

CORN PUDDING
What makes something corny? In the early 1930’s the word was used in a derogatory


PRACTICALLY PERFECT PEJU POACHED PEARS
Bosc pears were first cultivated in Belgium. I had never poached pears but the Bosc


SAUTEED DRUM WITH GRENOBLOISE SAUCE
In the realm of classic French cuisine, any preparation bearing the designation grenobloise—literally, “of Grenoble”, a


SLOPPY JOSEPHINES
According to Wikipedia, Sloppy Joe sandwiches originated in Sioux City, Iowa when a short order


ENDORA’S LAMB CHOPS
From 1964 to 1972, Samantha Stevens (played by Elizabeth Montgomery) was a charming t.v. witch


THE BEST PIZZA IS THE BEST REVENGE
I love my Ooni pellet fueled pizza oven. It goes without saying that I would


FRIDAY NIGHT “FRIGHTS” CHEESEBURGER
FRIDAY NIGHT IS FOR SCARY MOVIES AND BURGERS ON THE GRILL. Friday Night Frights


CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD BEURRE BLANC
NOTE: I MADE THESE ON JANUARY 17, 2026 AND ADDED A TBSP. OF DIJON MUSTARD


PINK GRAPEFRUIT BEURRE BLANC
I hear a lot of health conscious people disparage French sauces. Well, trust me, a


PAN SAUTEED DUCK BREAST WITH CHERRY CABERNET SAUCE
“Pekin duck” refers to the breed and “Peking duck” refers to a dish made with


