MacChicken Cordon Bleu Nuggets

This recipe can’t figure out its identity. Is it an appetizer, a dinner, or a buffet item? It has many of the classic cordon bleu items but smaller, air fried, and portable. It works which is all I care about. I hope you like it. 1 pound chicken tenderloins1 box Louisiana New Orleans Air Fryer…

Boston Cream French Toast

It’s a holiday, and it’s a time for overindulgence. Boston cream French Toast would fit that bill. Decadent would be the term. OK, I cheated – I didn’t make my own pastry cream; I just used vanilla pudding. On Christmas Morning you are too tired to make pastry cream. I hope you like it. French…

Crab Pie

I am still a sucker for New Orleans and their rich spicy foods. Crab pie certainly fits that bill. Now, my abnormal moves are as follows: crust on top not the bottom, and puff pastry instead of pie crust. I also added asparagus to the traditional celery, onions, and bell pepper. I hope you like…

Gingerbread Cookies

It’s Christmas time, and gingerbread is in order. So pull out your gundrop buttons and put on the Christmas tunes. I hope you like it. Dry ingredients:3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cloves1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepperWet ingredients:12 tablespoons butter3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1…

Hot and Sweet Thumbprints

This is a little playful recipe. Thumbprints are a holiday favorite, but they also provide a canvas for so many possibilities. That is why I decided to do this recipe. Your mind thinks, ”Oh sweet!” Well, if you choose the blue one, yes, but red is another thing. We have the traditional cookie, but we…