Summer Essentials: Squash, Onions, and Burger

My farmer friend brought over some nice yellow squash, and said, Surprise me. And, by 2:00a, I...

Comfort Essentials: Cheesy Potato/Sausage Soup

I made this soup for my country-club ladies for Sunday brunch. They always seem to want...

Poultry Essentials: Honey & Hot-Sauce Glazed Wings

These are simple wings, oven-baked with an excellent sweet/tangy glaze. Easy/Peasy to assemble, and you will be...

Mexican Essentials: Some Assembly Required

I made these about a week ago, and posted a photo. Several of you asked that...
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Topping Essentials: The Ultimate Dark Cherry Sauce

This is my favorite topping for a nice piece of New York cheesecake. I usually make...

Sous Vide Essentials: The Perfect Hotdog

Attention all Sous Vide folks out there… I know you can hear me… You are embarrassed...

Sous Vide Essentials: Pasteurized Eggs

There you are staring at the ingredient list for a new recipe, and you notice that...

Mayonnaise Essentials: Faux Duke’s Version

Duke’s Mayonnaise: The Southern spread with a cult following. If you are from the South, you...
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Doggie Essentials: New England Hotdog Buns

Love a good dog, and as I pen these words, it is Summer, and the perfect...

Drink Essentials: Sicilian/Russian Slushy

This humble drink began as a Sicilian Slushy; however, I did not like how the traditional...