Kielbasa over Pasta w/ Fake Vodka Sauce

A spicy twist on plain-jane pasta.  Vodka sauce is typically a creamy tomato sauce with about a cup of vodka added.  The vodka gives depth to the acidity of the tomato sauce.  This recipe is based on a cream sauce without vodka, but uses red pepper flakes to add the  missing flavor depth.

1 pound kielbasa
8 [...]

Conquering Sushi

This evening I tackled item #26 on my list of 101 Things (to do before I buy the farm)…. I successfully made good sushi. John didn’t have a great week, and as much of a sushi lover as I know he is, I thought I would surprise him by trying to make some.
While very intimidating, [...]

Fried Oysters (and Breading 101)

Around here, fried oyster dinners are aplenty. Firehouses and churches sponsor them in the months with an “r” in them. John and I used to attend them regularly with his parents. But mom and dad have moved to Delaware, and we don’t feel like waiting in line for over an hour for [...]

A Recipe for Thanksgiving

John and I have 12 guests for Thanksgiving every year, and we occasionally have some “drop ins” too. I’ve just about got Thanksgiving down to a science; this how I do it.
November 1st
If you’re having a fresh turkey this year, place your order. (I just placed mine this morning, as a matter of [...]