When Super Bowl rolled around earlier this year, we, of course, wanted lots of junk food. Chef J whipped up a big batch of fabulous Texas chili and we had a massive vat of queso with chips. But it’s not Super Bowl if you don’t have wings. Chef J wanted to just make traditional fried… Read More Funky Wings
Deviled Eggs are something that everyone should know how to make. Plus, if you bring them, you will be the favorite at the party. I’ve customize these with various ingredients in the past. For instance, I’ve made Thai red curry deviled eggs with red curry paste, cilantro and chiles. I’ve also made them with avocado… Read More Classic Deviled Eggs
So you’ve been invited to another backyard cookout and don’t know what to bring. I stumbled across the most fabulous and EASY recipe last summer. The Mediterranean Baked Feta from Smitten Kitchen was totally decadent. My in-laws and their guests devoured it. None of them are huge feta fans, but when you roast it, the texture… Read More Grilled Feta with Honey and Za’atar
So I’ve told you all about Porkstravaganza, right? It’s our big pork-themed party we’ve done for years. A few years ago, Chef J vetoed my rib recipe because he wanted to make some big Italian meatfest that also included ribs. I was bummed to miss out on making our Ribs of Fury for all of… Read More Porkstravaganza – Ribs of Fury
Ah, Hanukkah. That most festive of Jewish holidays. Now, I know some of y’all may think it’s “Jewish Christmas,” but you really couldn’t be farther from the truth. Although it does typically fall close to Christmas, it is not traditionally a gift giving holiday except in the U.S. and certainly not a major holiday (no… Read More Tradition! Potato Latkes
Every year, Chef J and I throw a big pork-themed party that we’ve dubbed Porkstravaganza. Everyone brings a dish to share with one caveat. Whatever anyone brings MUST include some sort of pork product. We’ve had Bacon Bombs, Pork Belly Biscuits, Little Porky Tacos, Maple Bacon Cupcakes and everything in between. It’s gotten pretty competitive… Read More Porkstravaganza – Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
We all love chicken wings, right? There’s something so decadent about eating some crispy fried bite of something with your fingers. It’s even better if it’s got a some heat in my opinion. I tend to be pretty picky about my wings though. They have to be EXTRA crispy – I don’t like the skin to… Read More Spicy Asian Chicken Wings
Sometimes I get a great idea. Sometimes that idea is greater than me. Usually it involves a recipe of some sort. And my GOD can I complicate things. I once made a potato skin appetizer that had, wait for it, EIGHTEEN ingredients. And it had a bajillion steps. Those were some damn good potato skins,… Read More The Big Lie – Charred Corn and Chile Dip
I know I’ve bombarded you with a bunch of somewhat complicated recipes lately and I apologize for that. I told you I’d try to make your life more simple. Apparently I’m a bit of a liar. So with that said, I am here to seek redemption and forgiveness. In exchange, I will share with you… Read More Finally Something Easy: Cheddar Pepper Palmiers
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