Simple, qclassic Italian cooking with only 4 ingredients.  I did this one for the first time and loved the results.  Ok, I saw Bobby Flay do this on Beat Bobby Flay.  He won – yeah Bobby! 12 oz spaghetti 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup…

This is one of what I consider the four great southern cakes.  This one has the least alcohol but the most variation in flavor.  You’ve got banana, rum, pineapple, cinnamon, ginger, and pecan.  It’s a quick trip to the island with frosting. I hope you like it. 3 cups AP flour 2 cups sugar 1/2…

Nashville Hot Chicken This is the state dish of Tennessee.  The famous crispy fried chicken with the sweet and spicy sauce is iconic in the Volunteer state.  I hope you like it. Cast iron skillet or electric skillet Oil for cooking Rubber gloves to prevent flour-clump hands 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces (I used…

This is a Salvadoran dish, but I like the South Florida Cuban influences, so I combined the two.  The hardest part was the masa (corn flour);it took me a few tries.  You get the sour orange pork, the salsa, gooey cheese and massa holding everything together.  I hope you like it. Filling: 1 pound pork…

As I continue my culinary journey around our nation, our next stop is West Virginia. This dish is served at most every bar in the  state.  It’s simple and perfect for football season and great with a few beers.  The changes I made were additional herbage and the addition of Romano cheese.  I hope you like…