As you know, I love my farmers market and the cool things I find everywhere at the markets. In this case it’s the candied pecans from The Purposeful Pecan. I used the sweet and spicy ones in a version of a Mexican hot chocolate cookie. The cayenne plays well with the dark chocolate. The cinnamon…

Want to up the cool factor on your burgers and chicken sandwIches? This recipe will get your taste buds working. You get bacon, sweetness from the caramelized onions and brown sugar, and the tart balsamic vinegar. It finishes with smokey chili powder, and the coffee brings a counterbalance for the sweetness. 1 pound bacon cut…

I am trying to get every ounce out of cherry season; this is my latest. We start with the cake/brownie layer, and if we topped it with whipped cream, most people would be happy, but not us. We want some delicious cherry filling. Nice parfait glasses would be nice, but we can make anything work….

I try to recycle leftovers this is an example of that concept. I had some leftover mac and cheese and some brisket from Hog Shack and I always have egg rolls. (Don’t you?) So here is the result. I hope you like it. 4 egg roll wrappers1/2 pound smoked brisket (From Hog Shack )1/2 pound…

Here is a fun one for your next brunch. Let’s switch out the home fries for some gnocchi -hey, they are both potato based. The green onions bring freshness, and hot sauce breaks up the richness of the bacon and eggs. I hope you like it. 6 strips bacon16 ounces gnocchi (store bought is ok)1/4…