Pork Collar

Pork Collar

If you’re not using pork collar, you’re missing out. It has a great meat to fat ratio, is pretty inexpensive and is almost idiot-proof to cook.One of my favorite ways to cook it is to roast it. For this one, I made a simple spice blend of kosher salt,...
Peanut Financiers

Peanut Financiers

A year ago I hadn’t ever thought about using peanut flour, but after a dinner at Ian Boden’s The Shack, I was convinced that I needed to pick some up. I don’t know how many companies produce it, but I found the Byrd Mill brand. They have both light...
Smoked Gouda & Hot Pepper Relish Spread

Smoked Gouda & Hot Pepper Relish Spread

I have a pretty well-known love of pimento cheese. After years of adjustments, I feel like I finally have my recipe down. The next step was to make a series of cheese spreads that were loosely based on pimento cheese. Since I’m a sucker for smoked gouda, it seemed...
Elk Brisket

Elk Brisket

Just one of the proteins I’m working with right now. Stay tuned for details. If you like what you see, please consider hiring me for an in-home dinner or cooking lesson. I run a personal chef business based out of Frederick, MD. Get more information here. Thank...