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Bourbon Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Carlotta

This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: chicken (my all-time favorite food is chicken caesar salad), vegetables (hello, baby corn!), and bourbon. Yes, bourbon. If you doubt my affinity for this Kentucky-made, corn-based, charred-oak-barrel-aged beverage, just search my blog. At least one dozen recipes using bourbon pop up. I love that stuff! The secret … Read more Bourbon Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry

Maple & Cider Glazed Pork Chops

January 15, 2022January 14, 2022 by Carlotta

One of the trips we took as kids encompassed several of the New England states. Two places made an impact on me: Maine with the fresh lobster and steamed clams, and Vermont with all that maple syrup.

Smoked Burgers with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Brie

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by Carlotta

The title is a mouthful! But what you really want is a mouthful of this juicy smoked burger with the sweet and spicy bourbon-laced bacon jam, and rich, smooth brie melted on top. Yes, trust me! That is exactly the mouthful we should all be having at this very moment. We recently enjoyed dinner at … Read more Smoked Burgers with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Brie

Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Carlotta

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in his journals: “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Friendship is one of those most-precious gifts that should never be neglected. You know with full confidence which friends you trust most — those that will continue to love you … Read more Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham

Spiced Cider Sangria

September 19, 2019September 9, 2019 by Carlotta

Every family has its quirks and weirdness. My family may just have more than our share, but I love them anyway! When serving spiced apple cider to our kids when they were younger, we called it “Spider”. SPIced ciDER. Get it? Mash-up of words? Of course, so why not create a delicious mash-up of beverages???

Maple Vinaigrette with Goat Cheese Salad

June 5, 2019October 5, 2017 by Carlotta

This is a dangerously delicious salad. One of those salads that will tempt you to eat nothing else for dinner. Or at least nibble the ingredients while preparing it, leaving you with no appetite for other food. But the risk is worth taking!

Old Fashioned

December 24, 2021October 5, 2017 by Carlotta

Very few things in this country can claim a 200+ year history, especially one riddled with drama, scandal, and fame. But even though the Old Fashioned has a lengthy and colourful history, it is very new to me.

Bourbon and Bacon Jam

December 18, 2022January 3, 2017 by Carlotta

Have you ever put something off because you feared failure? Maybe you delayed a difficult conversation because you might say the wrong thing. Or perhaps you avoid wedding dances for fear of looking like a klutz. Or, like me, you decide to put off that first experience of skydiving because “failure” would be quite tragic. 😂 Well, I have wanted to make bacon jam for years, but have been afraid the end result would be disappointing. But the day of boldness finally arrived.

Apple Crisp with Bourbon Cider Reduction

June 28, 2021November 9, 2016 by Carlotta

This is probably the most incredible apple crisp you will ever taste, in my humble opinion. It is sweet, tart, chewy, buttery, and boasts a surprise with the sauce that looks like caramel, but has a fresh appley-citrusy-bourbony zing.

I have a couple different philosophies when it comes to dessert:

Bourbon Chicken Thighs

June 28, 2021October 21, 2016 by Carlotta

With the onset of the fall schedule, I need to do more advance preparation than during summer break. Some times my brain doesn’t like to think and plan! Spontaneity is too much fun — except at 6:30pm when everyone is hungry!

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