There is something very special about breaking open a fluffy biscuit steaming hot from the oven and smearing it with butter or jam that takes us to a happy place.  I think the biscuit would fall into the category of comfort foods reminding people of …

Sharp and tangy sauce with a nice kick.  Perfect dipping sauce for fried foods and shrimp.

After enjoying an exceptionally long Indian summer here in Colorado, last weeks blast of winter weather brought about a sudden end to the gardening season. Plants that were still attempting to produce were now finished. My dear friend Sandy stopped over in advance of the …

With August being National Sandwich month, I have been a bit obsessed with celebrating this marvelous invention, and have been enjoying experimenting with some variations of my own. Then the other day I overheard someone talking about a soft-shell crab po’ boy. As I wiped …

The 4th of July, America’s favorite summer holiday. The day that millions of us will gather with family and friends, bringing with us coolers of drinks, Tupperware full of salads, and buckets of fried chicken. The idea of a picnic seems almost mandatory. Checkered tablecloths are unrolled, festive …

As a side dish or an appetizer, the squash fritter is the chameleon of international cuisine. Served with marinara they are Italian, tzatziki sauce creates a Mediterranean dish, and for a taste of Morocco try them with harisa. Top the fritters with a curry sauce for a …

In honor of Mardi Gras, last night I felt we should have something that was indicative of the Vieux Carré.  So I threw together this quick and delicious dish of grilled sausages with dirty rice.  It also gave me an excuse to fire up the …