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
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
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Ncesc.com describes “gumbo ya-ya,” as: Gumbo ya-ya is a vibrant and evocative phrase deeply rooted in the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Louisiana. Specifically, it
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Here are my tips for success with these biscuits. First of all, mix the batter at the last minute before you pop the shaped biscuits
SALMON PATTIES
Remember those salmon patties your mom used to make? Well, forget those! These are REALLY delicious! The trick is getting them not to fall apart












