Coconut Cream Pie

At every diner by the cash register is the dessert rack. On that rack is the coconut cream pie. This is my take on that classic. I hope you like it. 1 shortbread pie crust1 stick butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup coconut milk1 cup shredded coconut3 eggs1 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon…

Crawfish Po’boy

Take a quick trip to the “Big Easy” sit by the pool and enjoy this simple sandwich. 1 pound crawfish tails out of the shell (I got mine at Crosby’s Crabs)1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon hot sauce3/4 cups all purpose flour3/4 cups rice flour2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon oregano4…

BLT Pizza

I spent a good deal of time in South Chicago. When you think of Chicago pizza, you normally would think of deep dish pizza. The South siders would argue with you. Thin crust is the pizza of choice there. I also love a BLT while on the South side, so I have combined the two…

Asian Pork Loin

Let me start with the fact that this is a pork loin, not a tenderloin; it could also be called country ribs. I took the spice, some mirin for sweetness, mustard, and gochujang for some heat. I hope you like it. 2 pounds pork loin or country ribs2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons Mirin2 gochujang paste…

Cookie Butter Pound Cake

I promise that this will be the last cookie butter recipe I do until I think of another one. Cookie butter forward, moist and tasty. The buttermilk and spices really make the flavors pop. It takes a while to bake and cool, so your patience will be rewarded; don’t rush, take your time, and you’ll…