I have covered that I’m not a fan of tiramisu because of the coffee. So I have done lemon and green tea versions so far, so why not banana? Banana? The mad scientist has finally gone over the cliff. Well, it works. Lady fingers, banana pudding, chocolate covered bananas layered so you get maximum flavor…
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Egg Foo Young
This is a nod to my Grandma Molly who made this once a year or when we had leftover ham. She learned it at my grandfather’s Chinese restaurant where she was the baker. Now, I did some simple updates, but it is still loaded with bean sprouts, mushrooms, scallions, ham, and shrimp. My changes are…
Green Beans with Bacon and Mustard
This is a different take on holiday green beans. Instead of the heavy mushroom sauce, we have a bacon mustard sauce which could be lighter if I wasn’t so heavy handed with the bacon. But it’s bacon, so I’m not asking for forgiveness or permission. The mustard breaks up the richness, and the lemon adds…
Salmon Brunch Cream Puffs
This is an addition to your Easter Brunch menu. It takes a little work but will be a big wow for your guess. It has the staple of brunches: smoked salmon, briny capers, some heat from hot sauce, and savory chives. All of this encased in a cream puff for dramatic effect. I made them…
Belgium Evdive Ham Au Gratin
I saw this on Andrew Zimmern’s show and wanted to give it a try. A vegetable side dish! There is ham and cheese, so I’m not going crazy. The endive brings some bitterness; salty ham, and the creamy cheese sauce ties everything together. This dish dates back three hundred years, but I made it fresh….
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