Steak seasoning from scratch
Condiments

How to Make Bowie Steak Seasoning from Scratch

This steak seasoning is straight outta Bowie. Bowie, Maryland, that is. There’s none of that store bought Montreal Steak Seasoning in my kitchen. Well, yes, there is, but when I want something a little different I […]

Sesame Noodles
Entrées

Sesame Noodles. That is all.

So, I’m still on my Asian food kick and the cravings are strong for this one. Sesame Noodles. I could eat these all day long and you can, too, because they’re so easy to make. […]

Brown Sugar Bacon
Breakfast

Brown Sugar Bacon

This just may be the best thing I’ve ever cooked. It’s at least in the top five. Bacon is always tasty but rub it with a blend of light brown sugar and ground chili powder […]

Appetizers

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas just might be the perfect snack! Crunchy, slightly sweet, salty and a cinch to make with staples you likely already have in your pantry. A few spices and a half […]

Sugar 101
101

Sugar 101 | Choose the Right Sugar

One trip down the baking aisle in the grocery store and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the various sugar options available. How do you know which one to choose? Here’s a quick Sugar 101 […]

Coconut Chicken & Shrimp Soup
101

Coconut Chicken & Shrimp Soup

I had the best Thai food of my life…in Paris…over the Thanksgiving holiday. Go figure, right? We’d spent the day strolling the rues, treated our daughter to a very hip art exhibit then headed out […]

Cranberry Lime Compote
Condiments

How to Make Cranberry Lime Compote

This cranberry lime compote kicks canned cranberry sauce’s butt. Excuse my language, but it’s really, really good, but let’s back up a bit. What is a compote? A compote is one of two types of […]