I, as a Detroit kid, love Bumpy Cake. I also love cheesecake. What would happen if they had a baby. Now, those who know me would think I would be using the Susie Q cheesecake. Nope. It wouldn’t work, but it still has a place – just not here. You need a cheesecake and a…

Summertime is the time for sangria, but I don’t drink, so how do I get to enjoy those flavors? Cheesecake comes to mind. So have a slice but don’t drive. I hope you like it. 16 ounce cream cheese1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk4 ounce Cabernet Sauvignon3 tablespoons sugar4 ounces strawberries husked and mashed4…

This is a treat served in Mexico. I used Happy Family Ranch’s Chorizo because well, that’s what I used because it’s great chorizo . So getting the right proportions was key. A taste test panel agreed I got it right. (Ok, it took me four tries; it only took Goldilocks three). Serve it with fresh…

I saw this at a Downtown DC place and thought well damn, I would never have thought that up. Now, the components are familiar: pulled short ribs, cheeses, Mac and cheese, sourdough bread, and a dash of hot sauce all in a grilled cheese format. Now, it’s a little on the heavy side, so bring…

My friends at Crosby’s Crabs have been chiding me to do an alligator recipe. The only way I have ever had it is fried, fried, or fried. So I did some research and saw something Emeril had done and put my changes on it. It’s got some spice, a rich tomato sauce, and it’s New…