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For brunch, I love a rich and divine dish. I want a meal that stands out. I want a dish that makes me question if I want to eat anything else for the day. I want a platter that holds my attention. And what if …
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Skirt Steak
Most often we think of steak as associated with a steakhouse – Béarnaise sauce, mushrooms, asparagus spears and double stuffed potatoes. But, when one wants to enjoy a steak at home, it can be much simpler and also much more affordable. One of my favorite …
Mediterranean Inspired Orzo
Meatless Mondays can be flavorful and delicious, and it can be done with this Mediterranean Inspired Orzo. Powerful seasonings like sundried tomatoes, olives, curly leaf parsley and feta cheese will taunt the tastebuds and fill your stomach without realizing you are missing anything. This recipe …
Peanut Roll with Caramelized Bananas
I was overcome with the need to bake this morning and couldn’t stop thinking about peanut butter cookies. Seeing as cookies don’t inspire many breakfast choices, I started working on the dough for a half batch of my Epic Cinnamon Rolls recipe and updated it …
Epic Cinnamon Buns
If you could make Cinnabon at home, it would be epic right? Here, you go, Epic Cinnamon Buns that won’t last!! Truly! That’s why this is a 2 pan recipe. One pan for everyone else to share….and one pan for …ahem, me. I really truly …
Kosmo’s Q Char Siu BBQ Pork
Barbecue in all its styles and flavors is a treat; including using lip smacking everyday barbecue rub and sauce by Kosmo’s Q to enjoy the authentic flavors of Char Siu BBQ Pork. Its amazing that an all- American barbecue base can be tweaked to showcase …
2M Smokehouse – San Antonio, TX
There’s a special appreciation for barbecue and art at 2M Smokehouse at 2731 S WW White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78222. The hand painted murals are expressive and unique. While, this boutique barbecue joint has been listed in concurrent Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints, …
Pinkerton’s Barbecue – San Antonio, TX
What a treat! I was fortunate to spend a Saturday in February 2022, behind the scenes at Pinkerton’s Barbecue at 107 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205. http://www.pinkertonsbarbecue.com Pinkerton’s Barbecue made the 2021 Texas Monthly Top 5. This is a huge accomplishment, for cooking …
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
Herbs like ginger, cilantro and mint make a beautiful medley when paired with smoked chicken in this Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad. Smoked chicken has its own aroma and flavor profile that is best elevated with fresh flavors. When its barbecue season, I’m fortunate to enjoy …
Poppy Seed Pheasant with Cranberry Gastrique
This week’s Supper Challenge is “poppy.” While I love lemon poppy seed loaf, the cooler weather and autumn season brings about pheasant if you know a few hunters. Cooking a savory dish with poppy seeds called for the color and flavors of cranberry, so Poppy …