Everything old is new again

I was recently staying in a motel (you know the ones that serve free breakfast) and saw that someone decided to update the Easy Bake Oven. I never had one, but I knew kids who did, and we all thought it was amazing. Well, it’s 2021, and my taste is no longer simple. The motel…

S’mores chocolate chip cookies

Who doesn’t like s’mores? Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies? Let’s put them together and make a “s’mookie”? A “coomore”? How about a late summer treat to enjoy before fall hits? It’s also for those who have an electric fire place where you can’t roast marshmallows. I hope you like it. Dry ingredients:2 1/2 cups…

Surf and Turf Burger

This is an upscale burger that is out of the box (unlike Micky D’s). Whoever heard of shrimp on a burger? It is also a flavor bomb with the arugula and onion rings. Top it all off with some zesty remoulade all on a fluffy kaiser roll. Use both hands on this one. I hope…

Rosemary and Garlic Lamb and Potatoes

This is a weeknight dinner that is kinda a greek sloppy Joe (but not really). It has some elements like onions and tomatoes, but who uses lamb and potatoes in sloppy Joes? I know that it makes the house smell great and is a hearty dinner that is not your everyday meal. I hope you…

Japanese Pancakes

This is not your Denny’s pancake; it’s light, pillowy, and almost like air. It takes a little more effort than a normal pancake, but the results are amazing. I hope you like it. 1 1/2 cup cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder3 tablespoons powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon cream…