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Adapted from Coastal Living
1 ounce melon liqueur (such as Midori)
2 ounces citrus vodka (such as ...
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, washed
2 eggs
1/4 ...
2 heaping Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and black pepper
6-7 beef short ribs, (about 4.5 lbs), trimmed of fat
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
For the cake:
1 cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3 egg yolks
1 ...
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1¾ oz Irish Whiskey
3½ oz hot coffee
2/3 oz cream
Pour the whiskey ...
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