If you have ever had a hot dog from a New York City street cart, you know the onion sauce. It is that murky, slightly sweet, slightly spicy red-orange sauce ladled over the top of the dog. Nobody who has eaten one has ever stopped to ask what is in it. You just want more […]
Homemade Sauerkraut
I had never made sauerkraut from scratch before deciding to do it for the NYC pushcart hot dog video. I always just grabbed a jar off the shelf and called it a day. Once you make it yourself, though, you realize how simple it actually is — and how much better the real fermented stuff […]
Sous Vide Asian Pork Belly
There’s something almost magical about pork belly. The first time I made this recipe, I remember my son standing by the griddle, eyes wide, waiting for that first bite. The sizzle hit the Blackstone, and the smell of caramelized soy, garlic, and ginger drifted through the air. By the time those cubes of pork belly […]
Sausage and Ground Beef Stuffing
This is a stuffing recipe that my family has used for years. It is great with turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
The Best Cornbread Ever!
This cornbread is a staple at all of our holidays. It is the most rich and creamy corn bread, honestly the best cornbread ever. This recipe is so simple, just 5 ingredients, everything gets mixed together at once and baked in a pan. This is also known as corn pudding.
Smoked Bluefish and Smoked Bluefish Spread
These smoked bluefish and spread recipes are very easy and the brine and smoke remove all of the unwanted fishy/gamey taste that bluefish is often associated with.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Quick and easy to make, these stuffed mushrooms are a great vegetarian side dish which can be made vegan by removing or substituting the cheese These can be prepared ahead of time and baked 15 minutes before serving. This makes them a perfect party appetizer.
Rhode Island Clam Cakes
These light and airy clam cakes make a perfect accompaniment to any seafood chowder. They are very similar to conch fritters you can find in Key West.
Tasty Zucchini Cakes
These zucchini cakes are great as an appetizer or a side dish. While they are fantastic on their own, you can serve them with some simple dipping sauces which add to their flavor. We often serve them with sour cream, tzatziki sauce, or a lemon or garlic aioli.
The best guacamole you have ever made!
This guacamole recipe is a favorite of our friends and family when we have company and parties. We get so much use from this recipe. It is great with chips, obviously Mexican or Tex Mex and I love it on hamburgers or chicken sandwiches too.