So far this week I’ve been busy testing out different recipes as we’re having a small dinner party on Saturday night. We’ve had friends over before but I found myself in the kitchen most of the time. That’s no fun! So, this time I’m decided to test out a few recipes that are simple, tasty but that can be done in advance.
Monday night I tested the Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta
for the main course. I would say it was a nice meal for the two of us. It did take about 2 and 1/2 hours to simmer which made the beef nice and tender but in the end…it’s just beef stew…boring! I’m still working on the main course.
In the meantime, I tried a recipe for Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Caramel sauce. I know this looks like one hot mess but it was really tasty! I ended up using rum instead of bourbon based on the many reviews online and it tasted delicious. It’s really easy to make and big enough to serve a large group or party. It can be served warm or at room temperature which means I can make it ahead of time. Bingo! This one’s a keeper! I hope it goes over well.
What are your favorite wintertime dishes?