Bacon-Bourbon Jam (with Bangers)
I ran across this recipe on Serious Eats and thought it sounded pretty good….but this was soooo beyond good! This bacon jam is unbelievably tasty – so amazing that James said it was “slap your...
View ArticleHam with Candied Orange Glaze
Ham Ham Ham Ham (Glorious Ham)! Ham is all over the place! For many people, a glazed ham is the centerpiece of an Easter dinner. Consequently, when I went to the grocery on April 23rd, the meat case...
View ArticleThanksgiving Round-up
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday. For a cook, there is nothing quite so satisfying as planning, cooking, and serving up a feast to your family or friends. One giant meal for the day, with lots of...
View ArticleCrustless Mini Pecan Pies (grain-free)
Pie filling recipe adapted from Cooks Illustrated (membership required to view link) This recipe may have been born out of my inability to concoct a gluten-free pie crust that meets my satisfaction,...
View ArticleMaple-Bourbon Smoked Pork Belly
Modified from Los Angeles Times What a smoking weekend! Determined to clear out some of the pork products in the freezer, we decided to get the Big Green Egg smoking most of the day Saturday with a...
View ArticleCranberry-Cherry Bourbon Compote
Cranberry sauce isn’t everyone’s favorite, but I personally have a deep abiding love for the stuff and can’t imagine a Thanksgiving table without it. I usually try a new recipe every year – there’s...
View Article“Great Balls of Fire” Bourbon Mustard Sauce
Hat tip to Pork n Whiskey blog! Bourbon, mustard, and pork…great combination! Oh look, the recipe says to flambé the bourbon. “I can do that”, I think to myself. “This will make a great photo for...
View ArticleHoney Mustard Wings with a Kick
I have a definite weakness for sticky-sweet-spicy chicken wing sauces, and this might be the ultimate. I know, I say that every time, but when you have to keep tasting … Continue reading →
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