The Yankee Chef

Authentic American Chop Suey

Bacon Jam Recipe

holidayfruitandnutbrittle// Jim Bailey

Holiday Fruit and Nut Brittle

Literally meaning three milk cake, this Latin American cake is a super moist cake that will have you thinking about other ways you can flavor it and make it your own! Technically I should not be calling this Tres Leche because I only used 2 kinds of milk, the eggnog and whipped topping. But the classic preparation uses sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream, which is just a little fat overindulgence for me.

Eggnog Tres Leches Cake

A Canadian favorite with a twist�Canadian Split Pea Soup, Italian Style. If pancetta is too expensive, by all means, try other cured hams, or even boiled ham. I have used a new product from my deli called Italian Hot Ham, and the heat is absolutely perfect.

Canadian Split Pea Soup: Italian-Style

A Tipperary Apple Barley Pudding by Chef Jim Bailey. Many centuries ago, in Ireland, barley was a cereal grain that was widely used in kitchens during St. Patrick's time, which many historians have only summarized as being in the 5th century. So barley was used as a thickener, porridge, bread, pastries and, of course through natural progression, desserts of all kinds.

Tipperary Apple Barley Pudding

Now tell me this isn't a dilemma: whether to make chocolate chip cookies or gooey, fudgy brownies for yourself or your children....Of course it is! There's no need to make a choice. The solution? Gooey Brookies.�

Gooey Brookies

Many recipes use a dozen ingredients for a jerk sauce, but there is simply no need. I think you're going to truly love this Salisbury Jerky Burger and not just because of the jerk taste, but because we add a little "salisbury" flavor to it.

Salisbury Jerky Burgers

Duchess Gratin Potato Slab

Hearthside Apple Sugar Cookie Tart

This classic New England Blueberry Slump recipe is a cousin to the cobbler, served with dumplings on top instead of biscuits.

True New England Blueberry Slump

Fruit and Nut Wreath