This is the Texas BBQ staple. Beef is king, and brisket rules. You need a smoker or a Weber – something you can slow cook the meat on. My son-in-law Jack did this one and had wind and rain issues, but as you can see, had some good first-time results. 1 4-pound brisket flat (I…

This is one for the Yoopers (the folks who live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). This was the working man’s lunch in the ore mines.  Now it’s served at dinners in the great north of Michigan.  I had this as a kid but had not had one in 60 or so years which gives…

I’m staying on a summer theme with a margarita cheesecake.  Lime, orange,  creamy cheesecake, and tequila with triple sec.  You also have a tasty vanilla wafer crust. So have dessert on the deck under the umbrella.  I hope you like it. Crust: 1 1/4 cup vanilla wafers, crushed 4 ounces butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar…

Let’s have breakfast for dinner. I say that because there is rum in this recipe, and we don’t want to get ripped early, so let’s say brunch.  Let’s take a trip to the islands since we can’t travel nowadays in real life.  Golly I miss the beach.  I hope you like it. 12 ounces ricotta…

Today was a banner day at the local farmers market.  I picked up fresh greens, beets, figs, and some fruit; just like a Hallmark movie, you can see where this is going- except no misunderstanding and no Candice Cameron Bure’.  We have roasted sweet, earthy beets, crunchy walnuts, and smooth tangy goat cheese.  Top with…