Corned Duck and Kimchi

2 skin on duck breasts2 quarts water1/2 cup brown sugar4 tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons sodium nitrate (pink salt)15 whole pepper corns5 cloves2 bay leaves1 teaspoon coriander1 teaspoon ginger5 cloves garlic1 cinnamon stick1 teaspoon mustard seed5 allspice berries1 jar kimchi (from For Chefs and Foodies LLC)1/4 cup honey (from Erin’s Elderberries)1/2 cup carrot matchsticks4 eggs 1/4…

Blood Orange Elderflower Bars

I haven’t done a dessert bar in a while. I was at the Wegman’s and saw one of the main ingredients: blood oranges. I also used my new not-so-secret ingredient, elderflower syrup from Erin’s Elderberries.. This is a great dish for afternoon teas, or maybe at a brunch. You have the gingersnap crust, the sweet…

Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce, and Crab

I love a good BLT, but I also love a soft shell crab, so why not have both. There is a lot of crispy going on here. You also have the tangy remoulade sauce, the fresh tomato, and the lettuce. I hope you like the bacon TLC. 8 strips bacon (Happy Family Ranch)1 ripe tomato,…

The Zelenski (support Ukraine)

I have made the father of this recipe a couple of times, but I was inspired by current events. I can’t carry a rifle, but I wanted to support Ukraine, and the only way I know is baking. Now, this is a labor-intensive recipe with a lot of whisking. I got some ingredients from Erin’s…

Carnitas Pizza

This is not available at the local pizza place. This happens when it’s a snowy day when I have too much time on my hands. So to the lab. This started with some humble pork neck bones and quickly evolved. So let’s talk about results here: crispy crust, savory pork, spicy salsa with fresh onions…