Thursday, December 18, 2008

Mmmmm Donuts...

And what goes best with donuts?

Hey! Who said, "Milk"? No, it's not milk! It's coffee, of course. scoffing at person who said "milk"

And more precisely, Dunkin' Donuts coffee!

Need any last minute gift ideas for teachers, babysitters, mail carriers, hair dressers, etc? Dunkin' Donuts has an awesome gift pack of 2 pounds of their original coffee and 2 thermal commuter mugs for $19.99! You can even split it into 2 gifts for $10 each! Not bad! Or Dunkin' Donuts offers rechargeable gift cards in any amount between $5 and $200. (Man, I'd love me one of these because let me tell ya, I run on Dunkin'!)

Anyway, for every holiday-themed Dunkin' Donuts Card you purchase in December, Dunkin' Donuts will donate $1 to the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation, which supports emergency response organizations. You can even upload a photo to create your own custom Dunkin' Donuts Card and send it with a personalized greeting card when ordering them online. How cool is that?!

And coffee's not just for breakfast anymore, oh no! Here are a couple coffee inspired recipes you've got to check out!

Espresso with Warmed Eggnog

For an 8-oz serving (1 mug)
¾ cup Golden Eggnog
¼ cup minus 1 tablespoon Dunkin' Donuts espresso (approximately 1 shot)
2 tablespoon spiced rum (optional)
Cinnamon (optional)

Heat eggnog in a microwave-safe container for about 1 minute. Add the shot of espresso and the warmed eggnog to your mug. If desired, add spiced rum. Stir and dust with cinnamon.


Scallops with Bacon, Baby Spinach with Warm Coffee and Balsamic Glaze

16 oz sea scallops
1 package bacon, sliced
3 tablespoon shallots, thin sliced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup Dunkin' Donuts original blend coffee, brewed
2 cups baby spinach

Cut bacon strips in half, wrap scallop in bacon half and hold in place with toothpicks. Set aside.

Heat large skillet (medium heat). When hot add 1 tablespoon oil. Sear scallop and bacon in small batches till cooked through, (about 5 min. per batch) - set cooked scallops aside on plate.

Remove pan from heat; discard all but 2 Tbsp of rendered oil. Add thin sliced shallots and stir. Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add balsamic vinegar and coffee and stir. In a stainless steel mixing bowl toss warm vinaigrette with baby spinach and 2 tablespoon oil.

Arrange spinach on salad plates and top with 4-5 scallops (remove toothpicks before serving), serve immediately.

Serves 4 people.

So hurry to your nearest Dunkin' Donuts or go online to DunkinDonuts.com and get those last minute gifts taken care of. But first, leave me a comment here for a chance to win one of FOUR gift sets (each contains 1 pound of their Original Blend Coffee and one thermal travel mug). I'll choose four random winners on Monday, Dec. 22.

239 comments:

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1 Anonymous said...

I wish I had one of them around me.

2 Unknown said...

Mmmm...I love DD Hazelnut Coffee! :)

3 Unknown said...

Coffee and donuts are the best!

4 Anonymous said...

Dunkin Donuts has goooooooood coffee! Thanks for the heads-up.

5 Anonymous said...

It is great to follow your status updates via Facebook! Count me in!

6 Michelle said...

Nothing better to start a morning than coffee and donuts!

7 Denise Grover Swank said...

I was introduced to Dunkin Donuts only a couple of years ago. I love their coffee with a shot of chocolate!

8 Erin's Mom said...

oh I love their coffee.. but have become super addicted to their Vanilla Chai..

9 Ruth said...

My hubby would owe me big time if I won this, he loves the double D!

10 Jake said...

My dad would use the coffee mix and I would use the thermal mug for Hot Cocoa in the morning on the way to school! :D

11 ya ya's mom said...

pick me!!! please pick me!!! i never win, pick me!!!

how is that for pathetic...

12 Anjie said...

We don't have Dunkin Donuts around here, and I've been dying to try the coffee. I'd love to win!

13 Anonymous said...

What's better than stopping at DD on a cold morning? Brewing DD coffee at home. Gets you going and keeps you warm. Thanks for the contest.

14 Ruthie said...

That sounds so yummy -- wish we had a Dunkin Donuts here. Their coffee is super good!

15 Jen said...

COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

16 Anonymous said...

I don't drink coffee -- I just want to win! I know a couple people I could give it to, though...

17 Nicole said...

YUMMM! I love me some coffee!

18 Anonymous said...

Count me in, thanks!

19 zekesmom10 said...

Pick me! (please?) The husband loves coffee.

20 Connie H. said...

Coffee goes great with everything :)

21 Anonymous said...

Good idea.
Please pick me!!

Heather

hawdieann@yahoo.com

22 sharalyns said...

My husband *adores* Dunkin' Donuts. And the closest one is about 40 minutes away! I'd love to give this to him for Christmas!

23 Alexis AKA MOM said...

Coffee was there any other answer? I would love some coffee to wash down a few (yes just a few) donuts ;).

24 Anonymous said...

Oooooh Dunkie Donuts!!!!! I LOVE Dunkie Donuts. My son can find Dunkie Donuts anywhere and when he does he yells DUNKIE DONUTS!!!! I guess I got him addicted to Dunkie Donuts too young (he's 4). He likes the "dark" donuts, which translates to the chocolate frosted ones. MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm!

25 Amy Lynn said...

Oh please pick me. I NEED coffee. Most people have blood running through their veins, but I am starting to think I have coffee. Besides free coffee and a mug would just make my day! :)

26 Bekah said...

How sad is it that I have NEVER had Dunkin Donuts doughnuts OR coffee? Maybe I should move to where they have one of those... Or you should pick me so I can try some at home!

27 Ben and Melissa James said...

Coffee! YES!

28 Anonymous said...

That IS a great gift idea!

29 Anonymous said...

oh how I love me some Dunkin! So much that I used to work there in college....mmmmm free coffee.

30 Anonymous said...

I love Dunkin Donuts coffee I actually go pretty far to get it when i get a chance this would b an awesome prize--sasha bridge city texas

31 Anonymous said...

I would love to win this! I can't eat the donuts (celiac disease) but I like coffee :)

32 Tami said...

WOO HOO!!! I LOVE donuts and coffee!!!

33 Beverly said...

Yum. Thanks Dawn!

Bev

34 The Vrabecs said...

Oh, my hubby LOVES DD smd we dont have one near us anymore!

35 Anonymous said...

Coffee and donuts - yummy! Maybe I should just stick to coffee though....

36 Amanda said...

We run on Dunkin as well! Even the kids have their favorite items from DD. We ship their coffee to Germany for our bil for Christmas every year.

37 Anonymous said...

YUM! Sounds great.

38 Roni said...

OH WOW I LOVE DD COFFEE!! shall I say its better than starbucks. I would love to win this.one for me and the other I would give to ummm ME lol.

39 Sharlene said...

I'm enjoying Dunkin now! I'd love more!

40 Anonymous said...

Yummy!! Dunkin Donuts are awesome.

41 Steph said...

Wow, I'm always running out of mugs to hold my coffee. This is perfect!

42 Anonymous said...

LOVE Dunkin Donuts. I like Starbucks but I always go back to Dunkin Donuts!

43 Anonymous said...

I love Dunkin Donuts coffee! I use to hate coffee and now I am addicted.

44 Michelle said...

This would be a perfect gift for my husband...
Thanks
Michelle

45 Queen of pink in a house of blue said...

we don't have a DD...i don'tthink so anyhow.

i do love coffee though and it would make a great gift too.

46 Kristin said...

This would be a great gift for my husband, thanks for the ideas!

47 Jenn said...

ohhhh...coffee, please send me coffee.... how yummy!!

Thanks for the great giveaway!!

48 Covey said...

Oh I love coffee!! cdenton_80@yahoo.com

49 The Bertone's said...

MMMMMM.... I LOVE DUNKIN! I as well run on dunkin! :) Best giveaway ever! I love french vanilla coffee, or Carmel Ice coffee! Delish!

50 Anonymous said...

Their iced coffee is the best!

51 Anonymous said...

Love the gifts.

52 Anonymous said...

oh yummy! I love d.d. Pick me!

53 Janet said...

We love Dunkin Donuts!

54 Wendi said...

My mom LOVES Dunkin Donuts coffee - this would be great for her! Thanks Dawn!!

55 Jaimie said...

yum...sounds good!

56 Anonymous said...

I always need coffee!!

57 Winona said...

mmm, coffee....

58 Melissa said...

Omg I am addicted to DD coffee!! Hazelnut is my most favorite!!! Would sure be good with some Donuts too!!! Yum!

59 Unknown said...

mmmm....donuts....oh...I mean coffee

60 Anonymous said...

I'd love to win to give away as gifts!

61 Anonymous said...

Mmmmmm.....DD coffee! I love me some :)

62 Outnumbered2to1 said...

Oh, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dunkin Donuts coffee. Awesome giveaway!

63 Anonymous said...

I *HATE* coffee!! The smell makes me puke!! And I can't stand mocha - what a waste of good chocolate!! But my daughter who lives in Chicago LOOOOVES Dunkin coffee drink thingies. So I'm entering for her - and also because I also hate shopping and I didn't really buy her very much for Christmas and if the stuff I ordered online doesn't make it she's really screwed!! Well, so am I - and did I mention it's also her birthday today??? O, man - what a BAAAAD mom!!! Poor kid! Well, she's a big girl, she can handle it - 32 today!! And if anybody has an available, eligible, employed son in the Chicago area - - ? >sigh<
from Sparkle

64 AlehouseGirl said...

Dunkin' Donuts is the reason I am even halfway coherent most days. Please help me make sense and send me some coffee :).

65 Tiffany said...

OMG I used to get DD EVERY single day before school!! I think their coffee totally beats starbucks hands down. We don't have one here BUT we are moving soon and there is one semi close so I plan to leave Mr. Bucks behind and return to my love. lol I will have to check out the gift sets - thanks!

66 Anonymous said...

mmm coffee!

67 Amanda said...

Oh I lovvvvveeeee DD!!!!

68 mama llama said...

YUM! Pick me!

Lauren H

69 Valerie said...

DD is my husbands favorite!

70 Anonymous said...

Yay. We love Dunkin Donuts :) Oh, and "milk"? Who on Earth would drink milk with a donut? LOL

71 Irishmama said...

Happy Holidays Dawn! I'd love to win this warm yummy treat.

72 Emily said...

MMMMMMM Coffee

Emily

73 Anonymous said...

I am a coffee junkie, and most of my friends are too, pick me pick me! (lol)

74 Anonymous said...

Our closest one is 20 friggin miles away. I know that's not insanely far but when all you're wanting is a cup in the morning, it sucks!

75 Vivian M said...

Yum! Coffee is always a great gift, gave all of Kerri's teacher's gift cards to their favorite coffee shops this year and it went over very well.

76 Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHERE said...

Oh my coffee and donuts - what could be better??

I love the eggnog recipe. Gonna have to try that one (both with and without the liquor - we have some underagers here).

Will check out the dunkin donuts site as well as the new one down the street (just haven't gotten there yet but it was on my list of to dos). But it looks like I should move it UP the list.

Will post on my blog too to hopefully increase your traffic as well. Oh and I will be following yours as well. Thanks for the headsup.

77 Anonymous said...

Oh, my husband loves coffee!

78 T with Honey said...

I just bought a bunch of Dunkin Donut gift cards last night. It is one of the most appreciated gifts in New England.

79 Jennie said...

Please let me win...we don't have Dunkin' Donuts here in St. Louis. I grew up in New England, where DD is on every corner, so I am missing DD like you wouldn't believe!!

80 jillw920@hotmail.com said...

I happen to know that I'm getting a new coffee maker for Christmas, so this would be perfect!!

Jill W.

81 rae said...

Dunkin' Donuts are my fav! We are getting one close to my office and I can't wait!

82 Jen said...

oooohhhh...pick me, pick me!!! I LOVE Dunkin Donuts coffee!!! My hubby always gets me several pounds for my stocking. :) LOVE IT!

83 Anonymous said...

What a great perk!... get it?... "perk" as in percolator. Ha! I crack myself up. Seriously though, this would be the perfect gift for us. My husband and I LOVE DD coffee!

84 Anonymous said...

Oh we dont have a D.D. up here. I would LOVE to get a gift set. ;) *beeming smile*
Jenn

85 Kim said...

Yum, some Dunkin Donuts coffee would be good right now!

86 Ruthie said...

MMM, love eggnog!

87 Jess said...

mmmm....coffee good....make day better!

88 Keren said...

Yum. I'd love some DD coffee and I can always use travel mugs!

89 Anonymous said...

My husband LOVES coffee. And, I love donuts! Mmmm...

90 Anonymous said...

we i mean me, needs this, around 4:00 every day i feel the need to drift off to sleep...
4 kids, heavy activity time...coffee would help jolt me out of it...good coffee and i'd smile at the same time! all our mugs stink too...leak like crazy...

91 Anonymous said...

Coffee is my lifeblood.

92 Elizabeth & Chad said...

I love Dunkin! I'm that lady on her roof shouting the goodness!

93 dana said...

Thanks for the offer. We love the coffee! And love your blog. Happy Holiday!

94 Anonymous said...

Thanks for the offer. Would love to win. We do love the coffee. Happy Holidays!

95 Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win!!

96 Anonymous said...

Thanks Dawn for the great giveaways

97 Anonymous said...

I love their coffee! Mmmm...hope I win!

98 Anonymous said...

my town actually just opened it's first dunkin donuts this week! i was so excited!!

jessika cummings

99 Anonymous said...

This would be nice for my mom...

100 Bekah said...

We don't have Dunkin Donuts by us but I grew up going to Dunkin Donuts every day to get coffee on my way to High School! Mmmmmmm

101 Anonymous said...

Ooh, I'd love to try some out.

102 Mary said...

I love coffee and donuts!

103 Garth and Becky said...

Dunkin Donuts coffee is my favorite!

104 sandyn said...

thanks for the blog and the give aways..love it!

105 Anonymous said...

There's only 1 DD left around me & it's completely across town. I'd love to win this though!

106 Anonymous said...

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm coffee!!!!!

107 Blended said...

OH CHOOSE ME

108 Anonymous said...

Of course it's coffee! I don't like milk anyway!

109 Anonymous said...

Hey: Are you shipping to Germany? I would like to get this gift set 'cause I LOVE Dunkin' Donuts :))

110 Me said...

I don't even think we have a Dunkin' Donuts in our city anymore. :( So, this would be a great way to get their coffee!

111 Anonymous said...

I soooooooooooo need to make my own DD coffee at home! My poor kiddo is getting chunky because I get him a donut every time I stop for coffee!!!

112 Dahlia said...

Oh yum! I wish we had a Dunkin' around here, but I can wait until we go out East on vacation this spring!

113 Unknown said...

Can't lie... I run on Dunkin's, too.

114 KarenKal said...

AWESOME!! who doesn't like sugar and COFFEE!

115 Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Mmmmmmmmmmm...coffee and doughnuts. Mmmm...good call!!!

116 Vicki said...

I love Dunkin D!

117 Courtney said...

Mmmmmmm....coffee.....

118 Anonymous said...

mmm...donuts...irresistible

119 Chris and Penny said...

dunky's rocks! would love to win one of these! thanks!

120 Photo Quilts said...

Yum.... who doesn't love coffee. lol.

121 AndiWrite said...

Doughnuts and coffee--what could be better???

122 The Mom said...

D and D is my first stop every morning when I'm out.
Bev

123 RobinAN said...

I would love to give this to my husband!

124 Anonymous said...

Mmm i love their coffee

125 LaLa said...

I love coffee.. think they can throw in some donuts too? Mmmm..

126 Chrissy said...

Wahoo! This would be awesome!

127 Anonymous said...

My husband runs on dunkins coffee, i run on their donuts :-)

128 Anonymous said...

My inlaws all run on Dunkin. This prize pack would make an AWESOME Christmas present!! Thanks for the recipes! Im going to print them :-)

129 Nina said...

i've been told dunkin donuts is the best coffee...it would be nice to try out...thanks for the chance

130 Anonymous said...

I know a bunch of people who would love this!

131 Unknown said...

My hubby LOVES DD. Oh, I want it!

132 Anonymous said...

I'm a coffee addict! I'd love to win!

133 Heather said...

Dunkin Donuts has the best coffee EVER!

134 Anonymous said...

Thank you for the recipes, Dawn! I'll be serving the Expresso & Eggnog for our Christmas Eve party. I have a bottle of spiced rum just waiting to be opened!

135 Dana said...

We love DD coffee in our house!!!

136 Anonymous said...

Please pick me! Please!Please!please!

137 jamiebentley said...

I LOVE DD!!! Went there yesterday with my little one and they gave her a free munchkin'! her first donut :)

138 Marissa said...

This would be a great gift for a couple of people I know.

139 Anonymous said...

I LOVE DD coffee!... Thanks for the fab giveaway!

Christine

140 Unknown said...

Mmmm....coffee. I'd love some!

141 Denise said...

I love coffee, and would love to try DD coffee!! Thanks

142 Anonymous said...

i love coffee!!

143 kungfu_mom said...

MMMM, we just got a DD down the street. I have to resist the urge to stop in every time I drive by. They're soo good!

144 Dee said...

You're giving away DD coffee? I need to get me some of that liquid crack!

145 Mrs. M said...

I just bought DD coffee a couple weeks ago from the store...it was good!!

146 Gothic ʚϊɞ said...

I LOVE DD coffee, better then Starbucks any day!

147 Sarah said...

I, myself, am not a coffee fan (I'm a cocoa girl!), but there are plenty of coffee lovers in my family that would love this gift.

148 Sharon said...

This would be great--thanks!

149 Kelly B said...

What a nice contest!

150 Amie said...

I would LOVE to win!

151 Anonymous said...

MMMM.... Coffee.

152 Anonymous said...

You should hear my son! Almost every Sunday morning he wakes up and says, Daddy, do you have enough money to buy Dunkin Donuts?! LOL!

153 Vicki said...

I need coffee!!!!! That would be awesome! Thanks, Dawn!

154 Heidi said...

Hmm...love their donuts!

155 Britny said...

i love their coffee! just wish there was one near by

156 Unknown said...

MMMMMMMMMMMM donuts and coffee - can't go wrong there! :)

157 Anonymous said...

yummy donuts n coffee :)

158 diddlesgirl said...

oh boy choose me, i always need more caffeine!

159 Anonymous said...

My husband loves coffee, but I would like to try your recipe.

160 frogglet said...

Love coffee and everyone can use an extra cup.

161 Unknown said...

Yum, Dunkin' Donuts

:)

162 Anonymous said...

This is goood for me i always need coffee taking care of my 2 nephews and neice and im still young this is always a life saver for me to keep me going so they dont watch themselves lol.

cece from ny

163 Anonymous said...

what a fun giveaway!!! I LOVE coffee!!!

164 Aubrey said...

I could REALLY use some more coffee!

165 Reader Melly said...

Please me! Coffee freak here!

166 liz simmonds said...

yummy...my huney would love some dunkin in his stocking!

167 Kristen said...

OOH! My MIL LOVES Dunkin' Donuts!

168 Lisa Noel said...

eewww coffee!!! but dunkin donuts...yum-o.

169 Ali said...

MMMM coffee! We buy Dunkin in our house by the bag!

170 Anonymous said...

Perfect gift for the Moms!

171 Anonymous said...

woohooo coffee and donuts ..yummy

Jennhoop

172 Anonymous said...

I run on Dunkin' too! Love that stuff.

Linda C.

173 Anonymous said...

Mmmmm, YUMMY! Sign me up, sign me up!!!

Donna in PA :)

174 Anonymous said...

Great teacher present!
Thanks for the idea!
sotabooks@earthlink.net

175 Anonymous said...

I used to live down near Kankakee- they don't have DD down there-- and I would drive to Lansing for a cup of coffee sometimes!

Love your blog,
Melissa, Illinois

176 Margo said...

What an interesting recipe with the scallops and coffee!!!!!

177 God Made Playdough said...

I'd love to try this!

178 Anonymous said...

Love Dunkin'!!

179 Michelle said...

Ooo, I love those recipes! I never would have thought of cooking with coffee. Yum! What a fun prize!

180 Anonymous said...

Great gift for my boyfriend!

181 dhaynes said...

Pick me pick me. Every time my friend goes home to Boston she brings home some Dunkin coffe, I love it!

Diane H

182 GE is me said...

OOOOhhhh! Pick me, pick me!
-Gail

183 Anonymous said...

Mmmmmm coffee!

184 Anonymous said...

No DD here in Alaska :(

185 Anonymous said...

I have been wanting to try their coffee - everyone says it is so good!!
rankin1997@hotmail.com

186 onehotrobot said...

Yummy, yummy, yummy!

187 Anonymous said...

Coffee??? Count me in.
Chan (who works graveyard)

188 Anonymous said...

Yummy!!! The scallops recipe sounds great - can't wait to try it!

SPepper22

189 Anonymous said...

This would be a nice gift... will I ever be the random pick? lol...
lilkj (Kathy)

190 Unknown said...

Coffee and donuts - perfect match! Yum! Yum! Yum!

191 Melissa said...

Okay, count me in. I love me some DD coffee! Besides, that's where I got gifts for the bus drivers an aids/helpers for Christmas, although I didn't get them coffee, but gift cards and some homemade biscotti to go with it!!! So I would love one of the gift packs for myself! Or maybe the bus driver because I ate his biscotti after the kids had a snow day their last day of school and so the bus driver didn't get his gift yet!! This would save me from having to make another batch of the biscotti!!!
Melissa K

192 Kellee said...

I totally run on Dunkin...but even in the freezing cold I love their ICED COFFEE!!!!

193 Ali said...

Oh this one would be perfect to give to my Dad! Pick me, pick me!

194 Anonymous said...

Duncan Donuts coffee is my fav. I discovered it about a year ago and I'm hooked. We don't have DD down where I am in the south :-( but I can get the coffee at Sam's in a big bag!
Love your blog!
"Lydia Cate"

195 Anonymous said...

I'm living on dunkin... well at least on the days when I'm self medicating my Adult ADD (which is quite often).

Allie
tjaksv (at) yahoo (dot) com

196 Lyndsay said...

Sounds YUMMY!!

197 Anonymous said...

Dunkin Donuts is awesome. Much
better than that other joint that
is on every street corner!!!!!
Debbie P.

198 Anonymous said...

Mmmmm, coffee...I love coffee. My DH is a big Dunkin Donuts fan, too. My sons are equally enamored. They are all about the munchkins, while personally my favorite is the maple frosted donut!

199 Mo said...

COFFEE NOW! Jeremy Piven I am not.

200 Lisa said...

I love Dunkin Donuts!!

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