Ginger, molasses, and brown sugar; talk about your winter flavors. You’re going to love the way the house smells. It’s sweet until you get the zing of the candied ginger. I had some help with the decorations – most of you know that if it is baking that looks pretty, my wife did it. I…

This is a mashup of a lot of cultures. This dish shouldn’t work, but it does. Poutine is the national dish of Canada; Korean beef is a staple. Queso is a Mexican treat. So we have salty sweet beef, spicy kimchi, caramelized onions, creamy queso on top of a bed of crispy fries. I hope…

I love me some chocolate, and I love me some really decadent cookies. These cookies fit both bills- super chocolatety, soft, and chewy. Double the chips, lots of cocoa with just enough coffee to make it interesting. I hope you like it. Dry ingredients:2 cups flour1/2 cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2…

This is a favorite appetizer at many a date-night restaurant. It’s a safe bet and very ”same” no matter where you go. Well, safe and same is not what a mad scientist does. I did start with most of the normal things you know: cream cheese, sour cream, and spinach then came the changes. I…

This is a cake that dreamed of being a cookie and wished upon a falling star. Not really but it was better than me saying I didn’t feel like making a cake. This has the all the goodies – bananas, pineapple, warm spices, all topped with cream cheese frosting. I hope you like it. Editors…