We are headed back to New Orleans for some gumbo. I tried to stay classic, but most gumbos have only one protein, and I like three. The roux is the most important part, so take the time to get it dark. Now, use a little wine to deglaze the pan which is not listed. Here…

Dan’s big game food rules: I love reasons to make small bites, and big games are the best reason to make small bites. With a group of people gathered around the big screen for four hours, you gotta feed them, and small bites are perfect. Let’s start with the premise that game time is a…

2 skin on duck breasts2 quarts water1/2 cup brown sugar4 tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons sodium nitrate (pink salt)15 whole pepper corns5 cloves2 bay leaves1 teaspoon coriander1 teaspoon ginger5 cloves garlic1 cinnamon stick1 teaspoon mustard seed5 allspice berries1 jar kimchi (from For Chefs and Foodies LLC)1/4 cup honey (from Erin’s Elderberries)1/2 cup carrot matchsticks4 eggs 1/4…

I haven’t done a dessert bar in a while. I was at the Wegman’s and saw one of the main ingredients: blood oranges. I also used my new not-so-secret ingredient, elderflower syrup from Erin’s Elderberries.. This is a great dish for afternoon teas, or maybe at a brunch. You have the gingersnap crust, the sweet…

I love a good BLT, but I also love a soft shell crab, so why not have both. There is a lot of crispy going on here. You also have the tangy remoulade sauce, the fresh tomato, and the lettuce. I hope you like the bacon TLC. 8 strips bacon (Happy Family Ranch)1 ripe tomato,…