Steak Diane

2 filet mignon salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup cognac 2 tsp dijon 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 2 drops tabasco Season the filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium high… Continue reading Steak Diane

Turtle Bars

butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder brown sugar 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1/4 cup all-purpose flour pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons dark corn syrup 1/3 cup heavy cream 3 cups pecans, toasted lightly 1 tablespoon dark rum Line the bottom of a greased 13- by 9-inch baking pan with wax paper and… Continue reading Turtle Bars

Peaches and Cream

2 oz. vanilla vodka 2 oz. peach schnapps 2 oz. milk 2 oz. light cream ice Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.  Shake well and strain between 2 glasses.

Snow Plow

8 oz. hot chocolate 1 oz. bailey's 1 oz. malibu 1/2 oz. creme de cacao whipped cream Combine the hot chocolat, and the alcohol.  Pour in 2 mugs.  Top with whipped cream.

Vermouth Chicken

8 pieces chicken 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 tbsp rendered bacon fat 2 tbsp butter 3/4 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup light cream milk Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a plastic bag.  Shake the chicken pieces in… Continue reading Vermouth Chicken

Fudge Pecan Brownies

Nonstick vegetable oil spray 5 ounces plus 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate… Continue reading Fudge Pecan Brownies