This is a holiday brunch dish that requires time, not effort. We have some holiday flavors: eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s oven-cooked, not griddled, so you can make a lot without standing over a hot pan. The results are a custard-like French toast that is a Christmas morning hit. I hope you like it. 10…

Tart cranberries with subtle matcha flavor. This also looks Christmasy with red and green. The white icing completes the holiday theme. I hope you like it. 1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (From Erin’s Elderberries) 2 eggs1 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup matcha powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon allspice1/4…

Today was a cold and rainy day, yuck. Since I had no outdoor opportunities, I headed to the kitchen. I used oxtail and beef ribs because that way I get the meatiness of the rib meat (the stuff from the prime rib) which I’ll use for a hash when it falls off the bone, plus…

This is all about two food things I love: mac and cheese and New Orleans. There are layers of flavor in this dish from the holy trinity to garlic, andouille sausage with some tender shrimp. Then we have the cheeses: Vermont cheddar, New York cheddar, Wisconsin cheddar, provolone, Asiago and cream cheese. Now, have your…

I have been spending a lot of time on appetizers lately because of holiday entertaining. People usually think of cream puffs as a dessert, not in a savory application with a cream cheese balsamic filling. Let’s add to that with the addition of some crispy prosciutto. There is a lot of salty here, so let’s…