I feel bad for vegetarians during football season; all the best foods are not plant based (let the hate mail begin). A veggie burger is ok, but there is no such thing as cauliflower bacon, quinoa ribs, or asparagus wings. My friends at Fruitful Forest (she has foraged local mushrooms, micro greens, eggs, and other…

This is a favorite of mine, a very impressive presentation, and the flavor is amazing. I have had a few people tell me they are intimidated by cooking lamb, but if you follow a few simple tricks, it will turn out great. Using a meat thermometer is key; also, a good crust on the outside…

This is the unofficial dessert of Canada named after a city in British Columbia. Every province has a version of it; the one I chose was from Quebec because of its simplicity. Now, I left out the coconut flakes because my kids aren’t fans, but you do you. The great part is that this is…

Before we begin, this is not a last second deal; it takes all day.  You are cooking 3 dishes and turning them into a fourth.  That said, this dish is my nod  to the southern classic pulled pork, mac and cheese, and southern greens. All in a layered lasagna form.  My daughter says it’s not…

I eat a lot of seafood due to my proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. I eat crab so often that I have my own parking spot at Crosby’s Crabs and Seafood. A favorite dish at Italian restaurants is crab stuffed ravioli. So we will have a creamy crab filling with an…