I had some short ribs in the freezer that needed cooking. I decided that I would go Latin flavors. The sauce is spicy (oh, is this spicy!) but had some sweet and chocolate notes as well. The beef is slow cooked to fall-apart tender, then topped with some cheese and sour cream. 2 pounds beef…

I love my not-so-local Wegmans. I can find a lot of things that make me think about new food experiments. Like blood oranges. I used them in a Cuban dish a while back, but now how about baking? Some cupcakes would be nice. Here is the result of the experiment. Dry ingredients:1 cup flour1 teaspoon…

It’s almost time for Lent. After 2020, we should be able to do this standing on our heads. This is a Friday option from the Northwest. What cod is to the east coast and perch and walleye are to midwest, and catfish is to the south, salmon is to the Northwest. This is not the…

Chinese spiced duck breast with duck sauce, pickled onions, tart apples on a soft slider roll. You fry the potatoes in the duck fat after cooking the duck. I hope you like it. 2 duck breasts1 (8-ounce) jar duck sauce2 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice1 red onion, slivered1 Granny Smith apple, cut in matchsticks 1/2 cup…

After all the heavy holiday foods, it’s time for a salad. I used winter ingredients and made is as healthy as I can eat. 1/4 cup mayo1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar3 tablespoons shallot1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup olive oil10 oz bag spring mix1 mandarin orange1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup slivered almonds1/2…