I love Pork Rib Roast, it is truly a beautiful cut of meat and makes such a great presentation on the table. Usually I would reserve the Pork Rib Roast for a special occasion and not a weeknight meal but I was in the mood for something simple and decadent. This recipe is an easy and flavorful one that is sure to become a favorite for many.

I have to say that I haven't met a dip that I didn't like but living at the Jersey Shore makes me a real seafood nut so this is is especially great. In fact, this dip is so good that it does not last long in my house...say two hours tops! I usually serve this with pita chips or even triscuits. For a slightly healthier twist replace the crumbled bacon with toasted breadcrumbs.

Who doesn't love cheesecake and these mini cheesecakes were just so fun and easy to make, a great way to impress even your most sophisticated friends. I substituted goat cheese for the fromage blanc and I mixed the toppings up a bit, some had strawberry preserves, some had raspberry, and a few had yummy blackcurrant. These will definitely be a staple in my house.

Give Grandma's fruit cake recipe a decent burial...this is the cake you should be making this season. It's easy, moist, and packed with real ginger flavor. Be sure to use the type of ginger called for in the recipe. Stem ginger packed in syrup is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some specialty supermarkets. As an added bonus, it is usually packed in a very cool reusable ceramic pot. It's a great product to keep on hand...if for no other reason than to make this cake.