Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Is it a cocktail or a dessert? I say both! Bourbon and Hot Fudge Milkshake.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Braised Colorado Grass Fed Short Ribs with Cheesy Horseradish Grits, Sweet and Sour Porter Sauce

Irish Colcannon - Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage and Onion Mirapoix served with Irish Whiskey Ribeyes.

How to Make Goat Cheese, Goat Cheese Wellington - goat cheese, sausage and mushrooms in puff pastry

Personal Favorites from 2012

Heath Bar Slice ‘n Bake Shortbread Cookies

Hot Buttered Rum, cocktail made from a divine mixture, also a great gift!

Gingerbread Kahlua Date Nut Bread with white chocolate, topped with a Cream Cheese Kahlua spread, perfect for the holidays

Make your own homemade Raspberry Liqueur and then make this Raspberry Cosmo!

Maple, Bacon and Bourbon Spiced Walnuts

Kale Pesto did what no other could do, made me love Kale!

Brown butter Rice Krispy Treats with chocolate, toasted walnuts and salted caramel. Yes, decadent.

Sweet Potatoes,Caramelized Onions, Jalapeno, topped with Pecan Chipotle Streusel

Butternut Squash, Potato and Roasted Pepper Soup, perfect for fall

It's apple season and in our home that means Pikes Peak Spiked Apple Crisp.

Cheesy Waffle Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

Sicilian Chocolate Gelato with Bourbon and Dark Chocolate Chips, richness of the chocolate combined with the bourbon made for a completely swoonworthy treat!

How Angel Food Cake Became Brownies with Bourbon Caramel Sauce.

Strawberry Squares - An almost 40 year old recipe that's still perfect today.

Apple, Pancetta and Cheddar Cheese Grilled Croissant for National Cheese Month!

Biscoff cookies with a Biscoff and cream cheese filling.

The Classic Irish Coffee and a bit of history!

Iconic French Onion Soup from Famous & Barr in St. Louis, Missouri.

Spiced, honey brushed chicken thighs.

Shepherd's Pie and a beer pairing at Fado Irish Pub.

The Best Guacamole is all about the Avocado.

White Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake with Salted Chocolate/Caramel Topping

Larimer Toffee Squares - Named after a historic district in Denver but really a quick and easy toffee cookie.

Red Lentil Soup with Ham and Curry

Peasant Boule Bread with Meyer Lemon

Fried Turkey with a Honey, Bourbon & Pecan Glaze. Not just for the holidays! Indoor turkey fryer makes it easy and safe.

The perfect dessert for New Years. A decadent chocolate, Frangelico and meringue layered cake.

Wood butter - a recipe for your wood utensils and cutting boards.

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies with White Chocolate Ornaments

Cocoa, Cayenne and Espresso roasted walnuts are the perfect party appetizer.

Lemon glaze over a sour cream topping makes for an ultimate cheesecake experience!

Cherry Ricotta Crostata with Port Wine/Bing Cherry Sauce

The perfect summer dessert! Limoncello and Cream Cheese Pound Cake served with blueberries and raspberries.

Barbecued pork steaks with a molasses, mustard and rum glaze topped with a savory apple butter and fried sage leaves.

Spinach Salad with Bacon, Pear and Mozzarella Cheese with a Bacon, Honey and Mustard Dressing

Affogato - An adult sundae! Vanilla ice cream or gelato topped with espresso, caramel and salted nuts.

Oatmeal cookies with pomegranate infused cranberries from Dorie Greenspan.