It’s time for the Kentucky Derby, so it’s mint julep time. Now, some people accuse me of trying to replace Jell-O shots with cookies. Well, maybe I am or maybe I’m not. (I know I don’t have to throw out little plastic cups.) But this is a fun cookie for your next Derby party. It…
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The Humble Hot Dog: America’s Favorite
Most of us have had a hot dog which, at its base, is a sausage. We have them at cookouts, home, and certainly ballparks. While they may have started as a Frankfurter and changed during World War 1, what many people don’t know is there are 100s of different types, flavors, toppings, and regional variations….
Mango Ginger Macadamia White Chocolate Cookie
The purpose of this cookie is to remind you of a pool or a beach on your favorite south sea island. There is candied mango, candied ginger, macadamia nuts with some warm spice. Oh, and white chocolate because I can. I hope you like it. 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cardamom1…
Rainy Day Chowder
The weather today was rainy, cold, and nasty. So I was thinking soup or bisque or chowder. I scoured the kitchen and found I had potatoes, onions, and green peppers on hand, but who should be the star? I checked the freezer and found a blend of frozen seafood (calamari, clams, shrimp, mussels, and scallops),…
Braised Beef Baby Back Ribs
This is a cold, rainy day, all day recipe. The meaty beef ribs are seared then slow cooked in beef broth, red wine, thyme, and Rotel. This is a three hour cook in the oven for fall-apart ribs. I hope you like it. 2 pounds meaty beef back ribs1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon creole seasoning32…
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