I stole this idea from Andrew Zimmern and it’s perfect for a cold winter day of watching basketball. It has the classic combination of cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar. The addition of goat cheese and some seasoning takes it to the next level. There is tart, tangy, creamy with a little…

Until 6 years ago springs arrival meant I would get my annual banana split. Well my weight and my cholesterol levels put an end to that tradition. Then while making banana bread I thought why not add all the flavors of a banana split into banana bread. So I added chocolate covered bananas, dried pineapple,…

I was wanting something hearty with the cold weather. I went to France for this dishes inspiration. We start with a thinly sliced round steak then dredged in seasoned flour which I pounded even thinner. I added wilted spinach and provolone cheese. Finally I rolled it up browned it and finished it in a marinara…

I am updating a classic with a major change. I switched out pimento cheese for the normal cream cheese. I used the larger jalapeño because the bigger the pepper the less hot they are and I’m a whip. Now the bacon is the most important actor here, I used salt smoked bacon from A to…

Michigan is not know for its South American cuisine or great Mexican food. Ask a Michigander for a tomatillo or a gaujillo chili, and they may hand you a tomato and some Greek chili. (I’m pointing at my younger self; evolution is great.) I did use somethings Michigan does have in abundance: dark cherries, chocolate,…