This is more soup than a traditional chowder – no dairy is involved, but it’s thick like a chowder. There are lots of clams (Crosby’s Crabs), clam broth, and an obscene amount of bacon (Hayfield Farms). Now, there are the required onions, celery, and spices, and I didn’t forget the wine. I hope you like…

Mud pie is the dessert of choice for the Kansas City fan. Traditionally it’s cheese cake and pudding on top of a pecan crust. I used mousse, sweet and spicy pecans, and a little vanilla in the cheesecake layer. The original is a baked pie. I am going no-bake because I need the oven for…

Here is a treat with some of my favorite things: crab meat and bacon. Now, we have some chives, some cream cheese, and some hot sauce to balance out the flavors. This will be loaded into a manicotti shell. Last, some Alfredo to dip in and you have a great game day treat. I hope…

How many baby boomers had Salisbury steak in a TV dinner as a kid? I sure did. Although not with buffalo which is lower in fat and cholesterol than beef. There is a lot more flavor. Now, this is a little updated; they didn’t use gochujang, Dijon, Worcestershire, or buffalo. I also pretty sure those…

Here is a hidden gem in Stafford, VInginia. I went for the Sunday tasting (every week at 2) and got some great treats. This store focuses on Eastern European fare from 18-hour cold smoked chicken (which was the best cold chicken ever) to caviar (sturgeon, salmon, and pike) simply served on bread. Also, we enjoyed…