I am still a sucker for New Orleans and their rich spicy foods. Crab pie certainly fits that bill. Now, my abnormal moves are as follows: crust on top not the bottom, and puff pastry instead of pie crust. I also added asparagus to the traditional celery, onions, and bell pepper. I hope you like…

It’s Christmas time, and gingerbread is in order. So pull out your gundrop buttons and put on the Christmas tunes. I hope you like it. Dry ingredients:3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cloves1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepperWet ingredients:12 tablespoons butter3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1…

This is a little playful recipe. Thumbprints are a holiday favorite, but they also provide a canvas for so many possibilities. That is why I decided to do this recipe. Your mind thinks, ”Oh sweet!” Well, if you choose the blue one, yes, but red is another thing. We have the traditional cookie, but we…

Here is an old-school appetizer. Served at posh dinner parties and Chinese restaurants. It takes a little skill but provides a wow factor. The bread is crusty-crunchy, and the topping is savory. The big benefit is no deep frying. I hope you like it. 1 pound peeled deveined shrimp1/2 cup crab 🦀 meat2 tablespoons celery,…