This started as a summer crab soup then took an unexpected turn then a fake and up an alley but came out somewhere in Southeast Asia. This soup has a kick, like make-you-sweat kick. The crab broth and crab meat give a flavorful base. Then the accompaniments: beef, cucumber, bean sprouts, and mushrooms bring texture…

This is an old school dish used at picnics and bbqs. I did a lemon key lime version years ago, but that was before I discovered elderflower’s ability to add flavor. I hope you like it. Crust:1 1/2 cup flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces unsalted butterFilling:6 ounces sugar2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon corn starch6 ounces…

You have probably had a frozen French bread pizza. Cheese, maybe a few pepperoni, some sauce. Ok if you are hungry but not going to satisfy you. So here are my upgrades: plain mozzarella has been cast aside for burrata cheese which is mozzarella cheese covered ricotta cheese. Arugula for a little peppery bite. Everything…

Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish considered comfort food. Rice, hamburger patty, an over easy egg, maybe some kind of green, and always some gravy. I have made sure I will never be invited to Hawaii with my changes on the dish. The rice is not going to be invited to the party today….

This is a Puerto Rican staple which may look like an empanada but is not fried but baked. In this recipe it has a sofrito base and sweet crab meat all in puffed pastry. I hope you like it. 1 sheet puffed pastry8 ounces crab meat1 small yellow onion, diced fine3 cloves garlic, minced1 green…