Fresh berries in and on whipped, chilled cream cheese would have been enough. But no. We're upping the ante with a chocolate chip cookie crust. Pure heaven.
Sheet cakes are considered Texan when they are baked, frosted and served from a jellyroll pan. So what makes this one the best ever? Deep chocolate flavor and toasted pecans.
The oohs and ahhs will be for you instead of the waiter when you serve this restaurant fave with layers of moist cake, caramel filling and chocolate-dipped wafers.
Beantown is famous for this classic combination of rich chocolate and creamy filling. Our made-over version is airier, more delicate and lower in fat than the original.
Pork shoulder has the double advantage of pairing well with both white and red wines, and being one of the cheaper cuts at the meat counter. Long-braised and roasted, it also delivers a huge amount of flavor. Serve these sandwiches with fresh cilantro sprigs and thinly sliced sweet onions (such as Maui) for each person to add to taste.
