All I can say is OMG!!! These things are decadent! My husband went nuts over them. They are a bit time consuming so if you are making them as appetizers for guests, you must think ahead. The baked potatoes take an hour in the oven which I recommend rather than microwave because you will never get that crispy skin unless you bake them. But you can cook the bacon while they are in the oven. This recipe is simply awesome. I'm making them again this coming Friday for my folks. I can't wait!

Reviewed On: Jan. 11, 2012

Oh my goodness, this salad is amazing. I am not partial to blue cheese so I used feta and I used tangerines instead of oranges. I also didn't use the lettuce or dressing because I wanted a more decorative side salad. This salad is simply bursting with flavors. I sprinkled a little stevia over the grapefruits to take the edge off as well. I could see making this salad with fish or chicken or even for a brunch with eggs and salmon. Awesome!

Reviewed On: Sep. 8, 2011

I have been making this recipe for a few years now with some modifications that make this recipe out of this world. Firstly, I braise the beef in butter and olive oil. Second, I add shallots and a few more cloves of garlic. Third, and this is the clincher, I use blackberry and/or cherry wine AND beef broth to cover the beef instead of water. If I need to add more liquid, I just keep adding wine!! I usually cook it for the full 3 1/2 hours. This thing falls apart, it is so moist and tender. You will not believe the carmelized flavor of the onions and apricots mixed with the sweetness of the fruit wine!

Reviewed On: Apr. 9, 2011