Chocolate Spice Dunking Cookies

This request was from someone at the local grocery store. Now, a dunking cookie should not leave crumbs or fall apart when it comes in contact with a liquid. More importantly, it must get better with time and become one with the liquid. This should work well with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Lastly, it…

Blackened Catfish with Crab Remoulade

My tastebuds are bringing me back to New Orleans for a bunch of my favorites: blackened catfish and homemade remoulade filled with sweet blue crab. This dish can be done in 30 minutes, but the remoulade is better after it sits for an hour (overnight would be better). This is a quick dish with all…

Ginger Fried Chicken

I think this may be from Korean, although three countries claim this dish. There is a lot of flavor here; the original uses soy, but I used low sodium teriyaki. There is the Asian trinity: garlic, ginger, and green onion. Now, the waffle fries are not Japanese or even Asian, not unless it’s a purple…

Sweet Tea Mussels

This is so South Carolina low country fare: seafood and sweet tea. Now, I had to bring in some Korean influences like ginger, garlic, and onions. Now, version 1 was a little sweet for my taste, so I added some jalapeños and some lemon. Sweet, spicy, and tart. I hope you like it. 2 pounds…

Tuna Wonton Cups

Here is an hors d’oeurve to wow at brunch. Simple quality ingredients can make all the difference – don’t go cheap! Spicy blackened tuna and avocado bring big flavor. Lime juice, tomatoes, and onion break up the richness topped with the sweet chili sauce. I hope you like it. 10 wonton wrappers2 6-ounce tuna steaks1…