Archive for the 'Dessert' Category

Roscoe’s Apple Cherry Bourbon Tart

Ingredients:
6 apples – skinned and diced (whatever kind you like, or mix ‘em, Roscoe used MacIntosh)
Dried cherries – a handful
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon – a couple shakes
Lemon juice
Jelly or preserves – a couple spoonfuls
Bourbon – a couple glugs
Yes, Roscoe Bakes
He’s done it before, notably the Bourbon Dried Fruit Tart. Notice a pattern here? Roscoe [...]

Roscoe’s Bourbon Peach Pie w/Apricot Bourbon Glaze

Ingredients:
Peaches – peeled and chopped
Raisins – half a handful
Dried Cherries – half a handful
Juice of a small lime
Juice of a small lemon
Brown Sugar
2 spoons flour
Bourbon
Cinnamon
Spoonful Apricot Preserves
Bourbon (yes, we said it twice)
Yes, Men Can Bake
It’s just that most of them don’t want to. They’re busy enough at the grill, which is creatively satisfying enough for [...]

Sandy’s Mexican Fiesta

The Menu:
Turkey Mole’
Roasted Chicken Enchiladas
Carne’ Asada tacos
Grilled Quesadillas
Carnitas
Beans and Rice
Guacamole
And for Dessert: Grilled Chocolate Quesadillas topped with pina colada ice and vanilla ice cream!
Roscoe Was There
We all know Roscoe’s lament on the paucity of good Mexican restaurants in the Detroit area. And don’t start talking about Mexicantown, because Roscoe’s been there, and couldn’t even find [...]

Roscoe’s Rum Soaked Fruit Tart – The Manly Dessert Recipe

Ingredients:
Dried fruit – a mix or just your favorite – a couple handfuls
Rum – whatever kind you like
Pillsbury pie crust
Your favorite jelly, jam, or preserves – Roscoe recommends apricot
Guys Have A Sweet Tooth, Too
Duh…
Yes, guys need something sweet every now and then, and we’re not just talking about the occasional peck on the cheek from [...]