I will own up to my cooking mistakes. I have had Christmas cookies not turn out. I could hide the evidence in the trash, or I could use them in a parfait. I choose a parfait. Now, pistachio pudding would add a nice green color, and pistachio nuts would add crunch. All layered nicely with some whipped topping. I hope you…
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New Orleans Stuffed Turkey Wings
Many years ago when I was in New Orleans for a nine-day business trip, I went off the beaten path and found a little place that had a dish similar to this one. I believe they smoked theirs. Since it snowed today and I had to stay inside, I thought it would be a good…
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Swordfish
Swordfish eats more like meat than fish, so I treated it that way. I wrapped it in bacon and coated it with a cherry jalapeño bbq sauce from a trip to North Carolina. I hope you like it. 2 8-ounce swordfish steaks4 strips hickory smoked bacon1/4 cup cherry jalapeño bbq sauce1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1/2…
Holiday Baking Hacks
I did a post like this about four years ago, but after more experimentation, I have added more ideas and recommendations. Now, I will continue my adherence to ethical standards for Mad Scientists to bring you, my reader, the best results possible without harming experimental gingerbread people. Now, remember the idea is to save time,…
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookies
I like to put my own spin on the classics. I’m rewriting “Oliver Twist” – just kidding; I never read it – I’m a Cliff Notes guy. In this case, though, I’ve turned the British baking classic Sticky Toffee Pudding into a cookie. Caramel, dates, and crunchy toffee bits in a soft cookie. I hope…
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