Velvet Chicken With Almonds
Sometimes you just feel like a nut. Or, like tossing together a stir-fry with whatever ingredients appeal to you in the moment. This dish was
Bar-b-que Shrimp (Cold)
I CHEATED. I USED THE SEASONING FOR BBQ SHRIMP BELOW. IT WAS SPICY AND DELICIOUS. JUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND YOU CAN’T GO WRONG. I
PORT AND MONTEREY CHERRY VINEGAR REDUCTION SAUCE
Omg, omg, omg. That was what I thought when I took the first bite of my duck confit with this cherry vinegar/port wine reduction sauce.
Baked Puppy Drum With Deviled Crabmeat and Meuniere
A meal at Mr. B’s inspired this Saturday night dinner. I had gone to lunch there one day and so enjoyed the wood grilled drum
LUCILLE’S BISCUITS
You should be able to roll out your biscuit dough in about the time it takes you to listen to the Martha White song! Use
RED WOK NOODLES WITH GREENS
This is a variation on the Red Wok noodles with velveted chicken I cook frequently. See the recipes on this site for other chow mein
HENRY’S DUCK CONFIT
Henry VIII is said to have eaten duck confit which is duck cooked in its own fat. Given his enormous appetite for food and women,
STEAK DIANE
Diane is the Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt and animals, symbolizing female strength and independence. What better homage to her than a tender
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES
August 29, 2025. Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and changed everything. I was lucky, having evacuated to Memphis with a friend and our
RED WOK CHOW MEIN
This is such an easy dish but so satisfying. Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes. Stir fry it briefly then