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
BEANEE WEENEES
That’s me on the right with my best friend Robin. When I was about this age, I went on a Beanee Weenee diet. That was
Never Ending Salad Dressing
Well, I guess there’s a reason people like that never ending salad dressing at Olive Garden. This stuff is good. The pectin adds body. I
Better than Better Cheddar Cheese Spread
Langenstein’s is still one of my favorite grocery stores even though I have moved out of the neighborhood. On rare occasions, I still go out
RED WOK NOODLES WITH GARLIC OIL AND GREENS
First, take a look at my recipe on this site called Red Wok Crispy Noodles with Bok Choy and Mushrooms. This is the same dish
Pasta Casserole
I can’t call this lasagna, and I can’t call it Greek pastitsio. I had left-over Alabama spaghetti sauce (which is an ultra-simplified Bolognese sauce) and