Here is a mash up that combines two old time dishes; babka a Mid East treat and bread pudding which is hard to find outside of Amish country. I used chocolate babka for more chocolate flavor in the egg and milk batter. Chocolate chips and dark cherries to bring bitterness and sour notes to cut…

When at the Warrenton Farmers Market last week, I stopped at my mushroom guy, Waterford Run Forge and Farm; he had some great looking mushrooms. What to do with them? I had an idea to make them like a bloomin’ onion since they were all in one piece. I used a pancake batter then covered…

This is a fall cookie in every way. Fall spices, pumpkin spices, toasted marshmallow, and some white chocolate. Heck, I even threw some fireball in the batter. The marshmallow is in a gooey state to mirror a fire-toasted fall night. Lots of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Since it’s a soft cookie, I added some…

I know that turnover or pastry would be a better name I’ll change it if you folk give me something clever. Crescent roll crust on the outside then a creamy, cheesy filling loaded with shrimp. A butter garlic brush on the outside adds crispy flavor and texture. I hope you like it. 3/4 pounds peeled…

Oh keep your eews to yourself. Everything works together for a successful app. You have the earthy beef kidney sliced thin and tender. The apple brings a sweetness to counter point the tangy goat cheese and the pesto saltiness. The Baguette makes a great base. So get over your offal hang up. I hope you…