Chili Crisp
Chili Crisp is an essential component of 911 noodles and many other dishes that need a little fire for your belly!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Classic broccoli cheese soup with sharp aged cheddar is simply devine! Don’t forget the extra sharp aged cheddar for best flavor.
Rotisserie Chicken Stock
Rotisserie chicken stock has the flavor of all the usual suspects, and that deep delicious flavor of slow roasted chicken!
Beans and Cornbread
Beans and cornbread is a food group all its own at home in Kentucky and here in Arkansas. It’s inexpensive, fast and sticks to your ribs!
Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup cooked in chili broth and served with mushroom broth takes time and effort, but is oh, so, heavenly!
Smoked Rib and Sausage Chili
Smoked rib and sausage chili is bean-free, tomato-less, thick and meaty. Yes, I make other chilis for bean lovers and even spaghetti fans, but this one is for me and others of a like mind. Can I get an amen from anyone in Texas? Many use chuck roast, but that doesn’t do it for me. […]
Saffron Crawfish Bisque
Saffron crawfish bisque is a delight rarely found – even in New Orleans. It has more depth of flavor than other shellfish bisques. Delicious!
Oysters Bienville
With due respect to Mr. Rockefeller, Cajun/Creole Oysters Bienville reign supreme in the baked oyster world!
Lamb Pops With Tomato Gravy
Lamb pops with tomato gravy is a delicious treat. They come with their own handles that make it easy to gnaw off every morsel!
Mexican Black Bean Soup
Mexican black bean soup is a perfect example of a soup as good as any on this earth, and artisanal chorizo takes it over the top.
Oyster Dressing
Oyster dressing is my personal favorite Thanksgiving side. It’s about the wondrous flavor, enhanced by decades of loving preparation by Mamaw. My wife carries on the family tradition, though she doesn’t like oysters and taught me how to make it. Now we prepare the Thanksgiving feast together. A favorite chef , Ed Lee was […]
Tomato Caprese Gazpacho
Chilled tomato caprese gazpacho screams sum-sum-summertime, just like the Jamies sang in the 50’s. Don’t you love fresh tomatoes?