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bourbon legends

If looks were everything. I’d be all over this. Wouldn’t you say that’s pretty easy on the eyes? Sadly, it has two things going against it in my book—a)it’s cheesecake (which ranks pretty low on my list of cake preferences), and b)it’s flavored with pumpkin, which I’ve never particularly liked. Regardless of the fact that more »

Braised Beef Short Rib and Kabocha Pumpkin Stew

Ribs should not be saved for summer alone.  While there is nothing quite like a sticky grilled rib on a hot summer evening, there is also nothing like a bowl of slow braised ribs to comfort your soul during the winter months.   This recipe screams Fall comfort food;  warm, spicy, and filling.  I normally more »

Pumpkin, Black Bean, & Jalapeno Quesadilla with Chipotle Pumpkin Crema

Ok, so your kids (and you, too!) hopefully wolfed down the Creamy Stovetop Pumpkin Mac & Cheese. How about a festive Halloween lunch catered especially to adult taste buds? These orange and black quesadillas boast a triple threat of heat: minced jalapeno pepper, chipotle hot sauce, and jalapeno cheddar cheese. Spicy enough to keep from the more »

Creamy Stovetop Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

If you have kids, you may already be cringing at the thought of the Trick-Or-Treating bounty they’ll surely bring home on the 31st. You and I both know that a healthy dinner will be the last thing on their minds once the costumes are on and the sun starts to set, beckoning them out into more »