This started as a copycat melt away mint recipe. Then chocolate came into my mind; well, honestly, it never left. I covered the mints in dark chocolate, and they tasted like a peppermint patty. Simple to do with tasty results. I hope you like it. 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1 tablespoon butter…

My younger daughter said some co-workers asked her to ask me for a Cosmic Brownie recipe. There are many versions of this, but of course I do my own spin on things. I added dark cocoa powder and chocolate vodka because no one has ever said, “This is too chocolaty.” Most people around 30 will…

Its Lent and tuna melts are very popular fare. I remember my first; canned tuna, mayo, relish, on wonder bread topped with Velveeta processed cheese heated in the oven. That one shall remain in history. My updates a spice crusted seared rare tuna steak, melty Havarti cheese, guacamole on toasted sourdough bread. I hope you…

I’m doing this from the final four smacks. Crispy Parmesan with onion and everything Italian spices. Simple to make add some ranch dressing and snack away. I hope you like it. 16 ounces grated Parmesan cheese1 sweet onion cut in 1/8 inch slices1 teaspoon everything Italian spice Heat oven to 400. On a parchment lined…

Comsomate Chinese BBQ pork collar but with changes. The classic has about a weeks worth of sodium. I used coconut aminos instead of soy to reduce the salt. I used hoisin sauce, ginger, 5 spice, garlic, green onion, rice wine vinegar and marinaded. Now in China they add red food color but doesn’t effect flavor…