My aunt and uncle owned a restaurant in Greektown in Detroit so I learned to love gyros. I have made homemade gyros, but I lack the cooking technology to pull it off correctly. Does anyone have a rotisserie I can borrow? That is why I made the gyro burger. Here is what it does have:…
Bacon Italian Plum Jam Goat Cheese Appetizer
I came across this idea from my friend Natalie who is the ring master at the Warrenton Farmers Market. She introduced me to the folks at Waterford Run Farm and Forge. They had some amazing jams and jellies along with some other locally made items. The jam was the star of this app. I also…
Collard Greens
Southern meets North Detroit. We never had real greens growing up; we had canned spinach with white vinegar. After 25 years in the south, I have come to enjoy greens. The classic has a ham hock, but I used bacon. I’m pretty sure Worcestershire sauce isn’t used, but it’s in the pot. Creole seasoning brings…
Mint Julep Cookies (Derby Weekend)
It’s time for the Kentucky Derby, so it’s mint julep time. Now, some people accuse me of trying to replace Jell-O shots with cookies. Well, maybe I am or maybe I’m not. (I know I don’t have to throw out little plastic cups.) But this is a fun cookie for your next Derby party. It…
The Humble Hot Dog: America’s Favorite
Most of us have had a hot dog which, at its base, is a sausage. We have them at cookouts, home, and certainly ballparks. While they may have started as a Frankfurter and changed during World War 1, what many people don’t know is there are 100s of different types, flavors, toppings, and regional variations….
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