The Core Issue

The Core Issue

Pickled cauliflower cores are delicious. If you’re looking to reduce waste in your kitchen while simultaneously making something delicious, give these a try.  Take your cauliflower cores and slice them very thinly on a mandolin slicer. Toss them in a 3:1 sugar...
Autumn is Upon Us

Autumn is Upon Us

I love the arrival of Fall. I look forward to heading to the farmer’s markets and seeing what they have. This week I picked up Husk Cherries, Paw Paws and Concord Grapes. If you’re unfamiliar with these items, I’m providing some informative links....
Avocado Green Goddess

Avocado Green Goddess

My new favorite dressing for summer. You can use a variety of herbs. I’ve come up with my preferred blend. In the loose recipe below, I list them in descending order. I’ve never been a huge fan of a strong anchovy flavor, but find that a few splashes of...
Watermelon Juice and Pickled Rind

Watermelon Juice and Pickled Rind

The beginning stages of our Watermelon Remoulade which accompanies our Fried Maryland Blue Catfish.  The full story will be coming soon.    If you like what you see, please consider hiring me for an in-home dinner or cooking lesson. I run a personal chef business...
Pastrami Sandwich Dip

Pastrami Sandwich Dip

Have brisket trim and scrap? Make pastrami sandwich spread. I chopped up some cooked brisket trim and tossed it with pastrami spice and chopped dill pickles. Meanwhile, I put cream cheese, Swiss cheese, mayo & Dijon mustard into a mixer and paddled it until...