Lemon Thumbprints

This is an Easter cookie. It has great lemon flavor in the cookie, and the lemon curd takes the cookie to the next level. A little glaze on top brings balance. I hope you like it. 1 cup butter at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided2 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg2…

Hash Brown Stack

My favorite meal to cook is brunch since you can pretty much do anything you want. Depending on how many muffin tins you possess, this recipe has the ability to feed a lot of people. This one is from Alabama with Southern influences and the hash brown potatoes for a base. Andouille sausage, tomatoes, cheddar…

Spatchcock Baked Chicken

This is more a stylistic and better cooking thing as well as a flavor delivery method. By spatchcocking the bird, it makes brining the bird easier as well as more even cook results. The dark meat gets done at the same time as the white meat plus crispy skin. This method also makes for a…

International Flavor Bases

All dishes have a base of flavor, and depending on where in the world each dish comes from, each has a different group of components. Regional ingredients and tastes make up the flavor bases and work with the main ingredients available in that region. Let’s highlight some of the most common bases that are used…

Smoked Salmon Biscuits

Here is a Lenten idea for Friday morning breakfast. I had some leftover smoked salmon from another recipe and used it in this recipe. The chives add a needed break from the smokeyness of the fish, and the black pepper, creme fresh, and caviar make it super savory. The cheese keeps it moist and brings…