September 2015- Cooking with Rum

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Hello, my name is Susan Whitley, I am passionate about great foods and beverages. I love finding recipes that incorporate my favorite ingredients and sharing the results with my friends and family.

Through this monthly column I will do my best to inspire you to incorporate the spirit of the  tropics into your everyday cooking.

Sue@gotrum.com

Here are some quick and easy recipes for you to enjoy with your friends or family. Bon Appetít!

Sirloin and Rum Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground Sir loin

• ¾ C. White Onion, finely chopped

• 1 Lrg. Garlic Clove, diced

• 1 Egg

• 1 ½ Tbsp. Dark Rum

• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together (easiest method is to use your hands). Form mixture into ½ inch in diameter individual meatballs. Bake in oven at 350⁰ F for 20 -25 minutes or until brown. Serve on a platter with toothpicks. Serves 10.

Peaches a la Rum

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ can of Peaches

• 3 Tbsp. Salted But ter

• 1 tsp. Brown Sugar

• ½ C. Spiced Rum

Directions:

Put the butter, sugar and half of the juice from the canned peaches into a sauce pan. Heat until mixture becomes a sauce. Add the peaches and stir gently until peaches are coated with the sauce. Warm the rum and pour over the peaches. Serves 4.