This is a throwback for the restaurant my mom managed for 30 years back in Royal Oak. They were know for their fish and chips, but they sold a lot of baked cod on Fridays. Now, I asked my brother, who was a cook at Susie Q, what the recipe was for it. My brother’s memory is…
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
This starts with a dark chocolate mini cupcake with mint flavor. Then it’s topped off with a minty buttercream frosting, so it tastes like an Andies candy. Did I forget to mention the dark chocolate and white chocolate mint candy shavings? I hope you like it. 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3/4 cup dark cocoa powder2 teaspoons…
Pepper Pizza Bites
Simple football food, just a little healthier because there are fewer carbs. Regular toppings on baby bell peppers. Now I did boost the flavor with the everything Italian seasoning yet lowered the salt with low sodium marinara. Go Michigan. I hope you like it. 8 mini bell peppers cut in half and seeded1 cup marinara sauce1 teaspoon everything Italian…
Lobster Mac & Cheese
This one is for a national championship game. Go Blue! Creamy mac with some tender lobster meat in a crusty panko breading. All with New Orleans creole flair. Two tips: one, no packaged, shredded cheese (many of those contain anti stick agents), and two, no skim milk; use whole milk only or the sauce will break. I…
Big Bad W Pit BBQ
I haven’t been traveling lately, so I haven’t written one of my Hidden Gem articles in a while. Come to find out, there was one right around the corner. Well, close. Big Bad W was hiding right under my nose; I had driven by it at least 50 times since we moved here last year. My wife suggested…
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