Butter Frog Legs

Did you know that most commercially sold frog legs come from India and Bangladesh?  When you think of frog legs, you think battered and deep fried.  Since everyone says frog legs taste just like chicken, I decided to put that to the test.  Butter chicken is a staple in Indian cooking, so I did this…

Oysters Pulaski

I couldn’t find the origin of this recipe, but the first time I had this was in Florida.  It has a spicy, salty taste. With just one bite, you get andouille, bacon, kale, briney oyster, and salty parm.  The original recipe calls for a cream sauce and bread crumbs, but I left those out to…

Pesto Potato Salad

The farmers market inspired me for this one.  I saw fresh herbs and veggies, so I knew I was going to make a pesto.  I also grabbed some new potatoes and poblano peppers, so it was going to be a potato salad.  I hope you like it. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 cups fresh basil…

Eggplant a la Mexican

This is something familiar yet out of the ordinary for dinner.  You see it and your eyes say Parmesan then you take a bite and it’s Eggplant Parmesan South-of-the -Border.  This has the smoky quality of Mexican food with a little spice.  I hope you like it. 2 eggplants 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons…

The Island of Misfit Kitchen Toys

We all have those regrettable kitchen purchases: that really cool mortar and pestle, that sieve that doubles as something else, your grandma’s cherry pitter.  The worst part is they accumulate and like tribbles, they reproduce, clogging your storage space.  Much like the Island of Misfit Toys, I had a collection of unloved items taking up…