Air Fried Conch Fritters

It’s 41 degrees outside, and rain is falling; it is just yucky, so my mind is in the Florida Keys. That’s all because of conch fritters. Sure the conch was frozen, but I’ll put on my flip flops since I’m cooking the conch in my air fryer and don’t have to worry about grease splatters on…

Bison Prime Rib

The Christmas rib roast takes a delicious turn to bison. My friends at A to Z Meats in Stafford provided the main event. The meat was tender and juicy and was complemented by a simple spice rub. Then slow cooked on a smoker. My son-in-law Jack ran the stick burner, and he maintained the heat and smoke to perfection. I…

Pesto Lasagna

This is a take on lasagna that I should have tried years ago. It is a lighter take on the classic that is herb forward. I used a lot of store bought items, so your labor is less. Meat is optional; I added it, but you do you. I hope you like it. 4 sheets fresh lasagna pasta8 ounces…

Christmas Citrus Cookies

A lemon cookie at Christmas time? If I had a dollar for every time you thought I was nut, I’d have more money for the lottery. Hear me out. You have chocolate this and that, cinnamon and a lot of heavy flavors, so why not something refreshing? Growing up we would have tangerines around Christmas. I used lemons because…

Holiday Baking Hacks

I did a post like this about four years ago, but after more experimentation, I have added more ideas and recommendations. Now, I will continue my adherence to ethical standards for Mad Scientists to bring you, my reader, the best results possible without harming experimental gingerbread people. Now, remember the idea is to save time,…