Raspberry Chiffon

This request comes from a boy in Ohio named Mikey. He asked for a chiffon for a Sunday brunch, so I came up with this. I hope you like it. Crust:2 cups crushed graham crackers8 tablespoons butter, meltedFilling:1 1/2 cup whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla3 cups raspberry purée1/4 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice2 envelopes unflavored gelatin5…

Apple Filled Cinnamon Roll

You are doing a brunch and you want another item but you don’t have time to invest. Almost all of us have had the canned cinnamon rolls. How to we update the humble can? We use something fresh and familiar that will make it seem like homemade. Apples love cinnamon so why not cinnamon rolls?…

Brisket Hash

I was at the Manassas Farmers Market, and as I do often, I picked up some smoked brisket from Pastors Pig BBQ. (Give them a try.) I did this with a purpose to have brisket hash for Sunday breakfast. Peppers, onions, potatoes, hot sauce, brisket, and an egg. I hope you like it. 1/2 pound…

BBQ Beef Ribs

This is my tribute to Texans’ love of beef. Simple smoker goodness. Texans love just salt, pepper, and maybe some chili and smoke. Now, when you do pork ribs, you pull off the silver skin, but leave it on – the ribs will stay in one piece. I added garlic powder, chipotle pepper, and some…

Pina Colada Cookies

It’s summer and Pina Colada is in season. Cookies are always in season so I combined the two. I know this may sound strange but followers of this blog not I don’t always do normal. I hope you like it. Dry ingredients:2 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon gingerWet ingredients:10 ounces butter,…