The Smashing Machine Burger
The onions are what make these burgers special. Buy white onions and use your mandoline to slice them tissue paper thin. Wring as much water
Baked Sea Bass with Lemon Bechamel
The pictures do not tell the story of how good this was. I was in the mood for something simple to cook and simple to
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
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
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