February 27, 2013
Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding with Port Caramel Sauce.  A chocolate lovers dream dessert!

Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding with Port Caramel Sauce.  A chocolate lovers dream dessert!

February 27, 2013
Apple Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Collard Greens

Apple Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Collard Greens

February 27, 2013
Wild Mushroom, Asparagus and Potato Napoleon.  This was terrific and beautiful!

Wild Mushroom, Asparagus and Potato Napoleon.  This was terrific and beautiful!

February 27, 2013
Pan-roasted Veal Chop with Cabernet Sauce, Cauliflower Puree and Southern-style Green Beans (with Ham Hock)

Pan-roasted Veal Chop with Cabernet Sauce, Cauliflower Puree and Southern-style Green Beans (with Ham Hock)

February 27, 2013

Two more friends from work - Matthew and Elizabeth!

February 27, 2013

Two dishes I make for Sunday Brunch service at ATR:  Eggs Benedict and Steak & Eggs.  

February 20, 2013
Our newest cook at ATR - Willie!

Our newest cook at ATR - Willie!

February 14, 2013

Dinner Menu - Chicken Parmesan, Crab Appetizer with Trio of Sauces, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

February 13, 2013
Dinner Last Night:  Pan-fried Red Snapper with Preserved Lemon Aioli over braised baby kale with bacon and a Wild Rice Risotto with Wild Mushrooms.

Dinner Last Night:  Pan-fried Red Snapper with Preserved Lemon Aioli over braised baby kale with bacon and a Wild Rice Risotto with Wild Mushrooms.

February 13, 2013
Steak Dinner from Monday Night: NY Strip with Chicago steak sauce, sauteed mushrooms and smashed & loaded red bliss potatoes.

Steak Dinner from Monday Night: NY Strip with Chicago steak sauce, sauteed mushrooms and smashed & loaded red bliss potatoes.

February 13, 2013
Ice Cream Sandwiches: I made these for dessert the other night.  There are two kinds - a sugar cookie one with strawberry ice cream and the other is “Caramel Kone” ice cream with dutch cocoa cookies.

Ice Cream Sandwiches: I made these for dessert the other night.  There are two kinds - a sugar cookie one with strawberry ice cream and the other is “Caramel Kone” ice cream with dutch cocoa cookies.

January 15, 2013
Why Cooks Are The Hungriest People At Restaurants

“When your whole life is food, there’s surprisingly little time to eat.”
— BuzzFeed

December 27, 2012
Top 9 Worst Restaurant Reviews of 2012

“Here are the best of the best from the past year, wherein the nation’s most prominent critics awarded some very high profile restaurants no points. May God have mercy on their souls.”
— The Braiser

August 25, 2012
Capt' Billy's Crab House @ Popes Creek Maryland

I’m off to bang crabs today at Capt’ Billy’s located on the Potomac River just off the Chesapeake Bay.  My family has been going to this place since the 1970’s - we think their’s are the best steamed crabs anywhere. If you haven’t been yet, treat yourself before the summer is over.

August 16, 2012
Coconut-Corn Ice Cream with Brown-Sugar Syrup and Peanuts Recipe

I’m making this on Saturday!  Wish me luck - it sounds incredible.

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