At a Friendsgiving I acquired some tomato basil bread. My brain said, “Oh, oh – savory French toast.” Then those around me said, “How would you do that?” I said, “I have no idea.” Here are the flavors I thought about: salty bacon, tomato, balsamic, basil with something for some sweetness like honey. Also, some…

I was speaking to my neighborhood butcher about chorizo and grits, and I mentioned combining the two. So I came up with a chorizo recipe, not too spicy but full of flavor. A to Z Butcher Shop may have some in the cooler for sale. I mixed that with polenta, some parmesan cheese, butter, and…

1 yellow cake mix2 teaspoons cognac, divided1/3 cup oil1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup apricot jam1 stick butter2 tablespoons milk (maybe more) 1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Heat oven to 350. Prepare cake mix per package directions. Add one teaspoon of cognac and salt; mix. Line mini-muffin pan with cupcake liners. Add batter…

I have combined the classic sandwich with a burger. I start with with a challah bread based toasted add a burger top it with ham, Gruyère cheese and parmesan cheese then some Dijon mustard. Simple but tasty. I hope you like it. 4 slices challah bread2 1/3 pound burger pattiesSalt, pepper, garlic powder4 ounces Gruyère…

Many people feel that a cook out isn’t complete without potato salad. In Hawaiian cookouts have macaroni salads or egg salads. This is all three in a bowl. Now the genius because each family does it differently so to quote Forest Gump you never know what your going to get. Potatoes, elbow macaroni, eggs, green…