receive a book of recipes it's really so easy and simple to use the subtle excitement of Kahlua to enhance the qualities of basic foods and bring within every cooks reach the creation of masterpieces for example this afternoon just an hour before our guests were due to arrive I began preparing one of the entrees fruited chicken Acapulco brush six pieces of frying chicken with a mixture of cooking oil and Kitchen Bouquet sprinkle the chicken with two teaspoons garlic salt and a half a teaspoon of ground ginger [Music] then place chicken and microwave oven and cook at normal speed for ten minutes [Music] after 10 minutes remove the chicken from the microwave oven pour over the chicken 1 tablespoon of lemon juice the syrup from an 8 ounce can of pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup of Kahlua [Music] we turn the chicken to the oven and cook for another 10 minutes [Music] when done place the chicken on a bed of cooked rice [Music] add one tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to the pan liquid stir briefly then place the pan in the microwave oven and cook 1 to 2 minutes to thicken garnish the chicken with pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges and cover with the thickened sauce [Music] topped with chopped green onions and that's all there is to making fruited chicken Acapulco this new recipe can turn a simple chicken dinner into something unique and special the secret is in the blending combining unusual flavors into a single superb taste tonight we're serving fruited chicken Acapulco accompanied by a salad of greens tomato wedges sweet red onion rings and avocado and knob but it's really gonna be delicious thanks Anna and which entree did you bring well John I tried this new recipe for herbed pork chops and with the help of kahlúa it's really simple and easy to make over medium heat saute 6 pork chops which have been trimmed of excess fat when the chops have been browned reduce the heat and sprinkle with 1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt [Music] 1/2 teaspoon basil and one teaspoon rosemary top with in orange and lemon slices pour 1/2 cup of Kahlua over the chops [Music] and 1/4 cup of water [Music] cover and simmer 30 minutes or just until the chops are tender when cooked remove the chops to a serving casserole then add 2 teaspoons cornstarch blended with 1/4 cup water to the pan liquid cook and stir until thickened pour this sauce over the chops [Music] finally sprinkle with chopped green onions a few herbs and the addition of Kahlua gives a unique exotic flavor to my recipe for herb pork chops [Music] who brought the chili I did and it's not just chili it's chili Kahlua chili Cola sounds great don't believe me it is and here's all you do you saute two onions and two minced garlic cloves in vegetable oil until soft add two pounds of ground beef crumble the me to separate particles and brown when meat is brown add chunk cuts of bell pepper one large can of tomatoes three tablespoons chili powder in other chili seasonings then add a half a cup of Kahlua [Music] now mix thoroughly increase the heat so that the mixture simmers finally at a large can of red kidney beans which have been partially drained then some of the chili mixture partially covered before tea five minutes when ready serve the chili Kahlua with grated cheese chopped onion and you can't make a better chili even if you spend all day making it that does sound good and easy Diane will you tell us about your ham recipe Ron this is my version of the old American favorite I call it baked ham kahlúa and the recipe is a busy person's dream roast of 10 to 12-pound precooked ham in a slow oven about 300 degrees allow 18 minutes per pound cooking time an hour before the ham is done trim off the rind then score the fat in a crisscross fashion and stud the surface with cloves sprinkle the ham with 3/4 cup brown sugar [Music] on top of the brown sugar pour three tablespoons of Kahlua [Music] mix two tablespoons dry mustard with 1/2 cup of Kahlua and pour into the bottom of the baking pan [Music] return the ham to the oven during the final hour of roasting bass to him frequently with the syrup in the pan [Music] that's all there is to preparing Batum Kahlua easy cooking a great eating and here again the magic of Kahlua plays a key role in raising the traditional dish to a level of elegance these are only a few examples of how you can add excitement and elegance to ordinary entrees the possibilities are endless and limited only by your own imagination and creativity [Music] this is what I'm serving for dessert creamy cake Kahlua and again thanks to my Kahlua recipe this dessert required very little time to prepare in the kitchen combined 1/4 pound of unsalted butter with three ounces finely chopped almonds 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons Kahlua [Music] eat this mixture with an electric mixer for 15 minutes [Music] tip 12 ladyfinger halves in a mixture of cream and Kahlua and placed side by side on a serving tray spread half of the butter and almond mixture over the layer of ladyfingers in the same manner make a second layer of ladyfingers cover the second layer with the remainder of the butter almond mixture [Music] top the cake with a third layer of ladyfingers frost the cake with a whipped mixture of Kahlua powdered sugar and whipping cream decorate the cake with rosettes of the frosting and refrigerate heat 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons Kahlua in the top of a double boiler until the chocolate melts spread the melted chocolate evenly inside to 8-inch circles drawn on waxed paper which covers a cookie sheet after chilling in the refrigerator until hard cut the chocolate into 8 equal wedges arrange the wedges on the top of the cake and I guarantee your guests will enjoy creamy cake Kahlua an elegant and delicious dessert but it's important to remember that Kahlua is itself elegance and that great after-dinner desserts can be accomplished with a minimum of effort one favorite is simply Kahlua poured straight over ice cream and another easy to prepare but dramatic dessert is Kahlua bananas flambé melt 3 tablespoons of butter and a chafing dish add the bananas for two-thirds of a cup of Kahlua over them eat separately 1/3 of a cup of rum pour over the bananas and set a flame then spoon over the ice cream Kahlua bananas flambé why nomination for the flaming flavorful dessert of the year a simple yet elegant way to finish a beautiful evening is with a cup of coffee and are remarkable coffee liqueur Kahlua the wonder of mystery and legend which is really no mystery at all now that you know how with Kahlua we hope that you have enjoyed this brief introduction to new and easy ways of preparing elegant dishes and exciting drinks to thrill your family and friends and that we have indeed shown you the many faces of Kahlua the spirit of festive occasions 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