The Biker eNews Grill
March 2010 Edition

By Chef FatBoy

Happy St. Patty's Day, welcome to "The Biker eNews Grill" where you'll find the very best in Biker food recipes by Bikers for Bikers. Each Month we'll post some of my own recipes and those received from Bikers all over the world. Happy St. Patty's Day to all, you've got to see all the awesome Bikers St. Patty's Day recipes we have for you this Month. We all can't be Irish, but we sure like to eat so bring it on baby! Have fun, enjoy and please leave room for Melody's Desserts!! You're going to love these!!

Hey! Join in the fun, send me your favorite recipes and we'll get them posted here for all to see and try. Please e-mail them to: fatboy@chef-fatboy.com and while you're at it, check out my website at: www.chef-fatboy.com for more wonderful Biker recipes and more. Oh! If you're into Wild Game stop by and see Old Grizzly Pete's tab, where there's always something good to eat. You'll be glad you did and so will I.

Ride safe and always EAT WELL!

Chef FatBoy & Melody

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Irish Pepper Steak
Submitted by: Jake Root, Del

Ingredients:
Whiskey Pepper Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped white onion
2 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons whiskey
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Pepper Steak:
1 (16-ounce) sirloin steak, cut into two portions
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Salt

Directions: Fire up the barbecue. In a saucepan or deep skillet, make the whiskey pepper sauce by sautéing the white onions in the butter over high heat. In about 3 minutes the onions will begin to turn brown. Add 1 cup of the beef stock to the onions. Add the cracked black pepper and garlic at this point as well. Continue to simmer over medium/high heat until the sauce has reduced by about half. Add the whiskey, green onion, and remaining 1 cup of beef stock to the sauce and let it simmer over low heat while you prepare the steaks. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper over the entire surface of each side of the sirloin steaks and press it into the steaks so that it sticks. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Drop the steaks into the melted butter and sear each side of the steaks for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until brown. When the barbecue is good and hot, grill the steaks for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until they are done to your liking. Salt the steaks lightly as they grill. When the steaks are just about done, combine the cornstarch with the tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Stir just until the cornstarch dissolves. Remove the whiskey sauce from the heat and add the cornstarch to it. Put the sauce back on the heat and continue to cook on low until the sauce is thickened to the consistency you desire. Serve the steaks doused with whiskey pepper sauce. Yield: 2 servings

Irish Beef Tenderloin
Makes: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients:
1 part Whiskey or bourbon
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. soy sauce
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 c. water
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped
1 (5 lb.) beef tenderloin, silver connective tissue removed
Oil, to brush grill

Directions: Preheat grill or oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare marinade by combining the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, cilantro, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, water and thyme in a bowl. Make sure the tenderloin has been cleaned and the tissues have been removed. Fold the tail end of the beef back underneath itself so that it is of uniform thickness and secure with butcher's string. Place meat in a dish and pour marinade over meat, cover and refrigerate for approximately 8 to 12 hours, turning meat over several times. When grill is ready, place meat on oiled surface and reserve the liquid from the marinade. Cook over high heat with lid closed, turning meat often and occasionally basting with the marinade. The tenderloin will cook to rare in approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Irish Bacon and Bourbon Baked Beans
Submitted by: Marsha Weeks, Va.

Ingredients
2 16-oz cans pork & beans
1 green pepper, diced
4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, diced
1 4-oz can mushrooms bits & pieces, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Bourbon or Whiskey
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions: Cook bacon until crisp. Crumble. In a large pot, combine the beans and remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 8-12.

Whisky Carrots
Submitted by: Abby MacGeorge, Del.

Ingredients
3 pounds frozen crinkle cut carrots
1 stick butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
2 ounces Whiskey or Bourbon
Directions: Boil carrots until almost tender, drain. In saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate until bubbly. Stir in Bourbon and remove from heat. Place carrots snuggly in baking dish. Pour sauce over carrots and bake uncovered for 1 hour at 325 degrees.

St. Patty's Pork Tenderloin
Submitted by: sweetdaddybob, FL.

Ingredients
1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons Bourbon or Whisky
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 pound pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a 7 x 11 inch baking dish with foil coated in non-stick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine sugar, Bourbon / Whisky, water and vanilla. Mix well, set aside. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper. Place in baking dish. Spoon half of sugar mixture over tenderloins. Roast for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon remaining sugar mixture over the tenderloins. Roast 5-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and serve with sauce from the pan.

Irish Strip Steak
Submitted by: Ray Konopka, FL.

Ingredients
1/4 cup Bourbon or Whisky
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 pounds New York Strip Steak

Directions: Combine first 8 ingredients and mix thoroughly with a whisk. Trim 1/2 inch of fat from strip steak. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Place strip steak in a pan and cover with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Grill steak to taste. Baste frequently.

Whiskey Beef Barbecue
Submitted by: bigjim, Al.

Ingredients
1 beef rump roast (Approximately 3 pounds)
2 bottles Jim Beam Barbecue Sauce or your favorite
1 bottle Whiskey or Bourbon
Directions: Thoroughly rinse the roast with water. Place the roast in a slow cooker or crock pot with enough water to cover the bottom half of the roast. Apply the salt and pepper to the roast according to your own taste. Set the cooker or crock-pot to medium. Allow the roast to cook until a meat thermometer reaches 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the roast from the slow cooker or crock-pot and allow to cool. Once the roast is cool, cut it into slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Using your fingers, pull apart or shred the meat into smaller pieces. Rinse the slow cooker or crock-pot prior to putting all of the shredded meat back into it. Add 29 ounces of Barbecue Sauce. Mix the shredded meat and barbecue sauce thoroughly. Then add approximately 1/4 cup Bourbon. Set the slow cooker or crock-pot on low to medium setting. Allow the shredded meat and barbecue sauce to cook for about 2 hours. Stir regularly and add more Bourbon to taste. Serve the Bourbon Bluegrass Beef Barbecue sandwich style using freshly baked potato bread.

Bourbon Wild Rice
Submitted by: motormamma, GA.

Ingredients
1 cup wild rice, soaked
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
6 large mushrooms, thinly sliced
6-8 fresh chestnuts, peeled or one 10-oz. can
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 ounces Bourbon
2 1/2 cups rich chicken stock
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté shallot and mushrooms in butter. Remove from pan. Add chestnuts and raisins to liquid and brown. Pour in Bourbon. Return shallots and mushrooms to pan. Add wild rice and stock. Mix well and season to taste. Cover and place in oven for 45 minutes to one hour.

Chicken with a Kick
Submitted by: marzee, Del.

Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Bourbon or Whisky
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions: Place chicken between two pieces of wax paper and pound to 1/2-inch thickness; place in a baking dish. Combine brown sugar and next five ingredients. Brush mustard mixture on both sides of chicken. Cover and marinate for one hour in refrigerator. Remove chicken, save marinade. Combine butter and oil in large skillet over medium/high heat and sauté chicken until done. Remove drippings from skillet and place chicken on a serving platter. Add marinade to skillet and bring to a boil, pour over chicken and serve.

Grilled Marinated Irish Grouper
Submitted by: Capt'n Rob, FL.

Ingredients
4-6 filets grouper fish
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups Bourbon
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon mint leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions: In blender or food processor, combine all marinade ingredients at high speed. Ladle marinade into 13x9x2 inch non-metal dish and add fish. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours, turning once. Coat wire basket with olive oil and arrange fish in basket. Heat coals in grill to red-hot. Move coals to side and grill fish in basket for 7 to 8 minutes with grill covered until fish flakes easily in center. Baste often with marinade. Serve immediately with lemon slices.

Irish Baby Back Ribs
Submitted by: bigjim, Al.

Ingredients
2 full racks (quartered) baby back ribs
1 quart beef broth
2 cups Barbeque Sauce
1 cup honey
¼ cup Bourbon or Whisky

Directions: Place ribs and beef broth in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, and add enough water to fully cover ribs. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Once tender, remove and set aside. Preheat the grill to medium heat. In a medium bowl, combine barbeque sauce, Bourbon and honey. Baste ribs generously with sauce and grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

Bourbon Grilled Chicken
Submitted by: Tom Johnson, FL.

Ingredients
Marinade:
1/4 C Chablis cooking wine
1 C butter, melted
1/4 C water
1/4 C lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt to taste
1/4 tsp pepper to taste
Glaze:
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp hot sauce
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 C Bourbon
2 C brown sugar
1/4 C water
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions: Four boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. To make marinade: In a container, combine first four ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix. Marinade can also be used for basting during grilling. To make glaze: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Apply glaze just before removing chicken from grill. To prepare chicken breasts: Marinate for 5 - 10 minutes. Place chicken on the grill or in a sauté pan. Baste often while cooking. When cooked to your satisfaction, brush liberally with glaze. Remove immediately to serving dish.

Red Cabbage and Apples with Bourbon
Submitted by: Helen Booth, UK.

Ingredients
1 medium head red cabbage, chopped
2 apples, sliced
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
4 ounces Bourbon

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and add nutmeg, orange peel and Bourbon. Add vinegar and orange juice. Fold in cabbage and apples. Cover and Bake for 45 minutes.

Mixed St. Patty's Vegetables
Submitted by: Barbara French, Del.

Ingredients
1 medium celery root
4 large carrots or 12 oz. package of baby carrots
2 medium turnips
1/2 stick butter
2 sprigs fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried
4 ounces Bourbon
4 ounces whipping cream at room temperature

Directions: Peel vegetables and cut in pieces. (Celery root must be placed in acidic water - 1 ounce vinegar to four cups water - after peeling). Steam vegetables using some of the acidic water. In another pan, melt the butter and add tarragon and Bourbon. Fold in cream and vegetables. Serve immediately.

Smoked BBQ Irish Chicken
Submitted by: nanajaneb. Del.

Ingredients
1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds) cut into quarters
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
dried thyme, to taste
crushed red bell pepper flakes, to taste
3 c Barbeque Sauce
¼ cup Bourbon

Directions: Make sure the whole chicken is rinsed under running water. Cut chicken into quarters, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and pepper flakes on both sides. Set aside. Prepare your grill: Add wood charcoal and ignite. When charcoal has burned to white ash, add chicken quarters skin side down. You want to render as much grease from the skin without burning it or causing the grease to flare-up on the fire and burn the skin. Add soaked hickory chips to the edge of the fire to start the smoking process. Close the lid of the grill to seal in the smoke. Cook chicken about 8 to 10 minutes. If the smoke dies down, add another handful of hickory chips. Grill and smoke chicken for about 15 additional minutes, basting each piece with barbeque sauce, making sure the meat is cooking evenly on both sides. Remove from grill and serve on a platter.

Mixed Greens with Bourbon Vinaigrette
Submitted by: John and Abby Smith, FL.

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped shallots or green onions
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup & 1 tablespoon Bourbon
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh basil leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 pear, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
6 cups mixed salad greens (endive, bibb, romaine, or any combination, cleaned and torn into pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into julienne strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into julienne strips

Directions: For dressing, cook shallots or onions over medium-high heat in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add 1/2 cup Bourbon. Cook about 5 minutes, uncovered, until mixture is reduced to a glaze. Add parsley, basil, and thyme. Cook 1 minute. Cool to room temperature. Add remaining oil, vinegar, Bourbon, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Chill at least 2 hours. Toast walnuts in preheated 350-degree oven 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool. Combine walnuts and remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Makes 4-6 servings.

Tipsy Chicken Breasts
Submitted by: Bonnie Rae Foster, Del.

Ingredients
2 boneless chicken beasts
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Bourbon

Cooking Instructions: Melt butter in a frying pan. Sprinkle basil in both sides of chicken breasts and sauté on medium until chicken is done and slightly browned. De-glaze the pan with orange juice and Bourbon, simmering until sauce is reduced slightly. Place chicken on rice and top with the orange-bourbon sauce. Serves 2.

Pork and Bourbon
Submitted by: Fred Barnes, Va.

Ingredients
3 pork tenderloins, about 10 ounces each
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cloves garlic, put through a garlic press or mashed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 thick slices of bacon
1/2 cup Bourbon or Whiskey

Directions: Rub tops of tenderloin with combined salt, pepper, and garlic. Wrap bacon evenly around tenderloins; secure with wooden picks. (May be covered and refrigerated up to 8 hours before roasting.) Place tenderloins on rack in shallow foil-lined roasting pan. Roast in a 375 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until thermometer placed in thickest part registers 150 degrees. Transfer tenderloins to large skillet; add Bourbon. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, turning tenderloins once to coat. Carefully ignite and shake skillet until flames subside. Transfer tenderloins to carving board, discarding wooden picks. Slice tenderloins and bacon crosswise into 1/2 inch slices; arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with pan juices.

Sausage and Country Ham Mushrooms
Submitted by: Jack Travares, FL.

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground sausage
1/2 pound cooked country ham
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced sweet red peppers
8 ounces cream cheese
1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup Bourbon
36 large mushroom caps

Directions: Sauté sausage and onions. Drain fat. Cool for about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fill mushroom caps with mixture and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Spicy Barbequed Irish Pork Chops
Submitted by: Ed Glaser, Del.

Ingredients
1 12-16 ounce bottle Barbeque Sauce
1-2 ounces Louisiana Hot Sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 ounce soy sauce
1 cup mustard
1 cup ketchup
3 ounces mustard
2 ounces vinegar (apple cider or white)
1 ounce Bourbon or Whisky

Directions: Place chops snugly in a two-inch deep baking dish. Lightly coat with Bourbon and sprinkle with seasoning. Broil on high for five minutes, flip, season and broil five more minutes. Remove and cover top and bottom of pork chops with barbeque sauce mix (mix together all above ingredients under sauce). Cook on low setting 250 degrees for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Remove and pour off some of the juices and sauce so the chops are about halfway exposed but still have plenty of sauce on top. Broil on medium setting 350 degrees until sauce becomes dark and caramelized, about 12-15 minutes.

Spicy Irish Bourbon Chili
Submitted by: Ed Glaser, Del.

Ingredients
3 pounds ground chuck
1 stick butter
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
1 8-ounce can cut mushrooms, drained
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
2-1/2 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1-3 teaspoons ground red pepper
1-1/4 ounce package chili seasoning mix
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained
3/4 cup Bourbon
2 16-ounce cans tomato sauce

Directions: Brown ground chuck and minced garlic. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onion and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes. Add the ground chuck and garlic mixture to pot (DO NOT DRAIN). Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the Bourbon and beans. Use only 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper to begin with, adding more for hotter chili. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add the Bourbon and kidney beans and simmer for 1/2 hour longer. Add cooked spaghetti noodles if desired. Makes 8-10 servings.

Spicy Bourbon Shrimp
Submitted by: Ed Glaser, Del.

Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp
2 tablespoons clarified butter or peanut oil
1/2 tablespoon crushed mustard seed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 cloves chopped and crushed garlic
1 small onion
1/2 to 1 whole lemon
4 ounces Bourbon
6 fresh Italian plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced

Directions: Melt butter or heat oil. Do not burn. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté quickly. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp. Stir to mix and do not allow to burn. Add shrimp and toss continuously for one minute. Add Bourbon. Reduce heat and add tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes or until shells are pink. Serves 2. Serve over your favorite rice pilaf.

Steak a la Bourbon
Submitted by: Ed Glaser, Del.

Ingredients
1/4 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons light sesame oil
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 t-bone steaks (or rib-eyes)

Directions: Mix first five ingredients well. Place the two steaks into a shallow dish or plate and pour the marinade over the steaks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour prior to grilling. After 30 minutes in the refrigerator, turn the steaks over and allow to marinate for an additional 30 minutes. When the steaks are finished marinating, place the steaks on a hot grill and cook to your satisfaction. Serve your steaks with a tossed salad, baked potatoes, hot rolls and refreshing Bourbon and cola.

St. Patty's Stuffed Mushrooms
Submitted by: Ralph Kinsella, Va.

Ingredients
24 medium sized mushrooms
1 cup melted butter
2 small onions, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parsley, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste
Bourbon drizzles

Directions: Remove and chop mushroom stems. Combine chopped stems with butter, onion, garlic and parsley. Mix well. Add flour, bread crumbs, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Arrange the mushroom caps in a shallow baking dish, hollow side up, and drizzle a small amount of Bourbon in each cup. Fill with stuffing. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Add enough bourbon to cover bottom of baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes in 375 degree oven.

One Awesome Irish Stew
Submitted by: Jennie Wilson, KY.

Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
1 large can mushrooms
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 can mushroom soup
1 envelope dry onion soup mix

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large ovenproof casserole. Cover and bake for 3 hours in a 325-degree oven. Serve with hot biscuits. Makes 8 servings. Really great on a chilly day.

Barbecue Smokies with Bourbon
Submitted by: Scott Scharzenfeger, CT.

Ingredients
3 pounds little smokies
6 ounces grape jelly
36 ounces Barbecue sauce
8 ounces Bourbon

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a crock-pot. Simmer for 45 minutes.

Beefy Bourbon Chili
Submitted by: Brandon Moose, Del.

Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 19-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 14-ounce can kidney beans
2-3 tablespoons chili pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
10 ounces tomato juice
2 ounces Bourbon
2 5-ounce cans tomato puree/sauce

Directions: In a large pan, brown beef. Pour off fat. Add garlic, onions, pepper, and celery. Sauté lightly. Add remaining ingredients and simmer gently about one hour. Serves 6-8.

Bourbon Rice
Submitted by: Margie Foster, WVa.

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups wild rice
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, slicked
1/2 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1-1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions: Cook rice according to package directions. Cook onion and garlic in butter until tender, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; continue to cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and cooked rice. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered 8 minutes or until rice and mushrooms are glazed, stirring occasionally.

Desserts from Melody:

Melody's Apple Bourbon Cake

Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter

Directions: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Mix oil, eggs and sugar and beat until creamy. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add apples, Bourbon and nuts. Mix well. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Drizzle over cake.

Triple Layer Jam Cake

Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups blackberry jam
2 scant cups buttermilk
1 cup pecans or black walnuts
1 cup raisins or dates or 1/2 cup each
3 jiggers Bourbon

Directions: Cream butter and sugar together. Add beaten eggs. Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, soda, and spices; alternately add the sifted ingredients and buttermilk. Add jam, nuts, and raisins or dates. Mix well and pour into three 9-inch greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until done, Place pan of water in oven while cake is baking. When cake is cold, pour one jigger of Bourbon over each layer. Frost with Bourbon Caramel Frosting. Store in airtight container. Can be frozen.

Strawberry Bourbon Cheese Ring

Ingredients
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated and room temperature
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 medium onion grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 cup strawberry preserves

Directions: Combine all ingredients, except the preserves. Mix well. Mold into a ring and chill. Fill the center with the preserves when ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

Lemon Bourbon Cake

Ingredients
8 eggs yolks
3/4 cup butter
1-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
2-1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
4 tablespoons double action baking powder
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
1 teaspoon cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon

Directions: Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Beat the mixture until it is light and creamy. Beat the yolks one at a time and add Bourbon and lemon extract. Resift the flour with the baking powder. Add the sifted ingredients alternately with the milk in four additions. Beat the batter smooth after each addition. Pour into greased and floured pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until done. Ice with Lemon Bourbon frosting: Blend butter and sugar together. Beat in juice, cream, and Bourbon until desired spreading consistency is reached. Will frost a two-layer cake.

Bourbon Banana Cake
Submitted by: Arlene Lee, MD.

Ingredients
1/2 pound butter
3 cups sugar
2 cups bananas, mashed
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups all purpose
flour, sifted
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1/2 cup bananas, mashed
l teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 pound butter
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 cup toasted coconut
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3 drops yellow food coloring

Directions: Cake: Cream 1/2-pound butter and 3 cups sugar together. Add 2 cups mashed bananas and continue beating until mixture is completely smooth. Add beaten eggs and beat slightly. Sift baking soda and flour mixture together. Add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix in pecans, vanilla and Bourbon. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until cake is done. Cool on racks. Sprinkle 1/2 cup bananas with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, cream 1/4-pound butter. Add powdered sugar and bananas and blend well. Mix in coconut and finely chopped nuts. Add food coloring to desired color. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Bourbon / Whiskey Cake
Submitted by: Helen Booth, UK.

Ingredients
1 pound candied cherries
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 pound golden raisins, halved
6 eggs, separate yolks
2 cups Bourbon or Whisky
2 teaspoons nutmeg
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
12 ounces butter
1 pound pecans
2 cups sugar

Directions: Soak cherries and raisins in Bourbon overnight. Grease a 10-inch tube pan and line with brown paper or parchment. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Sift flour and reserve 1/2 cup. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat well. Add soaked fruit and the remaining liquid, 4 1/2 cups flour, nutmeg, and baking power to butter mixture. Stir to combine. Beat egg whites by hand or with an electric mixer until they just barely hold stiff peaks. Fold into batter. Toss nuts with1/2 cup reserved flour and fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 3 to 4 hours or until cake tests done. Remove

Chocolate Apple Bourbon Cake
Submitted by: Ann Mary March, UK.

Ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup or more Bourbon
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa
1 cup raisins (soak raisins in Bourbon for one hour)
3 cups applesauce (or substitute 2 cups applesauce and 1 cup Cranberries or mincemeat)
1 cup black walnuts
1 stick butter or margarine2/3 cup milk
1 pound brown sugar
1 pound confectioner's sugar

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour either a bundt pan, together and blend with blender for 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check top of cake. Should be firm to the touch. For icing: Melt next three ingredients over low heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let mixture cool for about 5 minutes. Empty one box confectioner's sugar into a large mixing bowl and slowly begin adding mixture and blend with a blender until frosting is of the right consistency to spread on cake or drizzle over bundt cake. 2 8-inch cake pans, or an 11"x13" pan. Stir first 14 ingredients

Chocolate Bourbon Bites
Submitted by: Judy Coffey, KY.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4cup Bourbon or Whisky
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
slightly beaten egg white slightly beaten egg white
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Directions: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add Bourbon and mix well. Combine flour and cocoa and gradually add to butter and sugar mixture, beating until well mixed. Chill until firm enough to handle. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white, then in pecans. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes, or until edges are firm. The center will be soft. Cool on baking sheet. Makes 30.

Chocolate Bourbon Cake
Submitted by: Colleen Blish, OH.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
4 squares bitter chocolate, melted
2 eggs (beat whites and yolks separately)
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cake flour, sifted before measuring
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Bourbon

Directions: Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Beat until creamy. Cool melted chocolate a little and add to mixture. Add beaten egg yolks, vanilla and Bourbon. Combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Sift three times. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in nuts and stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greased and wax paper lined oblong pan and bake in a 350-degree oven for 35 minutes or until done. Frost with your favorite icing.

Bourbon Pecan Cake
Submitted by: motormamma, GA.

Ingredients
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3/4 pound butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain flour
2 pounds pecans, chopped
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1-1/2 pounds white raisins
1 cup Bourbon or Whisky

Directions: Separate the eggs and beat the whites until they stand in soft peaks. Beat in 1 cup sugar. Without washing the beaters, beat the egg yolks until thick. Cream butter and gradually beat in brown sugar, white sugar and egg yolks. Beat well. Mix in one cup flour, pecans and raisins. Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder and nutmeg. Add to the first mixture, alternating with Bourbon. Stir in floured nuts and raisins. Fold in egg whites. Pour into 3 small, greased loaf pans. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours.

Bourbon Fudge
Submitted by: Phyllis MacGeorge, GA.

Ingredients
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
pinch salt
Bourbon

Directions: Soak walnuts overnight in enough Bourbon to cover them. Melt chocolate chips in sweetened condensed milk, add a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until candy forms a hard ball in cold water. Remove from heat and add drained nuts to candy. Put melted butter into a 9" x 13" pan and add fudge. Let stand until firm.

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