Manicotti Chili Dog

I love me a chili dog. I love me some Skyline Chili, so I had a fit of imagination that made me want to create a hybrid. I combined a half smoke sausage with a manicotti with some cheese in the tube then topped it with some Skyline chili, more cheese, and some onions. The…

Eggnog Cheesecake

We grew up with eggnog, avoiding it mostly. Someone (Dad) always put in more rum than nog making it more for adults than a kid. (Eggnog isn’t supposed to burn.) Now, I asked my friends on Facebook what cheesecake should I do next. I was surprised that the winner came down to fig or eggnog….

Chicken Pate’

Classic dish, classic preparation. Well, I did one thing different: Dijon mustard. Just in time for the holiday parties. A lot of liver flavor with back notes of garlic, onion, and thyme. I hope you like it. 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed well2 cloves garlic 1 small onion, diced 1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon…

Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

I have done a couple of takes on the iconic “Kentucky Hot Brown.” This one has a burger at its core. Turkey burger base and a potato roll instead of the classic white bread. I didn’t forget the bacon, Mornay sauce, and the tomato slices, and since it is a burger, it has to have…

Trenery Toast and Creamy Eggs

This starts with Trenery toast from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with some soft scrambled eggs. Now, I used potato rolls because I had left overs to use, but you can use any white bread. This was another way to extend the life of a staple food; this method would make a loaf of bread…