spice

seafood

Classic Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo!

Quick update: I’ve started selling baked goods at the B&A Flea Market in Stuart, FL! I’m at M5 on Main Street between Buildings G and F, and I’m open 8a-3p Saturday and Sunday, or as long as supplies last. If you’re in the area, stop by and see me! A permanent menu of offerings with […]

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Book 2: 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Recipe Special
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Book 2 Announcement: Available Now!

It’s officially time to make an announcement about Book 2! Drumroll, please… BOOK 2 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! Get it now in the store or on Amazon Kindle (links below). Along with Book 2, I’ve made a combo file of Books 1 and 2, also available in the store or on Amazon Kindle, at […]

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Chicken Tikka Masala
chicken

How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala

Wow, everything has been crazy the past few weeks. Firstly, I have the first draft of my second book done, and it’s now out to friends for editing, proofing, feedback, all that good writer stuff. Secondly, besides my usual day job, I have a new freelance side project going with a company that sells web […]

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Sticky Asian Chicken Thighs
chicken

Sticky Asian Chicken Thigh Recipe

So my most-watched video on YouTube is my roast chicken thigh recipe. Of course I’d like to replicate that success in another video, so I’m once again focusing on chicken thighs. This time, I’m making sticky Asian chicken thighs, which are perfect to serve over rice next to stir-fried vegetables. For this recipe, I want […]

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Coffee Rubbed Steak
beef

How to Make Coffee Crusted Steaks

Publix has ribeyes on sale this week, and I actually have all my stuff paid off for this month, so I thought I’d get a little luxuriant on myself since I don’t have to start earmarking until next week. And what could be more luxurious than a delectable steak with a crunchy coffee-based crust? Uh, […]

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baking

“Simple” Carrot Cake Recipe

Time to make something to cheer up a friend. A lady at work was parked at the bank next door, and some q-tip backed into the side of her car and left a huge dent while pulling out of the handicapped parking space. Now this friend from work loves that car. She would kill for […]

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Pork Tenderloin
pork

Sweet & Spicy Asian Pork Tenderloin

Originally published 12/20/2014 without video. Reposted 3/5/2016 with new video added. Hey, guys! Sorry this post is late, this week has been absolutely insane. Today I’m going to give you an awesome recipe for sweet & spicy Asian pork tenderloin, plus an alternate using classic Italian flavors if you’re not into Asian flavors (or maybe […]

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Hot Chocolate New Year
beverage

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Originally published 12/8/15. Around most of the country, it’s already pretty cold. And even here in Florida, we’ve had a few cooler days, plus some rather odd rain (seriously, it’s raining like August here recently, and it’s weird). I don’t know about the rest of you, but when the weather’s too icky to go out, […]

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