I was speaking with Susie from Susie Scones and asked her a question. Has she ever done a savory scone? Well, she was intrigued by the thought of having something like that at the Warrenton Farmers Market. I decided not to wait for that day. (Susie will make one that will put me to shame.)…

Traditionally this sandwich is chorizo, potatoes, a guajillo chili dip, onions, and a salty cheese on a crusty roll. That is a great combination. Of course I made some changes. Why not use steak instead of the sausage? So I got a hanging tender steak from A to Z Butcher Shop in Stafford and put…

Sometimes a mad scientist is playful and whimsical. Plug in the maniacal laugh. I used package cookie mix to save time, but everyone who looked at these said, “That looks like candy corn!” (8 person test). So I have to add some flavor. In the orange layer, I add Grand Marnier and orange zest, and…

This is unique Yoopers food. It’s hearty, stick-to -your-ribs food for the iron ore mining people in the cold Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It starts with an Italian sausage patty with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and herbs served on toasty bread. I hope you like it. 1 pound Italian sausage1 cup marinara sauce1 teaspoon Italian…

Spicy cookies for fall. Tons of dark chocolate flavor along with cinnamon, ancho chili, and cayenne. There are also cinnamon candied almonds and at my wife’s insistence, dark chocolate chips. (Nice call, what else you got?) I hope you like them. 1 1/2 cup flour1 cup dark cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon espresso powder1…