Consider this recipe a double whammy. Not only do you end up with a dreamy, cheesy bread pudding, but you also get the recipe for an excellent loaf of Irish soda bread.
How do you improve on mac and cheese? Mix in a little southern charm. The mix of Parmesan, cheddar, bell pepper, and Peppadew peppers coats the pasta perfectly.
Ultrarich and almost custardy in the middle, this cornbread from Hillstone (a.k.a. Houston's, Honor Bar, R+D Kitchen, Rutherford Grill, and South Beverly Grill) is the kind of appetizer you should serve...
Shepherd's pie is usually made with ground lamb, but it's easily riffed on. This ground chicken version adds ginger, habanero, lime, and Angostura bitters.
This dough can be formed into a log and stashed in the freezer so it's on hand for whenever you just happen to need a party appetizer. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before slicing.