We believe making your own pastry crust is worth the effort. Sure, store-bought stuff will do in a pinch, but it just doesn’t taste the same. It doesn’t flake and it isn’t made with real, unsalted butter. It’s kinda like the difference between a bag…

Deviled eggs are amazing. As a kid, I wasn’t entirely sure I would like them. Then I had an Easter farm egg sandwich with sea salt, fresh ground pepper and a touch of mayo and thought hmmm…I just might try a deviled egg! I’ve seen…

This roast pork loin can served hot or at room temperature. One big misconception of dinner is that it always needs to be piping hot.  Room temp food can often taste better, as the flavors and juices have time to become more fragrant.  I like…

This crunchy, sticky, crumbly, tart, sweet, chocolate mess requires wine and conversation…. what else do you need?! I made this meringue for a dinner party. They were a last minute addition to the menu due to an excess of egg whites from pot du cremes.…

I’ve been making this braised pork chili for years. I made 15 pounds of braised pork chili for the Super Bowl, but don’t worry! This recipe has been adjusted for 5 lbs and is every bit as good. Braising is the process of cooking lightly-seared…

Roasted Red Peppers make most things taste better.  It is worth the extra money to buy peppers that have a thick wall, as the cheaper thinner ones will not yield as much of the roasted meaty pepper. I throw ours directly on the low flame…

Five pounds of Coriander and Lemon Grilled Chicken Thighs disappeared last week, and it wasn’t the dog! A few neighborhood kids started a little lawn crew five years back that has now grown in size to six boys, four mowers, and many, many lawns. Sometimes…