Sweet Potato Bourbon Mash

Bourbon makes everything better. 4 large sweet potatoes, pricked with a fork 1 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup each bourbon, dark brown sugar, molasses 1 teaspoon salt 2 dashes Tabasco sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet for…

Cornbread Topped BBQ Chicken

A favorite from an old Rachael Ray magazine.   3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 – 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons…

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Oh Bourbon. How do I love thee? Let me the count the ways. Here’s #1 Pie crust for a 9-inch pie – unbaked. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 3 1/2 Tbsp. bourbon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup semi-sweet…