This rum cake offers a wonderful dessert for fall and winter menus- and is best when prepared a day in advance. If you remember the liquor infused holiday cakes that Neiman Marcus was famous for during the holidays, this recipe is comparable: [Read more…] about Rum Cake
Houston’s Kale Salad CopyCat Recipe
This post is an update of a popular previous post, now easier to print. As we settle into a new year with healthy resolutions, we might as well back our good dietary intentions with great menu options. So, Kale Salad, I’m looking at you with a CopyCat version of my favorite salad from Houstons. [Read more…] about Houston’s Kale Salad CopyCat Recipe
Peach Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love homemade ice cream? It is so easy to make and so good. This is one of my all time favorite desserts that we used to make at home when I was growing up. It tastes best when the peaches are very ripe and juicy, so take full advantage of peach season because it’s never long enough. [Read more…] about Peach Ice Cream
Fourme d’Ambert Tart With Port-Braised Asian Pear
This savory starter with a hint of sweet is a show stopper. The work is 95% on the prep end, which makes it look easy once you are ready to serve this course. The combination of flavors promises to enchant the taste buds and leave a lasting first impression… [Read more…] about Fourme d’Ambert Tart With Port-Braised Asian Pear
Short Ribs, Instant Pot Version
This three-ingredient recipe for short ribs was soooo easy and so good that it made me think twice about ousting my slow cooker when I voyaged into Instant Pot cooking. I did some experimenting this weekend and successfully converted it to an Instant Pot recipe that is, believe it or not, even easier, with a better result. The original recipe ran on this site in 2013, and continues to get crazy traffic, especially around Super Bowl time when people are planning their football food menus. The ingredients are exactly the same minus flour, the mess is less by a lot, and the time reduced from almost five hours to about one hour total including cook time. The short ribs and onions stay intact better with meat every bit as tender and flavorful as the original recipe, making this version a huge win. Perfect cold weather food, football food, comfort food- this recipe is a crowd pleaser, and it is so easy that it does not require precise measurements. It’s hard to mess this one up. [Read more…] about Short Ribs, Instant Pot Version
