Let me first disclose that even though today’s recipe is called honey “bourbon” chicken, there is no bourbon in the recipe. I have made bourbon chicken before and did a little digging into how the recipe came about. The original recipe is usually made with bourbon whiskey. However, it also was a popular dish... Read More
The key to making these meatballs is to brown them first in a skillet and then braise them in a sauce of red wine and tomatoes. Serve them with crusty bread or spaghetti to sop up the sauce.
Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones. Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives.
Inspired by the Cuban national dish moros y cristianos (Moors and Christians), this robust meal is complete on its own. Depending on your mood, serve strong, hot Cuban-style coffee or chilled beer.