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Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce


This is Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce. Most people know what salsa verde is, and if you like salsa verde you probably like Enchiladas Verde, which is salsa verde on top of enchiladas. Or is it? I wanted to find out if there was an actual difference, and there is.…

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Naan

The Best Naan


Typically made in big hot clay Tandoor ovens, Naan is an Indian bread with signature dark blisters and pockets of air. It’s kinda sorta like pita bread, but has a deeper taste and a softer texture.…

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Black Eyed Pea Salsa

Black Eyed Pea Salad


Some people call this Redneck Caviar or Hillbilly Caviar, but I’m not especially fond of either name. It doesn’t do it any justice. I just like to call it what it is – Black Eyed Pea Salad. This is one of my favorite appetizers. Black eyed peas, onion, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, jalapeno (to name a few ingredients), tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. …

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Mustard Rubbed Smoked Pork

Mustard Rubbed Smoked Pork


Mustard Rubbed Smoked Pork is now one of my favorite smoked recipes. Who knew that simple yellow mustard could become so significant on a big slab of pork before going in the smoker?…

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Lebnah

Lebnah


Lebnah is a spreadable, dippable,  Middle Eastern cheese that is made with strained Greek yogurt and salt; the seasonings are up to you. This is my version.  …

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Cheesy Twice Baked New Potatoes

Cheesy Twice Baked New Potatoes


Cheesy Twice Baked New Potatoes are red potatoes that are baked twice, elegant in appearance and severe in deliciousness. These make the perfect side dish for chicken, fish or even with eggs for breakfast. …

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Beef Carpaccio with Ginger Guacamole


For my beef fans, if you’ve never had Beef Carpaccio, you need to have Beef Carpaccio. It is an appetizer that makes me feel like all is right in the world. Even though all is definitely, absolutely, not right in the world. App lovers, enjoy this post.  …

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Bacon and Cheddar Charcuterie Board


 Would you turn down an appetizer (or dinner) with the name Bacon and Cheddar Charcuterie Board? I wouldn’t. This is similar to a traditional charcuterie board, but bacon doesn’t typically make it as one of the typical cast of characters.  …

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Fig and Sriracha Blue Cheese Truffles

Fig and Sriracha Blue Cheese Truffles


Fig and Sriracha Blue Cheese Truffles are a little salty, a little spicy and a little sweet. They make the perfect little bite before dinner or as a party app. They also make a damn pretty presentation for holidays or teas.…

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Sour Cream Doughnuts

Sour Cream Doughnuts


Sour Cream Doughnuts are cake like doughnuts that are dipped in a vanilla glaze, are perfect for dipping in coffee and look perfectly imperfect. …

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Chocolate Oatmeal Crunch Cookies


  These Chocolate Oatmeal Crunch Cookies are technically breakfast. At least that’s my theory. There’s oatmeal and raisins, both good for you, right? …

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Cake


Whoever decided to embrace embarrassing, horrific, ugly Christmas sweaters was a genius. Those sweaters were a segway to another holiday idea – The Ugly Christmas Sweater Cake. Ugly as hell.…

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