February, 2009

Fried Eggs with Chorizo & Smokey Chipotle Sauce

Fried Eggs with Chorizo & Smokey Chipotle Sauce

02/27/2009  |  9 Comments

There is a slight problem with the picture above. Can you guess what it is? That's right, no chorizo. I saw this breakfast item on a menu in

Black Snake Moan Martini

Black Snake Moan Martini

02/26/2009  |  8 Comments

The newest of my libation concoctions is similar to a dirty martini, but rather than the brine from the olive jar, I add a 1/2 ounce of

Aint No Thang but a BANG BANG Chicken Wang

Aint No Thang but a BANG BANG Chicken Wang

02/25/2009  |  7 Comments

The title is yet another weak attempt on my part to be urban and hip by using 8 year old slang terminology. Why do I

Alligator Sauce Piquante

Alligator Sauce Piquante

02/24/2009  |  3 Comments

Today is Mardi Gras and here I am in Orlando Florida, a thousand or so miles away from all the hoopla. That's OK. I have partied

Bess's Best Chili

Bess’s Best Chili

02/23/2009  |  1 Comment

I was checking the weather this morning and noticed that the rest of the country is still dealing with cold, winter temperatures. Even here in

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Cayenne Lime Cream

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Cayenne Lime Cream

02/20/2009  |  1 Comment

Another mash up of sauces, proteins, spices and my trusty Weber® grill and, TA DA my new favorite recipe! No seriously. Stop laughing. I know what

Ultimate Baked Mac 'n' Cheese with Jalapeno

Ultimate Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Jalapeno

02/19/2009  |  20 Comments

This macaroni and cheese recipe is one of the best things to put in your mouth when the weather outside is frightful. So before we

Creole Mustard Potato Salad

Creole Mustard Potato Salad

02/17/2009  |  1 Comment

This wonderful potato salad recipe is straight off the Zatarain's web site. In fact they have many really awesome recipe offerings there. I love their

Grilled Pork Loin with Spicy Ponzu Reduction & Mango Salsa

Grilled Pork Loin with Spicy Ponzu Reduction & Mango Salsa

02/16/2009  |  3 Comments

Definitely the longest post title of my short blogging career. This is one of those recipes that I just sometimes happen to create from scratch,

Butterflied and Grilled Lobster Tails

Butterflied and Grilled Lobster Tails

02/16/2009  |  1 Comment

Score! The local market had lobster tails on sale for $5. Take it easy. I am not about to dump a bunch of chile peppers or