10 -year-old Dan loved Hostess hand pies. They were a great treat; and 62-year-old Dan will still have one a year. I’m not 10 anymore, so I need to watch the fat and calories. I decided not to fry them; they are baked but still tasty. I went with cherry instead of lemon because well,…

Followers of this blog know my love for poutine. My friends at Happy Family Ranch (voted Fauquier County’s #1 food truck) asked if I could help them with a breakfast version for their food truck. So we put together this dish. It has pork belly, tater tots, cheese curds, and gravy. So eat your heart…

It’s Sunday. It’s breakfast. It’s chocolate monkey bread. I hope you like it. 3 cans buttermilk biscuit dough cut in quarters1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cardamom Glaze:2 sticks of butter3/4 cups brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350. Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll into balls. Mix…

This is a classic dish at many Chinese restaurants. It it sweet and savory and needs time to marinate, slow cook, and finish with a quick stir fry to crisp. You finish it with green onions and some sesame seeds. Serve it over some rice, and all you need is a fortune cookie. I hope…

One of the things I love about trips to Michigan is a stop at Frankenmuth. One restaurant is famous for its fried chicken. A side dish I love is the spaetzel. It is a German staple cooked in butter and usually served with schnitzel. I hope you like it. 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup…