The French will tell you that it’s all in the sauce. Italians will tell you it’s all about the pasta. In the Southwest it’s all about the gravy, and that is what this is all about, gravy. Wonderful, light, slightly sweet, creamed onion gravy. If I...
There are a few things in life that come as a complete epiphany. A simple gathering of ingredients, some heat and some time that when combined transform themselves into something different. Something truly amazing. This is one of those things. My wife gets the...
I love hummus. I love the flavor, the versatility and the simplicity of making it. In just a few minutes you have something satisfying, healthy and well, just darned good. Hummus can be used as a dip, a spread, a topping or an ingredient on its own. It’s...
Garlic is good. It adds flavor to anything it touches. It has a bit of heat and a lot of zing. Garlic can transform a simple tomato sauce into something sublime or can be added to butter and tossed over noodles for a simple yet flavorful meal. Roasted garlic is...
While I’ve shared a basic Southern gravy recipe here before, if you’re thinking of making biscuits and gravy it can’t be done with restaurant style gravy. It must be made with sausage gravy. Sausage gravy is a Southern staple....
Summer dishes should be quick. Who wants to stand in a hot kitchen when you could be out enjoying the weather or escaping the heat in the pool? There are other, better uses for your time in the long days of summer than standing in front of a stove. (Unless you...
