Lent is upon us so meatless dishes. How about a meatless dish that tastes like meat? That is what the mushrooms can do if properly handled with the right spices. The Fruitful Forest provided the shiitakes that the owner cultivates. I used Poppi’s chili mixture and few extra ingredients. It’s a hearty chili; add some…

I had only eaten tongue when my Dad made it when I was a kid. It was chewy, flavorless, and not something I enjoyed. At the time, bologna or liverwurst on white bread was a better option. Well, times change, and my taste evolved. I tried shad row a couple of weeks ago, so why…

My wife asked me to make something for her co-worker’s going away luncheon. She usually asks for pulled pork, but since it was 36 degrees and rainy, using the smoker was out of the question, so I went with meatballs. I normally use ground beef, pork and veal, but because these were for woefully underpaid…

i say ho hum to fast food burgers . If I eat a burger, it has to be something special, something with a lot of flavor. The pesto on this burger gives it a lot of flavor, the tomato freshness, and the ooey gooey cheese is just plain fun to eat. I hope you like…

When I make beignets, they are part of a brunch. That means I am making at least four other dishes, so I need shortcuts. I admit with some effort I can make a good beignet, but if I can make a better one using a box mix, why not? Now, that provides the chemistry part;…