Most of us have had the fried calamari at our local Italian restaurant. I used to get them on Alkali Beach in Seattle when I lived there. Well, my friends at Crosby’s Crabs showed me a calamari patty. I said sure and here is what I did. Normally I would soak the calamari in milk,…

This burger has all your favorite deli meats. It’s like getting a subway sandwich and a 5 guys all on one burger. Spicy, salty, cheesy, the Italian dressing gives the perfect counter point. Now, heating the lunch meats and cheese makes all the difference when adding it to the patty; it will add ooey gooey….

This is a summertime cookie. What more do you need? I hope you like it. 2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cardamom12 ounces butter3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (Erin’s Elderberries) Preheat oven to 350. In bowl 1 mix flour, salt, and cardamom. In bowl 2 cream…

This started as a summer crab soup then took an unexpected turn then a fake and up an alley but came out somewhere in Southeast Asia. This soup has a kick, like make-you-sweat kick. The crab broth and crab meat give a flavorful base. Then the accompaniments: beef, cucumber, bean sprouts, and mushrooms bring texture…

This is an old school dish used at picnics and bbqs. I did a lemon key lime version years ago, but that was before I discovered elderflower’s ability to add flavor. I hope you like it. Crust:1 1/2 cup flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces unsalted butterFilling:6 ounces sugar2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon corn starch6 ounces…