The Christmas rib roast takes a delicious turn to bison. My friends at A to Z Meats in Stafford provided the main event. The meat was tender and juicy and was complemented by a simple spice rub. Then slow cooked on a smoker. My son-in-law Jack ran the stick burner, and he maintained the heat and smoke to perfection. I…
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7 Fishes Risotto
I combined the creaminess of risotto with the classic Italian Christmas Eve dish, feast of the 7 fishes. I used lobster juice, lobster, squid, octopus, scallops, clams, mussels, and shrimp to meet all requirements. (Technically that’s eight, but that Detroit math thing again.) Some of the seafood was frozen which doesn’t matter in this dish application;…
Pesto Lasagna
This is a take on lasagna that I should have tried years ago. It is a lighter take on the classic that is herb forward. I used a lot of store bought items, so your labor is less. Meat is optional; I added it, but you do you. I hope you like it. 4 sheets fresh lasagna pasta8 ounces…
Breakfast Taco
Simple taco to start your day with sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, and avocado salsa. So avocado toast with the flattest bread ever but with sausage and bacon. I hope you like it. 4 corn soft street taco shells4 strips bacon4 eggs1/4 pound sausage1/4 cup cheese1/4 cup avocado salsa Cut bacon in bite size pieces and fry until…
Christmas Citrus Cookies
A lemon cookie at Christmas time? If I had a dollar for every time you thought I was nut, I’d have more money for the lottery. Hear me out. You have chocolate this and that, cinnamon and a lot of heavy flavors, so why not something refreshing? Growing up we would have tangerines around Christmas. I used lemons because…
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