Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Phyllo Pie

It sure seems like everyone insists on traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. I have no problem with this. In fact, my bestie and I baked up a gorgeous leaf layered pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year as well. We gobbled it up – yes, we did. However, there is also a time and place for…

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Acorn Pear Bourbon Butter Cream Tart

Believe it or not, I’ve had a draft of “Acorn Pear Butter” sitting in my files for over a year now. Yes, it’s been THAT long since I started planning a smooth and creamy wintery spiced spread ~ intended to be slathered over anything and everything. Cinnamon. Allspice. Cloves. Caramelizing with ready and ripened pears…

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