This is a hidden gem close to home for me in Stafford Virginia. Robiolina is an old time Italian restaurant with good service and very good food. Don’t let the strip mall look fool you it had one of the best seafood pasta dishes I’ve had this year. My wife liked the crab ravioli so…
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I am a 3rd generation cook who loves trying new ideas
Deviled Tater Tots
This was a request from my eldest daughter. She s by me a picture of this dish and told me to give it a whirl. I have multiple tater tots on this blog but this idea had my interest. Now I cheated I used packaged tots as a base added smoked sausage and topped this…
Texas Chili Sort Of
Texas loves its brisket and its chili. What if I combined them both? I hot smoked brisket to give that Texas flavor, then used that in a Texas style chili. I used 3 dried chilis, tomatoes, spices, onions, garlic, and beef broth. Here is where I go off the rails: I added beans. Texans hate…
Lobster Mac Stuffed Green Pepper
I’ve had stuffed peppers all my life, a green pepper with rice, hamburger, and tomato sauce. That’s it, no surprises, traditional and boring. I just changed the rules you have the right to break the rules. I stuffed mine with lobster meat, onions, mushrooms and mac and cheese. Did I just hear a shut your…
Blood Orange Chocolate Chippers
This has flavor bomb written all over it. First there is the juice and zest of blood oranges. Then Orange liqueur comes to the party and well; he’s drunk again. Chocolate chips and cardamom bring some needed bitterness to the cookie. I hope you like it. 1 orange cake mix1 egg1/3 cup oil2 tablespoons blood…
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