The Internet Maven

The Internet Maven

By: Meredith & Adonis

Language: en-us

Categories: Arts, Food, Leisure, Hobbies, Society, Culture, Philosophy

Good Morning - Good Afternoon - Good Evening This is Meredith - the Internet Maven and I would like to introduce the WineanDineMavenThis year we will bring you the fun of Wine & Dine - sipping, savoring and sharing good moments. Over the past year, I've been busy exploring new flavors, menus & recipes, new ideas and even building a community at wineandinemaven.com. So grab your favorite glass --- whether it's bubbly, bold or beautifully simple and come along!

Episodes

Red Wine Pairings
Jan 08, 2026

Easy Brisket

1 4-5 lb.Brisket

1 Envelope dry onion soup mix

2 Tbl. Worcestershire Sauce

1 Cup of Red Wine

Place brisket in a shallow baking panSprinkle onion soup over brisketPour the Worcestershire & wine (Mixed together)into the pan, NOT over BriskeeCover with foil & bake at 325 degrees for 5-6 hours

Duration: 00:08:19
How To Avoid Crime & Be Safe
Feb 01, 2024

Olive & Cheese Appetizers 

1 Cup Chopped Pimento Stuffed Olives

2 Green Onions with tops - chopped

1 ½ Cups Shredded Jack Cheese

½ Cup Mayonnaise

Toasted English Muffins

Preheat oven to 375 dgrees Combine all ingredients (not muffins) and mix well Spread on lightly toasted English MuffinsBake till BubblyCut each Muffin into 4 pieces & serve hot

Sooo Yummy!!

Duration: 00:19:53
Create Ur Best Life, Continued from #22
Feb 01, 2024

Italian Style Burgers 

2 Pounds of Ground Beef

1 Pkg. (10oz) Frozen Chopped Spinach – Thawed & Drained well

1 Cup of Marinara Sauce

½ Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs

¼ Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 Cloves of Garlic – Minced

Preheat BroilerIn large Bowl combine all ingredients and mix wellDivide into 6-8 Pieces and shape into PattiesBroil 4” from heat - 6 Minutes on each side or till your likingCan add a slice of cheese at end of cooking, if desired

Serve on your favorite Roll.

Duration: 00:21:01
How To Make & Save Some $$$ From Home, Etc.
Jan 14, 2024

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Italian Shrimp 

2 Sticks of Butter (no substitute)

1 Bottle (8oz) Italian Dressing

½ Cup of Fresh Lemon Juice

3 Pounds of Peeled, Deveined Raw Shrimp

Melt Butter & Mix Dressing & Lemon Juice in SkilletStir in Shrimp and Saute for 5-8 Minutes or so, turning occasionallyDo not over cook the Shrimp, till they turn pink

Wonderful served over Rice & with snow peas or asparagus & a glass of Pi...

Duration: 00:31:58
How To Make Your Diet & Body Work Better
Jan 08, 2024

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Peanut Clusters 

1 Pkg. (24oz).Almond Bark

1 Pkg. (12oz) Milk Chocolate Chips

5 Cups of Salted Peanuts

In Double Boiler Melt Almond Bark and Chocolate ChipsStir in Peanuts and drop by teaspoonfuls on to Wax or Parchment PaperPlace in refrigerator for 30 Minutes to setKeep in an airtight container

These are so good and so yummy!!

Duration: 00:11:57
Great Ideas, Hints & How To Make Some $$$$$
Dec 30, 2023

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Smoky Gouda Spread 

¾ Cup of Chopped Roasted Walnuts or Pecans

1 8oz package Smoked Gouda Cheese

1 8oz package of Softened Cream Cheese

¼ Cup sliced Green Onions

Discard red edge of the Gouda & grate the GoudaUse mixer to combine the Cream Cheese & Gouda MixtureStir in the Nuts & Green OnionsServe with Apple slices & Crackers

Duration: 00:17:52
Create Ur Best Life - Continued From Podcast #18
Dec 27, 2023

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Cheese & Sausage Delight 

1 Lb. Hot or Mild Lean Ground Sausage

3 Green Onions with tops – chopped

1 Can (4oz) Rotel Chopped Tomatoes

2 Pkgs. (16oz) Cubed Process Cheese (Velveeta)

Brown Sausage & Onion in a large skillet & drain off the fatAdd Rotel & mix togetherAdd Cheese to Sausage mixture & cook on low till cheese meltsServe hot in a Chaffing Dish or small Crock Pot to keep hotI use Res...

Duration: 00:20:37
How To Enhance Salsa, Club Soda, Rotissere Chicken & Baked Beans
Dec 16, 2023

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Easy Brisket 

1 4-5 lb.Brisket

1 Envelope dry onion soup mix

2 Tbl. Worcestershire Sauce

1 Cup of Red Wine

Place brisket in a shallow baking panSprinkle onion soup over brisketPour the Worcestershire & wine (Mixed together)into the pan, NOT over BeefCover with foil & bake at 325 degrees for 5-6 hours

Duration: 00:17:13
How To Revamp Your Home With Style, Elegance & A Fabulous Bedroom - On A Budget
Dec 08, 2023

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Drunk Biscuits 

3 ¼ Cups of Bisquick Mix

¼ tsp of salt & pepper

1 & 2/3 Cup of Beer

Combine all ingredients & spoon into 12

           oil sprayed muffin cups

Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes 

 or till golden brown

I made them & put on sliced ham & mustard – like a

sandwich & served with potato salad and/or coleslaw

Duration: 00:13:17
How To Make The Best Appetizers, Muffins & Tuna
Dec 01, 2023

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Polenta Fries 

1 Tube (18oz) of prepared Polenta

2 Tbl. Oil (your choice) & S&P

Unwrap Polenta tube & cut in half crosswise & cut each half into wedges (like steak fries)Toss them on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet with the oil & S&PBake in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes or till golden brown & crisp

Really delicious, I also sprinkle them with Mrs. Dash and sometimes garlic powder Duration: 00:13:41

Create Ur Best Life - Continued From Podcast #15
Nov 23, 2023

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Baked Chicken Ruben 

4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken breasts (halves)

2 Cups sauerkraut – drained

1 (8 oz) bottle of Russian salad dressing

4 Slices of Swiss cheese

Arrange chicken breasts in an ungreased 13 x 9

dish/pan & sprinkle with salt & pepper

Spread sauerkraut over chicken and pour dressingover allTop with cheese slices & sprinkle with chopped parsleyCover & bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or till tenderServe with Mashed Potatoes and a g...

Duration: 00:16:35
Thanksgiving Dinner- Menu, Recipes & How-To
Nov 16, 2023


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PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR THANKSGIVING RECIPES AND HOW TO
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mW-z5a_i7KOdRU9fqIzD8oalqelz4Z0treq4JhXg-o/edit?usp=sharing

Duration: 00:10:04
Health, Beauty & Diet To Make You Feel & Look Wonderful
Nov 13, 2023

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Chef Salad Pizza

1. Brush Bottled Italian Vinaigrette Dressing 

over a store-bought “ready-to-bake” Pizza Crust

2. Top with Sliced Tomatoes, Deli Meat & Sliced or Shredded Cheese

3...Bake according to Pizza Crust instructions or till done

4. Meanwhile, toss Salad Greens with Chopped Hard Boiled Eggs &

   Vinaigrette

5, Cool Pizza slightly, then top with Salad & cut int...

Duration: 00:21:16
Create Ur Best Life - Continued From Podcast 12
Nov 02, 2023

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Ice Cream Sandwiches 

Buy Some Great Cookies (Ones you love)

Buy the flavor of Ice Cream you want to use with cookies

Put a scoop of Ice Cream on one cookie & top with anotherRoll the Ice Cream part in Chopped Nuts, Mini Chocolate Chips or CoconutOR  Dip One Half in Melted ChocolateWrap Each One in Aluminum Foil and put in Freezer

Duration: 00:12:52
Wonderful & Fun "Cozy Mysteries" & Their Authors & Subjects
Oct 26, 2023

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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette & Dip 

¼ Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar

2 Tbl. Yellow Mustard

1 Tbl. Honey

3 Tbl. Grapeseed Oil

3 Tbl. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp. Poppy Seeds

Whisk together the Vinegar, Mustard & Honey till smoothSlowly drizzle in the Oils, whisking till smoothStir in Poppy Seeds and season with S&P

Great for a dip for Chicken Tenders or for Se...

Duration: 00:12:52
Facts, Hints & Ideas On Just About Everything
Oct 19, 2023

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Sausage Cheese Balls 

1 Pound of Jimmy Deans Hot Pork Sausage (uncooked)

1 Pkg (16oz) Shredded Cheddar

3 Cups of Bisquick

1/3 Cup of Milk

1. Combine all ingredients & form into small balls (if too sticky add 2 Tbl Bisquick)

Bake on Parchment lined Cookie Sheets at 375 degrees for 13-15 MinutesServe with a toothpick & a side of Sweet/Hot Mustard for dipping.

You can freeze them o...

Duration: 00:19:43
Interior Revamping With Great, Easy & Affordable Ideas
Oct 12, 2023

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Duration: 00:15:58
Create Ur Best Life - Continued From Podcast 2
Oct 05, 2023

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Broccoli Cheese Salad 

4 Cups of Fresh Broccoli, Cut into bite size pieces

1 Red Onion, Chopped

8oz. Cubed Cheddar Cheese

6 Slices of Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled

Combine all ingredients & toss with the following Dressing.1 Cup Mayo, ¼ Cup Sugar, 2 Tbl Vinegar - Mix wellPour over Salad and Mix well!

It's one of the best, you'll make it many times.



Duration: 00:16:14
No Episode This Week- See - RECIPES BELOW
Sep 28, 2023

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El Pronto Chicken 

4 boneless /skinless Chicken Breasts (the halves)

1 stick of Butter - melted

¾ Cup of Seasoned Breadcrumbs (not Panko)

½ Cup of Parmesan Cheese

Dip chicken in the melted butterMix together breadcrumbs, cheese & somegarlic powder & salt & pepperRoll the buttered chicken in the breadcrumbsPlace in a 9” x 13” greased baking dish/panCover & bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 55 minutesServe with a bed of rice or...

Duration: 00:01:39
About Great Mystery Authors & What & Who They Write About
Sep 21, 2023

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Blueberry Crunch 

1 Can (20oz) Crushed Pineapple with Juice

1 Box (18oz) Yellow Cake Mix

3 Cups of Frozen or Fresh Blueberries

1/3 Cup of Sugar

1 Stick of Melted Butter

Preheat oven to 350 degreesSpread Pineapple in buttered 13x9 baking dishSprinkle with Cake Mix, Blueberries & Sugar (Also 1 Cup of Chopped Pecans)Drizzle with the melted Butter and Bake for 45 Minutes or till Bubbly

So good t...

Duration: 00:16:59
How To Be Healthy, Happy & Lovely
Sep 14, 2023

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Mango/Avocado Smoothie 

1 ½ Cups of Frozen Mango

1 Cup of Orange Juice

½ – 1 Cup of Almond Milk

½ Avocado

2 Tbl. Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Place in Blender and mix till SmoothSoo refreshing



Duration: 00:23:18
How To Be A Smart Real Estate Buyer or Seller
Sep 07, 2023

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Porcupine Clusters 

¼ Cup of White Corn Syrup

1 (12 oz) package of White Chocolate Morsels

2 Cups of Chow Mien Noodles -(the brown hard ones)

¾ Cup of Salted Peanuts

On low heat, melt corn syrup & white chocolate morselsPour over chow mien noodles & peanuts in a bowl and mix wellDrop by teaspoonfuls onto wax or parchment paperRefrigerate to harden. (30 minutes) Store in an airtight container

Duration: 00:23:04
How To Make Some Extra $$ - You May Need
Aug 31, 2023

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Best Black Bean Soup 

2 Cans of Bush's black beans (undrained)

1 Can (16 oz) of chicken broth

½ Cup of Salsa

1 Tbl. Chili powder

Mash 1 can of beans with masher or food processorPour both cans of beans into medium saucepan (mashed & whole)Add chicken broth, salsa & chili powder & bring to boil.You can serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, onion or cilantro

Duration: 00:19:39
Interesting Ideas & Hints To Enhance & Make Your Life Easier
Aug 24, 2023

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Baked Rice 

2 Cups of Uncooked White Rice

1 Stick of Butter

1 (10 ½ oz) can Cream Of Celery Soup

1 (10 ½ oz) can Cream Of Onion Soup

Combine all ingredients plus 1 ½ cups of waterPour into a buttered 3 quart baking dishBake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 1 hour



Duration: 00:19:12
Travel Tips & Ideas To Save You $, Space & Time
Aug 17, 2023

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Beer Bread 

1 Bottle (12oz) of Beer

3 Cups of Self Rising Flour

3 Tbl of Sugar

3-4 Tbl of Butter

Pour Beer slowly into a bowlMix Flour and Sugar together & add to the BeerStir lightly till it just comes togetherPour into a greased Loaf Pan (9x5)Melt Butter & pour over the top of the doughBake in a 375 degree pre-heated oven for 40-45 Minutes

Duration: 00:17:00
How To Give A Wine Tasting Party- In Your Home
Aug 10, 2023

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Cheesy Zucchini Fries 

Mix 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, ¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese & ¼ tsp of salt, in a pie plate

Cut 3 Zucchini into sticksDip each stick into Milk, then dredge in Crumbs,

pressing to adhere

Arrange on a rack on baking sheet & coat withcooking sprayBake at 425 degrees in a preheated oven for 25 minutes –turning once



Duration: 00:19:38
Interior Design - Revamping Your Interior
Aug 03, 2023

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Chili Cheese Balls 

1 (8 oz) pkg Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – softened

1 Stick Butter – softened

1 Cup of Flour

1 (4 oz) can Chopped Green Chilis – drained

Stir cheese & butter togetherAdd flour, green chilis & ½ tsp of salt & mix wellForm dough into 2” balls & place on a parchmentlined cookie sheetBake at 375 degrees in preheated oven for 14-15 minutes

Duration: 00:24:01
Create Ur Best Life
Jul 27, 2023

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Chipper Fish 

2 lbs. of Sole or Orange Roughy fillets

½ Cup of Caesar Salad Dressing

1 Cup of Crushed Potato Chips

½ Cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Dip the fish in the dressing and place on agreased baking dishCombine the chips & cheese & sprinkle over the fish and pat in lightly with your hand

Bake at 325 degrees in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes

Duration: 00:15:29
Entertaining- How To Give A Wonderful Cocktail Party
Jul 19, 2023

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RECIPES
Shrimp Cocktail: Buy the Frozen Cooked Shrimp -Defrost/thaw and put them in a
beautiful tray/bowl with a small bowl of Cocktail Sauce
Pigs in the Blanket: Wrap the Mini Smoky Hot dogs with Crescent Rolls-1 believe there are 8 triangles in a can. Take each triangle and cut from the top end to make 3 strips. Take each strip and wrap it around the hot dog...

Duration: 00:15:33