Another C@H winner!! I must admit tho, I had to do an abbreviated version - trying to use up goodies before we left, so I had a small chunk of pork tenderloin and a couple of chix thighs. And I had to finish up some other side dishes, so didn't do the potatoes. But those are so close to some that I already do, that I know they will be a winner also!!
I liked the 'brown sugar, salt, cayenne' rub, altho I think it could have used a little more flavor. It was a nice addition.
But, we really enjoyed the Summer Relish (had a half of a jalapeno in frig, so added it also) - that is definitely a repeat!
All in all a very tasty dinner - didn't fix a dessert. But...speaking of desserts, I did do one a couple nites later that was really good - not a c@h, just throw together.
a 'six-pack' of Keebler's graham cracker individual little pie crusts.
Smear ~1 T. of peanut butter on the crust.
Add a big scoop of coffee ice cream
Put in freezer till ready to serve.
Take out and drizzle with Chocolate-Honey Sauce (I think I posted the recipe for this)
top with toasted chopped nuts.
My, this was good!! There were three of us, so dessert was taken care of for the two nites our friend was here.
In case I didn't post it - Chcolate-Honey Sauce
8 Ozs Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 C (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter
3 Tbsps Honey
Optional: a Pinch of Cayenne
Stir chocolate, butter & honey (and cayenne, if using) in top of double boiler set over simmering water till melted & smooth.
Sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead.
Cool completely; cover and refrigerate.
Stir in top of double boiler till heated thru before using (note: or carefully warm up in microwave, just seconds at a time till pliable)
This particular sauce is so good on ice cream because it sets up but not a hard 'set up' and it doesn't puddle around the plate. Plus...it's just delicious, especially with a pinch of cayenne!!
I liked the 'brown sugar, salt, cayenne' rub, altho I think it could have used a little more flavor. It was a nice addition.
But, we really enjoyed the Summer Relish (had a half of a jalapeno in frig, so added it also) - that is definitely a repeat!
All in all a very tasty dinner - didn't fix a dessert. But...speaking of desserts, I did do one a couple nites later that was really good - not a c@h, just throw together.
a 'six-pack' of Keebler's graham cracker individual little pie crusts.
Smear ~1 T. of peanut butter on the crust.
Add a big scoop of coffee ice cream
Put in freezer till ready to serve.
Take out and drizzle with Chocolate-Honey Sauce (I think I posted the recipe for this)
top with toasted chopped nuts.
My, this was good!! There were three of us, so dessert was taken care of for the two nites our friend was here.
In case I didn't post it - Chcolate-Honey Sauce
8 Ozs Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 C (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter
3 Tbsps Honey
Optional: a Pinch of Cayenne
Stir chocolate, butter & honey (and cayenne, if using) in top of double boiler set over simmering water till melted & smooth.
Sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead.
Cool completely; cover and refrigerate.
Stir in top of double boiler till heated thru before using (note: or carefully warm up in microwave, just seconds at a time till pliable)
This particular sauce is so good on ice cream because it sets up but not a hard 'set up' and it doesn't puddle around the plate. Plus...it's just delicious, especially with a pinch of cayenne!!
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