I’ve been making this pizza for years. I wish I could find the recipe I used the first time but just know I didn’t come up with this one. Someone else out there on the interwebs should get the credit. The pesto as the sauce with the other ingredients makes for a nice mix up…
Healthy Mac’n Cheese – Vegetables, Tofu, Potato, Pasta and Cheese (REBOOT)
I made this before, several times in fact. Each time I’ve made it I’ve tweaked to make it better. I thought it would be good to repost/reboot it with the changes I’ve been making to make this dish even better.
Seared Scallops, Wilted Local Kale and Pecorino Romano Cheese Grits
Scallops are amazing. I’ve said before, they are the steak of the sea. They cook in no time at all and done properly, taste great. This meal was simply an excuse to eat scallops. I bought the local scallops and had no other plan than them. We got home and had some fresh local kale…
Pork Loin, Roasted Green Beans and Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Bleu Cheese Butter
A midweek date night took us to a new local restaurant. We had a fantastic first experience at The Farehouse in Taylors, SC. The space is amazing (in an old bleachery), the drinks were perfect and food was very good. We liked it so much we went back to relive the experience but unfortunately the…
Potato Crusted Halibut, Creole Craw fish, Cucumber and Red Bean Salad with Herb Pistou
The potato crusted halibut idea came from the old show with Anne Burrell, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. The pistou came from on of my all time favorite meals (Skillet-Roasted Chicken, Farro with Acorn Squash and Kale and Herb Pistou) inspired by Sean Brocks Bon Appetit cover recipe. The craw fish (or crayfish) I bought…
The Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Old Fashioned cocktail is my favorite. I have tried it in many forms, in many bars and in many restaurants. The basic recipe is simple. Bourbon or rye whiskey, muddled sugar, bitters, a cherry (I don’t use those nasty fake red ones) and orange or lemon peel. There are lots of variables and most…
Everything Pork Loin, Wilted Mustard Greens, Pimento Cheese Grits with Mustard Jus
In all honestly, the mustard jus pictured was left over from this recipe: Braised Pork Belly, Roast Beets, Sautéed Mustard Greens with Mustard Jus. I tried to mimic the process for the purposes of this recipe but can’t promise the sauce will be great. It should be, but I’ve haven’t tried it yet. When I…
FODMAP Friendly Jagerschnitzel, Spaetzle and Green Beans with Zucchini “Hunter” Sauce
One of my all time most popular posts is my Jagerschnitzel with Spaetzle and German Red Cabbage Kraut. I’ve been making it for many, many years and it is pretty darn close to what I had while living in Germany as a kid. Fast forward to last year and a Doctor recommended my wife try…
Seared Scallops, French Green Lentils, Rainbow Chard, Purple Carrots with Satsuma and Soy Vinaigrette
You know you have created something special when you wife asks, “Is this what they mean by umami?” This one came together so well. I love scallops, the steak of the sea. The earthy lentils, the bitter greens, the crunchy carrots, the sweet satsuma and the savory soy. Oh man, it was so good. I’d…
Monkey Wrench Smokehouse in Travelers Rest, SC
Since it opened, Monkey Wrench Smokehouse in Travelers Rest, SC has been one of our favorite date nights. The food is great. The atmosphere is great. The drinks are great and it is right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. In the warm months they open the back completely up with ample outdoor seating. Below is…
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