Route 66 Salmon

Did you ever think Oklahoma would be know for for a salmon dish? Yeah, me neither, but I saw this one on Triple D but came in too late to get the name. So this is now Oklahoma salmon. But this is me so I added some heat and sweet. A smoker is very helpful….

Buffalo Chicken of the Woods

I feel bad for vegetarians during football season; all the best foods are not plant based (let the hate mail begin). A veggie burger is ok, but there is no such thing as cauliflower bacon, quinoa ribs, or asparagus wings. My friends at Fruitful Forest (she has foraged local mushrooms, micro greens, eggs, and other…

Rack of Lamb with a pistachio crust

This is a favorite of mine, a very impressive presentation, and the flavor is amazing. I have had a few people tell me they are intimidated by cooking lamb, but if you follow a few simple tricks, it will turn out great. Using a meat thermometer is key; also, a good crust on the outside…

Canadian Nanaimo

This is the unofficial dessert of Canada named after a city in British Columbia. Every province has a version of it; the one I chose was from Quebec because of its simplicity. Now, I left out the coconut flakes because my kids aren’t fans, but you do you. The great part is that this is…