Salmon Shrimp Cakes

Salmon cakes are a common item in the Pacific Northwest; shrimp cakes are common in Asian cooking. This is the best of both worlds. I stole this idea from A to Z Butcher shop, and theirs was delicious – I highly recommend. Now, I was going to put this in a casing, but I was…

Greek Taco

I love me a gyro, and if I could have a taco on the side, life would be almost perfect. So I was at the Stafford Farmers Market and found some Greek lamb meat from Vista Springs LLC. I combined the best of both worlds: a crunchy taco shell, ground lamb with Greek seasoning, feta,…

Duck Tostadas

I am a big duck fan. I keep finding new ways to use it like in Mexican food. Hey, I have heard they fly south for the winter. Every one has seen a duck taco on a menu. This recipe has fajita spices, Napa cabbage, guacamole, refried beans, cheese, sour cream, and some red sauce….

Chicken and Asian Dumplings

I love flavorful fusion mash ups, so I combined the idea of Northern China with savory won tons, but this is a little more hardy than traditional won ton soup. There is a lot more substance with the chicken thighs, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. The broth is China flavors in a bowl with garlic, green…

Air Fryer Scotch Egg

This is a British classic; it is served in pubs, and it is also a much sought after brunch fare. This is a dish with a lot of steps that can wrong, so you have to pay attention all the way through. There is the soft boiled egg, sausage, the bread crumbs, all deep fried…