Pomegranate Christmas punch

• 1 qt seltzer water
• 1 pint pomegranate juice
• 2/3 c. Trader Joe's ginger brew
• 3 TBS simple syrup
• 1 TBS gin with strong juniper flavor

Roasted broccoli and cauliflower

Preheat oven to 425.  On a sheet of foil, drizzle broccoli/cauliflower florets with EVOO and toss with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Wrap into a packet and bake for 20 minutes.  Open packet and cook until finished (maybe 5-20 minutes more).

Tortellini soup

• EVOO
• 3 cloves garlic (or more), minced
• ~1/4 c. white wine
• 2 qt. chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• pepper
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• ~10 oz cheese tortellini
• ~1/2 bag baby spinach
• parmesan

Saute garlic in olive oil.  Add white wine.  Add broth, seasonings, and tomato sauce.  Simmer for about 10-20 minutes and add more seasonings to taste as needed.  Add tortellini and cook according to package directions.  In the last minute, add spinach.  Serve topped with grated parmesan if desired.