Hashbrown Casserole

You may have had this at a pot luck or at Cracker Barrel while on a road trip. I thought it could be upgraded with some more spice, a little heat, and an ingredient upgrade. First, bacon from A to Z Butcher Shop. Second, Pinconning medium sharp cheese. Some cayenne, ancho chili powder, garlic powder….

Mug Muffin

Unless I’m baking for the Friday coffee I don’t make a lot of muffins because of the leftovers. Even a half dozen is a lot. As Chico Marx said if you have a lot you have too much. So I made a mug muffin. Now I didn’t get the science right on the first try…

CLT -Chicken Skin Lettuce Tomato

I’m going to make a short story long. I’ve been making chicken skin dog treats for a while, and one of the dogs said I didn’t know what I was missing. I took the good boy’s advice. So I got some chicken skins at the Stafford Farmers Market and made this recipe. The dog knows….

Air Fried Duck Breast

I love duck breast as a protein. My normal way of cooking it is slowly on a cast iron skillet then finishing it in the oven. I had never tried the air fryer for this dish, but it worked great. I started by scoring the fat side with a very sharp knife. I followed by…

Brisket Hash

I made a brisket and had some leftover, so I repurposed it and made a hash. I added some poblano peppers, hash browns, onions, and some cheese. Add some paprika, garlic and parsley, and you have some great hash. Smokey brisket, savory onions, spicy pepper, and creamy cheese. I hope you like it. 3 tablespoons…