This is a New Orleans breakfast from the last time I visited years ago. Since it’s almost “Fat Tuesday,” beignets and andouille are in order. I love taking a sweet dish (beignet) and combining it with a savory element. The andouille sausage was spicy, the beignet adds sweetness which is part New Orleans spice and…

Even though this winter has been a mild one, I still had a hankering for some chili. Now, I have done Cincinnati, Detroit, and Texas chili, so I decided to go green. Two problems with that idea: one, I can’t find New Mexico chilis, and two, they can be too hot for me since they…

This is a traditional cookie that would have been popular for Valentine’s Day, but I’m a day late. This is at its base a shortbread style cookie. The shocking pink color is fun; I added Fireball to amp up the flavor. I hope you like it. 2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup…

A Valentine’s dinner at a chain will set you back $40 per person. You may get a little lobster, but probably just shrimp, an 8-ounce sirloin, and your choice of broccoli and a baked potato. It will be pleasant and forgettable. This, I think, is not going to be the same old thing. Buttery lobster,…

This is more soup than a traditional chowder – no dairy is involved, but it’s thick like a chowder. There are lots of clams (Crosby’s Crabs), clam broth, and an obscene amount of bacon (Hayfield Farms). Now, there are the required onions, celery, and spices, and I didn’t forget the wine. I hope you like…