This recipe has traveled to many parts of the country. That's because I've served it to guests from Washington to New Hampshire, and they always ask for the recipe before I leave! My grown children all have a copy, too-it never fails to get rave reviews.
I would never think to pair pumpkin with dulce de leche, but it works. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since both of those ingredients are pretty awesome on their own.
Imagine a big wedge of the Cheesecake Factory's Oreo Cheesecake that you can hold in your hand. Sure, it's not the classiest thing to ever come out of my oven... but who cares. Warm one (or two) up in the microwave, top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy a filthy good treat.
More suited to a cocktail party than a baseball game, this riff on Cracker Jack by Atlanta pastry chef Taria Camerino is sweetened with agave nectar and spiked with tequila. Slow-baking turns the popcorn-nut mix fabulously crunchy.
These couldn't have been easier and the results were delicious. I added some green pepper for color and flavor and I think mushrooms would also be good.
Warm, coin-shaped slices of pan-fried carrots, white alubia beans, and chopped dill tossed with a tangy-sweet lemon shallot dressing. It tastes good the day you make it, even better the day after.
