Maker’s Mark and The Mattingly Family
A surprise connection to cousin Marjorie Mattingly Samuels draws me closer to the iconic bourbon, Maker’s Mark
Beer Cheese
Beer Cheese is made with two of the most beloved things on the planet. Make it, taste it, and don’t forget the warm soft, salted pretzels.
Cajun Vinaigrette Dressing
Cajun vinaigrette dressing is bold and heavily seasoned. It’s perfect warmed and mixed with a simple wilted house salad.
Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee
Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee’ is not your Mama’s pudding. It’s far better with more sweet flavor than anything traditional. No offense Mama.
Naked and Famous
The beautiful, inviting Naked and Famous is the love child of The Last Word, a pre-prohibition classic and the Paper Plane a modern classic.
Goat Cheese Dumplings
Goat Cheese Dumplings have Russian roots. Tvorog cheese is only available in Baltic states, so we used an Arkansas filling!
Kachka – Portland
Bourdain’s “fixer” Zamir talked up Soviet food and I had to have some! Russian cuisine at Kachka was intoxicating, especially with vodka.
Crawfish Roll
A delicious crawfish roll tomorrow is why you buy extra crawfish to boil today! Bribe guests to help you peel tails with a cold beer!
Home-Made Buttermilk
Home-made buttermilk is the answer to having the right ingredient, without the unnecessary waste of buying a half gallon or more.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Even a gringo or a gringa can make authentic tasting Mexican Tortilla Soup if they begin with the right recipe. This is one of them.
Grogu’s Nectar
Grogu’s Nectar is the life-sustaining formula he needed to survive while searching the universe for Jedi with the Mandalorian.
Roasted Garlic with Pesto
Buttery, caramelized Roasted Garlic is delicious. Add goat cheese and pesto sauce to make it the addictive canape you dream about.