These pork ribs are truly amazing! I think they would have been even better if I was able to throw them onto a grill, but soon, hopefully–fingers crossed! The peach glaze is really finger-licking good. Dark and syrupy molasses are reduced with apple cider vinegar, Creole mustard, cane syrup, jalapenos, and peaches. Omit the creole … Read more
Cracklin’ cornbread is a Southern delicacy and a delicious one in fact. I remember only having it once when I was a little girl. Actually, I remember not really enjoying it, since I was more used to the “cake-like” cornbread my parents would make from the Jiffy cornbread box. You guys know what I’m talking about. … Read more
So, I finally bit the bullet and invested in a sous vide machine. Like for real, what took me so long!? I received an email from Chef Steps offering a discount on their Joule and just went for it. I decided to go to my local butcher shop in Downtown McKinney and splurged on a … Read more
These decadent, roasted sweet potato grits will become your next go-to side dish to compliment a nice roasted pork or braised chicken. I learned so much working in restaurants back in NOLA and this recipe is one I keep in my arsenal. I remember watching the cooks roast the sweet potatoes and never did I think … Read more
This past year I’ve been hearing all this talk about a particular cookbook, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking–and particularly about the amazing Zahav’s hummus that Chef Michael Solomonov creates. I love hummus and love how it is a vehicle for a lot of different flavor combinations. Growing up, I just saw hummus as something … Read more
I hope these hot past few days have been treating y’all well! I must say, I’m pretty excited that my garden is taking off! It was very much a work in progress. Seedlings dying after being transplanted. Learning what to plant next to one another and so on. But–I produced some beautiful little gem lettuces! … Read more
This Strawberry Bread Pudding Souffle is a flashback from my first time stepping into a professional kitchen, Commander’s Palace. I remember being so excited and buying my first knife roll–which I still have by the way! I was so nervous going into this establishment that has been around forever and holds so many accolades. For my … Read more
It is Spring and beautiful weather surrounds us. What better way to welcome Spring than with some delicious pancetta-wrapped asparagus with hollandaise sauce! So good and such a great side! This recipe has been on my mind for quite some time. Debating back and forth if I should use bacon or pancetta? Keep it simple … Read more
Sweet. Tangy. Spicy. Savory. This chow chow relish is one to have in your arsenal! Goes well with just about anything. Chicken, seafood, pork–definitely pork– and even mixed with some cream cheese as a spread. Quick and simple to put together. Mango, chiles, ginger, turmeric, mustard seeds, and onions into a pot, simmer for 15 … Read more
Taco Tuesday or taco every day? These shrimp tacos are not your average shrimp tacos. They are braised in beer and spices and topped with a nice crunchy cabbage slaw and chipotle crema! Very tasty are perfect to enjoy with family and friends. Also quick to whip up! Growing up I was surrounded by seafood, … Read more